There is a lot of talk about the benefits of “multisports” and children not being focused on only one sport, particularly at a young age. Tennis and football are sports that tend to be played in different seasons. We interviewed i2c Director Mark Tennant, who leads our Coach Education programme, about how these two sports are complementary.
Interview: Increasing Girls Participation in Tennis
It isn’t news that there are far fewer girls than boys playing tennis. i2c is supportive of high profile initiatives such as She Rallies and Miss Hits that are working hard to improve that balance. So to help both coaches and parents understand the problem – and potential solutions – we interviewed i2c Area Manager, accredited coach and She Rallies Ambassador, Mel Short.
Mindfulness in tennis: a 10 minute meditation
Djokovic’s dominance at the top of the ratings is due not just to his extraordinary physical fitness but to his innovative approach to the mental side of tennis through Mindfulness meditation. No-one in the i2c office is trained in meditation techniques, but we’ve used our knowledge of Mindfulness meditation to get you started with a short 10 minute meditation.
i2c Kid’s Club: Wimbledon Word Search
With Wimbledon just around the corner we decided that it’s time for a Wimbledon Word Search! How many words can you find? If you get stuck, we’ve put the solutions at the bottom of this page… no peeking!!! Wimbledon Word Search SOLUTIONS
Top tips for tackling tantrums and teaching kids to lose well
We’ve all seen them, those kids who don’t know how to lose – the dreaded tantrum thrower. Parents are embarrassed, many coaches look the other way, opponents get upset. What is the answer?