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Nicole Melichar - A crazy experience from my Junior career.

When I was 14, I played a tournament in California called the Easter Bowl. I believe I was seeded 4th, therefore I was supposed to make it to the semifinals. I ended up losing in the quarterfinals to a girl who I felt I was better than. However, she was very clever and was slicing everything to my forehand. I had a western grip at the time, and physically felt like I couldn’t get under the ball. I was frustrated because my forehand was my weapon, yet that day it had turned into my weakness. After the tournament I decided to go home to clear my mind. I happened to see an old coach that worked with me when I was younger and told him what happened. He hit with me, saw the problem I was having, and told me to change my grip over to a semi-western, almost towards an eastern grip. It felt so strange holding the racket like that. It was so uncomfortable, and I could barely get the ball in the court! I felt almost as if I was learning to play tennis from scratch. Three days later, I was due to play a tournament in Florida called the Gator Bowl. I kept getting repetition on my new forehand grip, but after just 3 days it didn’t seem to sink in, but I was determined to get it.

In my first round of the tournament, I was basically running around my forehand to hit backhands because I had zero confidence and was so uncomfortable. I don’t know how but I managed to win the match in 3 sets. However, in the next round, I suffered a 6-0 6-0 loss to a girl that I would normally be competitive with. I remember my parents being shocked after the match, and saw that I was really struggling. But they were supportive enough to help me through it, knowing my struggle would turn into a future improvement. I still had a consolation draw to play. That evening, I told my mom I wanted to go hit more forehands before my match the next day, so we found a wall I could hit on to get more repetition. I went there and hit for about 30 minutes each night for the rest of the tournament. I managed to win a few more matches in the back draw and possibly started to get more feeling in the forehand. However, even after the tournament it was still not even close to where I wanted it to be.

I stuck with it, and kept practicing. A month later I went to play a National Open 16 and under in Alabama, and managed to make the finals! I had zero expectations leading into the tournament, but I managed to be playing well. My mom even got a compliment from a lady watching me saying that I hit my forehand harder that her son, who was playing the boys 16 and under event.

As I progressed with my grip change, I went to go play the Super National Clay Court Championships 16s in Virginia Beach. Even though I had a good result at the National Open the previous month, I knew the competition was going to be very strong and was hoping my forehand would survive under pressure. Long story short, I managed to win 5 matches to get to the Finals of one of the biggest tournaments that year. 3 months previous, I had lost 6-0 6-0 to a girl at the same level as me, only because I had made a big change in my game but wasn’t used to it or comfortable with it yet.

This is a typical story in junior tennis. In juniors, you work for the future. Just because you can win with it at a young age, doesn’t mean that it will work at a higher level. Junior tennis is to work your way up to the game you want to have in the pros.

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How Involved should parents be with their child’s tennis coach?

by Jennifer SanClements for TennisMessage Magazine

This is a loaded topic and many parents struggle with finding the balance between too much and not enough involvement.There is no perfect answer, but there are methods to help navigate this challenging terrain.

When you discover that your child has a love of tennis, then it is time to nurture their athletic journey. Search for professionally certified and reputable coaches.  You and your child should interview a few coaches and ask questions about their coaching style.  How do they motivate and support young students emotionally? What techniques do they employ if a kid gets stuck on a technical point?  How do they integrate their training with strength/flexibility/endurance work? Can they attune to your child as an individual?

In the beginning, particularly when kids are young, a parent will likely be on the scene more. Assuming your childs involvement in tennis lasts for several years, your kid will enter adolescence, and want some autonomy. Its important to be supportive throughout, and to be an advocate and protector to your child when needed. A Win or lose, rain or shine, good days and bad, offer your love, support and encouragement.

Coaches will play a critical role in your child’s tennis journey, but as a parent, you know and see your child as an individual with varying needs.With the pressures of practice and competition, it is important to check-in with your child frequently. Make sure they are not overwhelmed and if you feel like they are, take steps to dial down the pressure. Not everyone has the same capacity to practice, excel and compete and remember there is NO one size fits all.

Effective coaching doesn’t come in one form, as every player is different and depending on the student, will need an approach tailored to their learning style. A positive athletic experience centers on the coach/player relationship. Ideally, there will be synergy and an understanding of each other’s expectations, goals, and methods. Encourage your child to be an active participant in their own learning process; and understand what they need as an individual.

Most importantly, remember that tennis is a psychologically and physically arduous sport. As a parent, the more you know about tennis the better you can understand your child’s experience. Take time to learn about the sport through conversations with them - so you can appreciate your child’s experience. Talking with your child about their needs & goals on a regular basis will help your child be more aware and mindful of your involvement and when it is required The ultimate environment is one in which you reliably display and understanding of your child, tennis, and the role tennis has in your child's life.

Keep the door open to communication with your son or daughter and make decisions together. Remember that there is a tennis community and resources available to help you navigate this extraordinary journey.

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