This is the book that many credit as the beginings of coaching. Described as “how to improve your game and discover your true potential by increasing your concentration, willpower and confidence.” It doesn’t tell you what to put in a welcome pack but for many this book is classed as a classic. It is a book that explores how the author produced “dramatic” results in the tennis game of those he was working with.

The Inner Game of Tennis [Amazon.co.uk link]

The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance [Amazon.com link]