by Jack Thompson (Author)
"Building a Successful Tennis Career" is a down-to-earth, practical and realistic look at the preparation and skills needed to be a successful tennis coach, trainer, mentor and business person. It covers topics from formal education to job search, to work and life issues encountered during your career, to planning how to retire from an active coaching career. It not only helps guide a young person in trying to choose the correct career choice, it is an invaluable resource for the seasoned professional who may be stagnant in their career or dealing with issues they are not sure how to handle. It provides impactful insights into realistic and practical aspects of the responsibilities of coaching and the people skills needed to be effective in dealing with all age groups. A must read for all career tennis professionals.