Role of Parents in Tennis Player Success: A Guide to Nurturing Championsshaping the careers of young tennis players. It explores how parental support, guidance, and organization can significantly contribute to a player's success. From creating a conducive training environment to managing schedules and tournaments, parents can be instrumental in fostering a love for the sport and setting the stage for future achievements. The book also addresses the importance of creating a supportive atmosphere that allows young athletes to embrace both victories and setbacks, building resilience and character along the way.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 SPORTS AS A SOCIAL PHENOMENON
1.2 TRENDS IN SPORTS PARTICIPATION
1.3 TENNIS: A MEDIUM OF SOCIALIZATION
1.4 PARENT’S ROLE IN CHILD SPORTS PARTICIPATION
Parent’s Role and Responsibilities in the Game of Tennis
Organizational Responsibilities
Responsibilities for the competitions
Interpretative and Role Model
1.5 DETERMINANTS OF SUCCESS IN TENNIS
Research Evidence on Role of Parents
Parental Style
Coach’s Role as an Anchor
National and International Success Stories in Tennis
1.6 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1.7 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.8 DELIMITATIONS
1.9 LIMITATIONS
1.10 HYPOTHESIS
1.11 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.12 OPERATIONAL TERMS DEFINED
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 PARENT’S ROLE IN SPORTS SOCIALIZATION AND TO CREATE A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
2.2 ROLE OF PARENTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS LIKE FINANCE, TIME, TRAINING AND COACHING
2.3 INFLUENCE OF PARENTS ON FACTORS RELATED TO COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE NAMELY BEHAVIOR, PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, MORALE ETC.
2.4 PROBLEM AREA IN CHILD-PARENT AND COACH-PARENT INTERACTION
2.5 ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS IN MAKING A JUNIOR TENNIS PLAYER SUCCESSFUL
2.6 OTHER ALLIED LITERATURE REVIEW PERTINENT TO THE STUDY
2.7 SUMMARY OF THE LITERATURE
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY
3.1 SELECTION OF VARIABLES
3.2 SELECTION OF THE PARTICIPANTS
3.3 SAMPLING METHOD
Implementation of Sampling Method
3.4 TOOLS OF THE STUDY
Construction and development of questionnaire
The Procedure for establishing content validity of the questionnaire
The procedure for establishing the reliability of the questionnaire
The Procedure of construction and development of interviews
Initial writing
Expert review for content validity
Rewriting and final draft
3.5 DATA COLLECTION
Administration of the questionnaire
Administration of Interviews
3.6 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS OF DATA AND FINDINGS OF THE STUDY
4.1 FINDINGS OF THE STUDY
Parent’s Role in Sports Socialization and to Create Conducive Environment
Role of Parents in Organizational aspects
Influence of Parents on Factors Related To Competitive Performance
Problem Areas in Child and Parent Interaction
Problem Areas in Parent and Coach Interaction
Identification of Strategies for Effective Relationship between Parents, Coach and Player to Achieve Success
The Role and Importance of Parents in making a junior Tennis Player Successful
4.2 DISCUSSIONS OF FINDINGS
CHAPTER 5 CASE STUDY ON THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN YUKI BHAMRI SUCCESS AS A TENNIS PLAYERS
5.1 Role of Yuki’s Parent’s in Sports Socialization and to Create Conducive Environment
5.2 Role of Yuki’s Parents in Organizational aspects like Finance, Time, Training and Coaching
5.3 Influence of Yuki’s Parents on Factors Related to Competitive Performance Namely Behavior, Performance, Efficiency, Morale Etc
5.4 Problem Areas in Yuki and Parents
5.5 Problem Areas in Yuki’s Parents and Coach Interaction
5.6 Identification of Strategies for Effective Relationship between Parents, Coach and Player to Achieve Success
5.7 The Role and Importance of Yuki’s Parents in Making a Junior Tennis Player Successful
CHAPTER 6 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 SUMMARY
6.2 CONCLUSION
6.3 RECOMMENDATION
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to investigate the perceptions of coaches and players regarding the role of parents in the success of junior tennis players in India. The research seeks to understand how parental involvement influences sports socialisation, organizational support, competitive performance, and the dynamics of parent-child-coach relationships, while identifying strategies for effective collaboration.
- Assessing parental influence on sports socialisation and the creation of a conducive environment.
- Evaluating the role of parents in managing organizational aspects such as finance, logistics, and training.
- Analyzing the impact of parental involvement on a player's competitive behaviour and performance.
- Identifying common problem areas in parent-child and parent-coach interactions.
- Developing strategies for fostering effective relationships between all stakeholders in the athlete's support system.
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 SPORTS AS A SOCIAL PHENOMENON
Since time immemorial, sports and allied sporting activities have been associated with the society. In the beginning these were meant to communicate with the people and to bring coherence in the society. But as the time progressed, sports took new heights and today it has become an integral part of cultural and social life. In fact it has become a symbol of the culture of a place and of many societies around the world. Mega sporting events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Football World Cup, Tennis Grand Slams, etc. are not only capturing the attention of billions of people around the world but also have become an inseparable part of our social life.
Global telecast of the sporting events across the world has influenced the outlook of the society towards the sports. There is a sudden increase in the sports participation among the youth and the public at large. People are connecting with sports irrespective of their age. People around the world discuss about sports at their workplace, at home, with friends and family members and sometimes even with the strangers. Therefore, there is no denying fact that today sport is a social phenomenon, but at the same time the societies across the world also define its characteristics and dimensions as per their cultural practices and values. The reason to define sport as a social phenomenon is that it is directly linked to the culture of a society. For example, if we look at the origin and the development of sports, it is connected to the cultural heritage of a country. Development of individual, team and indigenous games such as Boxing, Archery, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket and Kabbadi is very much linked to the cultural heritage and social context (Jay Cockey, 2008).
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contextualizes sports as a social phenomenon, discusses trends in participation, and details the research problem, objectives, and significance regarding parental roles in tennis.
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: This section compiles existing research on the impact of parental involvement, organizational demands, and competitive performance within tennis and other sports.
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY: This chapter outlines the descriptive research design, including variable selection, participant selection, data collection tools (questionnaire and interviews), and statistical methods used for validation.
CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS OF DATA AND FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: This chapter presents the statistical results and analyses the findings on the perceptions of coaches and players regarding multiple dimensions of parental involvement.
CHAPTER 5 CASE STUDY ON THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN YUKI BHAMRI SUCCESS AS A TENNIS PLAYERS: This chapter provides a qualitative analysis via interviews with Yuki Bhamri, his family, coach, and teacher to examine high-level parent involvement in a professional context.
CHAPTER 6 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter synthesizes the research results, draws conclusions on the importance of parents, and offers recommendations for coaches, parents, and associations.
Keywords
Tennis, Parental Involvement, Junior Tennis, Coaching, Sports Socialization, Competitive Performance, Achievement, Parent-Coach-Player Relationship, Organizational Support, Athlete Development, Case Study, Sports Psychology, Motivational Climate, Indian Sports Context, Success Factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this research primarily about?
This research investigates the perception of coaches and junior tennis players regarding the influence and role of parents in the development and success of players in the Indian context.
What are the core themes addressed in this work?
The work covers sports socialisation, financial and logistical support, parent-coach interference, strategies for healthy relationships, and the overall impact of parents on competitive performance.
What is the primary objective of this study?
The study aims to determine how coaches and players perceive parental effectiveness and to identify areas of conflict and cooperation in the triad of the parent, coach, and athlete.
What methods were utilized to conduct this research?
The researcher employed a mixed-methods approach, using self-made questionnaires for a sample of 50 coaches and 50 players, alongside qualitative case study interviews with professional athlete Yuki Bhamri and his support inner circle.
What does the main body of the text cover?
The main body examines literature backgrounds, statistical findings on coach vs. player perceptions, case study material, and discussions on how to sustain junior tennis development effectively.
Which keywords best describe the paper?
The key themes are Junior Tennis, Parental Involvement, Athlete Development, and the Parent-Coach Relationship.
How is the influence of parents categorized?
The study categorizes parents as being under-involved, moderately involved (facilitators), or over-involved, and links these styles to various outcomes such as burnout or success.
What is the significance of the case study on Yuki Bhamri?
It provides a concrete, real-world example of highly successful parental involvement in the Indian circuit, demonstrating the balance between support and boundary setting.
What conclusion does the author reach regarding the coach-parent relationship?
The author concludes that trust, clear role definition, and consistent open communication are essential for building a professional and effective support team for the junior player.
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- Ashwani Saini (Author), 2024, The Role of Parents In Tennis Player's Success. A Guide To Nurturing Champions, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1501905
