Everyday of the year, all around the world, tens of thousands of tennis matches are played. And exactly 50% of the people who play in these matches end up on the losing side… But is losing a tennis match always such a bad thing? I would argue that there are in fact some benefits to […]

The thinking behind the GBA is simple – tennis is a game. Every game needs to be played, and playing is a tactical endeavour. Success in any game requires clear intentions, decision making and problem solving. In regard to technique, tennis is not figure skating. No judges are at the side saying “your follow through […]

Parents are considered to have the most influence during a child’s early psychological and social development throughout their initiation into sport. Although the academic study of sport parenting is less extensive and historically established than sport coaching, the literature reflecting parental influence and involvement in youth sport has grown substantially in recent years. Research posits […]

See the latest video in Tennis Coach Ireland’s ‘Keys to Winning Tennis’ series…

A new video from Tennis Coach Ireland: Keys to Winning Tennis Part 4 – Practice ‘Lane Discipline’ when serving. A good server can deliver the ball to the receiver’s forehand, backhand or straight at their body. Use this drill to help develop the required accuracy.

An adult coaching weekend in Kilkenny, with some of Ireland’s top coaches…

Click the link to see the latest video in Tennis Coach Ireland’s ‘Keys to Winning Tennis’ series…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF11rofkAp4

TCI Member Robert Cherry has provided us with this template that you can adjust to suit your specific programme sampleplayerpathway.pptx

A new video from Tennis Coach Ireland in the “Keys to Winning Tennis” series – develop your ‘touch’ and hit better drop volleys. Three valuable exercises in less than a minute! https://youtu.be/MYIOBR5gwo4