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The Soft Science of Tennis

Source file: 4._The_soft_science_of_tennis.pdf.txt

Domain: mental-game / eastern-philosophy

Tier: reports/tier-2-topic-depth-gaps

Used in artifact: artifacts/reports/tier-2-topic-depth-gaps.md

Abstract

Meditative acceptance approach. The gap between intention and outcome.

Key points

  • The gap between intention and outcome is the source of choking.
  • Meditative acceptance closes the gap.
  • Pre-performance routines anchor intention to outcome.
  • Awareness practice off-court transfers to on-court composure.
  • The 'soft' science is the inner game, not the outer technique.

Raw dump (first ~1000 words)

THE SOFT SCIENCE OF TENNIS Frank Giampaolo Published by Frank Giampaolo at Smashwords Copyright 2018 Also Available By Frank Giampaolo Championship Tennis (Human Kinetics Worldwide Publishing) The Tennis Parent's Bible Neuro Priming for Peak Performance Customizing Tennis Audio Recordings Emotional Aptitude In Sports Stop Choking In Competition Raising Athletic Royalty Insights to Inspire for a Lifetime Platinum Player Evaluation The Mental Emotional Tennis Work Books Series Match Chart Collection Match Day Preparation How to Attract a College Scholarship Website: www.MaximizingTennisPotential.com All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of the author. TESTIMONIALS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS INDUSTRY "At crunch time, the athlete's inner dialog (self-coaching) makes all the difference. The Soft Science of Tennis explains how to override negative past belief systems and how to eliminate judgment in competition. This book of wisdom should be on every coach's and parent's bedside." Stevie Johnson, Manhattan Beach, California, #21 ATP Professional, Olympian, Most decorated NCAA player of all time "Brilliantly captivating and insightful. Frank Giampaolo is truly a `Teacher's Teacher' � of all of his many incredible publications, The Soft Science of Tennis is one of his best, and will surely move the tennis teaching industry forward. Athletes will be celebrating greater degrees of happiness and confidence knowing that their trusted coaches truly understand their genetic design." Dick Gould, Palo Alto, California, Emeritus, Men's Tennis Coach, Director of Tennis, Stanford University Winner of 17 NCAA Men's Championships "The Soft Science of Tennis specializes in interpreting human behavior within the development of competitive athletes. I highly recommend it to parents and coaches." Peter Smith, Long Beach, California, USC Men's Tennis Coach, A five-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year and Two-Time ITA National Coach of the Year, 5- Time NCAA National Champion "Under pressure, we'd like to think that our athletes will rise to the occasion... they don't. They sink to the level of their physical, mental and emotional training. The Soft Science of Tennis delves deeper than strokes and uncovers how to get the most out of each individual." Dr. Mark Kovacs, Atlanta Georgia, Executive Director, International Tennis Performance Association (itpa-Tennis.org) CEO, Kovacs Institute (Kovacs institute.com) "Frank Giampaolo has a rich understanding of what it takes to be a successful tennis player. With passion and nuance, this book provides a great many insights -- especially in such more mysterious realms as emotion and character. There's a lot to be learned here." Joel Drucker, Writer for Tennis Channel and Historian-at-large for the International Tennis Hall of Fame "From my personal ATP experience, I can honestly say I struggled with the `software' part most of my tennis career. Back then there was very little information on how to develop the `mental or emotional muscles.' Frank has been doing this successfully for the past decade. I 1000% believe that the `software' (mental & emotional) part of tennis is as important to build as the hardware (strokes & athleticism). I highly recommend Frank's latest book: The Soft Science of Tennis. It's an outstanding contribution to the game. If I had Frank coaching me...I would have won way more titles on tour." Johan Kriek, West Palm Beach, Florida. Former Top 5 ATP, 2- Time Grand Slam Champion, owner, Johan Kriek Tennis Academy "Frank Giampaolo has nailed it again in The Soft Science of Tennis. This time he has led us to see the absolutely critical importance of connecting with our students by understanding their personality profile, cognitive design and learning styles. All great teaching begins with the tools he provides. Thanks to Frank for giving them to us in this outstanding book." Tim Mayotte, Boston, Massachusetts, Former Top 7 ATP, NCAA Singles Cham- pion, USTA National Coach "The Soft Science of Tennis is another valuable resource from Frank Giampaolo. He is knowledgeable and passionate about sharing � these two qualities demonstrate why Frank has been a top-rated presenter at the PTR International Tennis Symposium. In The Soft Science of Tennis, Frank gets the message across and reminds us what's truly important in our coaching. Communication, Engagement, Life Skills and Character Building are what really matter in the mark we leave on our students after we are gone!" Julie Jilly, Hilton Head, South Carolina, PTR VP Marketing/Events "Frank Giampaolo once again demonstrates that he is the supreme grand master of tennis psychology. What distinguishes champions from other players is what goes on inside their minds. If you want to play better and understand the kind of training is likely to work best for you, read this. Then, read it again." Clinton W. McLemore, Laguna Niguel, California Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, USC "Frank Giampaolo has done it again. His new book THE SOFT SCIENCE OF TENNIS is all about what REALLY matters in tennis. In a world where most players are on an endless pursuit to perfecting their strokes, Frank teaches players about the BIG picture... things that will matter in the long run. If you're serious about improving your game and thinking outside the box... this book is for you." Jorge Capestany, Michigan USPTA Master professional, PTR International Master professional, Founder, CapestanyTennis.com "Frank has hit another `ace' with his latest book The Soft Science of Tennis. He is a wealth of information in so many areas of tennis and always does a fantastic job in addressing the needs of athletes, parents, and coaches. This book's an amazing read touching on the hidden topics of advanced communication and personality profiling which are often missed by many coaches." Michele Krause, Sarasota, Florida TIA Global Education Director- Cardio Tennis "Frank's po