How much fat can you lose in a week? For most people losing 1lb of fat in a week is tough because it requires an extra 5 miles of running per day! For tennis players, it can be difficult to lose body fat especially if their season is rather long. You need enough energy to…
Category: Coaching
Limited Nutrition Exposure Reason for Performance Decline
A research study found that coaches’ limited nutrition exposure is the main reason for a decline in athletes’ performance. 3 other factors also play a role. A study conducted by Burns et al. (2004) Student Athlete Use of Nutritional Supplements and the Role of Athletic Trainers and Dietitians in Nutrition Counseling found that ~41% of…
Cost of Touring on the Professional Tennis Tour
Pursuing a career as a professional tennis player requires €21,600 – €63,600+ annually, depending on a few factors. These factors include duration & frequency of training, ability to travel, number of tournaments played, and expertise of the coach. The coach’s level of expertise impacts overall cost of touring, quality of player development, and career progress. Therefore, picking a…