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Tennis Professionals Can Help Motivate Young Athletes, Katrina Perlman, Dana Perlman
Tennis Professionals Can Help Motivate Young Athletes, Katrina Perlman, Dana Perlman
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Tennis professionals throughout the United States are given a daunting task of meeting the diverse tennis needs of their athletes. Athletes populate tennis centers with various reasons for playing. For instance, some may want to play at an elite level, while others may desire to simply hit three balls in a row. These diverse motives for participation also apply to youthful athletes. Young tennis players take part in practice sessions and programs for various reasons. Some are made to attend while others possess a perception of being the next Roger Federer or Kim Clijsters.