"In this episode of the My Tennis Coaching Podcast, I tackle the truth about tennis footwork drills and why traditional methods, like running around cones, are a complete waste of time."

Key topics include:

• Why movement needs to be based on representative environments with real match-like information.
• The flaws of cone-based drills and why they don’t transfer to actual match play.
• The bigger question: Do tennis coaches really know how to teach movement effectively?

If you’re ready to rethink your approach to coaching footwork and focus on techniques that actually improve performance, this episode is for you.

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"In this episode of the My Tennis Coaching Podcast, I tackle a critical issue in tennis coaching: Are we, as coaches, truly teaching, or are we just running through drills? Broadcasting from my car, this candid rant dives into my recent experiences working with coaches at various levels."

Key topics include:

• Why coaching should be investigative, like detective work.
• The overemphasis on technique at the expense of understanding player perception and behavior.
• How ecological dynamics can transform learning and skill transfer.
• Questioning traditional methods and the misconceptions about constraint-led coaching.

If you’re ready to rethink your approach to coaching and focus on what truly matters—understanding your players and fostering effective learning—this episode is for you.

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In this episode of My Tennis Coaching Podcast, host Steve Whelan addresses a common concern among tennis coaches: players stagnating in their development despite significant training hours.

Steve discusses the flaws in simply increasing coaching sessions, emphasizing the need for quality over quantity. He highlights the importance of match play and the potential issues with current coaching methodologies, advocating for more practical, match-focused training.

Steve challenges the conventional mindset, encouraging coaches to rethink their approaches to enhance player growth effectively. 00:00 Introduction and Player Development Concerns 00:55 The Coaching Dilemma: More Hours or Better Quality? 02:37 Challenges in Current Coaching Practices 04:34 The Importance of Match Play 07:21 Evaluating Coaching Methodologies 13:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts