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Filippov named WTCA coach of the year
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, advice, help their chargers. They teach from the heart to...
AccuTennis: Adam Sher and Tim Bainton
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 AccuTennis, and he is working with Tim, among others, to bring to...
Communication: The Key to Success when working with female players
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 are a great coach there really is not a great deal of...
Coach Sandra Zaniewska weighs in on bullying after a loss
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 Toronto. More specifically - Petra Martic, ranked 21 in the...
How SevenSix is Helping Transform the Game of Tennis for Both Coaches and Players
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 and stroke, but how to use that data in order to...
Recognizing Where Your Player Excels on the Court
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 current strengths and style of play. It is important to...
Coaching an Athlete Through Their Injury
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 road in front of them and the tools they need to...
What to do if a Player Thinks They Need to go in a Different Direction
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 athlete wants to seek out other instruction. But even in a...
How to Coach During a Game Delay
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 to over-coach them, can be a real test. Having to come...
How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything: Setting Yourself Up for Success
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 is how they prepare themselves. When it comes to success,...
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