“We had the pleasure to hear David Benzel once again and as always, his insight into the player-coach-parent dynamic is simply invaluable,” Lucie said, who herself is in the unique position of parent of a tennis player and a coach. “I would encourage everyone to go back to the handouts and notes that Mr. Benzel shared with us when he visited ATA last year!”

 

The coaches presented an overview of what they learned in Carson to the ATA staff on Tuesday, and will continue to disseminate the details going forward. The coaches have already been implementing new strategies into the daily practice plan.