LTA Coach Development podcast

Celebrating South Asian Heritage

This special episode celebrates the contributions of South Asian communities within tennis. The session featured Abdul Ahmed, an inspiring coach who has progressed to coa

Practical tips to develop your confidence and self-esteem with Dr. Callum Gowling and Francesca Lewis

Are you doubting yourself as a coach? or do you feel confident outwardly but uncertain underneath? Confidence and self-esteem sit at the heart of effective coaching, yet

The importance of income protection for coaches with Andy Goulbourne and Mark Tennant

Listen to this insightful discussion on the importance of income protection for coaches featuring Andy Goulbourne, Howden Insurance Broker, Mark Tennant, LTA Level 5 Coac

Decoding Padel On-Court Communication with Iciar Montes

Listen to this podcast to hear from Iciar Montes, legendary padel champion and World Number 1 for 14 years, and Jo Ward, LTA Head of Education and Qualifications, as they

Enhancing performance through racquet frames and customisation with Paul Skipp

Listen to this podcast to hear from expert speakers, including Matt Smith, Development and Learning Manager, and Paul Skipp, ERSA Master Professional Tour Stringer, as th

Black History Month Special with Eugene Allen and Zack Evenden

Listen to this special podcast episode featuring Alexis Simms, EDI Development Partner at the LTA; Eugene Allen, founder and co-host of the Black Spin Global podcast; and

Coaching neurodiverse players with Caragh McMurtry and Lesley Crocker

In this podcast, Caragh McMurtry, CEO of Neurodiverse Sport, and Lesley Crocker, Tennis Manager of the South Devon Tennis Centre, discuss the different aspects of neurodi

Fundamentals of dealing with pressure on and off the court with Ana Soares

In this podcast, Ana Soares, specialist in sport psychology with more than 15 years of experience in high-performance tennis and LTA Coach Mentor, helps us navigate the m

Say no to others and yes to yourself with Jemima King

In this podcast, Jemima King, LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach and Coach Mentor, shares her journey both as player and coach. She explains the challenges she faced wh

Closing the gender gap in tennis with Sandra Zaniewska and Jo-Anne Downing

In this podcast Sandra Zaniewska, Coach to Marta Kostyuk, and Jo Anne Downing, LTA's Programme Strategy Manager and Women & Girls Lead, discuss the opportunities for fema

Maximising venue relationships for coaching success with Robert Wedlake and Lydia Edgar

Robert Wedlake, LTA Level 4 Coach and LTA Coach Mentor, and Lydia Edgar, Employment Partner at Brabners, discuss the various contributing factors to guarantee a successfu

Effective strategies to tackle the coaching workforce shortage with Merlin Van de Braam

In this podcast, Merlin Van de Braam, Head of Coach & Official Development & Support, helps us navigate the Coach Development Strategy for 2024-2026, emphasising emerging

Coaching in parks is good for business with Stuart Maidment

In this podcast, Stuart Maidment, LTA Level 5 Master Club Coach and LTA Coach of the Year in 2013, takes us through the numerous opportunities that parks can provide for

How to be a high performing coach with David Sammel

In this podcast, David Sammel, LTA Level 5 Coach and LTA Coach Mentor, guides us through the various aspects of mentoring. Covering different topics from overcoming init

Doubles technical and tactical masterclass from red ball to Grand Slam level with Rob Smith

Are you passionate about the technical and tactical aspects of doubles? Listen to this podcast to explore with Rob Smith, LTA Level 5 Coach and former Head Coach of the L

‘How to’ on visually impaired tennis with Frankie Rohan & Jo Cunliffe

Have you considered including Visually Impaired tennis in your coaching programme? In this podcast, Frankie Rohan, LTA Qualified Coach and British Blind Sport Workforce O

Mastering string technology for all player levels with Paul Skipp

If you're looking to deepen your understanding of stringing, this podcast with Paul Skipp, ERSA Master Professional Tour Stringer and Wimbledon Head Stringer, is a must-l

The secrets of physical preparation for players and coaches for a long and healthy career with LTA's Physical Performance Manager, Alex Cockram

Do you spend time preparing your players for tennis or padel practice or competitive games from a physical point of view? Or do you ever take time preparing yourself phys

How to build successful partnerships with schools to grow your programme with Dave Earl

If you're looking for new options on how to grow your coaching programme, this podcast will give you all the knowledge on how to effectively collaborate with schools to t

Running profitable and sustainable competitions within your coaching programme with Selena Coburn

In this podcast Selena Coburn, LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach and R2 Graded Referee, takes us through the essential information to effectively deliver tennis and pa