Tennis
Justin Sherring
Coached
Jack Draper, Joe Salisbury, Johanna Konta
Justin Sherring
It's a rarity in tennis coaching for a coach to accompany a player from the very beginning of their journey at 5 years old and continue to provide guidance into their professional career. Justin Sherring has done exactly this with Jack Draper, guiding him from age 5 to 16 to develop an exceptionally explosive and promising game that's making waves on the ATP tour. Moreover, Justin has worked with 5-time Grand Slam champion and world number 1 doubles player Joe Salisbury, from childhood through to the pro tour. His coaching credentials extend to working with former world number 4, Johanna Konta, and he currently mentors some of the top junior players and emerging stars globally.Surprisingly, for a Level 5 and technically adept coach, Justin's coaching philosophy leans more towards the effectiveness of shots—focusing on their acceptability range and their point-winning capability—rather than overemphasizing technical perfection. He champions the necessity of drills and practice scenarios that push players into extreme defensive positions, highlighting the significance of spin, trajectory, and mastering the rising ball in today's game.Justin strongly believes in pushing players through varied and challenging scenarios in practice to closely mimic match conditions, thus cultivating versatility and mental toughness. This approach includes visualizing competition at major tournaments to prepare players for the highest levels of the game. His contributions on CoachLife offer a deep dive into how he develops players' weapons and explosive power, including explorations of the "buggy whip forehand" and straight arm finish on the backhand, providing invaluable insights for players looking to elevate their game
Players coached
Jack Draper (ATP 5)
Coached between 5-16 years old
Joe Salisbury (ATP 1)
Coached between 5-18 years old
Johanna Konta (WTA 4)
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