Developing High Performance Tennis Players

A guide from Edgar Giffenig for coaches, players, parents and anyone who wants to know what it takes to be the best!

This book is an attempt to answer the questions that Edgar has pondered most of his life: What does it take to be a great tennis player and what is the most effective way to train.

It is a summary of 40 years in competitive tennis as a high performance player and coach of elite athletes. Within its pages you will find a player development system that guides coaches, players and parents through the intricacies of high performance tennis training.

It provides an in-depth analysis and explanation of every important aspect of the game and presents a clear and complete roadmap for anyone interested in truly understanding what it takes to excel in this marvelous sport.
Edgar Giffenigs Book "Developing High Performance Tennis Players"

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About the Author

Edgar Giffenig

Edgar is the International Consultant and Project Leader of TennisGate.

Edgar is a Frequent speaker in coaching workshops throughout the world. ITF, PTR, DTB, ITA, USTA, FMT, TA. He was National Coach in the USA, Germany and Mexico.

He was a member of the ITF Coaches Commission and has spent over 35 years coaching players of all ages and level. Edgar still likes to play and in 2016 he was ranked number 5 in the world in the  55s ITF World Ranking. Edgar is fluent in German, English and Spanish.

He is the Author of the Books “Play Tennis with Passion” and “Developing High Performance Tennis Players”.

Testimonials

What others say about Edgar

Bob Bryan
World Number 1 Doubles Player

"Mike and I traveled the world with Edgar when we were juniors, and he helped coach us to become the players we are today. The input and advice he gave us during these crucial years was invaluable. Edgar is not only a technical and strategic genius, but is incredibly hard working and dedicated to his profession. And most importantly, he is one hell of a guy and a great friend!"

Dave Miley
Former Director of Development. International Tennis Federation

Edgar Giffenig is one of the World’s most experienced coaches of high performance players. He has worked as a high performance national coach with both the USTA and with the German Tennis Federation and during that time had considerable success in developing high level players. Edgar also worked as Technical Director for the Mexican tennis Federation and over the past 10 years he has helped the ITF with our coach education programme and during that time has presented at numerous coaches conferences around the World including the ITF Worldwide Coaches Confererence.

Tom Gullikson
ATP Tour Player, USA Davis Cup Captain, USA Olympic Coach, USA Director of Coaching

In my capacity as a National Coach and later the Davis Cup Captain, I was fortunate to work very closely with Edgar in his capacity as a USTA Coach from 1990 to 1995. Edgar has a great understanding of the game of tennis and was very good at communicating with the player’s. His high level of energy and enthusiasm that he brought to the teaching court everyday had a very positive effect on the player’s and his fellow coaches as well. Edgar also is a tremendous student of the game, and never stops learning interacting with his fellow coaches in his quest to become the best coach he can be.

Peter Born
National Coach German Tennis Federation. Director of Coaches’ Education

Edgar Giffenig, a former National Coach for the German Tennis Federation, was highly valued by all players and coaches due to his knowledge and ability as well as for his personality. He is an extraordinary coach.”

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