Stop the Madness
There is this kid I know who is a talented soccer player. He trains twice per week with his club, two hours at a time. On the weekend, he and his teammates get to the grounds an hour early to … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: tennis training
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 practice sessions or while being on the tournament. What is the one word that connects all these example? The word … Continue reading →
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 or current training arena, they feel like they have outgrown that environment. This is where the problems begin. First, you … Continue reading →
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 the players are working on the same shot, technique, or tactic? How can a person who is 6′ 4” be … Continue reading →
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 like. Tennis technique doesn’t only relate to what the racket does during the shot but also the body and feet. … Continue reading →
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 them what they WANT to hear, instead of what they NEED to hear. They fear hard work. They fear the … Continue reading →
Injury – Catastrophe or Blessing?
Sport is beautiful. Every person who participates in sport can confirm that. Hundreds of hours spent on being better than our yesterday’s version, tens of spectacular wins, many sad evenings after tough losses and several moments when in doubts according … Continue reading →
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 is striving to be a great tennis player. This isn’t something I would usually say to someone I’ve first met … Continue reading →
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 like even if you tried you wouldn’t even be able to miss the court. You have a little bit of … Continue reading →
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 every top professional on tour. They found they could generate more power, disguise the direction they were hitting the ball … Continue reading →
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 Tennis Orange Bowl. Each year one gets to watch the best of the best compete in this great international competition. … Continue reading →
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 back, I read a piece that had been tweeted by a professional athlete and father, James Harrison of the NFL … Continue reading →
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. Thanks. Hello, I’m 16 years old and I live in Mexico City. So I wanted to asked former advice because … Continue reading →
Getting better
Getting better One of my greatest challenges is getting players to play more. It goes without saying that the more someone plays, then the better they’ll get but there are quite a few challenges to overcome to enable the players … Continue reading →
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 it would be very interesting for you to read about how athletes cure some ailments and how the bodywork specialists … Continue reading →
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. 2. The best thing about the past is that it shows you what not to bring into your future. 3. … Continue reading →
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, is this…Mindset . FACT: You are NOT going to play well (or the way you’d like to) every time you … Continue reading →
Coaching and Training
The post by Allistair McCaw Simple advice but still a rarity today in coaching and training: mastering the fundamentals and basics first before adding on. Something we see in today’s age, especially in the social media department, is trainers and groups posting … Continue reading →
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 you choose towards life and situations. Its also the way you think and feel about yourself. Maybe you lost it … Continue reading →
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 tips to get you ready to perform! Do you get nervous before a tennis match or before competing? Yes? Then … Continue reading →