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Three Things Every Young Athlete Needs to Know to Succeed

The post by Allistair McCaw Three things every young athlete needs to know to succeed 1. The Mind is everything. It…

7 years ago

Ten Things that Great Coaches Do

The post by Allistair McCaw Great coaches are great listeners. Great coaches are great motivators. Great coaches don’t just communicate well,…

7 years ago

Tennis Is One of the Most Physically Demanding Sports

The post by Ray Brown. Male students often arrive at our place in horrible poor physical shape. I have inquired…

7 years ago

22 Things Brilliant Athletic Coaches Do

22 Things Brilliant Athletic Coaches Do by Allistair McCaw Have a growth mindset. Know their athletes. Keep instructions simple. Teach the…

7 years ago

Time Lag Between “Knowing” and “Doing”

The post by Ray Brown. A long and complex mathematical computation may take several trials to complete. Each trial is…

7 years ago

Please Let the Coach, Coach

The post by Allistair McCaw A kind reminder to all sports parents out there: "Please let the coach, coach.” One of…

7 years ago

Importance of Periodization for Development of Tennis Players

The post by Allistair McCaw There were more injuries and pull outs in the Australian Open this year than any other…

7 years ago

Fourteen Principles of Mental Toughness in Tennis

The post by Ray Brown. 1. Mental toughness can only be taught by someone who is mentally tough. 2. There…

7 years ago

QLIPP Is the World’s First Smart Tennis Vibration Dampener

QLIPP is the world’s first smart tennis vibration dampener that measures every part of your stroke, analyzing the spin, speed…

7 years ago

How Tennis Parents Undermine their Child’s Progress

The post by Ray Brown. Student N in April 18 has an RPI of 410 and was making very good…

7 years ago

Champions Might Fail from Time to Time, but They Never Quit

The post by Allistair McCaw Champions might fail from time to time, but they never quit. They simply keep on trying…

7 years ago

Playing Up, Is It Value?

The post by Ray Brown. We hear tennis coaches claim that playing up is a good learning experience; but, it…

7 years ago

Youth Sport: Six Ways for Sports Parents to Set a Great Example

The post by Allistair McCaw Youth Sport: Six Ways for Sports Parents to Set a Great Example Let me start with…

7 years ago

What Is The Biggest Challenge Tennis Coaches Face These Days When Working with Kids?

The post by Allistair McCaw What is the biggest challenge tennis coaches face these days when working with kids? For many,…

7 years ago

The Future of Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, and American Men’s Tennis

I asked a tennis coach regarding the future of Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, and why American men's tennis continues…

7 years ago

Does Your Kid Go to College to Get the Best Possible Education, or to Play Tennis?

Does Your Kid Go to College to Get the Best Possible Education, or to Play Tennis? From time to time,…

7 years ago

Tennis Fear

The post by Ray Brown. Recent research from the University of Chicago and the University of Wisconsin shed some very…

7 years ago

What is the Number One Thing in Coaching Young Tennis Players?

The post by Allistair McCaw When it comes to coaching young tennis players, don't lose track of what the number one…

7 years ago

Why Junior Players Should Stick to Closed Stance

The post by Allistair McCaw My philosophy on why closed stance MUST be taught in juniors: Let me start with this:…

7 years ago

Tennis Parents – Just Shut Up and Clap

The post by Allistair McCaw Tennis parents - "Just shut up and clap” (Back by popular demand!) Tennis parents, shut up…

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