FrankZlesak


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Title
Path from Juniors to Pros
Abstract

Structure of Presentation

• Huge difference between effectivness of pros´ game and top juniors´ game and the reasons for that

• Significant connection (correlation) between players ITF World Junior Ranking and future pro-carreer

• Game characteristics of top juniors from different parts of the world and suggestions for improvement

• Decisive factors influencing success in transition from juniors to pros

CV

Name
Frank
Surname
Zlesak
Curriculum vitae

Frank has worked as a touring coach and a level 2 tutor for the ITF since 1999. During this time he has also worked part-time as a lecturer at the Charles University in Prague. Before taking on the role with the ITF Frank was the Technical Director of the Czech Tennis Federation for 5 years. Before that he spent 3 years in Finland as the National Junior Coach. Prior to this was the Director of Coaches Education and Junior Programme for the Czech Tennis Federation (1983-1990). Frank holds a graduate degree in Physical Education and PhD in applied pedagogy.

History

Member for
2 years 25 weeks