Why You Play Amazing in Practice… and Collapse in Matches.

In This Episode:The Head Coach of the Junior Pro section at Vienna Le Club shares his full journey—from being a regular club player who picked up a racket at a young age, to leading the development of serious 14U and 16U athletes. He discusses the pivotal moment he started coaching at age 19 and how he had to "fill the gap" of not being a top player through intensive study and gaining certifications.You’ll learn about his unique coaching philosophy of being an "empty page," not guided by his own experience as a player.We dive deep into the biggest challenge in junior tennis: reducing the gap between amazing practice performance and poor tournament play.The coach explains why players become great "hitters" but fail to become true "players" when the pressure hits.We break down a typical 5-day training week for their Junior Pro players, covering the double sessions of technical training, fitness, and matchplay.Plus, get the crucial rule of thumb for how many competitive matches (not just tournaments) 14U and 16U players should aim for annually.If you're a coach, player, or parent struggling with match anxiety or inconsistent performance, this episode is packed with real-world training strategies and a crucial shift in mindset regarding results and development. This is essential listening for anyone serious about long-term progress in competitive tennis.⏱️ Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(01:21) - The Journey: From Club Player to Head Coach(02:56) - Filling the Gap: How to Become a Coach Without Being a Pro Player(06:22) - A Typical 5-Day Training Week for Junior Pro Players(07:39) - The Crucial Metric: How Many Matches Should Juniors Play Per Year?(09:12) - The "Hitter vs. Player" Problem & Solving Match Anxiety in Tournaments📸🎧 Follow Us for More Tennis Insights!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenniswithmaz/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pPyZaXNzxPm11rUaLeIz4?si=dc52fb9e415b4459Email: mazidabbagh@gmail.com#tennis #TennisPodcast #tennistips #tenniscoach #TennisLife #sportsmotivation #TennisJourney #MentalToughness #WinningMindset #TennisTraining #TennisCoaching #Mazcast #juniortennis #itf #tennispodcast