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Teaching vs. Training: When to do What

Last week, I wrote about the difference between learning/teaching (changing a motor pattern) and training (refining a motor pattern)....

Learning vs. Training: The Distinction

If we really wanted to divide athletes into two groups, we could make the argument that there are thinkers, and there are grinders. This...

Smart Tennis: Playing Both Sides of the Ball

As coaches, we often talk about players being smart. But what does that mean? Is it that they are creative or crafty? Is it that they...

Planning for Performance: Designing Training Sessions for Maximum Improvement

As mentioned in last week’s post on designing training blocks, the quality of the work we do on court is often more important than the...

Planning for Performance: Designing Training Blocks for Maximum Improvement

Proper planning prevents poor performance, especially in the case of high-level tennis. Athletes are always in competition with one...

Consistency vs Quality: It's Everything

The debate over which to teach first – power or control – has gone on for ages, but that’s not what this post is about. This is about...

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