Outline of Presentation
  • Scientific Information
  • Tennis “Psychology”
  • Summary
  • Useful References
  • Questions & Answers 
         Basic History
   • The Play of a Nation (1921)
    – Desirable= tennis, golf, swimming
    – Undesirable = motoring, dancing, movies
   • Development of Tennis Psychology (1940s)
    – Initially as training for other skills such as 
     flying
   • Development of Sports Psychology (1980s)
    – Tennis as a late introduction into this field
      Scientific Information:
     Outline (summary of 550 articles)
  • Personality of a Tennis Player
  • Goal Setting
  • Motivation
  • Learning
  • Cognition
  • Stress
      Personality of a Tennis Player
    • Socially Involved
      – Skill Development
      – Technical & Social Rules
    • Personality of Champions
      – Love of the Game
      – Joy of Competing 
      – Strong Desire to Supremely Well/ Potential Seeking
      – Work Hard
      – Have a Coach or Mentor That Relates Well 
      – If a Junior, in a Home That Values Competition
              Goal Setting
    • Perceived Purpose
      – Competition (more so for males)
      – Mastery
      – Cooperation
    • Goal Orientation
      – Ability & Task Orientation
      – Positive Social & Personal Impression
    • Parental Involvement
      – Parental Support