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As many parts of the world are loosening the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, most competitive athletes are returning to training, albeit in a modified capacity. While the effects of the pandemic on physical fitness and tennis skills are evident, so long as safety protocols are still in place, the challenges will continue when athletes return. With most regions only allowing two players on court instead of four, athletes are more spread out, making communication more difficu

Last week, I was interviewed by Doug Lemov, Managing Director of Uncommon Schools and Teach Like a Champion. Doug is an author and expert in the field of education and I've been fortunate enough to learn a lot from him about what we can take from the field of teaching into the world of coaching. When he heard about what I've been doing with our athletes to help them continue improving while in quarantine, he asked if he could interview me. This was the result. Enjoy! Click he

Coaches, This is, it goes without saying, a challenging time for both us and our players. But while the world is in crisis, it’s important to practice what we preach: look for the positive, have a growth mindset, and keep fighting. Our first priority should be to ensure that we don’t lose touch with our athletes. As they say, people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. This is a perfect time to reach out to our players, make sure they’re doing ok, a