This past December I had a discussion with a young touring professional who was having trouble sustaining his level of fitness during matches on the ATP tour. He had some very good chances to win matches against good players, but … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw More is not better. Smarter is better You see the problem is this: They cut the season shorter in order to cut down on burnout and injuries. The result: Athletes start their pre-season training earlier, not … Continue reading →
The first 10-20 minutes of the practice are called warm up. Players most often start from the service line and they hit lightly to each other to get control over the ball. When they feel comfortable players move to the … Continue reading →
The post by Ray Brown. Male students often arrive at our place in horrible poor physical shape. I have inquired about this and they reveal that they are discouraged from participating in any physically demanding activity for fear that it … Continue reading →
22 Things Brilliant Athletic Coaches Do by Allistair McCaw Have a growth mindset. Know their athletes. Keep instructions simple. Teach the fundamentals well and stay close to them. Connect with their athletes. Educate their athletes. Communicate with parents. Listen to their … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Every parent of a talented kid should read this: 70% of talented kids drop out of their sport before age 13. The reality is, 70% of all kids quit organized sports by the age of 13, … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw The Curse of Multimedia and the Internet in the Coaching Industry I actually never do this, but thought I’d have a look on YouTube today at coaching drills, exercises, tip, etc.. Wow, that’s all I can … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Mastering the fundamentals – ‘Where the magic happens’ Ahhhh, I can hear some of you already, “Fundamentals, how boring!”. As I am predominantly known as a movement specialist in the sports performance world, I have always believed … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw The Ladder Epidemic. The good, bad and ugly of athletes training on ladders. Lately, there has been a lot of articles and coaches shunning the use of ladders in sports performance and athlete training. So, In … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw How many times have we experienced or witnessed a coach giving his or her players cues or instructions, but half the group didn’t understand it? The coach understand what he wants, but the players don’t. What … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw A big mistake I witness in a lot of athletes training is that they spend too much time and energy focusing on their weaknesses instead of building their strengths. Confidence is gained from feeling good about … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Thirty things I’ve learnt – Advice for young coaches I’m in my 20th year of coaching. I started whilst still in school actually. My first job was cleaning the restrooms and floor at a gym above … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Those who follow my method of training will know that I’m big on a few things like hips, single-leg strength, ankle stability, uni-lateral, balance and stability. To improve your agility, speed and power, you need good … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw I believe that one of the most overlooked areas in an athletes training program when it comes to staying healthy and having better movement, is the hips. Great movement in sport relies on the strength, … Continue reading →
How Important is Tennis Specific Fitness? One more article about tennis fitness is written by Suzanna McGee. Suzanna is a former Ms Natural Olympia bodybuilding champion, currently nationally ranked tennis player and athletic trainer with focus on sport conditioning and … Continue reading →