Play with Clarity
A guide to playing tennis with purpose, mindfulness, and conscience
The “Intention” is not just about tennis. This book helps you reconnect with your inner drive, your emotional clarity, and the real reason you play.
Luis Alberto Suárez Bracho
Tennis coach | Author of “The Intention” | Creator of the app “Mental Tennis”
Luis is a tennis coach with an international background focused on the player’s full development. Throughout his career, he has integrated technique, philosophy, and high-performance psychology to help athletes express their true potential on the court.
He is the author of Tennis Intention, a book that offers a radically human approach to tennis—one where intention, sound, rhythm, and creativity matter more than struggle or results. This philosophy also comes to life through his app, Mental Tennis, designed to train decision-making through associative and dynamic thinking.
Luis believes tennis is not just competition — it is creation, presence, and expression. His work aims to help players break free from limiting mental patterns and reconnect with the joy of playing.
About The Intention
The Intention is a powerful exploration of what it truly means to play with awareness. Through this book, coach and philosopher Luis Suárez Bracho challenges conventional coaching by shifting the focus from technique to truth: from repetition to rhythm, from winning to becoming.
According to The Intention, tennis is a game of communication, self-discovery, and a practice of presence on the court. From understanding each shot’s meaning to breaking free from learned limitations, the book shows players and coaches how to bridge purpose with action.
Popular Quote
“You fight for what you have, you play for what you need.”
— L.S. Bracho
What's in the Book?
- The emotional roots of performance
- How to align movement with meaning
- Why presence matters more than perfection
- Breaking free from learned limitations
- The role of communication in every match
- Creating purpose-driven athletes and thinkers
- Real stories, practical shifts, and timeless insights
Essence
Why You Need “The Intention”?
Kids & Adults
Awareness
Sharpen your perception before every shot. Learn to act from clarity instead of impulse, both on and off the court.
Emotion
Understand and harness your emotional energy. Learn to flow through frustration, pressure, and silence with presence.
Adults
Movement
Let go of mechanical drills. Rediscover play as exploration, a return to curiosity, rhythm, and freedom of expression.
Connection
See the court as a space for dialogue, not domination. Learn to engage with your opponent, not resist them.
Every action begins with a reason. Real progress starts when your goals are your own, not inherited, imposed, or assumed.
Where to Buy?
Print, Ebook & Audiobook available.
Core Philosophy
Get your roadmap for improving your spin and upgrading your inner game. Blending practical tennis insights with deep philosophical reflection, Luis Suárez Bracho explores how each tennis moment is a doorway to purposeful living. Whether you’re a weekend player or a coach, if you want to play with more clarity, focus, and heart — this book is for you.
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Luis knows what it takes to teach an absolute beginner in tennis, which my girlfriend and I were about a year ago. His technical understanding of tennis allows him to break everything up into bite size pieces. His good character and enthusiasm create an open learning environment. We look forward to our session every week and hope we can continue for many weeks to come!
I read it as a tennis parent, but it made me rethink how I supportLuis is a remarkable coach: he pays attention to each individual player. Through his holistic approach, he not only helps you improve your technique but also teaches you to trust your intuition. I now play with much more confidence and conviction. Luis makes you feel like anything is possible. my son. There’s less control, more trust. He plays with more joy now.
Testimonials
Here’s What the Readers Say
Training the mind is incredibly challenging, and INTENTIONS offers valuable insights into how to develop a fresh perspective on tennis—from the inside out. This book presents a new way to think about the game, approach it, and truly live it. It perfectly complements the technical skills you learn on the court. I’ve been training with Luis for over two years, and understanding tennis as a mental skill rather than just a technical one has deepened my appreciation for why many consider it one of the most complete sports. Play and Live with INTENTIONS!
I picked it up while looking for strategies. What I found was a new way to relate to pressure, emotion, and myself. It helped me enjoy the game again.
Luis is a truly inspiring teacher. He coaches in a very constructive and positive way. When he gives tips, my skills improve immediately. His tips are different from the advice of other tennis instructors. Luis’s tips really work! Thanks to Luis, I’ve not only improved my tennis skills, I also enjoy playing tennis more and more.