The Art of Tennis

Today’s episode is about how given we spend a 1/3 of our life working we should make sure we enjoy what we do. Many people just follow the path of what they think they ‘should’ based on societal norms and expectations of others but often they don’t enjoy their career. Tennis Coaching offers an opportunity to do something you love, either part time or as a career. However just like following a university course or trade skill, you need to commit to the industry to really flourish. Are...

In this episode I help navigate the world of education for tennis coaches. Qualifications, certificates, workshops and more are all a part of the tennis coach journey. Once I make the decision to drop out of university, I also made a commitment to be as qualified as I could as a tennis coach. This was both to impress others for work opportunities as well as convince myself I had what it takes to make a success of the tennis coaching game. It also fueled my passion and opened up different way...

In this episode, I reflect on the coaches who influenced me growing up - and the unexpected realisation I had years later as a coach myself. When I started coaching, I thought it was all about me. My knowledge, my results but over time I watched young kids grow into teenage athletes (or just great humans) and realised it’s all about them. Are you a tennis coach business owner and Interested in learning more - sign up to a free 14 day newsletter here - https://theartoftennis.kit.com/a7c...

In this episode, I dive into the most frustrating part of being a tennis coach, the weather. Rain cancellations, wet courts and demanding clients can throw your program into chaos. The most important part of this is to ensure you have a clear weather policy so kids/parents/clients know what to expect during bad weather. Are you a tennis coach business owner and Interested in learning more - sign up to a free 14 day newsletter here - https://theartoftennis.kit.com/a7c87026f3

In this episode of The Art of Tennis, I share the 17 tips I give every new coach at my academy. From running safe, high-energy sessions to rally-based learning and metaphors like “shine the torch”, this is your practical guide to building on-court presence and avoiding rookie mistakes. Are you a tennis coach business owner and Interested in learning more - sign up to a free 14 day newsletter here - https://theartoftennis.kit.com/a7c87026f3