What Should A Great 8-Year-Old Look Like?

For years, I asked: "How do I teach better technique?" Now I ask a different question: "What kind of player am I trying to develop?" For an 8-year-old, my answer is simple. I want someone who: Loves playing Solves problems Competes Adapts Stays engaged Wants to come back tomorrow Because if we get those things right, tennis skills tend to follow. If we get those things wrong, it doesn't matter how technically sound they look at eight years old. 3 Ideas Enjoyment matters. Adaptability matters....