This book is for every player who feels stuck and frustrated by lack of improvement. It is the
perfect guide to understanding and developing every aspect of the game. After writing
Developing High Performance Tennis Players - a system to develop competitive players - I wanted
to utilize my fifty years experience as a competitor high performance coach coaches' coach
and instructor of players of all ages and levels to write a practical book with the most
effective strategies for anyone to improve and enjoy the game. The book breaks tennis down into
ten performance-determining factors that directly establish a player's performance level:
consistency precision footwork perception and anticipation variation spin ball speed
camouflage mental skill and decision making. Each chapter addresses one of these factors and
presents simple and effective tips and exercises to develop it ultimately improving overall
performance. This guide is the perfect long-term companion for any player. It can be read cover
to cover or selectively by focusing on the chapter that addresses immediate specific problems
or concerns. Play with Passion! Edgar Giffenig played for the University of Texas completing
degrees in business and exercise physiology. He was a national coach for the United States
Germany and Mexico supporting the development of many future superstars including Mike and Bob
Bryan. Edgar is the author of Developing High Performance Tennis Players a frequent speaker at
international coaches' conferences and workshops and a consultant at www.tennisgate.com. He is
a member of the International Tennis Federation Coaches Commission and an avid competitor who
in 2016 was ranked fifth in the 55 and over ITF world rankings. Throughout his career Edgar has
worked with hundreds of players of all ages from beginners to professionals. Currently he lives
in Connecticut directing the Norfolk Country Club and is involved in coaching education
worldwide.
