Valeriya Solovyeva, former professional tennis player and current women's tennis coach in Brussels, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her journey from WTA pro to mentor and mother. Drawing from her career high doubles ranking of #67, winning 2 WTA titles, and her firsthand experiences as a pro player, Valeriya discusses what she learnt from her career, her insights on the sport, and her personal experiences, including building resilience in young athletes, the transition from pro tennis to coaching female players, fostering confidence and mental strength in youth sports, and empowering parents to support their kids' tennis development through mentorship and positive habits.
Valeriya Alexandrovna Solovyeva, born November 3, 1992, is a retired Russian professional tennis player who specialized in doubles, achieving a career-high WTA ranking of #67 in 2013 and winning 2 WTA titles. With a junior career highlighting successes like the 2009 Junior French Open doubles title, she transitioned to coaching after retiring, now serving as a women's tennis coach at Tempo Tennis in Brussels, Belgium. As a mother and wife, she mentors female athletes, emphasizing the mind-body connection, physical education, and personal development. Her work focuses on empowering young players with confidence, resilience, and skills for life beyond the court, drawing from her own experiences in high-level competition. Valeriya is based in Brussels, where she balances family life with her passion for tennis and mentorship.
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