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3 WAYS THE PROS ARE DIFFERENT

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WHAT MAKES THE GREAT PLAYERS DIFFERENT FROM THE REST OF US?  HERE ARE 3 REASONS THE PROS ARE DIFFERENT! #1 STRUCTURE   They live highly structured lives both on and off the court. Many of the very best players I have traveled with have lived extremely structured lives that started from when they were quite young. Often, this structure was engrained in them by parents. Martina's mother, Melanie, had only one goal throughout Martina's  Career, to make her the best. The many stories of overbearing tennis parents abound, and for every successful parent-child tennis relationship there are many more horror stories that have ended very badly. However, over the years I have seen several highly successful players come out of unhealthy parent-child relationships. In some cases, the discipline ingrained in the child stayed with them throughout their life and lead to successful lives, both within the tennis world and beyond. Discipline and a strong work ethic can take y...