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I know, I know…many roll their eyes when they hear the word self-kindness or self-compassion in the context of sports. After all, when talking about sports we’re inundated with terms that conjure up feelings qui […]

By Jane Taylor

Resilience is a skill that is essential for all young people to develop. According to Benard (2004),“…personal resilience strengths are the individual characteristics associated with healthy dev […]

As coaches, it’s important to foster positive development and create a supportive environment for players. One of the first steps in helping to assure positive outcomes is understanding that every player is d […]

Coaches must sometimes ask themselves, “are all the pieces in place to develop and encourage my player? Or are there factors that need more attention?”

Mandy Wilson, a renowned player and coach, is an expert on […]

Coaches don’t only teach technique and tactics. Most of the time, coaches become life mentors, advisors, and friends to their players. Coaches don’t have office hours, and they are basically on-call to support, […]

At this year’s WTCA New York Conference, we will welcome Adam Sher and Tim Bainton, two people who are making significant advancements in the world of tennis technology and analytics.

Adam is the CEO of A […]

By Coach Jamie Kirkman

One of the biggest topics I often see online and hear coaches talk about is determining the differences when working with male and female players. In my professional opinion, if you […]

By Sandra Zaniewska – WTA tour coach of Petra Martic

Maybe you are one, maybe you are affected by one. Either way, I suggest you read on.

Yesterday a player I coach lost a match at a tennis tournament in […]

Trond Kittelsen has been playing tennis all his life. With very little formal training, he found himself questioning the basics of the game. He understood that there was opportunity for insight, such as swing type […]

A crucial part of coaching is learning how to accurately read your player so you know where to adjust their form and technique. In some cases, trying to “fix” your player can end up being detrimental to their cur […]

Due to the quick pace and sudden weight changes of the game, tennis players at any level are highly prone to injuries. If your athlete is dealing with the long, unwanted journey of an injury, help them understand […]

The “coaching carousal” is something we have seen at all levels of tennis. Whether it’s beginner or pro, sometimes a split is inevitable. For coaches, it can often be emotionally difficult to hear that your athle […]

The uncontrollable nature of weather has the ability to test the mental toughness of even the strongest players. From a coaching perspective, knowing how to keep your player in the correct mindset, though not […]

There are many external factors on the court that lie outside of an athlete’s control. While elements such as weather or court conditions can inhibit performance, the one thing that athletes can always control […]