To become a high-level collegiate tennis player or professional, many times there are tough parents or “crazy” tennis parents as some would say, involved in the process. I believe in tough love, which does not mean that you beat down … Continue reading →
This question came from a tennis parent. “Hi!! I m a mother of a 13 year old boy and 10 year old girl. Both my kids play tennis. My son is really struggling to win matches and losing from the … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Youth Sport: Six Ways for Sports Parents to Set a Great Example Let me start with this: Kids look up to adults for the example. They learn self-control by watching you display self-control. Like a coach … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw What is the biggest challenge tennis coaches face these days when working with kids? For many, it seems tennis parents are the ‘problem’ in kids’ sport. But are they really? Could it maybe be, that in … Continue reading →
In tennis, one has to consider many factors evaluating any child. One important fact to consider for tennis parents and coaches is the age of the child. Of course, we all know how old the child is. What we don’t … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Tennis parents – “Just shut up and clap” (Back by popular demand!) Tennis parents, shut up and clap. That’s right, just shut up and clap. Let the kid has fun. They are not all going to … Continue reading →
There is a comment by Javier Palenque on the article “How to Train Young Talented Kids”. I like it and hope that it is a good food for thought for tennis parents. Let’s read and discuss the article. Good article, … Continue reading →
The Parent Is the Key to the Tennis Success of a Kid The key to the tennis success of a kid, is the parent, and I can tell you most are doing a poor job. In the triangle (coach, kid, … Continue reading →
Is it possible for young tennis players who don’t play the modern style of tennis to achieve great things? I received this question from a concerned mom. I asked a tennis coach to answer it. “I may not be asking … Continue reading →
Does everybody agree on that? Theoretically – yes, in reality, not always. I often meet kids who play tennis tournaments with a running nose, cold or other health issues. When I ask the parent “Why do you allow your kid … Continue reading →
Ingredients: Starting vision to make it happen 1/5 part Crazy Parents 1/5 part Willing kid 1/5 part Loads of Money 1/5 part knowledgeable coach at right time 1/5 belief and competitive spirit Little handful of luck First, parents and coaches … Continue reading →
Advice for Tennis Parents Junior tennis players are influenced by the actions, opportunities and feedback received from their parents. It is sometimes difficult for tennis parents to know what and how they should communicate with their child to best support … Continue reading →
Over the past few years I had experienced junior tennis in the Florida section with great enthusiasm. As the year progress in this wonderful sport and as we see fewer players that once played with us. I started to look … Continue reading →
Tennis is one of the most difficult sports to learn, and one of the most complicated to master. This is why we have a sport in which only the top 100 make a living at it and the rest spend … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw I really felt it was high time to write this piece. Maybe it’s because, as coaches, we might sometimes find it a bit personal or difficult to tell a parent. I mean it would be pretty … Continue reading →
This letter was written by a tennis mom The best website I, a tennis mom, ever came across when I started taking my daughters’ tennis endeavors seriously is Tennis Consult. I have 2 daughters I thought were good players. My junior … Continue reading →
All Sports Parents Must Read this by Allistair McCaw Three interesting things college and elite athletes list as their worst memories playing sports growing up: 1. What was your worst experience as a child playing sports? The drive back from a game/match. My … Continue reading →
Kids want to have fun by Allistair McCaw The fact is: Not every kid who plays a sport well wants to be a world-beater one day. They just want to have fun! A lot of the time as adults, we think … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Three ways to help grow your child’s passion in their sport 1. Always go back and remember why your child first started playing a sport – Fun. This is something we as parents and coaches need to … 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 →