Competition Training Method
If you want to win in this sport, the secret is not to train harder, but to train your mind!
Become a certified Mental Tennis coach too!
Becoming a certified Mental Tennis coach equips you with the essential skills to significantly impact players' growth and development. This comprehensive and engaging program is meticulously designed to ensure thorough preparation at every stage. Certification is not merely a matter of completing the course; it requires successfully passing a theoretical exam on the methodology and a practical exam on the court, held at our Academy in Marbella or at one of our authorized centers. The journey begins with selecting an online course tailored to your specific needs, expectations, and ambitions, culminating in a practical certification exam where you will work with real clients and tennis players across various skill levels.
Practical internship at our Academy in Marbella, Spain.
Here’s a concise overview of the training internship structure at our Academy in Marbella.
BASIC
The training week consists of individual sessions held in the morning or afternoon. Each session includes 90 minutes of on-court practice followed by a 30-minute multimedia training and debriefing.
Course Objectives:
- Help coaches internalize our philosophy for approaching competition.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement essential techniques for managing anger and frustration.
- Enhance concentration during matches to boost overall performance.
START
The training week is organized with two daily sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session consists of 90 minutes of on-court practice, followed by a 30-minute training and multimedia debriefing in the classroom.
Course Objectives:
- Develop mental strength in conjunction with game skills.
- Focus on addressing the player’s specific weaknesses.
- Assess the coach’s ability to explain and implement techniques such as the reset process, anti-discouragement strategies, pre-visualization, and disconnection, enabling players to fully realize their potential during matches.
ADVANCED
The training week features two daily sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session consists of two hours of on-court training, followed by a 30-minute multimedia debriefing.
During the course, coaches will be guided to:
- Identify and address the player’s weak points.
- Foster mental and game solidity.
- Teach and apply essential techniques, including disconnection, the reset process, anti-discouragement strategies, pre-visualization, ataraxia, and tuning, which are crucial for achieving a state of flow.
PRO
The weekly program consists of two daily sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session includes two hours of on-court training, followed by a 30-minute debriefing in the classroom. The curriculum encompasses athletic, tactical, and recovery areas, providing a comprehensive approach to player development.
Coaching goals include:
- Enhancing confidence, self-esteem, and a positive mindset towards competition.
- Utilizing tools for focus and emotional management.
- Assessing and cultivating empowering states, attunement, and ataraxia to foster holistic mental and physical growth in players.
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Come and meet us in person!
We will be happy to welcome you at our High Performance headquarters in Puente Romano Marbella
What Can a Practical Session with Filippo Gioiello, Founder of Mental Tennis, Offer You?
Joining an on-court session with Filippo Gioiello provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from the techniques that have redefined the mental approach to tennis. With Filippo’s experience and insight, participants will:
1. Experience Real-World Mental Management Techniques
Filippo brings Mental Tennis tools straight to the court, adapting them to real-game situations. Players learn to manage pressure, sharpen focus, and find emotional balance during the game’s most challenging moments.
2. Deepen Awareness of Their Mental Potential
With Filippo’s observations and personalized feedback, players gain insight into their strengths and areas to improve. This approach helps players understand how mental strength can positively impact performance.
3. Develop a Winning, Resilient Mindset
Working closely with an expert in sports psychology and mental coaching, participants learn how to build resilience, essential for overcoming challenges both on and off the court.
4. Train with Practical, Actionable Mindset Tools
Filippo transforms theoretical concepts into practical tools, immediately usable on the court. Each technique is tested in real-time, allowing players to experience firsthand the power of an effective mental approach.
A practical session with Filippo Gioiello is a comprehensive learning experience that allows players to embody the strategies of Mental Tennis, which has a lasting impact on their performance and mental well-being.
Booking and Availability
Individual sessions must be booked in advance and can take place in Marbella or Milan. In Italy, sessions can also be scheduled at one of our affiliated centers near a Mental Tennis event, depending on availability and Filippo’s professional commitments.
Prices
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Clinics
PrenotaClinics Duration: 3.5 hours, featuring a mix of matches, training, theoretical instruction, and specific Mental Tennis exercises. Price: €120 per person.(court rental included)
Individual and Group Sessions
Our sessions are available for individuals as well as groups, designed to standardize training across the entire family, thereby maximizing benefits for all members.
Self-training approach
All our courses follow a self-directed learning approach, meaning we will guide you in contextualizing the tools we provide and implementing them effectively.
Flexible hours, evening sessions available.
We understand that work takes up a large part of your day, which is why we offer the flexibility to take the course outside of regular working hours.
