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DEVELOPING THE FUNDAMENTAL MOTOR SKILLS DURING CHILDHOOD
By Laura Legoupil - WTA tour physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach As coaches, we should remind ourselves that the players we train, are athletes before being tennis players. It’s especially true when it comes to young athletes. It is well known that a...
How to Develop the Nation’s Top Junior Talent | Jamie Kirkman
Every coach’s story is different, but Jamie Kirkman’s path to a career in coaching is perhaps one of the most unique. When shoulder reconstructive surgery derailed a playing career at 15 years of age, Kirkman immediately knew he aspired to be a coach. At just...
Billie Jean King Joins WTCA Conference NYC 2019 Lineup
Since its formation in 2015, one of the main pillars of the WTCA has been to be an advocate for the sport of women’s tennis. Within the sport, there is perhaps no bigger advocate than Billie Jean King, who transformed women’s tennis throughout the course of her...
The 5 R’s That Will Make You a Better Mover | Dave Bailey
Becoming an expert in any field takes thousands of hours of deliberate practice and study. Dave Bailey of Bailey Tennis Footwork has certainly devoted countless time and effort to becoming the leading professional in footwork training for tennis players, researching...
The Fundamental Qualities Needed for Success on the Court | Nicole Kriz
Tennis has always been at the center of Nicole Kriz’s life. She began playing at six years old and quickly rocketed to the No. 1 ranked junior in Australia before pursuing a career as a professional, where she rose to career-high world rankings of No. 104 in doubles...
Building Community, the Key to Educated Coaching | Davor Dekaris
In every field and industry, continuous education and the sharing of knowledge is a crucial component to advancement. The same principles can be applied to tennis, yet many coaches are reluctant to share the methods behind their success for fear of giving away their...
Why Teamwork Is Vital to Success in Tennis and Beyond | Margot Carter
Often times, teamwork is a foreign concept within the individualistic nature of the sport of tennis. Yet, the value of teamwork is undeniable, particularly when attempting to achieve a new goal or create a movement. Margot Carter first learned the importance of...
Stop Setting your Players up to Fail
By Jamie Kirkman Insta/FB - @jjktennis All too often at tournaments I hear the following statement from parents and coaches “When you go out there today I want you to be more aggressive” then at the end of the match I hear this line “you made to many mistakes today...
Pushing Your Player in the Correct Moment | Jesse Levine
Jesse Levine has always been a competitor. As a professional tennis player, he rose to a career-high singles ranking of No. 69 in the world and defeated a number of top-ranked players throughout his career. Now a retired athlete, Levine has discovered that he may be...
The Best Ways to Recover After Injury | Laura Legoupil
Aside from those who are extremely lucky, injury is a hurdle the majority of tennis players will have to overcome at some point throughout their careers. However, the recovery process is far more complex than most athletes realize. Laura Legoupil, a physiotherapist...
The Hidden Secret in Tennis … Developing Momentum
By Conrad Singh At the highest levels of competitive tennis, it can be very hard to know who is winning or losing at first glance. One of the key concepts of understanding the inner game of tennis is that of momentum development. The key queutions are: How do you...
Using the ‘7 Tennis Movement Principles’ to Elevate Your Game | Giselle Martin
Developing and maintaining proper footwork practices is vital to success on the tennis court. In fact, this aspect of the game is so important that Tennis Fitness founders Giselle and Nathan Martin have cultivated their own “7 Tennis Movement Principles” to help teach...
Choosing the Right Drills for Success | Jorge Capestany
Jorge Capestany has made quite a name for himself in the tennis world. Just a few of his many accolades include Master Professional with the USPTA, International Master Professional with the PTR, six-time Michigan Pro of the Year, and USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame...
Developing Junior Players Through Proper Coach Education | Dr. Anne Pankhurst
In February 2019, Dr. Anne Pankhurst made history as the first British subject to be honored as a PTR International Master Professional, also joining the elite group of 53 tennis professionals to ever be selected for the distinction. However, Dr. Pankhurst has been a...
Collaborative Coaching | Paul Annacone
Paul Annacone is no stranger to the grandest stage of tennis. As a player, he won a Grand Slam doubles title of his own. As a coach, he has worked with some of the greatest athletes in the game, including Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman and Sloane Stephens. As...