Since evolve9 started talking about it over 3 years ago, Gamification has become a word that has been used to explain how to take concepts from computer game design and use them in a tennis lesson. The concept is simple, if 91% (2013 statistic) of all kids in the US play games then maybe we should learn

Harrison arrived at his tennis lesson and from the moment he hopped out of the car he was in a frantic state.  Parents who have dropped their children at Kindergarten will be familiar with the scene.  Hysterical screaming.  Mum desperate for him to do tennis.  Coaches attempting to coax him onto court.  Child hyperventilating and acting

I’ve been here before. The courts are still blue, the walls are the same and the fan in the ceiling spins at the same speed. There is the same stain on the ceiling from the leak that obviously happened years before. I even recognize the kids. But only just, it has been 6 months or so. They

OK, now that I’ve got your attention with a controversial lead I want to assure that I value private lessons; and the importance of individual and expert attention in the development of a great little player.  I just want to tell you the story of Jack, a “talented” 9 year old. Jack and his Mum were into

Ed Sheeran is one of the most successful and talented singer / song writers on the planet right now.  Like many talented people, during Ed’s formative years a parent was a driving force behind his development – in this case his father.  This is also common in our sport where Richard Williams, John Tomic, Judy Murray et

Following our website literally blowing up with the last Warrior post we thought we would keep the pot bubbling on this one with a question that we always ask in our court warrior workshop. Ask your child this question? Given a choice which of these results would your prefer?  Win 6:0 6:0 against an opponent who is a

I love the definition of the word Warrior. At least in my dictionary it says

Ok I know reading these blogs mean you have to have a certain sense of humor. You have to a slightly creative bent and a wry smile on your face as you read. This one is no less obscure and I hope, no less thought provoking. It's not the first time we have taken tennis metaphors

The Three Little Pigs - A Coaches Tale  Once upon a time there were three coaches who set out on their journey determined to build a player. The first coach decided that he wanted his player to win now, quickly so he taught only the strokes of tennis, ignored athletic development and the long term development of the

I have been in the tennis world for over 30 years and been to over 80 countries. Like most of us my office is full of books, magazine and dvds. I have seen thousands of drills and progressions. Magic tricks to and fixes were part of my special toolbox. How could I the all powerful, all

Little Amy had tears running down her cheeks and blood was spilling from her lip.  She had been hit by her friends racquet during her lesson and was now being consoled in her Mum’s arms.  As we scrambled to get the ice pack, Amy’s Mum was being very understanding, “Accidents happen darling,” she said trying to