Play Tennis Florida Home Contact Stories Media Kit  So, You Want
to Become a Professional Tennis Player?  Posted on January 23,
2008  The following has been excerpted from Dave Smith's new
book, COACHING MASTERY, due out in February, 2008.  Subscribers
to TennisOne are undoubtedly interested in improving their
games. Many of our junior players even dream of reaching the top
echelon of tennis: the ATP or WTA tours. Adults, while knowing
their chances to "turn pro" are awaiting them in another life,
perhaps, still would like to believe that they can attain higher
levels of play. Well, you might be surprised at what I am going
to be sharing with you. I encourage everyone to do a little
dreaming...and then understand the following:  Some dreams do
come true!  Nearly every book on tennis suggests that it is
incredibly unlikely that you could become a pro. The consensus
seems to imply that only an elite level of athlete, coupled with
unlimited financial resources, and an uninterrupted lifestyle
could even think the