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Why Juniors Quit Tennis, and How to Keep Them Playing
Most children leave organised sport by thirteen. Why it happens in tennis, what the research says about burnout and early specialisation, and what actually helps.
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Coaching Your Own Child in Tennis: What Works
The rewards and pitfalls of coaching your own child at tennis, how to keep the parent and coach roles separate, and when to hand over to someone else.
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Getting Your Child Started in Tennis: A Parent’s Guide
A parent’s guide to starting a child in tennis: the right age, red orange and green balls, racquet sizing by height, what to expect and how to keep it fun.
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Junior Tennis in NorCal: The USTA Pathway Explained
How junior tennis works in Northern California: USTA tournament levels 1 to 7, UTR ratings, how to enter a first tournament and what the pathway leads to.