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Hi Malanie
Sometimes the most talented athletes have the worst attitudes and are very difficult coach however I am very big on creating a positive environment with a CAN do attitude. If his home environment is negative then you and the club/ centre need to provide an environment that is positive and where it is ok to make mistakes, learn from them and come back stronger.
When he comes for his lessons start speaking in only positive phrases and get him to analyse himself with positive talk and phrases : I can't move my feet should be turned into I CAN move my feet and get around the ball.
It would also be interesting to know the following ; Why does he play Tennis? What are his goals and what are your goals for him - very important to see if they match up and then you can plan a pathway forwards together? Does he only play individual lessons or does he do squads as well - squads could be good for him as the spotlight is not only on him and he gets the social aspect as well.
In the past i have got these players to help out in my mini tennis program - giving something back to younger kids - which opens their eyes to how great Tennis is and sometimes gives them the motivation to improve.
Please try the above, give it time and let me know how it goes.
If you have anymore questions or would like to discuss this further please drop me a line.
A tennis court can be a sanctuary, maybe he just needs to hear something along those lines. Tennis is also a privilege, and not a right.
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