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What makes a good tennis coach? P1
You can answer this question in a myriad of ways from different perspectives.
Finding a good tennis coach to improve your game and take it to the next level can be difficult, especially if you are new to this.
After all, there are plenty of coaches out there who can teach you the beautiful game of tennis. Still, not everyone is suited to your personality and requirements as a player. There needs to be a solid understanding between the player and the coach for a fruitful partnership.
That said, there are a few common denominators – specific characteristics, so to speak – I possess. With that in mind, I have compiled this detailed in 8 characteristics which are a must-have:
1. An In-Depth Understanding of the Game
2. Necessary Qualifications and Certifications
3. Good Communication Skills
4. Past Experience
5. The Ability to Plan, Execute, and Monitor
6. The Level of Playing
7. Character, Flexibility, and Patience
8. Ability to Motivate
“Coaching is the Highest Form of Understanding.”
My Steps to coaching include:
1. Having great tennis skills.
2. Having in-depth knowledge of the game of tennis.
3. Studying Sports/Exercise Science.
4. Getting a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Biomechanics or Sports/Exercise Science.
5. Teaching tennis technique and skill.
6. Helping tennis players improve their game.
7. Working with athletes one-on-one and/or in small groups.

Why You Need a tennis coach?
Mentoring. One of the main roles of a tennis coach is to be a mentor. Coaches will teach you what you need to do to succeed, get you on the right mental path to success, and keep you motivated to train hard to reach your goals.
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Why You Need a tennis coach?
Mentoring. One of the main roles of a tennis coach is to be a mentor. Coaches will teach you what you need to do to succeed, get you on the right mental path to success, and keep you motivated to train hard to reach your goals.
One of the main roles of a tennis coach is to be a mentor.
1. teach you what you need to do to succeed
2. get you on the right mental path to success
3. keep you motivated to train hard to reach your goals.

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Best Qualities for a Good Tennis Coach Instructor
1. An In-Depth Understanding of the Game
2. A Strong Love and Passion for Tennis
3. Necessary Qualifications and Certifications
4. Good Communication Skills
5. Past Experience and Recommendations
6. The Ability to Plan, Execute, and Monitor
7. The Level of Playing
8. Character, Flexibility, and Patience
9. Ability to Motivate
10. Parting Thoughts
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Qualities of a tennis coach
Like in any other sport, it is important that the tennis coach you choose has the right set of qualities–punctuality, dedication, knowledge, sociability, companionship, and especially the ability to push you to the right direction.
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What should I look for in a tennis coach?
How to choose a tennis coach-top ten tips
1. A difficult process. ...
2. Qualifications and courses. ...
3. Teaching ability. ...
4. Expect RAPID results. ...
5. Be clear about what results you want. ...
6. Their playing standard and experience. ...
7. Years and kind of experience. ...
8. Experience and results teaching different ages, levels, and groups.
9. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD TECHNIQUE
10. COMMUNICATION ABILITY AND PERSONALITY

HOW TO CHOOSE A TENNIS COACH-TOP TEN TIPS
1. A DIFFICULT PROCESS
Finding good Tennis Coaches is difficult: many are former college or school players who look reasonably good hitting a ball, but have little actual teaching experience. Even at beginner level it is a good idea to employ a good coach who can give the learner a good foundation. A good Tennis Teacher is absolutely worth the price. A poor Tennis Teacher simply wastes your time and money.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND COURSES
Always ask your potential Tennis Coach their LTA qualifications, make sure they are DBS (this is the criminal records check) checked and registered. They may have equivalent qualifications with other bodies such as the RPT, USPTA etc. Ask how long they have been teaching, what ages and what kind of results they have had in working with players. If they are teaching children unsupervised they must be licensed, or registered.

3. TEACHING ABILITY
And, while you're talking to your potential Tennis Coaches, try to gain an understanding of their level of professionalism, dedication, level of maturity, type of personality (personable; gregarious), and their ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

4. EXPECT RAPID RESULTS
You're paying good money to take tennis lessons, and you've got a right to expect good results soon. If you have difficulty understanding your Tennis Teachers during your tennis lessons and have been progressing slowly, stop crossing your fingers hoping you'll one day have a magical epiphany and suddenly improve.

5. BE CLEAR ABOUT WHAT RESULTS YOU WANT
You need to help your coach understand what you want to achieve, if you are a mature player you may not want to re-engineer your game, you may be looking for quick wins and tactical tips, do you want to be able to play well at social tennis, beat your friend, win the league or club tournament? Tell your coach so they can help you plan what you need to do on the court with them, and outside of coaching. It can be frustrating for a coach to have an adult standing in front of them who has no idea what they are having coaching for!

6. THEIR PLAYING STANDARD AND EXPERIENCE
It's very difficult for a Tennis Teacher to teach you to do something he/she cannot already do him/herself, regardless of what he/she might think or claim. It is useful if a coach is also a competing player and has an overview of all the things you need to do to prepare for competitions.

7. YEARS AND KIND OF EXPERIENCE
There's no substitute for experience. But, tennis teaching experience can be gained in a variety of settings. These include year-round indoor and outdoor facilities, as well as outdoor summer-only institutions such as adult and junior camps, recreation department programs, and country clubs. The tennis teaching experience a Tennis Instructor gains at a summer kids' camp is greatly inferior to that gained teaching year-round. This will impact directly on the quality of your tennis lessons. Has your coach produced Club Champions, County players or even national level players? Have they been recognised for their achievements?

8. EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS TEACHING DIFFERENT AGES, LEVELS, AND GROUPS
Different ages and levels require different approaches and techniques when it comes to tennis instruction.If your potential Tennis Instructor has spent the bulk of his/her time teaching children, he/she will be hard-pressed to provide proper tennis instruction to you as an adult. The skills required to teach privately to a single person are very different and more demanding than teaching a group. Always ask your potential Tennis Instructors how much time they have spent teaching people of your own age and level, as well as whether they have taught group and private lessons. And crucially ask them about the results their clients have achieved and for references. If you are seeking a coach for a child who has special needs make sure that you discuss this beforehand, a good coach can really enhance a child’s confidence and bring out the best in them and this can have an impact on them off court as well as on.

9. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD TECHNIQUE
Knowledge is critical, and a great Tennis Instructor gains it only from the great effort he/she has made to educate himself/herself. He/she needs to have read a large quantity and variety of tennis instruction books, viewed a sufficient number of instructional videos, and attended many salient courses and workshops on proper stroke technique. There are no short-cuts. Always ask your potential Tennis Coach how he/she has gained his/her knowledge.

10. COMMUNICATION ABILITY AND PERSONALITY
Regardless of the depth of your Tennis Coach's knowledge of proper technique, this information is useless if he/she is unable to communicate it to you clearly and concisely. When you speak with your potential Tennis Instructor, always listen to the manner in which he/she expresses him/herself. If you are unable to clearly understand him/her during your initial discovery process, chances are you will be just as bewildered while on court. Is he/ she able to use equipment such as video analysis which can speed up learning by visualising technique for you. Although Personality is presented here last, it is by no means less important than the other considerations. Coaches have different personalities and styles, and different approaches which get different responses depending on the personality of the person being coached. When you have your initial conversation to discuss tennis lessons, always remember to look for the traits which might suit you or your child.
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What should a tennis coach be like
10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GREAT TENNIS COACHES:
1. GREAT LISTENERS
Further, A great coach doesn’t just focus on the technical development of their players. Therefore, they listen to their player’s concerns or excitement about their tennis games, tournaments, and development. Besides, coaches who are good listener creates a better bond with their player making communication better and helps enhance their player’s development over the years.

2. EXCELLENT MOTIVATORS
In other words, coaches that are able to motivate their players to train hard, make changes, and never give up makes the difference between a good coach and a great coach.

Besides, playing tennis like any other sport can be tough at times. As a result, match wins; ranking points and the competitive nature of tennis can be hard on all young players. In addition, a great coach needs to be able to motivate their players to make positive change’s to their tennis technique and tactical awareness and to keep going through the tough times to achieve their tennis goals whether it be to win high-level junior tournaments or win weekly matches at a club level.

3. THEY NOT ONLY COMMUNICATE, BUT THEY ALSO CONNECT.
One of the key points to being a great tennis coach is connecting with your players. Moreover, coaches need to form a relationship with their players. Above all, a coach that can make a lesson fun and educational and have the player’s full trust in the changes they are trying to make is a great coach.

4. SUBSTANTIAL TEACHERS.
Teaching a child to play tennis can be hard, all be it a fun job. The amount of technical and tactical development that it takes a player to reach their full potential is enormous. However, a great coach needs to be a great teacher. They need to understand their students to fully enable the player’s full potential.

5. CARE FOR THEIR STUDENTS.
However, great coach cares about their students! For instance, they take time to connect with their players, learn about their player’s lives and help push their players to reach their tennis and life goals.

6. THEY DON’T ONLY TEACH AND COACH THE SPORT, THEY TEACH LIFE SKILLS AND LESSONS.
In addition, the connection between a coach and their player means the coach is able to be part of the player’s life, give the player someone else to talk to, ask advice from and use as a role model.

7. GREAT COACHES ARE NOT AFRAID OF CHANGE.
They are not afraid of the changes in the games of tennis. These people are happy to grow with the game and their players. They understand that one way of teaching doesn’t suit every player and they are happy to adapt their style to suit individual players.

8. NEVER STOP LEARNING.
Most importantly, the game of tennis is ever-changing. So, a great tennis coach needs to be able to change with the game to give their players the best opportunity to accomplish their tennis goals.

Also, a great tennis coach never stops upskilling themselves. They read, watch videos, complete courses, and learn from watching the game to make themselves better coaches and better mentors to their players.

9. GREAT COACHES ARE ALWAYS PUNCTUAL.
In addition, each player is different and will be working on different things with their coach. Certainly, this shows that coaches are has a strong responsibility for their role and demonstrates their eagerness to coach their students.

10. GREAT INNOVATORS.
Consequently, the definition of being an innovator is ‘to introduce something new; make changes in anything established.’
In other words, the coaches are not afraid of trying something different and being able to take advice from other coaches, their players and parents.

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Finding a tennis coach could be a difficult job and you need to find the perfect combination of professionalism and dedication. The right tennis coach would not only enjoy their job in professional tennis training, but also love the game enough to make it their passion.

Being a very technical game, tennis requires its players to have a professional tennis coach who understands every little detail of the game. If you are serious about getting a professional-level tennis training, you need to be very careful in selecting the right coach for the job.

Past Experience
A coach doesn’t only have to be a good player themself, but what’s more important is that they have experience as a teacher. Not everyone who is a good tennis player can become a good coach; a professional coach needs some extra qualities that may not be important when playing. It is important that the coach you are choosing has at least five years of experience in professional tennis training, so that you can judge their success rate.

Passion

A good coach needs to make tennis not only their profession, but also their calling in life. Tennis is a game for passionate professionals, and the coach you ultimately choose needs to reflect that. A coach would have to be passionate about everything that is related to the game and to you, including your own enthusiasm and zeal for the game.

Appropriate Certification
Not anyone can just wake up one day and decide to go into tennis training. Rather, there are certain certifications approved by the USPTA and the PTR in the USA, which is very important in ensuring professionalism and skill in a coach. Although it is not necessarily true that a certificate can guarantee an efficient coach, it is nevertheless an important factor in choosing the right coach.

Recommendations
Nothing beats a good recommendation, especially one coming from past students and satisfied clients. If the coach you are considering comes with good commendations from tennis players they have mentored in the past–especially disciples who have won a few matches and titles–it will definitely make your job easier.

Speedy Results
A professional tennis coach would always promise and deliver quick results, preferably within the first few lessons. A coach with experience of teaching will automatically know the right tips to offer their disciple, the ones they would know to be best in the scenario. A speedy result means that the level of understanding between the coach and the student is good, which is of course very important for the game.

Level of Playing

Even the best coach can’t teach you what they cannot or do not know how to do. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you decide on a coach who has played at a higher level that you are intending to reach in the near future. Always ask in advance for the level that your potential tennis coach has played themselves, because you need them to be more advanced than you plan to become.

The Right Personality
Like in any other sport, it is important that the tennis coach you choose has the right set of qualities–punctuality, dedication, knowledge, sociability, companionship, and especially the ability to push you to the right direction. A good tennis coach without the commitment to give you the adequate amount of encouragement cannot do you much good except to waste your time.

Above everything else, you need to be comfortable with your tennis coach, enough to be able to share your hopes and aspirations with them. It is crucial that you can be very frank and outspoken with your coach, so that you both understand each other perfectly!

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How do I become a better tennis coach?
Steps to a career in coaching might include:
1. Having great tennis skills.
2. Having in-depth knowledge of the game of tennis.
3. Studying Sports/Exercise Science.
4. Volunteering/working as a tennis coach to gain experience.
5. Getting a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Biomechanics or Sports/Exercise Science.
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What makes a good tennis coach?
Like in any other sport, it is important that the tennis coach you choose has the right set of qualities–
1. punctuality,
2. dedication,
3. knowledge,
4. sociability,
5. companionship
6. especially the ability to push you to the right direction.
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What does a tennis coach do?
Tennis Coaches provide training to students who wish to learn how to play tennis, improve their tennis skills, or compete in tennis tournaments. They coordinate individual and group tennis lessons, develop training programs based on students' tennis skills, and evaluate students' performance.

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Is it hard to become a tennis coach?
It's not easy to get to the top – it will take years of training and a fair amount of determination to make a really successful career as a tennis coach. Good people skills are essential – so if this doesn't sound like you give it a miss!
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And in this post, I wanted to expand on these topics in more detail to add clarity to each.

First, here’s a bit of context. It’s been nearly 10 years since I began my master’s degree in sport science at the University of Edinburgh. It was 2010 and I was an eager young lad (as the scot’s would say).

Before then, I had a lot of ‘in the trenches’ experience - as a player and a coach. But going through a masters programme got me on the research train, and I’ve been on it ever since.

All that to say, I’ve immersed myself in sport science for a long time now; and I’ve been around the game of tennis for an even longer time. So I’ve seen a thing or two.

From academies to federations, local clubs to private settings, gyms to online coaching and a lot more - it’s been a diverse range of environments. Which has included a diverse range of players/clients. Ones I’ve been fortunate enough to work with. Not to mention coaches & researchers I’ve worked alongside, and learned from.

That being said, I must admit that I have my own personal biases (we all do). So realize - yes I’m coming at this with a large educational background, along with several years of experience - but nevertheless, take the info with a grain of salt.

Here we go...

1. You don’t need a private tennis lesson every day to get better.
Do you know how many parents have asked me to give their kid a daily private? I wouldn’t be able to count them on both hands (or even both hands & feet combined, for that matter!). Some players do need a lot of attention, others need very little, there’s a large range. But given what we know about feedback frequency (the amount of time between providing feedback to students, and letting them practice those instructions), more is not better...not by a long shot.

The literature (Schmidt and Lee 2014) on this topic tells us that, on a micro level - during a drill for example - giving feedback after every shot has just as much benefit as giving feedback after every 50 shots. Meaning, if we give feedback too often, we likely aren’t going to see a whole lot of improvement/change and, the same is true if we give feedback too infrequently. So there’s usually a sweet spot, and it’s different for everyone, where giving the appropriate amount of feedback will accelerate learning.

Some of the literature points to every 10 attempts or so, but a lot of that stems from research on beginners (where they probably do need a bit more instruction). What about players that need to continue learning but who’ve already been around the game for a number of years? From what I’ve seen, they don’t need even close to as much instruction as one might think.

Just as an example, Marc Polmans (Mattspoint athlete currently ranked #119 ATP), will often go weeks without seeing his head tennis coach (that’s not me, I’m the performance/physical coach). With technology, we can now exchange videos, analyses and commentary; which we do quite regularly. It’s not nearly as much feedback as most juniors get on a weekly basis and the stakes are much higher for players of Marc’s calibre.

You might be saying, “but he’s a developed pro player”. Well I have a response to that. Actually, two responses. First, he still needs to get better if he wants to crack the top 100. So learning isn’t over, not by a long shot. And second, I’ve had the luxury of spending a fair amount of time with Marc, asking questions, digging into his history. And you know what, while he had coaches that helped him (and those same coaches continue to help from time to time), he didn’t really have a ton of one-on-one coaching growing up.

There were some periods where he had a private on a weekly basis. Other times he would go months without any formal coaching. It just goes to show that there isn’t one clear path to improvement, many paths exist.

Note - when I refer to private lessons (in points #1 + #2) I’m talking about the type of lesson a player would normally receive from a tennis coach on a one-to-one basis. A lot of it being technique driven (although with good coaches that won’t always be the case), and a lot closed-skill drilling (i.e. basket/hand fed).

2. And you probably don’t need a private tennis lesson every week either.
Again, I would argue that this holds true on a macro level too. Do you really need a private lesson every week? Some might, others won’t. I’ve had experiences with players who didn’t respond well to regular private lessons. They wanted to play, to compete.

On top of that, seeing players too regularly on a one-to-one basis might interfere with things they’re working on and attempting to master.

This DOES NOT mean players aren’t being coached regularly, but there’s a lot more to coaching than simply going from one drill to the next, feeding ball after ball - i.e. the typical ‘private lesson’.

You can watch a practice, or a practice match. Or even better, their tournament match. With our tennis players and clients, we look at their development holistically. How’s their lifestyle? Their nutrition? Their joint health? Support system?

What about things like teaching them about habit formation? In other words, the science of ‘change psychology’. Oftentimes, the coach-athlete relationship is a deep one, where a coach may be the only - or one of the only - person(s) to actually ‘get through’ to a player. So if the player has a habit of scrolling through their phone every night - and performs sluggishly on the court the next day - is it really a fitness, motivation or laziness issue? Or do we need to help this player break that habit so they can get a better, and more restful, night of sleep?

That’s just one example, there are thousands of others that exist. But the point remains the same, traditional private lessons can be important, but they are not everything. And more is not necessarily better.

3. A lot of the training you’re doing is probably a waste of time.
Here’s the thing, most of what you see on Instagram might look cool (fancy ladder drills, juggling with your eyes closed etc), but doesn’t actually help you get better as a tennis player. You see, there are real qualities that we need to improve. And there’s a systematic way of improving them, one that relies on scientific principles. Copying drills on a whim doesn’t actually take into account the progressions needed to improve unilateral force expression, for instance. Or your unique movement capabilities, and inadequacies, for that matter.

You might be saying to yourself, ‘“well, we’re doing those ladder drills to improve footwork and coordination”. Ok, I hear you, but when have you seen Federer take 15 small steps, moving in and out of the baseline, while running down a 95 mph forehand?? Yes, these drills can be fun, they can act as a warm-up drill, or a low-level coordinative and/or progressive plyometric activity. But please don’t tell me you’re improving footwork.

Footwork does matter. More so, footwork patterns matter. A split-step can be considered a footwork pattern. So is a jab step. A crossover recovery step. Or a shuffle. Not to mention that there are nuances within each of these footwork patterns. Ones that are based on technical, tactical and physical dimensions of actual matchplay.

So if you want to improve your footwork (and movement in general), you must practice these various patterns in many ways. That might mean breaking the pattern into smaller, more digestible ‘chunks’. And progressing from simple, closed drills, to more complex, open drills.

A more open and realistic footwork drill here.

Ultimately, the most important condition that must be fulfilled when improving footwork, is working on the patterns during actual live ball drilling and playing. If we go back to our 95mph forehand ‘run-down’ example - the only way to truly improve our ability to coordinate our movements, and racquet preparations, timing and so on, is to practice this in a real environment. This is how the scientific principle of specificity works - we adapt to the specific conditions that are imposed on us.

But you don’t have to stop the ladder drill (if you like it), just realize what it’s purpose is - and more importantly, what it’s purpose isn’t.

4. On-court tennis sessions aren’t intense enough.
In ‘Swimming Energy Training in the 21st Century” (Rushal 2013), the author proposes a ‘radical change’ to the way swimmers ought to train, effectively challenging tradition and ‘how things have always been done’. If you’ve ever been involved in competitive swimming, you know that it includes early morning wake ups, lots of repetitions and in general, a whole lot of volume in the pool!

But Rushal supports a totally opposing view, arguing that ultra-short (and ultra-intense) training sessions should be the acceptable norm, rather than the reverse. So instead of work bouts of longer than 30 seconds (and up to a minute, or even longer), training should consist of work bouts that are less than 30 seconds.

In tennis, I would argue that even less than that is ideal. And that these bouts of effort are aimed to push a player past their current capabilities (from a physical perspective), but again, performed in very short time frames.

The majority of my time on-court with Marc during his off-season training was monitoring work intervals (and rest; which we’ll get to below). Stepping in and cutting the rally short whenever we reached a certain work interval - never letting it get beyond 30 seconds - was my principal duty.

Here we’re working on moving up and back (perception + movement) while respecting work:rest ratios.

A few of the benefits of this type of training, from a physiological standpoint include:

Alactic sources of energy are being used primarily

Type 2a fibers maintain their contractile function (explosive) while becoming more oxidative (some converting to type 2b in the process)

Insignificant amounts of lactate accumulation (which allows for more ATP-PC contribution, rather than relying on glycolysis for energy, and accelerating recovery between bouts)

Still stimulates and allows for aerobic adaptation via repeated maximal efforts (i.e. the more times you repeat the efforts, the greater the aerobic stimulus)

I also like to use a pyramid scheme for the implementation of work:rest ratios. For instance, we’ll do one set of 10secs of work, the next set will be 15secs, then 20secs, then back to 15secs and so on. It’s a nice way to keep quality and intensity high at the same time. Alternatively, we’ll use a ‘variable’ scheme where I’ll randomly assign (or cut) the work ratios. It might look something like this - 15s, 5s, 25s, 18s, 9s, 30s, 12s etc. This is a nice way to start getting more specific, like a tennis match - as every point duration will differ slightly from one to the other.

When training like this, just make sure that each work interval is performed at a player’s maximum intensity level (we use the phrase ‘ultra-intense’ often to drive this home).

5. On the flip side, on-court tennis sessions don’t provide enough rest between periods of work.
Here’s the typical tennis practice sequence:

hit up the middle (ball after ball for 10-15min with no rest between rallies)

hit crosscourt (ball after ball for 10-15min with no rest between rallies)

hit volleys/overheads (hit 5min of volleys and 5 total overheads)

take 3-4min to hydrate/rest

play baseline points (starting with a ball up the middle of the court and no rest between points)

take 3-4min to hydrate/rest

take some warm-up serves (and haphazard, unfocused returns)

Play some tiebreakers

Finish practice and check your phone/scroll through Instagram

Does this seem about right? Ok, I’m probably exaggerating a bit. Some players do practice well. But this is NOT an uncommon tennis practice scenario. Beyond the structure (which obviously should include some individualized elements), the main problem I see with this type of practice is that it doesn’t include any dynamics of an actual tennis match. Warming-up by hitting for a few minutes up the middle with no rest is one thing, but increasing ball speed (which adds intensity), hitting into and out of various targets (which adds movement), should be a mandate to allow for adequate rest intervals.

Even with the practice structure outlined above, we can make it work for a player; not only by adding specific cues and aims within each hitting scenario (ex: make sure to recover after every crosscourt forehand and aim to hit the target on the other side of the court), but by prescribing appropriate work to rest ratios….and then sticking to them!

This is something I still battle with on a regular basis, because here’s the reality - a rally usually stops because a player has made an error. And what does that player want to do right away? Hit another ball. But that’s the exact moment that as a player, you need to take the time to rest (and reflect) before getting into the next rally. This type of practice isn’t just physiologically advantageous, it’s more purposeful.

And coaches, here’s a little tip. When I want a player to take some time to rest between hits, I don’t stand behind or to the side of them (like we as coaches usually do), I get right in front of them. Unless they want to swing right at me (at times, perhaps they do), it forces them to take a moment, maybe even a breath or two. And it’s in that moment that the player reflects, we reiterate a teaching point, or we ask them to take a little walk to the back of the fence and back.

There’s a dogma associated with many sports - tennis included. And Rushal says it best, “if hard work leads to good performances, harder work (and more of it) will lead to better performances”. And similar to swimming, how many tennis players have been put off because of this? Careers left hanging in the balance. Unfulfilled. Unrealized. It’s a shame, but all too true.

I do advocate hard work. But that work needs to be follow some sort of structure and plan. Grinding doesn’t lead to improvement. You won’t get to your goal faster by rushing to hit ball after ball, rally after rally, day after day. Give it your all. Give it your best. But don’t forget to take adequate rest.

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It’s easy to find a tennis coach. But how do you know if they are the right choice, what should players be looking for when it comes to hiring a new coach? Although there is no magic formula and sometimes doing a few on-court sessions is the only way to evaluate the situation, here are a few tips that helped me find the right coach!

Top 5 Things People Should Look For In A Coach:

1. Passion
For me, I believe passion is the most important thing for a coach to have. They need to be passionate about the sport and helping people. This is a quality that is extremely evident with my coach, Ann Grossman (Your WTCA President 🙂 ). Without the love and desire to spread their knowledge about the game, it’s difficult to be inspired by that person and want to grow as a player. One can be an exceptional player but not a good coach, vice versa, or be both. Therefore, a coach’s passion for the sport and willingness to constantly learn will make them a better coach and ultimately help you as a player.

2. Care
A coach must genuinely care about the development of the player. They cannot simply be ‘another player’ to fill the court sheets nor another check for the coach to deposit. The coach should want and do what is best for their player and care about how their player is doing (not just on the court).

3. Trust
Trust is truly the foundation of any relationship. It is extremely difficult to move forward in a coach-player relationship without trust. The player should fully trust and believe in the advice of their coach. You probably see this person more than you see your own family (if you’re on tour most definitely), so make sure you trust what they’re teaching you. It’s hard to improve your game if you believe one thing, yet your coach is telling you something different. Being on the same page is key.

4. Communication
This one is the one I’m working on the most. I’ve learned (and am continuing to learn) that communication between the coach and player is essential. Whether it be about the player’s game, how they’re feeling physically/mentally, or even something as simple as what time practice is, communication should be at the forefront of all relationships.

5. Commitment
Passion, care, trust, and communication are great qualities to have in a coach, but they mean nothing if the coach isn’t committed. Ensuring the coach can give you the necessary attention and time you need to develop your game is imperative to a player’s growth. They should be as committed, if not more, to making you a better player and person.

6. Fun

I added one more because I couldn’t choose just five. The player, along with their coach, should like being out on the court with each other. If it’s not fun for you, then the feeling is probably mutual on the other side of the net. Tedious practices will not get you excited to wake up every day and play your sport, so make sure it’s enjoyable for you AND the coach.
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