Beyond Top 10 Tennis

This is episode 7 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis dives head first into the notion of expectations and how too often this is lopsided and that adults "expect" certain behaviours from a "child" (to simplify), however when we look at the sporting environment, the "player/athlete" is entitled to have set expectations for the "coach" and too often this is not the case. Listen in close to consider if you've set the bar high enough as a player or if you have at all! For

This is episode 6 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis as we take a different take on Mental Stability and how the presence of 'pressure' that is experienced throughout the life cycle of any athlete, irrespective a beginner through to an elite, and we look into strategies that help combat this presence for a more optimised mental state. As someone who knows too well about pressure -- self-imposed and external expectations, I know how important this topic is for coaches, parents and players to athletes to

This is episode 5 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis as we delve into the idea of role models and its tie to player behaviour. Looking into different offshoots of our own behaviour to how these characteristics are formed, the discussion takes a turn into our own self and how some of our own habits may have been impressed upon us, without us being none the wiser! Another close to my heart, having experienced first hand the power of role models in sport and the good ones (to not so good ways) it's time to

This is episode 4 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis and an episode close to my heart with a background as a Chairperson for NFP's in the Mental Health space. Today's episode is all about removing the stigma around Mental Health and championing for better acceptance, awareness and self-care. To follow along, we're at section 1.4 on p.44 inside "The Secrets to Optimal Performance Success" although today's episode does veer away quite a lot from the Chapter to re-focus on a few key

This is episode 3 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis and welcome to today's episode that looks at Talent Identification (ID) and the misconceptions that surround these systems and/or programs. To follow along, we're beginning on p.39 of "The Secrets to Optimal Performance Success". Tell us your thoughts around Talent ID and your experience? Have you been a part of a program and if so, what was your experience? Or, if not, why were you not a part of the program and how did it make you feel

This is episode 2 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis and today's episode is centred around "The Secrets to Optimal Performance Success" as we discuss Hiring and Firing Your Coach. It's an incredibly controversial and yet necessary topic to touch on and delve into a little deeper. It's also a candid window into the role of education and the varying roles that different levels or skillsets play in an athlete and/or player's career. A side note, please keep in mind that this is the

The Coach-Parent Relationship and its link to Performance Success from Chapter 1 of "The Secrets to Optimal Performance Success" is discussed openly with some key insights on the role, how best to manage for the player and/or athlete along with advice on taking the next step towards that Top 10 endpoint. An introductory discussion with extracts from this Chapter, an initial look at this dynamic begins to conversation around the role of this relationship and also how it is reflected in our