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Are Junior Tennis Tournaments a Social Gathering?

I find it quite amusing when I attend junior tennis tournaments and see the teenagers huddled around each other either…

7 years ago

Recognising the Situation

Recognising the situation I’ve had a few weeks to think about this article and during that time I have tried…

8 years ago

Mirror Reflections

The post by Allistair McCaw I really felt it was high time to write this piece. Maybe it’s because, as coaches,…

8 years ago

How to Attract More Girls to Play Tennis

There are four times as many boys playing tennis in the UK compared to girls, so what is the reason for…

8 years ago

‘Fix it’ Coaches

The post by Allistair McCaw ‘Fix it’ Coaches - Why real change can’t happen until there is the first trust Something…

8 years ago

50 Things I Have Learnt as a Coach

The post by Allistair McCaw 50 things I have learnt as a Coach  Every year I add a few more things…

8 years ago

What Makes a Top Tennis Player?

What makes a top tennis player?    Often I wonder if I could afford XYZ coach or send our kids…

9 years ago

Interview with Todd Widom, Tennis Coach and Owner of TW Tennis

Here is an interview with Todd Widom. He is a former Top 200 ATP Professional in both singles and doubles.…

9 years ago

Parents, Seek Coaches Who Are Tough, but Fair on Your Kids

The post by Allistair McCaw Parents, seek coaches who are tough, but fair on your kids, you’ll thank them later. Think…

9 years ago

How to Study Tennis

How to Study Tennis As I have discussed in previous articles, there is a lack of knowledge with American tennis…

9 years ago

Ten Things Every Parent Should Ask Before They Take on a New Coach for Their Child

The post by Allistair McCaw Ten things every parent should ask before they take on a new coach for their child:…

9 years ago

The Ladder Epidemic. The good, bad and ugly of athletes training on ladders

The post by Allistair McCaw The Ladder Epidemic. The good, bad and ugly of athletes training on ladders. Lately, there has…

9 years ago

The Power of Coaching Cues

The post by Allistair McCaw How many times have we experienced or witnessed a coach giving his or her players cues…

9 years ago

Why Is Tennis So Hard?

Tennis has to be one of the hardest sports to learn and probably one of the costliest to master. But,…

9 years ago

Spend More Time on Your Strengths Than Your Weaknesses

The post by Allistair McCaw A big mistake I witness in a lot of athletes training is that they spend too…

9 years ago

How to Create a Perfect Tennis Club

Participation, participation, participation! We now have a new focus for British Tennis…Participation! Although I laugh when making that statement as…

9 years ago

Tennis Parents and Development of a Tennis Player

The post by Allistair McCaw Tennis parents, don’t tell me you’re all about ‘development’ for your child when your biggest concern…

9 years ago

Advice for a Professional Athlete

The post by Allistair McCaw Dear professional athlete or just retired professional athlete: A few things to consider: - Your career…

9 years ago

Ten Thousand Hours Rule

The post by Allistair McCaw Most of us who are athletes or coaches will have heard of Anders Ericson’s theory about…

9 years ago

A Tennis Coach from India Needs Advice

There is a message from a tennis coach from India. Please give him your advice. I'm a coach from India.…

9 years ago