Steve Whelan

Hey there, I'm Steve! Tennis coaching always puzzled me. In a game as dynamic as tennis, isolating skills just didn't add up. It became glaringly obvious—and quite frustrating—when players struggled to apply what we practiced for hours on the training court to actual matches. A few years back, driven by this challenge, I dove into psychology and stumbled upon a game-changer: Ecological Dynamics. This approach focuses on learning highly transferable skills through playing the game itself. It turned out to be not just effective but also fun. Players, lessons, and coaches each found unique ways to engage with the games. Now, I share this approach through coach education on this online platform, at international conferences, and in workshops. My goal is simple: to make tennis fun, enjoyable, and accessible for everyone. The best part? It naturally leads to the development of more skilled and better tennis players.