Month: August 2022

Image of a coach and player in discussion, with the text 'Get Your Message Across Quicker' for a blog post on improving players through ecological communication.

Tennis coaching goes beyond teaching technical skills; it requires effective communication to enhance player performance. Traditional methods are being replaced by an ecological approach, which considers individual styles, fosters two-way communication, and encourages exploration in technical aspects. Coaches need to adapt their coaching methods to individual needs and foster supportive environments. This approach improves performance and enriches the sporting experience.

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Image of a tennis coach showing two players some stats, with the text 'Every Coach Needs This' for a SwingVision review blog.

SwingVision is an innovative AI-powered mobile app designed to help tennis players and coaches with game analysis, including shot placement, speed, and number of hits. Its application is time-efficient and provides data-driven insights. Despite occasional inaccuracies and the need for a wide-angle camera for optimal use, the app has been lauded for its constantly improving functionality. Former professional players Andy Roddick and James Blake have supported the tool, which facilitates augmented coaching and personalized sports enhancement. SwingVision offers a 30-day free trial and $20 discount.

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Blog post image of a tennis player celebrating, accompanied by the text 'Learn How to Lose'.

Steve shares his journey from disillusionment with tennis to developing resilience through loss. His five strategies include staying present, accepting accountability, cultivating positivity, valuing teamwork, and analyzing performance. These lessons transformed his game and brought joy back into his play. The author encourages players to embrace resilience, reminding them that improvement requires practice and patience.

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Blog banner featuring a pile of money with the text 'More Income for Tennis Coaches'.

The text offers nine tips for making a full-time living as a tennis coach. Strategies include partnering with a tennis retailer to sell equipment and clothes directly, using an Amazon Associates account to earn income through product links, soliciting sponsorships from local businesses, offering food and drink services, developing a racquet stringing business, benefiting from club member referrals, hosting tournaments, and providing video analysis coaching. Each tactic is presented as a source of additional income to improve financial stability in the role.

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Blog banner featuring a young girl tennis player about to serve, with the text 'U8 Serve Secrets'.

This article provides a three-step guide to teaching effective tennis serves to under-eight players, regardless of the coach’s experience. Steps include starting close to the net, practicing with a returner, and developing a proper ‘chopper’ grip. These methods aim to build confidence, simulate actual game conditions, and establish essential skills, respectively. A coaching webinar is also promoted for further guidance.

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Blog banner depicting a tennis coach and a female player working on a technique, with the text 'Don't Make These Mistakes'.

The post highlights common mistakes made by novice tennis coaches, such as over-communicating, setting unrealistic expectations, overwhelming players with too much information, failing to create an engaging environment, and stagnating as a coach. The author suggests learning from these experiences, adjusting coaching style to individual’s needs, maintaining a stimulating learning environment, and continuous learning to avoid these pitfalls and become a better tennis coach.

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Blog banner showing a young tennis player serving with the text 'Don't Practice Your Ball Toss', featuring Steve Whelan, LTA Coach Education Tutor.

The Instagram DM of a tennis coach frequently receives inquiries on how to improve tennis skills and strategy. These questions include ways to achieve stronger tennis serves, make fewer errors, and increase rank. The coach recommends learning fundamentals of serving, regular practice, focused play, continuous self-assessment, and obtaining expert advice available on social media platforms. Despite financial constraints, tennis can still be learned with reasonable equipment and proven techniques. Aspiring to improve tennis skills requires dedication, effort, and perseverance.

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Blog banner featuring two female adult tennis players celebrating, with the text 'Get Your Beginners Playing More Tennis'

This article serves as a beginner’s guide to tennis, detailing a three-step method to get started. Firstly, it advises getting the right equipment, recommending a mid-range racket, new tennis balls, and proper tennis shoes. Secondly, it suggests finding a space to play, which doesn’t necessarily have to be a traditional court. Lastly, it encourages practice, starting with learning the basics of the game and gradually progressing. The guide emphasizes that tennis is versatile and can be adapted to various skill levels and environments.

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Blog banner featuring a female tennis player executing a backhand, with the text 'Backhand Secrets Revealed', set against a navy blue background with the My Tennis Coaching logo.

Improving your tennis backhand requires avoiding common mistakes like emulating professional players, neglecting backhands in practice, overthinking technique, constantly changing techniques, and having overconfidence. Instead, focus on simpler techniques, balance the dedication between forehand and backhand, clarify the purpose of your strokes, maintain consistent practice technique, and play within your skill level. This approach will lead to noticeable improvements.

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