How Much Should My Child Practice?

How Much Should My Child Practice?

Dec 8, 2025 | Tennis Tricks & Tips

“What do we want out of tennis, a skill, a team, a hobby, a competitive path, or personal growth?” Once you know the goal, the structure becomes clear. A Clear, Honest Guide for Tennis Parents As a coach, one of the questions I get asked more than anything else is:...
When Parents Care Too Much

When Parents Care Too Much

Nov 19, 2025 | Tennis Tricks & Tips

"Your child doesn’t need a perfect tennis parent—they need a calm one " I’ve coached long enough to notice a pattern.The more a parent tries to protect their child from pain, the less that child learns how to handle it.I see kids who can’t start a match without...
When Losing Feels Like Too Much

When Losing Feels Like Too Much

Nov 7, 2025 | Articles, Tennis Tricks & Tips

“When a child loses over and over, the instinct is to protect them, to make it easier, to pull them out of competition, or to explain it away. But what they really need is someone who helps them hold space for both effort and disappointment.” Every season,...