As a kid learning to play on an asphalt court with a chain link fence for a net, Tracy Townsend never imagined he'd run a wildly successful resort tennis program in the world's first New Urbanist town.
The Tennis Director in Seaside, Florida, for over 20 years, Tracy has coached thousands of players who return time after time because they love the tennis community he has created with his magnetic personality, entertaining delivery, and famous Tracyisms.
As a tennis instructor, Tracy believes tennis should always be FUN! This philosophy has driven his 35-year teaching career, and now it's on paper for all tennis players.
This isn't your ordinary tennis tips book on doubles tennis strategy, the backhand stroke, or tennis serve tips (although all of those are covered). This book is entertaining, offering fun and funny advice, served up with sarcastic wit in a way that only Tracy can.
Tracy's style and personality jump off the pages. Reading the book is like being on the courts with him in Seaside, FL. In between solid tennis pointers for volley technique and forehand tips, you're reminded that you play because you love tennis. You're supposed to be having fun on the courts. And as Tracy says, "Winning is more fun than losing!"
Fans of the sport and retired players will enjoy Tracy's stories and analysis. Tracy also shares his tennis drills so other tennis pros can use this book as a framework for their own lessons.
This book is a great gift for tennis players. It is the perfect tennis gift for everyone on your league tennis team, your doubles partner, your pro, family members, and anyone who loves tennis.
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Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
mit Schutzumschlag
Maße
Höhe: 203 mm
Breite: 127 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-578-95677-0 (9780578956770)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Tracy Townsend is a resort tennis expert and the longtime Tennis Director in Seaside, Florida. He's taught tennis drills with some of the greatest tennis players of all time like Arthur Ashe, Rod Laver, and Jim Courier. As a tennis coach, he's instructed thousands of players over the years who return to Seaside time and again for his signature style of beach tennis. Perfectly balancing fun and performance, his entertaining tennis tips have made him one of the most popular tennis pros around. Tracy has extensive experience in all facets of facility operations and program management. He attended the University of North Alabama where he led his team to the Conference Title and holds the Conference record for most wins in a season. He is a USPTR Certified Teaching Professional and has a Master's Degree in Sports Sciences from the University of Denver. Find him at tracytownsend.com.
