Open AccessThe commitment Challenger Tour players make as junior athletes
Author(s) -
Edward Horne,
Matthew Haugen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
itf coaching and sport science review/coaching and sport science review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1812-2310
pISSN - 1812-2302
DOI - 10.52383/itfcoaching.v27i79.73
Subject(s) - athletes , psychology , professional sport , applied psychology , medical education , physical therapy , medicine , physics , league , astronomy
Professional tennis players competing at the Challenger Tour level were interviewed to further understanding of how professionals perceive their advancement. Results showed athletes make extensive commitments to facilitate advancement. Commitments that likely impact their career options after tennis. Implications and suggestions for moving forward are discussed.