Sample development audit report
This is an excerpt from a sample report, not the full report. The player, “Alex,” and every number below are illustrative. The sections shown follow the same structure families receive.
| Player | Alex |
| Age | 14 |
| Division and level | Boys 14, competing at USTA L4 to L3 |
| Current coaching team | Club tennis coach (4 sessions a week), gym trainer (2 sessions a week) |
| Sources | 2 filmed matches (L4 quarterfinal and semifinal), 1 filmed practice, family questionnaire, player conversation, coach call |
Summary
Alex is a competitive, well-organized baseline player whose results have leveled off over the past six months. The match footage shows why: he wins the long rallies but loses too many short ones, mostly on his own serve and on the first ball after it. His forehand can hurt opponents, yet he rarely gets to use it early in the point. The plan for the next six months is to make the first three shots of every point his strongest phase of play, while protecting the consistency that already wins him matches.
The priorities for the next six months:
- A second serve he can trust under pressure
- Serve plus one: using the forehand on the first ball
- A calendar with fewer, better-chosen events
What is working
Rally tolerance. Alex won 58% of rallies of nine shots or more across both matches. Few players his age can stay in long exchanges without giving points away.
Movement and recovery. He recovers to the middle early and defends the wide forehand corner well. It is the foundation of everything else.
Competitive attitude. He stayed level after losing the first set of the semifinal and adjusted his return position on his own. That kind of self-correction is worth protecting.
The evidence
| Quarterfinal | Semifinal | |
|---|---|---|
| First serve % | 61% | 54% |
| Double faults | 4 | 8 |
| 2nd serve points won | 41% | 33% |
| Rallies of 1 to 4 shots won | 44% | 39% |
| Rallies of 9+ shots won | 60% | 56% |
The longer the point, the better Alex plays. The short points, which start with his serve and the ball after it, are where both matches were lost. Double faults doubled against the stronger opponent, and second-serve points won dropped to one in three.
Development setup review (excerpt)
Alex played 21 tournaments in the past 12 months, well above the 12 to 16 a year that suits most players at his age and level. Four of the last six events came on back-to-back weekends, and his gym program adds heavy leg work on Thursdays before weekend events. Neither coach knew the other’s schedule. A shared calendar and a weekly load note would fix most of this at no cost.
Priorities
1. Trustworthy second serve
What we do: Kick and slice to targets under scoring pressure; second-serve-only practice sets; toss consistency before pace.
Progress looks like: Double faults under 4 a match; second-serve points won above 45%.
2. Serve plus one
What we do: Patterns that set up the inside-out forehand on the first ball; serve placement linked to the next shot.
Progress looks like: More points won in 1 to 4 shot rallies; forehand used on the first ball after serve.
3. Calendar and load
What we do: 12 to 16 events for the season, chosen in blocks; no heavy leg work within 48 hours of a tournament.
Progress looks like: Fewer back-to-back weekends; a shared calendar both coaches use.
Roadmap (first two phases)
| Phase 1: Dec to Feb | Phase 2: Mar to May | |
|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Rebuild second-serve confidence | Make serve plus one automatic in matches |
| Technical | Toss and leg drive; kick to the backhand | Serve placement linked to forehand patterns |
| Tactical | Second-serve targets by score | First-ball decisions after serve and return |
| Physical | Shoulder and trunk strength; landing mechanics | Speed and first-step work |
| Competition | 3 events, all L4 | 4 events, building to L3 |
| Training load | Moderate | Moderate to high |
| Checkpoint | Mid-February video review | End of May review call |
Notes for the coaching team
- Alex responds best to one clear cue per drill, followed straight away by live-ball points that apply it.
- Protect his rally tolerance: the goal is to add a phase to his game, not to make him impatient.
- A 20-minute call once a month between both coaches and the family keeps the plan joined up.
What the full report adds. A complete player profile across technical, tactical, physical and mental areas, the full review of the coaching setup, training load and tournament calendar, and every phase of the 6 to 12 month roadmap.
What happens next
The report is followed by a 90-minute debrief with the player and family, where we go through every section and agree on next steps. The report is yours to keep and to share with your coaches, whatever you decide afterwards.
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