This short clip (filmed live in Finland) shows how we are developing simple awareness of space and the ability to send the ball away from the opponent at orange and early red level. Our observation is that in general, children spend too much time spent hitting balls down the middle of the court, usually with the…
Mark’s session in Romania on correcting ball toss on the serve
We apologise for the audio-feedback! This clip was filmed live in possibly the worst audio setting ever; an echoing gym hall! However, we thought the content was still worth sharing. Early November Mark was working with coaches in Romania on teaching the serve. He looked specifically at the importance of having the weight transfer onto the…
4 tips for building a positive relationship with tennis parents
Last week a coach in Italy asked us to prepare a short video on building strong working relationships with tennis parents. We’re really passionate about this topic and we’ve done several articles related to it (links below), so we got right on it. So, this video was prepared for Marco Magro at http://www.giocareatennis.it and we’re sharing…
Coaches on the Couch: Rich’s Tips for Being a Great Coaching Team Leader
Managing a team of coaches can be something you planned or it can sneak up on you as your business grows. Stepping up to the challenge means building and developing your leadership skills. In this Coaches on the Couch, Rich shares his tips on how you manage a team of coaches on a day-to-day basis to ensure that everyone is working together towards your vision. Rich provides you with some fundamentals to implement when managing a successful team.
Feeding progressions (video)
Feeding is a really important skill for a coach! Watch Mark talk through some feeding progressions, some of which you will have seen if you have attended an inspire2coach Level 1 & Level 2 tennis coaching course . . . Oops! This content can’t be accessed with your membership. Visit the membership page to learn more about our…