by SYSTEM-9 S9 | Jan 15, 2024 | Andy Dowsett, Coaching Technique, Tournament Fundamentals
As I get ready for another trip to Australia with British number 2 Olly Beadle, a question popped up from a club member during practice: “What does Olly even get out of playing you?” Great question! We practice seamlessly together, but when it comes to...
by SYSTEM-9 S9 | May 15, 2023 | Andy Dowsett, Junior Atheletes, Uncategorized
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. Here are some strategies that can help a tennis player become mentally tough: Set clear goals: Having clear...
by SYSTEM-9 S9 | Apr 10, 2023 | Andy Dowsett, Junior Atheletes, Uncategorized
I like to plan my camps to be 4 days and have the 5th day free to contemplate the previous days or schedule some individual lessons Last week I managed around 24 kids each day with 94 over the 4 days in total. This blog I will concentrate on our 4th day match play,...
by SYSTEM-9 S9 | Mar 27, 2023 | Andy Dowsett, Junior Atheletes, Uncategorized
Planning lessons is an art, but having a set journey from stage 1 to 9 makes writing lesson plans easier. Sometimes I plan lessons 3 months in advance for my groups, others (especially adult sessions) I may plan week to week. This week I am going to give you my...
by SYSTEM-9 S9 | Mar 20, 2023 | Andy Dowsett, Junior Atheletes, Uncategorized
For many coaches, in the UK, last week the wind caused havoc; many trees had fallen and bubbles in clubs around the country were flattened and split. This however, was a great time to work on how to adapt your coaching to teach your player on how to play in the wind....
by SYSTEM-9 S9 | Mar 12, 2023 | Andy Dowsett, Junior Atheletes, Uncategorized
The past week, we lost a great pal of mine, the great Reno Manne, to cancer. We’ve lost not only a great coach, but a great Scotsman who would spend time on the phone chatting about tennis, life and the losses (and wins) of Liverpool football. Tennis...
