This guide gives parents a clear roadmap for supporting a junior player on a performance pathway. It explains what “performance pathway” means at the different LTA Youth stages and introduces a simple “age in hours” rule to help families plan weekly tennis, practice and physical activity. It clarifies how coach and parent roles fit together, then outlines practical things parents can do at home: balance and coordination games, throwing and catching drills, movement and jumping tasks, and simple strength and speed challenges that use only bodyweight. It also covers match-day mental skills (what to say before, during and after), basic nutrition for training and competition days, and a weekly checklist to review training, physical habits and mindset. The aim is to help parents create a stable, supportive environment so their child can enjoy competing and keep progressing over the long term.