A young tennis player would not be able to play tennis if there was no parent who picked up the bills for lessons, equipment, and drove the player to and from practice and tournaments. Depending on the player, I guess parents also may need to make sure that the young player completes school assignment in a timely manner between all tennis practice. If you ask me, school has to be the number one priority even for a successful young tennis players.

When traveling to tournament and to practice, young players often forget to pack things in their tennis bag that they need. Waterbottles, a towel, band aid, hat, sunscreen, bananas, jumprope, dry socks and T-shirt. If you are a tennis parent, remind your child to pack these things in their tennis bags when leaving for tournaments and practice. During hot summerdays and outside practice and matchplay, it is especially important to stay hydrated. Water is always good, but there are other sports drinks that replace electrolytes better than water. Try out cold Pedialite (grape flavor is quite good) and Elixir from Camelbak.

Below some links to suggested reading:

USTA Parent Education

USTA Hydration Poster

Tennis Magazine has a lot of information about fitness and sport psychology that might be applicable for your child. 

Raising Your Child to Be a Champion in Athletics, Arts, and Academics (Paperback)

by Wayne Bryan