Tennis Developmental Youth Training Model by Dalibor Sirola

In episode #4 of the Piatti Tennis Team Podcast, Dalibor Sirola shares his approach to the long-term development of young tennis players, with a focus on finding the right balance between tennis practice, physical training, competition, and overall athletic growth. 

This episode looks at the challenges of early specialization in tennis, especially when talented young players are pushed into high training volumes, older practice groups, and competitive pressure too early in their development. 

Dalibor introduces a four-stage developmental model — Fundamentals, Learning to Train, Training to Play, and Training to Compete — designed to guide young athletes based on both chronological and biological age. A practical episode for coaches, parents, and performance professionals who want to support healthier, smarter, and more sustainable tennis development.