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How to Play Doubles when the Opponents are picking on your Partner
One of the biggest obstacles in doubles can be how to deal with your partner being picked on, so what better way to learn strategies to deal with it than getting tips from a 17 time Grand Slam Champion! By: Gigi Fernandez from http://gigifernandeztennis.com/ You have...
Finally an app for the parent, the player, and the coach
As much as we like to reminisce about the ‘good-ole days,’ the reality is that we are now living in a technological and data-driven world. We have access to a wealth of information on any topic imaginable at just the tap of a finger. Furqan Iqbal noticed that there...
3 match situations you will face every time you are on the court – The Gigi Method
THERE ARE 3 MATCH SITUATIONS YOU WILL FACE EVERY TIME YOU GET ON THE COURT. EACH REQUIRES A DIFFERENT MENTAL APPROACH AND RISK TAKING TO HELP YOU WIN THE MATCH! 1. YOUR TEAM IS BETTER THAN THE OPPONENTS If your team is better, this is a time to play steady...
How to avoid coach burnout
Burnout. It is a concept that we often hear applied to athletes who have been pushed passed the point of exhaustion, leading them to hate the sport that they once fell in love with. However, we often neglect the fact that coaches can also experience the extreme state...
The importance of networking – From WTCA Paris to WTA tour coach
The importance of networking is perhaps one of the most widely discussed topics across all industries and professions. However, for a variety of reasons, many professionals are hesitant to put themselves out there and form these new relationships. Unfortunately, this...
40 Love – Goals For Every Coach
Every professional should set goals and a means by which to attain them; tennis coaches are no different. In fact, coaches are typically very goal driven people, and whether it’s advancing your professional career or reaching a personal...
Reach 1,000,000 – Partner With The WTCA in NYC
The WTCA Conference in NYC is the perfect way for tennis brands to get massive exposure. Tennis Locker launched their app with us last year and their company has grown exponentially thanks to the enormous social reach of the WTCA. The Women's Tennis Coaching...
Luke Jensen’s “Never Quit” Motto Inspired by Mom Patricia
Growing up, the Jensen family lived by one simple motto: “Never quit.” Clearly, the two-word mantra had an enormous impact on the four Jensen children as they all went on to play tennis at the professional level. Luke and Murphy most notably won the French Open...
Who plays which side in doubles? Ask Gigi Fernandez
Gigi Fernandez is the world's leading expert when it comes to playing and coaching doubles. Herself a 17 time Grand Slam champion, turned Grand Slam winning coach working with Samantha Stosur and Lisa Raymond and now widely known for delivering her proven method to...
Impact Positively Through Tennis Says Bridges
A simple Google search of Kirby Bridges gives you an instant picture of the Nebraska native. From serving as a coach to working for Tennis Channel to reaching thousands of people through her work as the Director of Content Development for Essential Tennis, Kirby has...
WTCA CEO Sarah Stone Excels
Sarah Stone is a professional tennis coach. There is a strong family tie to tennis in the Stone family. Sarah's Father, Terry, is a former professional tennis player and current head coach at Grace Park Hawthorn Club in Melbourne Australia. Sarah's brother, Adam, Play...
Serena Williams – Excessive testing, while unfortunate, will never diminish all that she has accomplished
Serena Williams is no stranger to success, and with her prolific accomplishments comes increased attention. However, the public’s scrutiny often comes at a cost. According to an article released by Deadspin, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency paid Williams’ home an...
Aleksandra Krunic won her first title but how did we get there?
From the Coach's Seat - With Sarah Stone Winning a WTA title is something every player dreams about, and for Aleksandra Krunic, that achievement was realized last week. She won back to back matches coming back from a set and a break down to secure the Hertogenbosch...
Cracking the Code – More women speakers equates to more female attendees, and here is why
It is no secret that coaching has always been an old boys club. Unfortunately, this rings true on an even greater level in tennis. Statistically, only 19 percent of registered tennis coaches in Australia are women. France has an even smaller proportion, where only 15...
Magdalena Maleeva’s successes on and off the court
Magdalena Maleeva is no stranger to success. Growing up, the Maleeva sisters were three of Bulgaria’s top tennis players. In fact, Magdalena and her sisters, Katerina and Manuela, combined for a staggering 40 WTA singles titles and each became WTA top- six players...
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