Self-esteem has two key components: the feeling of being loved and accepted by others and a sense of competence and mastery in performing tasks and solving problems independently. It plays a significant role in a player’s potential success. If the level of self-esteem is too low, it will negatively affect the player’s confidence, his ability to produce good tennis and the belief that he can beat his opponent. But having a high level of self-esteem gives a player confidence and a positive belief in oneself. It will give the player the right attitude to help bring out his best tennis.
One of the biggest factors affecting self-esteem is a player’s home and social life. A player’s relationship with parents, family and peer group can either positively or negatively impact self-esteem, depending on whether or not there is positive support. Due to the fact that a coach has limited contact with his players, self-esteem is not necessarily a subcomponent that he can help fully develop. Self-esteem is built around the player’s home life and personal relationships. However, self-esteem can be improved through overcoming frustration and adversity during the learning process and problem solving. Physical development, strengthening a player’s game, learning how to deal with high-pressure situations or even teaching the player to talk positively to himself when something goes wrong in a match can all help a player improve his self-esteem. |
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