David Sammel is a former coach to seven Great Britain Davis Cup players and Senior Academy Coach at the LTA's Leeds Academy. He is currently the Director of Coaching of the Monte Carlo Tennis Academy.

This section gives details of David's background, your chance to ask David questions and a range of his deep personal insights into tennis:

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Biography

Coaching Achievements

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Articles by David Sammel:

Modern Tennis

The Role of the Coach

Mental approach to five-set match

Ego vs Self-esteem

Psychological warfare

Preparation checklist

Why Play Tennis

Ground Strokes Advanced Players

Ground Strokes Club Players

The Serve

Volley, Smash & General Errors

Modern Tennis Game-plan

See how good you are compared to a pro, by following a few drills

Golden rules of playing modern tennis

Locker-room power

Locker-room power: the next step

More efficient movement in Tennis

How to counter specialist styles

Taking time away from your opponent: The key to on-court success

Keys to Coaching a Tennis Professional

Understanding the Directions of Power and How They Relate to Learning Technique

Becoming Mentally Tougher in Matches