Captain's Mate

You learned how to play… now learn how to be a team captain!


Captain’s Mate is the tennis leadership manual no league player, captain or coach should be without!  In it, author Matt D. Talford gives you a unique perspective into the world of amateur tennis, as seen through the eyes of a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Adult League Captain.


Packed with drills and mini games that are both educational and fun, Captain’s Mate will…


¬ Help you methodically prepare for the forthcoming league season
¬ Teach you how to take the guesswork out of setting your match day lineups
¬ Help you get the most out of team practices
¬ Provide you with a set of situational and mental focus drills that will sharpen your tennis game
¬ Share life lessons that can be used both on and off the court



Whether you keep it on your bookshelf or in your tennis bag, make Captain’s Mate part of your tennis toolkit and take your team and your game to THE NEXT LEVEL!