The Pro-Level Program

The Complete Development System for Ages 10–13

8 modules. 59 lessons. Every training day accounted for — technique, tactics, physical preparation, diagnostics, theory, and mental strength. The complete equation of success, by age and by level.

8

MODULES

59

LESSONS

25

TRAINING SYSTEMS COVERED

4

AGE GROUPS

THE REALITY

Most junior players train hard.
Very few train right.

After 40 years on ATP and WTA courts, coaching players at the highest levels — the pattern

is always the same. The gap is not talent. The gap is the system.

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Training without a plan. Sessions repeat the same drills week after week. No periodization, no progression, no measurement of where the player actually stands.
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No diagnostics — no direction. Coaches rely on intuition rather than data. Players train 60% of what they don't need and neglect the 40% that would change everything.
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Physical preparation misunderstood. The fitness coach's job and the tennis coach's job are confused. The result: fast players who can't play fast tennis.
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Theory and mental preparation ignored. Players are sent onto the court without preparation. Tennis is defined as the most intellectually and mentally complex sport — yet theory is the last priority.
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No Pro-Level standard for ages 10–13. The critical development window is the most mismanaged period in junior tennis. What happens at 10–13 determines what is possible at 16–18.

The players who plateau at 14 or 15 are not the ones who lacked talent. They are the ones whose training architecture was wrong from the start. By the time the gaps are visible in results, the window to correct them has already narrowed. This is not a theory. This is what 40 years of coaching at the highest level teaches you.

THE SOLUTION

There is a system that answers every one of

these questions.

Not a collection of drills. Not a training manual. A complete, integrated methodology — built over 40 years, refined with ATP and WTA players, structured specifically for the 10–13 development window. It exists. And it is now available as a complete online program.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ico Humic

Tennis Methodology Expert · 40+ Years of Elite Coaching

Ico Humic has spent over four decades developing players at the highest levels of the game — from the first steps in a tennis school to ATP and WTA competition. His work is not theory. It is the distilled knowledge of thousands of hours on court with the best players and the most demanding coaches in the world.

◆Personal coach of ATP player Marin Cilic and WTA player Silvija Talaja

◆Founder and Head Coach of Tennis Academy Siroki Brijeg

◆Former Head Coach at MTA Kiev International Tennis Academy

◆Lecturer at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology — since 1996

◆National Junior Selector — Croatian Tennis Federation

◆International congress speaker on tennis methodology

"Knowing how to train means having a chance to reach your own maximum. Knowledge is the key to success in everything we do in life."

"Knowing how to train means having a chance to reach your own maximum. Knowledge is the key to success in everything we do in life."

8 Modules. Everything.
Nothing left out.

This is not a collection of tips. It is a complete developmental architecture — from understanding what Pro Level means, to the minute-by-minute plan for the training day at age 13.

How the program is structured: Each module builds on the previous one. You begin with the philosophy and the complete overview of all 25 training systems, move through the three levels of development, and progress into the detailed architecture of individual sessions, weekly microcycles, daily training plans, diagnostics, physical preparation, and finally theory and mental preparation — all broken down by age group (10 / 11 / 12 / 13).

01
Introduction — The Complete System
3 lessons
The philosophy behind Pro-Level development and a full overview of all 25 training systems — why each one exists, and how they form one unified equation of success.
25 training systems overview The equation of success System philosophy
02
Club Level — Junior Level — Pro Level
7 lessons
The three levels defined and compared — with precise benchmarks for each age from 10 to 13. What separates them, what it takes to move up, and what is expected at each stage.
Level definitions & differences Age-specific benchmarks Laws of development
03
Pro-Level Individual Tennis Training
16 lessons
The largest and most detailed module. Each training system is broken down completely — how it is structured, dosed, progressed, and adapted for ages 10 through 13. This is the practical core of the program.
All 25 training systems in depth Session structure & dosing Dead ball → Live ball progression Uncomfortable zone management
04
The Pro-Level Weekly Microcycle
6 lessons
The complete weekly training structure — basic, preparatory, and pre-tournament phases — with Ico's percentage distribution tables for each age group. When to train what, and how much.
3 microcycle types Distribution tables by age Pre-tournament week structure
05
The Pro-Level Training Day
5 lessons
Every minute accounted for. The complete daily structure for each age — on court, off court, theory, recovery, and self-training — planned as one integrated whole. Nothing left to improvisation.
Minute-by-minute daily plans Age 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 On-court + off-court integration
06
Pro-Level Diagnostics
8 lessons
Diagnostics is the compass of the system. Daily form assessment, technical diagnostics, technical-tactical diagnostics, match statistics, video analysis — and how to build the complete player profile that drives the training plan.
4 diagnostic categories Match statistics protocol Player Personal Card Video analysis method
07
Pro-Level Weekly Physical Preparation
6 lessons
Two jobs, clearly defined: the fitness coach's job and the tennis coach's job. How they work together, and the self-training program that bridges them — with complete weekly plans for ages 10–11 and 12–13.
Fitness vs tennis-specific prep Footwork as a training system Self-training weekly program
08
Theory and Mental Preparation
8 lessons
Tennis is won with the head. How theory is taught on court — not in a cabinet. The laws of the game, tactical keys, self-coaching, concentration, visualisation — as daily practice, not occasional addition. By age group.
Laws of tennis Tactical key system Self-coaching protocol Theory syllabus by age
WHAT YOU ALSO RECEIVE

Every lesson comes with
working materials.

The program includes downloadable PDF templates, protocols, and reference cards — tools you and your player can use immediately on and off the court.

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Session Templates
Ready-to-use training session structures for each module — fill in and use the same day.
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Distribution Tables (ages 10–13)
Ico's percentage allocation of training systems by age — the planning foundation of the entire program.
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Microcycle Templates
Basic, preparatory, and pre-tournament weekly plans — ready to customise for your player.
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Diagnostic Protocols & Sheets
Daily form, technical, technical-tactical, and match statistics — the complete diagnostic toolkit.
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Training Day Planners (by age)
Minute-by-minute daily plans for ages 10, 11, 12, and 13 — fully structured, nothing improvised.
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Theory Syllabi & Self-Coaching Protocol
What to teach at each age, the between-point routine, and the self-coaching framework.
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Player Personal Card Template
The complete profile document that compiles all diagnostic data and drives the individualised training plan.
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25 Training Systems — Quick Reference Card
A single-page visual overview of all 25 training systems — purpose, principle, and placement in the program.

This program was built for
three specific people.

If you are one of these three, this program will change how you approach the next training session — and the next four years.

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Coaches working with ages 10–13
  • → You want a complete, structured system — not scattered drills
  • → You are serious about the developmental phase and its long-term impact
  • → You want to give your players a real competitive advantage
  • → You are willing to learn and implement something new
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Parents of competitive junior players
  • → Your child is 10–13 and training seriously
  • → You want to understand what pro-level development actually means
  • → You want to know the right questions to ask the coach
  • → You want to support your child's development — not just watch it
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Academies and club directors
  • → You oversee a junior development program
  • → You want a proven methodology your coaches can follow
  • → You want to offer families something substantive — not just court hours
  • → You are building for the long term
This program is not for you if:
  • ✕ You are looking for quick fixes or "magic drills"
  • ✕ You are not willing to invest time in understanding the system before applying it
  • ✕ Your player is under 10 or the focus is recreational tennis

Trusted by coaches and
professionals worldwide.

"Working with Ico's methodology opened a completely new dimension of understanding in my coaching. The systematic approach to training systems, the diagnostics framework, and the age-specific structure — this is not something you find anywhere else. It changed how I plan every single session.
IH
Ivona Horvat
Performance Director · T.E.D. Club, Istanbul, Türkiye · Coach
"I have seen a lot of coaching systems over my career as a player and a coach. What Ico has built is different — it is complete. The connection between theory and practice, between diagnostics and training, between the individual session and the annual plan — everything is connected. That is rare.
VF
Vjeran Friščić
Former Davis Cup Player · Croatian Fed Cup Team Captain · Coach
"After 30 years in tennis, I can say with confidence that Ico Humić is a true coach who helped me reach my full potential. His unique understanding of mental strength prepares players mentally, physically, technically, and tactically for any match situation. He gives every player his absolute best.
DS
Dijana Stojić
U10 Director · JOHN MCENROE TENNIS ACADEMY · NYC · Coach

One program. Everything included.

No subscriptions. No hidden costs. Full lifetime access to all 8 modules, all 59 lessons, and all downloadable materials.

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Everything that's included:
✓ 8 complete modules — 59 video lessons
✓ All downloadable PDF materials and templates
✓ Diagnostic protocols and player profile system
✓ Microcycle templates for all three phases
✓ Training day planners by age (10 / 11 / 12 / 13)
✓ 25 Training Systems Quick Reference Card
✓ Lifetime access — including all future updates
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Everything you need
to know before enrolling.

Is this program only for coaches, or also for parents?
Both. The program is structured so that a coach can immediately apply it in sessions, while a parent without a coaching background will gain a clear and complete understanding of what pro-level development requires — and what questions to ask. Many families use it together.
My child is 9. Is this still relevant for me?
The program is specifically designed for the 10–13 development window. If your child is turning 10 soon, this is the ideal moment to enroll. The methodology also provides context that is useful earlier, but the detailed content — especially the age-specific microcycles and diagnostics — is calibrated for 10–13.
Is this available only in English?
Yes. The program is delivered in English to serve the international coaching and tennis community. Ico's methodology has been applied with players and coaches across Europe, Asia, and the Americas — English ensures the widest possible access.
How long will it take to go through the program?
Each lesson is 5–15 minutes of video, plus reading materials. The full program can be completed in 4–6 weeks at a comfortable pace, or studied module by module as you implement each stage. There is no deadline — you have lifetime access and can return to any lesson at any time.
Is this based only on Ico's personal experience, or is it grounded in sports science?
Both. Ico has been a lecturer at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, since 1996. The methodology is built on principles from sports science, periodization theory, and biomechanics — applied and refined over 40 years of elite coaching. Theory and practice are inseparable in his approach.
What if I'm not satisfied with the program?
You have 10 days from the date of purchase to request a full refund — no questions asked. We are confident in the quality and depth of this program, and we want you to enroll with complete peace of mind.

The 10–13 window
will not come back.

What is built in these years determines what is possible in the years that follow. The players who reach their own maximum are the ones whose training was right from the beginning — not eventually correct. This program gives you that system. Now.

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