Has the Constraints-Led Approach Created Bad Coaches?
Has the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) gone too far?A recent LinkedIn post argued that too many coaches are hiding behind constraints-led coaching, becoming "robotic organisers" who simply set up game...
8 Jul 38min
Did the LTA Accidentally Damage British Tennis Clubs?
Did the LTA accidentally damage the very club culture it was trying to improve?In this episode, I explore one of the most fascinating papers ever written about British tennis:"Managing Change in Briti...
1 Jul 38min
Can You Teach Deception in Tennis? The Science Behind Tennis' Hidden Skill
Can deception actually be taught? Or is it simply something that elite players develop naturally over time?In this episode of the My Tennis Coaching Podcast, I sit down with ITF coach and researcher *...
24 Jun 1h 12min
The Dangerous Coaching Lesson From Rafa's Netflix Documentary
"Suffering builds champions."It's one of the most common messages in sport.And one of the most dangerous.After watching Episode 2 of the Rafa Netflix documentary, I found myself questioning the story ...
17 Jun 26min
Should We Copy The Italians? The Truth About Tennis Player Development
Everyone is talking about Italy.Jannik Sinner. Lorenzo Musetti. Jasmine Paolini.The common response?"Let's copy the Italians."But what exactly are we trying to copy?In this episode, I explore one of t...
10 Jun 26min
Why Tennis Players Are Obsessed With Ratings Instead of Learning
In this episode of the My Tennis Coaching Podcast, I explore why the current competition structure in UK tennis may be unintentionally limiting player development, creativity, adaptability, and long-t...
3 Jun 39min
Why Kids Don’t Need More Tennis Drills
Why are so many tennis players struggling to transfer practice into real match performance?In this episode of the My Tennis Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Webb to explore the growing tension b...
13 Mai 51min
Why Beginner Tennis Coaching Is Broken (And What to Do Instead)
Do beginner tennis players really need to learn technique first?Most coaching sessions for beginners look the same:Throwing drills, catching exercises, isolated technique work…But very little actual t...
29 Apr 25min
