The influence of tennis worldwide is becoming more commonplace within adverts and products as businesses look to athletes, these players have achieved success through hard work and training. Unlike some footballers to become a top tennis player you must sustain … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw The rankings and ratings that really matter for kids who play sport aged 12 and under… I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. Do away with rankings, seedings and ratings for kids 12 and under … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Youth development: 10-year-old’s don’t need to be doing ‘set’ fitness programs 10-year-old kids should not be doing sport specific fitness training. They should rather be playing other fun games & sports to develop their athletic skills. … Continue reading →
What college tennis coaches really want to see in your recruiting video This article was written by Nicolai Nonnenbroich, Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach at James Madison University. Dear future players and parents, Before I get into the subject of recruiting videos and what … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw The importance of developing routines and rituals for your athletes There’s one thing in common with all the best athletes I’ve worked with, and that is that they all have set routines and rituals. Routines enable … Continue reading →
Rafa Nadal looks to return to slam winning form By his incredibly high standards, the last two years for Rafael Nadal have been somewhat of a disappointment although injuries have to be taken into account for large parts of it. … Continue reading →
Today’s key Notes and Observations from the US Open – Roger’s warm up and Serena’s practice A lot of you who follow the page will know I like to watch practices and especially see warm-ups and the things that are … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw The 5 Top Things Sports Parents Do that Can Make their Kids Drop Out of Sport Parents have a huge impact on how their child or children feel about sports. It’s not easy being a parent … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Advice for tennis parents. Five ways for parents to know they’re on the right track when it comes to their kid’s sports development & progression: 1. First things first, the purpose of your kid playing sports should … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Here’s a question I recently received via e-mail from an athlete. I get asked this question quite a bit, so I thought I’d share it with you all. Dear Allistair, Thank you for your tips and … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Performing Under Pressure Athletes, It comes down to this: You can be a beast in training (that’s good, that’s ok), the undisputed king of winning practice matches or points, but if your can’t perform under pressure … Continue reading →
Today’s guest post is courtesy of Malek Murison. As a general rule, in high level sport, the margins between victory and defeat are incredibly fine, with mistakes or moments of brilliance often enough to decide close contests. This is never truer … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw 10 tips to training young kids 1. Reward hard work and effort. 2. Keep it fun. 3. Keep variety in the lesson. 4. Keep discipline, but always be fair. 5. Keep instructions easy to understand. 6. … Continue reading →
Top 3 Potential Future Wimbledon Champions The big four in the men’s game are not yet on their last legs, but this year’s Wimbledon offers a glimpse into the future and the potential to see a new champion. Roger Federer … Continue reading →
Here is an interview with Todd Widom. He is a former Top 200 ATP Professional in both singles and doubles. Coach Widom is TennisConsult.com expert and Owner of TW Tennis. When did you start to play tennis? I started at … Continue reading →
Why a few women tennis players play smart and creative tennis? Answer is obvious, modern tennis requires strong athletes. Strong athletes often prefer to hit ball hard 🙂 Unfortunately many players on women side look very similar each other – … Continue reading →
David Ferrer withdrawal means James Ward can go on good run While the withdrawal from Wimbledon of David Ferrer was a hit to fans of the Spaniard, players in his section of the draw will be delighted, particularly his original … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Be a better coach. 10 dynamic tips from Allistair: 1. Be the example. Set the level of what you expect from your athletes. 2. Be before time, not ‘on’ time. You are the coach remember, the … Continue reading →
Who will win Wimbledon 2015? The Championships, Wimbledon or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is widely considered the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw The successful athlete: different sport, but same traits A few years back I had the privilege of working with Delaney Collins, a 3x Canadian Ice Hockey World Champion. I must admit, it was refreshing to step … Continue reading →