Do you think a 56 year old tennis coach can still get a good job?
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What does age have to do with the qualifications and abilities of a tennis coach?   Think, age has its benefit including the experience of years of teaching.   \n\nIf I had the choice I would take someone with experience over youth.
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The younger the better, but anytime in grade school or even middle school would be great!  A lot of the success and progression of a child learning to play tennis depends on their interest as well as their exposure.  Camps, leagues, private lessons and time just spent hitting with friends and/or family are all valuable.  The key is to get them interested, get them on the court and do so often.  It is a great sport that everyone can grow old with!
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Your never to old to make changes to your life and 50 is not old!  I suggest looking into going self employed as a trainer. I work for a training company and we are always looking for trainers (and pay them a very generous wage). You can work the hours you want to and still get satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals. Good luck in whatever you decide. Make the break it will be worth it in the end and if it doesn't work out you can always go back to teaching.Just remember,If you always do what you've always done you'll always get what you've always got.
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No, but he is among the greatest players of alltime. The fact of\nthe matter is, if he was able to win the US Open a few times,\nhe might not have left the game so early. He could have been\nthe greatest player ever, since the rate he was winning Slams during his peak years was even better than Sampras. His failure to win the US Open, despite four trips to the final, is what ultimately forced him to retire prematurely. If he had won even once in those four trips, I'm guessing he would have hung around the sport longer. Another factor is he didn't like to play so frequently, and the new rules that were coming into play would\nhave forced him to do that to retain his world ranking. Those two\nfactors probably had more to do with anything else for the reasons he didn't retire in his 30s, instead of his mid 20s, when\nmost players are about to hit their prime, or are in their prime.\n   No one has able to achieve the French Open-Wimbledon\ndouble in the same year since Borg did it (1976, 1978,1979,1980). Jim Courier (won 1993 French Open, lost in 1993 Wimbledon final), Rafael Nadal (won 2006 French Open and lost in 2006 Wimbledon final) and Roger Federer (lost 2006 French Open final, and won 2006 Wimbledon final) have come the closest in this regard. Ivan Lendl and Stefan Edberg also came close. Ivan Lendl won the 1987 French Open but lost in the 1987 Wimbledon final to Pat Cash. Stefan Edberg lost in the 1989 French Open final to Michael Chang and the 1989 Wimbledon final to Boris Becker. Bjorn Borg the French Open six times, but it wasn't in 6 consecutive years (1974, 1976, 1978-1981). Manuel Orantes won the French Open in 1975, while\nGuillermo Vilas won the 1977 French Open men's singles title.\nI think Borg didn't play the French Open in 1975 or 1977, but I'm\nnot sure. He did win Wimbledon five consecutive years (1976-1980), and made the final in 1981. Roger Federer has a chance\nto equal Borg's modern era record in 2007 and has to reach the final in 2008 to equal Borg's mark of 41 consecutive wins at \nWimbledon in the modern era. I forgot about how close John\nMcEnroe came in 1984 to winning the French Open against\nIvan Lendl. He went on to win Wimbledon and the US Open\nthat same season. I think his 1984 season is still one of the greatest seasons in tennis history for a male or female player.
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Age has little to do with ability.  Pablo Picasso was into his girlfriend in his eighties, and I don't mean a simple hug and kiss!  A great many of the best ideas have come from older people - ideas that save lives, ideas that make life easier, ideas that make living worthwhile.  Much of the world's best music came from old geezers - and much of it still does come from us old farts.\n\nOn the other hand, not many of us seniors are going to play pro football.  And I'd have to admit Tiger Woods would probably beat me by a couple strokes on 36 holes.  I can handle a sports parachute, but my old Airborne unit is unlikely to recall me to active duty.  I love riding a motorcycle but you ain't gonna see me on a motocross course.\n\nIn other words, there is little that a 20-something can do that I can't despite being more than three times that old.  It is a matter of degree.  The one respondent is correct, us old geezers cannot reverse the aging process and become physically young.  But y'know what?  Human experience is astoundingly varied, and human beings are remarkably adaptable.  So I can't bench press twice my weight anymore.  I don't need to.  If I gotta move that sorta weight, I have at my disposal tools that'll help or even do it for me.  'N if I can't get that cute 'n sexy teenage girl to go out with me - there are some pretty doggone attractive forty-somethings who're perfectly willing to go out with and even get it on with an older man.  Yee-haw!  Life can be GOOD!  But at my age, y'gotta work harder at it...
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About 2 to 3 years, there is a lot to learn.  Its like asking how long does it take to be a good chess player, there is a lot more to the game than just knowing how the pieces move.  Same with tennis, knowing how to counter differetn styles of play, identifying weaknesses in your opponent, being able to exploit those weaknesses, being able to make adjustments when an opponent is playing well. Shot selection, footwork, strategy, conditioning, mental toughness...all of those are required to become just a pretty good tennis player.  It takes several more years to become good.  However if you are asking how long it takes to become pretty good as a recreational player practicing 3 times a week, (Being able to sustain rallies consistently) I would say about 1 year.
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You're never to old to start or finish your education.  Learning keeps the mind sharp!  My father is 55, now in his 2nd year of law school - and already holds 2 masters and a couple of bachelors degrees. If you want the education, go for it!!!
600552
Yes. And if you think about it, even if India does have the required facilities, how many indian would rather use their time to practice tennis than going to school or work? I only know of one, but her rank (the last time i checked) is fifty.
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yes and go into coaching
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As a rule, NO! It depends on the situation, but usually people of that age have a tremendous amount of experience in their field if they have been in the same line of work for a while.  This should be utilized in order to avoid making the same sort of mistakes that can be made by a "newbie" that is still discovering the subtle nuances that every career has.  Granted, if a person cannot compete at that age and has lost the drive or enthusiasm that it takes to stay competitive, then they have no business being in that position.  Also, if that person is resistant to change and doesn't want to lead, then they are a liability. But if I were the head of a company, I would try to strike a delicate balance between seasoned veterans who are battle tested, and upstart prospects who bring loads of energy and fresh ideas to the table.  That way, everyone gets the most out of the working relationship and prosperity is abound! \nPlease excuse my optimism but I believe that people can excel when put in the right environment.
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Are you kidding???? Do you mean now, that Arthur is in his grave, or when each was in their prime?\n\nThere is plenty of evidence that the top females cannot compete against any good male professional. Just ask any of the men and women who practice with each other occasionally. \nRemember that the world #1, Margaret Court, lost to a 55-year-old player. Billie Jean King beat this same player, but clearly had the sense not to play Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors, Stan Smith, etc.\n\nI love watching the women play, and they are enormously talented, but the power of the serves, the spin, and the court coverage of the men is too much. Even though Ashe's game is not up to the standards of male players today, he would definitely have beaten Serena.\n\nBy the way, one of the Williams foolishly suggested that she could beat a pro in the top 100 or so. Not only did the pros scoff at the idea, but you may notice that neither Serena nor Venus have mentioned it again.
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In about ten years from now if you remember this question, you will likely come to the conclusion that Andre was very lucky in finding a woman like Steffi Graf.  Steffi is a lot more active, can do a lot of things for herself, and is probably a great mom for his children.  I have always had a lot of respect for the way she conducted herself throughout her career.  Steffi probably understands Andre better than any woman he has ever met and that is why it was clear to him that she was the one.  Andre can sometimes be a little head-strong at times, but his heart is almost always in the right place.  Andre is a very generous man to those seeking to better themselves with the School he started and has really helped tennis grow along the way.  I am truly glad that Andre grew out of his earlier ways on tour when he was young.  he wasn't a bad kid or anything, he just didn't have the wisdom and experience that comes with maturity.  I wish I would have been able to see Andre perform live, but I have always enjoyed watching his epic matches on TV against Sampras and the fact that he truly found happiness with Steffi in the end.  The real funny thing was that I actually told a friend that Andre would be happier with someone like Steffi, and then 2 years later it actually happened.
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I'm a nationally certified Tennis Instructor. In the 37 years I've been involved in tennis, I've taught many, many students.\n\nTO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION HONESTLY...\n\nNot only do I not know of a good, cheap tennis camp, but I also do not know of a good, EXPENSIVE tennis camp.\n\nTruly, the best way to improve your tennis game is to take PRIVATE tennis lessons from a well-respected and CERTIFIED Tennis Instructor.\n\nYou see, tennis needs to be learned progressively, one step building upon another. This not only requires a great deal of concentration, it also requires a great deal of TIME.\n\nIn fact, it typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes to make a reasonable advance, and this definitely requires INDIVIDUAL instruction, not group lessons.\n\nSure, group lessons are fun. But, they don't provide you with enough INDIVIDUAL instruction to make a lasting change.\n\nTennis Camps are also fun, but they provide you with even less INDIVIDUAL instruction.\n\nDon't waste your money on a tennis camp. Instead, find a good local CERTIFIED Tennis Instructor, and be prepared to concentrate on technique.
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I am 41 years old and I am a personal secretary for my pastor at her church and I am also bible school teacher as well.\n\nNote: I answers some of these questions because of the experience (personal) that I have gone through in hopes that whatever I have to offer them far as knowledge and wisdom they will use it at there own discretion. Some of the people that I have answered to have used my advice and have had some success with and some well I don't know but whatever I give I give to help people with there problems and not just give them any old answer to get a mere two points.\n\nI appreciate that you were willing to ask what kind of people are out there that are answering these questions and I hope that I gave you an idea of what kind of person I am for the reason I answers so many people! Thanks..
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Lets be fair, he will not be the same as when he was 16 or 20. He is a little older now. After taking this into consideration, I am sure he would perform to his potential or else he wouldn't have done what he did for 17 years.
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I have been around tennis professionals for quite some time.  I have worked with professionals, I have traveled with professionals, I have given advice to professionals.  At that level of tennis the players are unbelievably talented, I can say without question that it is as close to impossible as you can get.  The odds would be like winning the Super lottery on back to back draws.  That is considering you started with a world class athlete to begin with, and had a team of the best coaches in the world working with him or her 8 hours a day every day.  It would be the same as asking if someone could win a major PGA grandslam event after playing golf for only two years.  For all practical purposes it is impossible, and anyone that says otherwise does not understand the skill level at the professional level.  Anyone that has worked with professionals, i am sure will tell you exactly the same thing.
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no !!!!!!!.\n\nhe is a great player but will notb e a good coach . a good coach is not only great in skills but he is good in his temper , his way of handling  pressure and the team , encouraging them , finding new talent , right tactics and many more things . lippi was a perfect example . but zidane does not hav many things that are needed for a good coach.\n\nwhen will you stop insulting zidane ??