System-9 tennis

The gym workouts may be working a little.
And at my age there is nothing wrong with my eyesight!

This book reveals the truth about what it really takes to chase the tour…

Bazz John…

System-9 helped
Ballymena Lawn Tennis
Club player Emma Mezei
get to the finals of the
U10 all Ireland Girls
Championships. A super and clear pathway.

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Every junior you coach deserves a clear, confidence‑building 10-year pathway and that’s why SYSTEM‑9 exists.

These books don’t just teach tennis; they make sense of the chaos, the giggles, the wobbly grips, the breakthroughs, and the moments that keep us coming back.

If you want a smarter, calmer, more connected way to develop kids from Mini Red all the way to Yellow Ball, visit System9tennis.com/shop and see why many coaches worldwide use it as a blueprint.

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I regularly get competitive players to say what they’re feeling when playing practice matches and training.

It’s wild how much lighter they get once they name it. “I’m frustrated because I rushed the last two points” suddenly it’s not a meltdown, it’s actally becomes a message.

You should be able to see the shift straight away as they stop reacting and start thinking more.

That’s the bit most programs miss, teaching kids how to manage what’s going on inside the head.

Name it, explain it, decide it.

Not a Sunday Morning Story………………….

SYSTEM‑9 Coach, Player, Federation Model

1. Coach‑Centric Pathway
· The personal coach is the anchor of the player’s journey.
· Hubs support the coach, not replace them.
· Coaches retain full access to their players at all training locations.

2. Open Regional Hubs
· Hubs operate like Italy’s PCT centres or Spain’s regional academies.
· Players attend squads, matchplay, and camps without changing club allegiance.
· Coaches can attend sessions, collaborate, and learn.

3. Shared Development Contracts
Replace exclusivity rules with shared agreements:
· Player belongs to a home club
· Player trains at multiple hubs
· Coach remains the primary developer
· Federation provides support, not ownership

4. National Coach Network
A UK-wide network of:
· Club coaches
· Hub coaches
· Performance coaches
· Specialist coaches (S&C, mental skills, tactical)
· All connected through shared standards and communication.

5. Competition Model
Weekly matchplay at:
· Clubs
· Hubs
· Micro‑tournaments
· Inter‑club leagues
· Regional circuits
This mirrors Italy’s and France’s “always competing” culture.

6. Transparent Player Mobility
Players can:
· Train at multiple hubs
· Work with multiple specialists
· Compete for their home club
· Move freely without penalty