'As someone who has enjoyed coaching young players for years and being the father of two county standard players this resource has provided me with a lot of new ideas, as well as provide theory to what I have found instinctive in the past'
Steve Parker, professional tennis coach, UK
While many coaches may regard teaching young children as just fun and games with little purpose or focus, this supplement aims to challenge that idea. We will look at how children learn to Move, See, Hit, Play and Compete, giving you an understanding of the key issues and practical ideas to use on court.
By following a simple process, we can introduce young children to the game while developing fundamental motor skills, coordination and strokes. To work, it needs to be done in a logical order. The process is not new or radical, and once understood, it’s not difficult to apply. So the mission of this supplement is simple, to show you how you can build a pathway that develops and follows:
Mike Barrell is the Director of evolve9, a company which specializes in delivering coach education, developing resources and designing programs aimed at the under 10 age group.
