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Playing with a Champion: How We Train for High-Level Tennis
Ever wondered how tennis players at different skill levels train together? Learn how Andy challenges British No. 2 Olly Beadle through unique practice drills designed to sharpen his first four shots, the key to his match dominance.
9 Steps to Growing a Tennis Club and a Programme
A well-structured program can attract members, improve player skills, and create a sense of community. Here’s my step-by-step guide to help you set up a successful tennis club program:
Combating Cheating in Junior Tennis: Nurturing Fair Play and Sportsmanship
In this blog post, we will explore specific strategies and initiatives aimed at eradicating cheating in junior tennis. We’ll also share a few true stories that demonstrate how these approaches have been successful.
Can Tennis Coaches Use ChatGPT for Social Media Marketing?
Discover how tennis coaches can leverage the power of ChatGPT to enhance their social media marketing efforts.
How does a tennis player become mentally tough?
Mental toughness is a crucial aspect of tennis, as it helps players cope with pressure, stay focused, and perform at their best even in challenging situations.
Easter Tennis Camps
This week – Easter Tennis Camps!
Lesson and Planning
Learn how Andy planned his lessons last week… PLUS let Andy do your lesson planning for you!
Playing in the Wind
Andy talks about how he adapts his lessons to coach in windy conditions
Reno
Andy talks about his friendship with the late Reno Manne.
Match Charting as a communication tool!
Andy talks about the importance of match charting in player/coach communications
A week of tennis camps!
Andy talks about how he structures his tennis camp weeks.
My AO Diary
Andy talks about his recent trip to Melbourne and his experience as a coach at the Australian Open!
The Diary of a Tennis School
In this article we will look at playing the game of tennis and how to improve our abilities through match play and by just playing!
Just Go Play!
In this article we will look at playing the game of tennis and how to improve our abilities through match play and by just playing!
Podcasts, S9 and More
How often do we teach our juniors on percentage tennis tactics and when should we start teaching them how to win?
Practice Makes…. Mastery!
In this article we give you a glimpse of the SYSTEM-9 lesson plan which I use and which will help you to create great lessons, but also great players!
Creating Pressure in Practice
When working with elite players we need to ensure that we create a little more pressure in the practice environment.
Matchplay Thinking
This week Andy looks at how you manage working with different level players and the tactics coaches can use to make sure everyone learns.
School Report: Growth of Tennis in the UK
With an annual income of £52M from the Championships plus a staff of around 300, how good are the LTA at growing tennis?
Working with higher level players
In this article, Andy looks at how you manage working with different level players and the tactics coaches can use to make sure everyone learns.
Group Planning Booklet
To make it easier for coaches when assessing and planning their groups we’ve developed the SYSTEM-9 Tennis: Group Planning Booklet.
SYSTEM-9 Philosophy
Tennis is a journey which all players will progress, but are they journeying through each of the stages in order to build a solid foundation in tennis?
“What, When and How”………Parental chat with the Junior Player
How do you talk to your child after a match? Phil Vivian gives us his advice!
We’re all going on a summer holiday……
Phil Vivian takes a satirical look at the tennis family… do you recognise them?
