Difficult circumstances produce tough people with the tools to meet the required challenges. All of these factors can hinder a player's development of mental toughness. And, most importantly, for people reading this, you need to apply these thoughts to yourself and your child, at whatever level of play. I have said this a thousand times and I will say it again, the champions are the players who are better mentally, not necessarily physically. Physical talents such as hand-eye coordination, foot speed and fast reflexes are cheap commodities.
Champions have confidence in their own ability to meet and conquer adversity.
Complaints and excuses, even valid ones, should be dismissed with as little fanfare as possible and any excess of sympathy should be avoided. Anyone who can accomplish these things will also benefit in other aspects of life. Tennis tip Building character is more important that building strokes. Think about it. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved.