My Tennis Coaching Podcast

By: My Tennis Coaching
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the My Tennis Coaching Podcast, hosted by Steve Whelan. This podcast is dedicated to tennis coaches seeking to elevate their coaching game through the latest in ecological dynamics and constraint-led coaching practices. Each episode delves into innovative strategies, practical tips, and expert insights designed to build your confidence, expand your knowledge, and refine your techniques. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, you'll find valuable resources to help you challenge traditional methods and embrace player-centered approaches.
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Episodes
  • Why I Quit Coaching Everyone (And Why You Should Too)
    Mar 31 2025

    What if you didn’t have to run repetitive drills to see real progress? 👉 https://my-tennis-coaching-limited.kit.com/youtubelinksYou Can't Coach Everyone - And You Shouldn't Try To.Early in my coaching career, I worked with every age, every stage, and every type of player. I was on court non-stop, chasing results… and burning out fast.Everything changed when I made one decision: I specialized.In this live session, I'll share how niching down to under-10s helped me build my confidence, improve my coaching, and create a name for myself in a crowded field.You'll learn:✅ Why most coaches resist niching (and what it costs them)✅ How to identify the players you're best suited to help✅ The unexpected benefits of becoming a specialist✅ How to niche without losing income or opportunityWhether you're new to coaching or 10 years in, this live will help you take control of your career direction and stand out with purpose.

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    55 mins
  • I Gave Up Tennis Drills… And THIS Happened
    Mar 24 2025

    What if you didn’t have to run repetitive drills to see real progress? 👉 https://my-tennis-coaching-limited.ki...Traditional basket feeding has been a staple in tennis coaching for decades-but what if it's holding your players back? In this live session, I'll share what happened when I stopped basket feeding completely and shifted to a more modern, player-centred approach.We'll break down the immediate impact on player engagement, skill transfer, and match performance-and I'll show you exactly how you can evolve your sessions without losing structure or control.Join live to: • Discover the surprising results (both good and uncomfortable) • Learn how to make practices more purposeful and game-relevant • Ask your questions about transitioning away from traditional methods • Get real-world examples of what to do instead of basket feedingWhether you're curious, skeptical, or ready to make a change-this one's for you.

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    1 hr
  • Ultimate Guide to Preparing Your Players for Victory!
    Mar 19 2025

    From Drills To Skills Course: https://my-tennis-coaching-limited.ki..."Tournament preparation is one of the biggest challenges for tennis coaches. In this live podcast, I break down how to get your players ready for competition using game-based learning, Ecological Dynamics, and the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA). Too many players train hard but struggle under pressure-why? Because traditional coaching often fails to replicate real match conditions.In this session, I'll cover:✅ How to structure match-ready practices that transfer skills to competition.✅ The role of decision-making, tactical adaptability, and pressure training in tournament prep.✅ Why traditional drills fail and how to create representative learning environments instead.✅ The importance of mental preparation, self-regulation, and competitive resilience.If you want to help your players perform better under match conditions, this episode is for you! Drop your questions in the chat, and let's discuss how to fine-tune tournament preparation for long-term player success.

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    52 mins

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