Learn From The Best - October '24

The results are straightforward. The #1 reason people start playing tennis is that it’s fun. The #1 reason people quit play is, it’s not fun anymore. Clearly fun is vital to the success of our sport. But what is fun? What are the KPI (key performance indicators) of fun?

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2. Win Andy Dowsett’s Learning Package

We are raffling off the following £125 package package among all people downloading Andy’s free e-book (see photo below):

• S9 DOUBLES - How to Win at Club Doubles

• Little Book of Opponents and Match Goals

• 6-Month Coach Diary

• Coach Player Notebook

• System-9 Report Book

• Pen Drive with an all-encompassing catalog of 20 tennis coaching books suitable for any coach***

***The pen drive has a journey of information covering all aspects of player training for any coach to use from the age of 4 through the stages to a well rounded competitive player.

You can also download the entire package including free worldwide shipping for £125 here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/67FRYXBERKQAE

In the depths of our brain is the most animal part of us, the Paleoencephalon. If we stimulate that part, we can be certain of capturing the attention of our students, the group, the herd. But what relationship does all this have with Tennis? The answer is

The Pedagogy of Action
The Motor Game and its Rules
The Pure Movement

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If you’re a tennis enthusiast who is sometimes surrounded by other sports fanatics, you likely have had that conversation about which sport has the best athletes or which sport is the most difficult to play.

It’s a conversion that rarely ends with mutual agreement, but it’s a challenging exchange that hopefully ends with at least mutual respect. But here is a supporting question that you can ask, which may just be the tippy point you need to help sell your point of view. How many mainline sports compete men against women toe to toe, at the highest of levels? The answer…professional tennis.

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This approach focuses on the complete development of the athlete, recognizing that their success isn’t just about technique and strategy but also about mental resilience, emotional well-being, and the environment in which they learn.

Creating the right learning environment plays a crucial role in supporting this holistic approach. It’s about fostering a space where players feel safe, motivated, and encouraged to explore their full potential. By promoting open communication, personalized feedback, and a balance of challenges and support, you’re giving your athletes the tools they need to thrive not only on the court but in life.

Here are a few strategies to implement a holistic coaching approach:

Focus on Mental Strength: Equip your players with tools to handle pressure, set goals, and develop positive self-talk.

Build Emotional Resilience: Encourage players to embrace challenges and view setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Create a Positive Learning Atmosphere: Design training sessions that are fun, engaging, and tailored to each player’s needs.

Integrate Physical, Mental, and Tactical Training: Make sure your coaching addresses all facets of a player’s development, creating well-rounded athletes.

Encourage Lifelong Learning: Instill a growth mindset in your players, teaching them that improvement is a continuous process both on and off the court.

A holistic coaching approach isn’t just about preparing your players to win matches—it’s about helping them become confident, well-rounded individuals. By fostering the right learning environment, you empower your athletes to reach new heights and enjoy a deeper connection with the game of tennis.

Let’s continue creating positive, enriching environments for our players to grow in all aspects of their development.

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The aim of moving on a tennis court is to persistently reach every ball the opponent hits before it bounces twice and, ideally, make a good stroke. By making a good stroke we mean to hit the ball with, at least, some comfort and control back to the opponent's court, preferably to a convenient place, following a deliberate tactical intention. Sometimes it's not possible. However, according to the stroke, the player can anticipate the opponent's possible options and be ready to react, move, and hit again. And so on.

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