#106: Winning Words: Chapter 2 – Understanding the Person Behind the Player

Dissecting High Performance In Tennis

Adam Blicher, Tennis Coach

March 22, 202517 min
Tennis

#106: Winning Words: Chapter 2 – Understanding the Person Behind the Player

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🎧 Chapter 2 of Winning Words is now live!

📢 Want the full audiobook now? Email me at adamblicher@gmail.com to get access to the entire audiobook for the same price as the paperback ($14.99). Otherwise, new chapters will drop as episodes over the coming months.

In this episode, we dive into Chapter 2:

✅ Beyond the Backhand – Why great coaching starts by understanding the person, not just the player
✅ Personality & Communication – How different types of players tick, and how to adapt your coaching to get through to each of them
✅ Gender, Culture, and Sensitive Topics – How to coach without falling into stereotypes or ignoring what matters most
✅ Tools & Tips – From using personality profiles to spotting key behavioral patterns that impact performance

The truth is: you can’t coach effectively if you don’t know the person you’re coaching. This chapter helps you build deeper understanding, adapt your message, and connect in ways that build trust and boost performance.

You’ll walk away with practical strategies to uncover what drives your players—and how to use that insight to coach more consciously and effectively.

🎯 Grab your copy of Winning Words her