If you have a passion for the game of tennis you’ve probably tried just about everything to make your game better. I’ve been down the same road. It took me 35 years as a junior player, a pro on the ATP World Tour, a professional coach and a director of coaching education to finally figure out what it is that allows players to reach their full potential. I call them the real truths, or the key fundamentals of the game. These fundamentals are executed by the truly great players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters , Justine Henin, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Venus and Serena Williams and other tennis professionals. They are the common denominators that transcend all styles of play and bring success at every level of the game.
Each chapter of Maximum Tennis presents one of these 10 key fundamentals. Some of the best players and coaches introduce each chapter, giving you an idea how they used these concepts to raise the level of their own games or the level of their players. The key fundamentals cover all facets of the game, from Chapter 1 on how to set-up a developmental plan and Chapter 4 optimizing technique to Chapter 10 on the critical importance of having fun, enjoyment and cultivating a passion for the game. In my mind of the biggest keys to success is having fun and Chapter 10 will give you insights into what you can do to enhance the positives and erase the negatives from your game.
Whether you’re hoping to reach the upper echelons of competitive tennis , are a club player attempting to win the Club Championships at your rating level or a coach who is looking for insight into developing players, this book will not only help you reach your goals but break through them. Give it a try. And here’s to reaching your Maximum Tennis potential!
“Maximum Tennis is the only book I’ve seen that lays out all the intangibles that will help you play to your full potential. If tennis was as simple as working on your serve or your forehand, the world would be filled with great tennis players. But it’s much more than that. It’s your attitude, your frame of reference and how you approach technique, tactics and even practice. Many players suffer by practicing the wrong thing.
It’s no coincidence that some of the game’s best players and coaches agree. Thumb through the chapters and you’ll see how they identify with Nick’s concepts. You’ll find entertaining stories with the underlying message that these players became great because they learned these principles, often the hard way. From years of playing and coaching at the highest levels, Nick has captured these concepts in one book, so you can get on the right track faster. I’ve known Nick for over 25 years. We’ve had the opportunity to work with players on court and time and time again he has shown excellent insight and vision as to what the player needs to do to reach their full potential. The bottom line is this: His approach works.
No matter how you play or what level you are starting from, you’ll be a better player for reading this book. That’s what the “maximum” in “Maximum Tennis” means—You’ll get the absolute most out of your ability to play. And win or lose, you’ll enjoy the journey!” Chris Evert—Winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles; Winner of 172 WTA titles; Winner of 90% of career matches (best in tennis history); Member of International Tennis Hall of Fame