They Train Like Winners. They Compete Like Strangers.
- David Sammel
- May 1
- 2 min read
A high-performance workshop that helps your child bring their best tennis to match day.
You’ve seen it — and it doesn’t make sense
Your child looks sharp in practice. Confident. Clean. In control.
Then the match starts. They hesitate. They tighten up. They lose to players they should beat.
This isn’t a technique problem. It’s what happens under pressure.
And if it’s not fixed, it compounds
Confidence drops. Doubt grows. Matches become something to survive, not win.
Good players stay stuck. Mentally tougher players move ahead.
35 years inside this exact problem
I’ve coached at Grand Slams, the Olympics, and with top-100 ATP and WTA players.
Different levels. Same problem. When pressure hits, thinking gets noisy and performance drops.
This workshop gives your child a way to think clearly when it matters most — and a physical anchor for every mental tool, so it actually works on court.
What happens in the 3 hours
On-Court — 90 Minutes
Pressure-based drills that expose what really breaks down in matches
How to stay composed when momentum shifts
Turning tight moments into control instead of panic
Break — 30 Minutes
Reset and absorb.
Off-Court — 90 Minutes
Why players lose to weaker opponents — and how to stop it
How to transfer practice form into matches
Simple tools to handle nerves, doubt, and pressure
A repeatable system for competing with clarity
What your child walks away with
Competes with clarity instead of confusion
Stays composed under pressure instead of tightening up
Trusts their game instead of second-guessing
Starts winning the matches they’re supposed to win
This is not motivation. It’s a foundation.
What players and coaches say
David has been a huge part of my journey. He’s helped me become mentally stronger, more consistent, and able to handle the pressures of the tour. His ability to simplify the mental side of tennis has made a massive difference to my career.
— Liam Broady, ATP Player
Dave first coached me when I was 14. What he taught me changed how I compete — I’m still using it more than a decade later.
— Alejandro Becker, Adult Player, Coached Since Junior
I trust David’s work enough to send my own tennis students to it. It clicks even for a 12-year-old — and it sticks.
— Temi Nzewi, Tennis Coach
The Workshop
High Performance Match Mindset
3 hours · Maximum 2 players · High focus
For players serious about competing at a higher level. Capped at two so the work stays sharp and the standard stays high.
Investment: $1,200 total · One workshop · Two-player maximum
If you’re honest, this is the real question
Are you happy watching your child underperform in matches, knowing they’re capable of more?
Or is it time to fix what’s actually holding them back?
Reserve a spot: david@davidsammel.com
Limited places. By application.
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