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How
does the author describe his book? |
Do you want tennis coaching information
that is developmentally appropriate, purposeful yet simplistic
and fun? Whether you are a parent wanting to teach your child
tennis, or a tennis coach, this well thought out progressive
book is for you. SYSTEM-9 is a tried and tested method that has
been showcased all over the world to coaches and parents with
huge success.
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What
do others say about this book? |
“This is the best manual
for step by step progression in under 10 tennis."
Reno Manne
“Simple, effective, purposeful.”
Sarah
Jane Stone - WTCA
"Loved it!"
Ken DeHart
"So many coaches and parents
need this deperately!"
Carla
Simpson McKenzie
"Having observed the creation
of the system first hand, I can honestly say I am a better coach
for it."
David
Mountford
"...bloody great..."
Emma Wells
"System-9 is a great concise
method for teaching children at the formative stage of their
tennis journey."
Neil Biddle
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What
I like about this book |
8.5x11
= Easy to Read
The oversized format of 8.5x11 inches was just the start for
me. That, combined with the fact that few tennis coaches are
as experienced as Andy Dowsett, made me look forward to exploring
SYSTEM-9. Elite Performance Expert Dr. Michelle Cleere, who also
wrote the foreword for SYSTEM-9, says, "Not only is he an
amazing coach, educator, and writer, Andy is authentic, creative
and a passionate individual." Also, Ken DeHart's typically
short and to the point endorsement ("Loved it!") helped
a lot.
Roadmap
As a simple and easy step-by-step manual, SYSTEM-9 is a roadmap
for kids, coaches, AND parents. A developmental bible for learning
and monitoring progression. I like Andy's approach of covering
technical, tactical and psychological accomplishments to produce
a well-rounded player. He also calls it developing a "tennis
mind" - the ability to play without thinking.
I did not know there is a difference
in understanding 4-6 year-olds and 6-8 year-olds. Andy explains
those differences so coaches and parents understand the premise
for his instructions and the best way for kids to process them.
Building
Blocks
Andy Dowsett has structured his instructions with 9 building
blocks he calls Stages. From Stage 1 (Self-Bounce Hit) to Stage
9 (Specialty shots, drop shots, lob, smash) the book is full
of exercises, drills, practices, and missions. And to make sure
students, coaches and parents know that certain skills were acquired,
the completion of every stage is rewarded with a nice looking
certificate, from Level 1 Net License to Master Tactician.
Summary
Coming from a background of community tennis organizer exclusively
for adult recreational players I do sense a big application for
adult beginners. Recognizing the fact that this book is primarily
written for kids ages 4-8 years I can also see tremendous value
for adults who want to get into tennis, even at an advanced age.
Since the TIA keeps telling us there are 15+ million adults in
the USA ready to jump into tennis (latent demand), and probably
similar numbers in other countries, the potential for making
a good career teaching tennis is enormous.
If I were a new tennis coach,
just starting out teaching kids and adults, SYSTEM-9 is the manual
I would choose to work with. Get certified, buy Andy's book,
put SYSTEM-9 in your "toolbox" and watch your student
base grow and your programs expand. It can't get any easier than
that in my opinion. |
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