青少年網球選手轉銜職業賽事或進入大學之決定因素

Decision for Boys Junior Tennis Players to transition to the Professional Tennis Tour or to play at the Collegiate Level

莊吉生(Jason Jung)

指導教授 ： 江勁彥

國立彰化師範大學/社會科學暨體育學院/運動學系/碩士(2020年)

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Decision for Boys Junior Tennis Players to transition to the Professional Tennis Tour or to play at the Collegiate Level
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the pathway for boys’ juniors in their decision to transition straight into the professional men’s tennis tour (ATP Tour) or to play at the Collegiate level first, specifically NCAA Division 1 Men’s Tennis programs. This study also looked to create a guideline for boys’ juniors in their decision once their junior careers came to an end.
The subjects of this study were seven professional tennis players (5 current players and 2 retired players), all of whom played at an NCAA Division 1 top 25 ranked or better Men’s Tennis program. This study chose a qualitative approach in order to gain more insight into the responses of the participants. The participants in this study were interviewed with a series of questions via email and phone communication for follow-up dialogue. The qualitative data from the interview questions were analyzed by grouping and looking for the same key words from the responses.
The findings for this study found that in order for boys’ juniors to transition straight into the professional level they need to meet two requirements. First, have enough financial backing to support the costs of hiring a team of coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, and etc. As well as paying for expenses while traveling. Second, show signs of success at the lower tier professional tournaments, ATP Challengers and ITF Futures.

並列關鍵字

pathway for boys’ junior tennis and their decision to play professional tennis ； collegiate tennis ； NCAA Division 1 Men’s Tennis ； ATP Tour ； making a living

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