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The Lighthouse
Standards
Standards
For Players
Respect
Compete
Explore
Train
The Tennis Path
Excellence is the guiding light of our journey. By embracing the values of Respect, Compete, Explore, and Train, players can navigate their tennis path with purpose, staying aligned with growth, resilience, and high standards as they work towards becoming the best version of themselves, both on and off the court.
✓
Moving towards Excellence
6 key behaviours
✓Listening attentively
✓Show sportsmanship
✓Setting goals
✓Embracing coaching
✓Giving my best effort
✓Being the best team mate I can be
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Moving away from Excellence
5 behaviours to avoid
✕Ignoring instructions
✕Lacking effort
✕Resisting feedback
✕Giving up
✕Blaming others
Are you moving towards the lighthouse?
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The Lighthouse
Standards
Standards
For Parents
Respect
Compete
Explore
Train
The Tennis Parents Path
Excellence is the guiding light of our journey. As parents, your support helps shape your child's tennis experience. By encouraging the values of Respect, Compete, Explore, and Train, you guide them along a path of growth—fostering resilience, character, and high standards as they strive to become the best version of themselves, both on and off the court.
✓
Moving towards Excellence
7 key behaviours
✓Encouraging effort over outcomes
✓Supporting coaches and trusting the process
✓Fostering resilience after wins and losses
✓Promoting enjoyment and love for the game
✓Celebrating progress, not just results
✓Letting the child lead their tennis journey
✓Ask questions and take an active and supportive role
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Moving away from Excellence
6 behaviours to avoid
✕Overemphasizing winning or rankings
✕Criticizing mistakes or performance
✕Undermining coaching or instruction
✕Adding pressure before or after matches
✕Comparing to other players
✕Taking control of the child's tennis path
Are you helping your child move towards the Lighthouse?
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The Lighthouse
Standards
Standards
For Coaches
Respect
Compete
Explore
Train
The Tennis Coaches Path
Excellence is the guiding light of our journey. As coaches, we set the tone. By consistently modeling and reinforcing the values of Respect, Compete, Explore, and Train, we guide players along a path of meaningful development, instilling resilience, a growth mindset, and high standards both on and off the court.
✓
Moving towards Excellence
6 key behaviours
✓Building trust and strong player relationships
✓Creating a positive and safe learning environment
✓Holding high standards while showing empathy
✓Encouraging curiosity, effort, and resilience
✓Communicating clearly and constructively
✓Supporting each player's individual journey
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Moving away from Excellence
6 behaviours to avoid
✕Prioritizing outcomes over development
✕Using fear, shame, or criticism to motivate
✕Ignoring individual needs or differences
✕Failing to model respect and professionalism
✕Neglecting player wellbeing and enjoyment
✕Overloading players without purpose or clarity
Are you helping your players move towards the lighthouse?
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