The Art of Tennis

What You Need to Study To Become a Tennis Coach

In this episode I help navigate the world of education for tennis coaches. Qualifications, certificates, workshops and more are all a part of the tennis coach journey. O

The Huge Impact of Our Tennis Coaches

In this episode, I reflect on the coaches who influenced me growing up - and the unexpected realisation I had years later as a coach myself.  When I started coaching, I

The Worst Part About Being a Tennis Coach

In this episode, I dive into the most frustrating part of being a tennis coach, the weather.  Rain cancellations, wet courts and demanding clients can throw your program

How Many Hours Oncourt is Too Many Hours for a Tennis Coach?

In this episode, I break down how many hours tennis coaches typically spend on court each week. This is based on the 5 tennis coaching jobs I had before my current busine

From The Market Garden To The Ad Agency: The Jobs That Helped Shape Me

From the market garden to the ad agency- this episode is about the real life jobs I worked before and during my coaching career.  Labouring, apple picking, working in sa

17 Coaching Tips Every Junior Tennis Coach Needs

In this episode of The Art of Tennis, I share the 17 tips I give every new coach at my academy. From running safe, high-energy sessions to rally-based learning and metap

How Many Hours Oncourt is Too Many Hours for a Tennis Coach?

In this episode, I break down how many hours tennis coaches typically spend on court each week. This is based on the 5 tennis coaching jobs I had before my current busine

From The Market Garden To The Ad Agency: Jobs That Shaped me as a Coach

From the market garden to the ad agency- this episode is about the real life jobs I worked before and during my coaching career.  Labouring, apple picking, working in sa

Keys To Junior Tennis Club Success

In this episode I discuss the importance of junior club and team tennis. It offers kids a different perspective on tennis very different than a tournament would. I discus

Dressing Up Tennis: Premium Lessons, Events and Experiences

In this episode I go over the fundamentals of a great tennis event and how to specific guests a more premium tennis experience whether it be lesson or event. This can st

When Should Junior Tennis Players Move Up a Level?

In this episode is all about the sometimes difficult decision on when it’s time to move a player up to a higher team, squad or tournament. Often there is a need for a pla

The 1, 3 and 6 day a week junior tennis player

In this episode I cover the different types of players and how much they commit or invest in their game. From 1 day a week activity/casual player, 3 day a week Club playe

Building Your Tennis Brand

In this episode I discuss what a brand is and what it means for tennis coaches. Brand and marketing has long been a side interest for me and I cover common misconceptions

Spotting Potential In Young Tennis Players

In this episode I talk about when we as coaches discover that keen young player who is passionate about the game.  I discuss the importance of looking at the big picture

Daily Coaching Schedules

In this episode I go over the entire days coaching schedule. From before work tennis players to day time lessons, after school and into the evening there are potential le

From Employee To Business Owner - The Cashflow Quadrant

In this episode I discuss Robert Kiyosaki’s book, Rich Dad Poor Dad cashflow quadrant and how this can relate to tennis coaches. Employee, self employed, business owner,

How to Coach a Great Group Lesson

This is all about how to run an engaging group tennis lesson. As a coach this is how you can expand your clientele by showcasing how great a tennis session with you can b

From Fun to Fitness: What Motivates People To Play Tennis?

In this episode I cover why players take up the game — the real reasons people start their tennis journey and the different types of players who come to the sport. Under

Am I Good Enough to Be a Tennis Coach?

Here I cover some of my own insecurities on whether I was good enough to become a tennis coach. I cover some different levels of players that you typically coach and how

My Love/Hate Relationship with Tennis

In this episode I cover my love/hate relationship with tennis. From an early love and obsession to a love/hate relationship during the teen and early 20s years.  Eventua