WHY UTR WON’T DEVELOP YOUR PLAYER: THE KEY DEVELOPMENT METRICS PARENTS SHOULD FOCUS ON INSTEAD
UTR isn’t the problem. The problem is what happens when the number becomes the focus of every conversation. This article explains why ratings measure performance but don’t build it, and introduces four development metrics parents can track to support real competitive growth instead of chasing numbers.
IMPORTANT POINTS AREN'T WON BY PLAYING BETTER
Important points aren’t lost because junior players lack confidence. They’re lost because clarity disappears under pressure.
Important points reveal clarity, not courage. Learn why junior players struggle under pressure and how structure, patterns, and simple decisions win matches when it matters most.
WHY FUNDAMENTALS AREN'T JUST TECHNIQUE, THEY'RE YOUR IDENTITY UNDER PRESSURE
Strong fundamentals aren’t just about clean technique; they define who a player becomes under pressure. When matches tighten and time disappears, players don’t rise to the moment, they return to their most rehearsed habits. This article explains why small technical flaws, left uncorrected, quietly shape competitive identity and limit long-term development, and why elite coaches obsess over fundamentals long before results demand it.
WHY PLAYING ONLY STRONGER OPPONENTS IS LIMITING YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT
Most parents believe playing stronger opponents accelerates development. Elite coaches know it can do the opposite.
When juniors play only “up,” they learn to survive, not to decide.
And decision-making is what separates good players from complete competitors.