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My Tennis Coaching Podcast

My Tennis Coaching
Tennis
Ecological Dynamics
Tennis Coaching
Constraint-Led Coaching
Player Development
Coaching Techniques
Constraint-Led Approach
Coach Education
Coaching
Player-Centered Approaches
Player-Centered Approach
Coaching Methods
Player-Centered Coaching
Adult Beginners
Coaching Philosophy
Player Pathways
Talent Development
Shadow Swings
Technical Coaching
Mental Health

The My Tennis Coaching Podcast is a practical, evidence-informed podcast for tennis coaches who want their players to perform in matches not just look good in training. Hosted by Steve Whelan, coach educator, researcher, and founder of My Tennis Coaching, the podcast explores how modern skill acquisition, ecological dynamics, and intelligent practice design can transform the way you coach. Episode... more

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Latest Episodes

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 the biggest mistakes in coach education a... more

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-term participation in the sport.

Modern junior ten... more

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 between traditional coaching methods and ecologic... more

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 tennis.

So when beginners finally play point... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Webb
Founder, Turn Sideways Project
Turn Sideways Project
Episode: Why Kids Don’t Need More Tennis Drills
John Cvitamovic
Tennis coach who transitions from traditional coaching methods to a constraint-led approach.
Episode: Can Ecological Coaching Work at Grassroots Level?
Matt Wigham
Tennis Coach at Peak Performer in Australia
Peak Performer
Episode: The Future of Tennis Coaching With Matt Wigham
Sam Tyler
Living legend in tennis coaching, particularly in schools
Tyler Tennis Coaching
Episode: Mastering School Tennis Coaching

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Steve Whelan
Host of the show

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Fresh and Unique.

    Who doesn’t love a rebel with a cause … and scientific data? The status quo has no safe harbor here and that’s ok.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Dario Ortiz
    United Statesa year ago

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Fresh and unique voice that blends data with coaching practice.
Listeners likely appreciate evidence-informed perspectives over traditional drills.
Positive perception of the host as evidence-focused and coach-friendly.
Fans value practical coaching insights that translate to match day.

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#87
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#47
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
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#84
Canada/Sports/Tennis
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#48
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#54
Australia/Sports/Tennis
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#113
Germany/Sports/Tennis

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What makes a Tennis Practice Real?
Q: How is that representative learning design supported when you're using games where the server can serve into a bigger space than in a match?
Representative approaches stay valid because the core information players need to perceive and act on remains in the game, and the variations serve to train adaptability without stripping away crucial racket-based cues.
Why I Quit Coaching Everyone (And Why You Should Too)
Q: When teaching kids, do you find value in increasing the height of the net?
Yes, manipulating constraints like net height is valuable to encourage specific learning outcomes. It allows players to explore different movement patterns and skills in a learning context.
Why I Quit Coaching Everyone (And Why You Should Too)
Q: Do you think low ability kids should learn the basics of tennis?
Absolutely not. Kids already have fundamental movement skills when they walk on court. We should allow them to learn tennis skills by playing rather than focusing on traditional fundamentals.
When to Move Players from Red to Orange Ball: A Coach’s Guide 🎾
Q: What do you find harder, moving players up too soon or moving them up too long?
The biggest challenge is educating parents about player readiness and the impact of moving players too soon.
Live Tennis Coaching Q&A: Techniques, Collaboration, and Coaching Challenges
Q: What is the real issue with shadow swings?
They don't translate well to actual play situations because they ignore the dynamic interactions present in a real match.

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