Developing tennis players for high performance – are we looking at the context?
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v32i93.595Keywords:
Development path, Elite sport context, Parents, CoachesAbstract
The development of tennis players with the expectation of success at the international level is a long and complex process, being influenced by several factors and actors, who play different roles and levels of influence over time. In this essay, we will reflect on the importance of a careful look at some contextual elements, which are within the scope of action of the National Associations, and which may contribute to the improvement of the local training scenario. In particular, we highlight the importance of parents, coaches and the quality of the relationships built by them. We also discussed the points of attention to be considered for the choice of training sites, presenting elements that can support decision-making and the construction of these social spaces for development.
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