ABOUT THE BOOK
In ESSENTIAL TENNIS (St Martin's Press, May 2022) co-authors Ian Westermann and Joel Chasnoff explain how getting better at tennis actually happens.
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With more than 1,000 pre-orders, the book is already the #1 New Release on Amazon in the Tennis Coaching category.
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"Essential Tennis is a must read. A 'how to' regarding tennis for all ages & all skill levels. For too long we’ve been waiting for something like this to come along. Now, tennis players everywhere have terrific guidance and information to continue to improve their games.”
—Paul Annacone, long-time coach of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer
“I found Ian’s book not just highly entertaining but more importantly, totally relevant.
There is so much to learn from this book, even for me! I have always been a believer in what Ian teaches and I’m glad to see that he put his ideas into a book. I highly recommend it.”
- Gigi Fernandez, 17-time Grand Slam Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, former World No. 1 in Doubles and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
LOOKING FOR A GREAT WAY TO ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY?
Introducing Game, Set, Laugh!
EVENT I: MASTERCLASS
Coach Ian Westermann teaches up to three on-court tennis masterclasses for kids, teens, and adults.
EVENT 2: COMEDY
Comedian Joel Chasnoff performs his newest hour-long stand-up set.
EVENT 3: BOOK SIGNING
Ian and Joel discuss their new book, Essential Tennis, and the TV series they’re developing based on the content. Includes Q&A and book signing!
Ian Westermann
is a former Top-20 NCAA player and founder of the world’s largest online tennis coaching site, EssentialTennis.com.
Joel Chasnoff
is a stand-up comic, author of the bestselling The 188th Crybaby Brigade, and a 4.5-level tennis player on a good day. More at www.joelchasnoff.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
DATES:
Jewish Book Month – October 17 through December 15, 2022
COST:
Contact us to discuss (R/T coach air, ground transport, hotel)