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Tennis Parenting is a tough job
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Dalli May 15. 5 Replies 1 Like
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A discussion started by John Zhao was featuredTennis Parenting is a tough job
It's a really tough job to be a tennis parent (albeit exciting but that part we dont have a problem with). All the expectations, excitement, disappoinment, encouragemnt, (lack of) self control, shouting matches, soul searching, amateur coaching, hurt feelings, and lost and found relationships are on vivid display at every tournament. We work hard at being a good tennis parent, doing all we can to help our kid who is passionate (maybe even talented) about the game, with some success and some…See More
Wesley Watson replied to John Zhao's discussion 'Tennis Parenting is a tough job'"Hi Jewell,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Wesley Watson, I am from Johannesburg, South Africa and I am married to my beautiful wife Mari and we have 2 beautiful kids. Abi is 9 and Danny is 8.
Both Abi and Danny play tennis and they are coached…"
Oscar Wegner commented on John Zhao's group 'Tennis Parents'"Awesome release, the Best of Oscar Modern Tennis Methodology 2 hr DVD. Bring your game to a whole new level. Go to www.tennisteacher.com"
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Tennis Parents
People who come here because their son or daughter plays tennis. This is a place to share what you've learned, and help each other so that our kids can get the most out of this fun sport.See More
Lucile Bosche´ commented on John Zhao's group 'Tennis Parents'"I wanted to share with everyone that internationally acclaimed coach and former tour player Oscar Wegner has just released a new 2-hour DVD compilation of his evolutionary video instruction which changed tennis around the world. The DVD is being…"
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You'll want to have it; a must for team captains, players, coaches and parents!"
Lucile Bosche´ commented on John Zhao's group 'Tennis Parents'"Join in a live WEBINAR with famed tennis coach OSCAR WEGNER tonight (Saturday, June 4th) at 8PM PDT. Just go to www.oscarwegner.com and get in on the discussion! Oscar will answer your tennis questions live on the internet. Don't…"
Lucile Bosche´ commented on John Zhao's group 'Tennis Parents'"ATTENTION San Diego tennis players OSCAR WEGNER will be at the San Diego Tennis Fest TODAY (Sunday, May 1st) from noon until 430PM at Balboa Park. He will be giving on-court demonstrations on his Modern Tennis Methodology, plus stop by his…"
Coach Scott joined John Zhao's groupTennis Parents
People who come here because their son or daughter plays tennis. This is a place to share what you've learned, and help each other so that our kids can get the most out of this fun sport.See More
Lucile Bosche´ commented on John Zhao's group 'Tennis Parents'""TENNIS AT SEA WITH OSCAR WEGNER" Long Beach-Ensenada MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND May 27-30 & June 13-17
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and
"PS - I LOVE…"
Lucile Bosche´ commented on John Zhao's group 'Tennis Parents'""Junior Holiday Camp" with Oscar Wegner Dec. 20-23 and 27-30 in Studio City http://web.me.com/tennisoscar/College/Junior_Holiday_Camp.html"
Lucile Bosche´ commented on John Zhao's group 'Tennis Parents'"FREE KIDS CLINIC THIS WEDNESDAY!
“MTM 4 KIDS” FREE CLINIC with OSCAR WEGNER at The USTA National Opens, Irvine This Wed, Nov 24th 2-5 PM CONTACT Steve Riggs 949-724-6617"
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:33am on April 20, 2009,
Mark / The Mayor said… - Hi John,
Click on the Group tab at the top and you will see a link to create a new group (this will be a group of tennis parents with its own forum and place to post pictures, etc.)
Let me know if you can't find that link.
Thx,
M
- At 3:09pm on April 11, 2009, Mark / The Mayor said…
- John, you should start a Group here for Tennis Parents where you can share helpful information and your experiences, and meet other parents too.
M
- At 3:08pm on April 11, 2009, Mark / The Mayor said…
- Hi John Z! Welcome to Tennisopolis which connects you with your tennis network: players, fans, coaches, clubs and groups.
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