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Original Articles

Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of anAthlete-Informed Mental Skills Training Program for EliteYouth Tennis Players

Pages 429-449 | Received 30 May 2018, Accepted 18 Jan 2019, Published online: 26 Feb 2019

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