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

rev·o·lu·tion ˌrevəˈlo͞oSH(ə)n/ noun noun: revolution; plural noun: revolutions a dramatic and wide-reaching change in the way something works or is organized or in people's ideas about it. To enact change.   For some it might have been the ride on the tram to the other side of campus when you first see the size and scope of IMG, and you realize you’re not in Kansas

Have you ever consider the part that time plays in learning? When my now 14 year old daughter was 5 she begged me for Rosie, a pretty ugly doll with plastic face and nylon hair. Being weak, I succumbed to her please and responded with the word. "Yes we will get it at the weekend!" What followed

The Girls Tennis Network was introduced by two members of the gtn dream team, Sharon Cleland and Michelle Skelley at the evolve9 Revolution Conference on November 8th. The conference was held at the world renown IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida. Although the gtn program isn't officially launched until December 1st 2014 Sharon and Michelle presented the

Ok, stick with me, it’s early, and I am at the airport after a bad night’s sleep so maybe this is an obscure one. Oh and I am not a morning person! There was once an eagle that built a great nest and laid 3 eggs in her nest high up in the mountains. She sat on