Disclaimer
Last updated: September 4, 2026
First Ball to Last is an educational program about the emotional side of competitive tennis. Please read this before you use the lessons or tools.
Not therapy or medical care
FBTL is not psychotherapy, counseling, medical advice, or a licensed mental-health service. It does not diagnose or treat anxiety, depression, trauma, or any condition. If you or a player in your care is in distress, contact a qualified professional or local emergency services.
Not a replacement for coaching
The program complements on-court coaching. It does not replace a coach, trainer, or sports-medicine professional. Technical, tactical, and physical decisions stay with you and the people who work with you in person.
Results vary
Emotional skills can be trained, but no lesson or pep talk guarantees a score, ranking, scholarship, or calmer household. What you do between points and after matches is still yours to practice.
Parents and coaches
Player’s Box material is guidance, not a parenting or employment standard. Use your judgment. Do not use FBTL language to pressure a player who needs rest, medical care, or space.
Contact
If something in the program is unclear or feels off, write support@firstballtolast.com.