tennis training

Stop the Madness

There is this kid I know who is a talented soccer player. He trains twice per week with his club,…

7 years ago

Don’t Try to Be Perfect

"Perfect shot”. "It was a perfect match”. "The conditions were perfect”. These and many more sentences we can hear during…

7 years ago

Has Your Child Outgrown Their Current Training Environment?

A catastrophic mistake parents and junior tennis players make is that when they become the best player at their academy…

7 years ago

Should All Tennis Players Be Trained the Same?

Should All Tennis Players Be Trained the Same? How many times do you watch junior tennis players train and all…

7 years ago

Is there such a thing as “Perfect Tennis Technique”?

When a player starts out on their tennis journey, it’s nearby impossible to predict what the final results will look…

8 years ago

Athletes: Don’t Be a Comfort Seeker!

The post by Allistair McCaw Definition: A comfort seeker is an athlete/player who would rather be guided/coached by someone who tells…

8 years ago

Injury – Catastrophe or Blessing?

Sport is beautiful. Every person who participates in sport can confirm that. Hundreds of hours spent on being better than…

8 years ago

Don’t be a Baby!

The title of this article is something I said (Don’t be a baby!) to one of my 10-year-old boys, who…

8 years ago

Don’t try to find flow or be in the zone

Sometimes when you step out on the court you feel like everything is easy. You move effortlessly and you feel…

8 years ago

How to Hit a Strong Two Handed Backhand

The article by David F. Berens.  When I was growing up, the two-handed backhand became the shot of choice for almost…

8 years ago

Humility and Solid Fundamentals, Secrets of a True Champion

For the past two weeks, living in South Florida allows you a great luxury which is to watch the Jr…

8 years ago

Participation Trophies for Kids in Sport

The post by Allistair McCaw Participation trophies for kids in sport. Why 'pitching up' doesn't deserve an award A few months…

8 years ago

A Letter from a Junior Tennis Player

I received this letter from a junior tennis player from Mexico. Please express your opinion or give advice to the author.…

8 years ago

Getting better

Getting better One of my greatest challenges is getting players to play more. It goes without saying that the more…

9 years ago

The Man Who Keeps the Top Tennis Players Injury Free

An Interview with Keith Parmenter: The Man in South Florida Who Keeps the Top Tennis Players Injury Free I thought…

9 years ago

How to Become a World Class Athlete

The post by Allistair McCaw 20 ways to become a world class athlete 1. Don't limit your challenges, Challenge your limits.…

9 years ago

Advice for Young Athletes

The post by Allistair McCaw Advice for Young Athletes Dear young athletes: The one thing that’s holding you back the most,…

9 years ago

Coaching and Training

The post by Allistair McCaw Simple advice but still a rarity today in coaching and training: mastering the fundamentals and  basics…

9 years ago

Five Tips to Building Unstoppable Confidence and Self Belief

The post by Allistair McCaw Having confidence is the key to achieving many great things in life. It's about the attitude…

10 years ago

How Some of the Best Athletes in the World Handle Nerves

The post by Allistair McCaw Handling nerves: How some of the best athletes in the world handle nerves. Here’s 6 great…

10 years ago