Andy Dowsett

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, step by step book is for you.

I met Andy Dowsett 5-6 years ago at Professional Tennis Registry’s (PTR) International Tennis Symposium. Andy, tennis coach and educator extraordinaire and I, Elite Performance Expert, were both presenting at the symposium. We hit it off pretty much immediately. I think partly because of our personalities but also because we both share a passion for tennis and psychology; the mental side of tennis.

As my friend and colleague, what I’ve noticed about Andy is his impeccable way of taking something that seems complex and his ability to make it simple and easy. This book is an example of that. In this book Andy walks the reader through nine stages of tennis development for kids ages 4 to 8 years old. Each stage is full of easy to understand development facts, appropriate teaching points (technical, tactical, physical and mental), exercises and games. At the end of each stage is a cool certificate of completion, letting a child know they’ve met the requirements and are ready to move onto the next stage.

This book is designed to helps kids gain practical physical skills that foster an increase in confidence, control and ultimate learning. I help kids develop practical mental skills that help them gain more control over their tennis environment, so they can be confidence and have fun playing tennis. Both, coming from psychology backgrounds, Andy and I are aligned in our philosophies.

Andy Dowsett, Head of PTR Great Britain and a qualified tennis coach at the highest level, has been coaching and educating coaches for over two decades. As a coach, educator and writer Andy is a trusted & reliable source in the world of tennis. Not only is he an amazing coach, educator and writer, Andy is authentic, creative and passionate personal and professional. Andy has been using his passion and creativity at his club in Essex where his juniors have been actively utilizing his knowledge and enjoying the game of tennis.

Dr. Michelle Cleere

Elite Performance Expert

Best-Selling Author, Beating the Tennis Demons

Oakland, CA