My Tennis Coaching Podcast

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The My Tennis Coaching Podcast is a practical, evidence-informed podcast for tennis coaches who want their players to perform in matches not just look good in training. Hosted by Steve Whelan, coach educator, researcher, and founder of My Tennis Coaching, the podcast explores how modern skill acquisition, ecological dynamics, and intelligent practice design can transform the way you coach. Episodes bridge research and real-world coaching, unpacking why traditional drills often fail to transfer and what to design instead. Expect clear explanations, applied examples, coach reflections, and honest conversations about what actually helps players adapt, decide, and compete. This podcast is for coaches who want to: • Design practices that show up on match day • Move beyond technique-first, drill-heavy coaching • Understand learning, not just copy methods • Coach with clarity, confidence, and intent If you’re ready to challenge convention and coach in a way that matches how players really learn, you’re in the right place.

Episode Date
Game-Based Coaching Is NOT Ecological Dynamics | Wayne Elderton
Sep 16, 2026
How Ecological Coaches Actually Change Tennis Technique
Sep 09, 2026
How I Coach a Complete Tennis Beginner Without Teaching Strokes First
Sep 02, 2026
Five Things Tennis Coaches Confuse With Evidence
Aug 26, 2026
Why Coaches Defend Drills That Don't Transfer
Aug 19, 2026
The Pseudoscience Problem Taking Over Tennis Coaching
Aug 11, 2026
Why Your Players Keep Looking at You During Matches
Aug 05, 2026
Why Players Look Great in Practice but Struggle in Matches
Jul 29, 2026
The Confidence Myth Behind Basket Feeding
Jul 22, 2026
Why Technique Doesn't Create Skill (And Never Has)
Jul 15, 2026
Has the Constraints-Led Approach Created Bad Coaches?
Jul 08, 2026
Did the LTA Accidentally Damage British Tennis Clubs?
Jul 01, 2026
Can You Teach Deception in Tennis? The Science Behind Tennis' Hidden Skill
Jun 24, 2026
The Dangerous Coaching Lesson From Rafa's Netflix Documentary
Jun 17, 2026
Should We Copy The Italians? The Truth About Tennis Player Development
Jun 10, 2026
Why Tennis Players Are Obsessed With Ratings Instead of Learning
Jun 03, 2026
Why Kids Don’t Need More Tennis Drills
May 13, 2026
Why Beginner Tennis Coaching Is Broken (And What to Do Instead)
Apr 29, 2026
Is Tennis Really Dead???
Mar 11, 2026
What makes a Tennis Practice Real?
Nov 07, 2025
Why ‘Play With Better Players’ Isn’t Always Good Advice
Oct 16, 2025
Why Kids Must Hit (Not Catch) to Learn the Game
Oct 10, 2025
"But What About the Basics?" Tackling the Real Questions Around Skill Learning
Jul 04, 2025
Why Most Tennis Practices Fail
Jun 27, 2025
Why Tennis Has the Worst Pathways in Sports
Jun 20, 2025
The Sinner Effect: Why You Should Avoid Imitating Jannik
Jun 06, 2025
Why ‘Fixing’ Technique Might Be Holding Your Players Back
Jun 02, 2025
I Was Called a Con Man by a Coach - And What Happened Next
May 24, 2025
The Shocking Truth About Learning In Tennis
May 16, 2025
Can Ecological Coaching Work at Grassroots Level?
May 09, 2025
Are Private Tennis Lessons a Waste of Time?
May 02, 2025
Why I Quit Coaching Everyone (And Why You Should Too)
Mar 31, 2025
I Gave Up Tennis Drills… And THIS Happened
Mar 24, 2025
Ultimate Guide to Preparing Your Players for Victory!
Mar 19, 2025
Mastering Tennis: Building Mental Resilience in Your Daily Training
Mar 12, 2025
When to Move Players from Red to Orange Ball: A Coach’s Guide 🎾
Mar 03, 2025
Become A NATIONAL Level Tennis Player Under 10
Feb 24, 2025
Birthday AMA 🎉: One Year of My Tennis Coach Academy + Your Questions Answered!
Feb 17, 2025
Breaking the Mold: My Journey as a Constraint-Led Approach Coach
Feb 07, 2025
"The Truth About Tennis Footwork Drills: Are Coaches Doing It Wrong?"
Jan 27, 2025
The Major Flaw in Tennis Coaching: Are Coaches Truly Teaching?
Jan 20, 2025
Beyond More Coaching: Effective Strategies for Tennis Player Improvement
Jan 17, 2025
The Power of Play: Reflections on the Grand Slam Coaches Conference
Jan 09, 2025
Reflecting on 2024: Triumphs, Struggles, and Goals for 2025 in Tennis Coaching
Dec 16, 2024
Reflecting on the BTCA National Coaches Conference
Dec 09, 2024
Live Tennis Coaching Q&A: Techniques, Collaboration, and Coaching Challenges
Dec 02, 2024
Debunking Shadow Swings: Why They Don’t Work in Tennis Coaching
Nov 25, 2024
The Impact of Survivorship Bias in Tennis Coaching
Nov 15, 2024
Why I Chose Not to Pursue the Level 5 Performance Coach Award
Nov 08, 2024
Managing Anxiety, Cheating, and Parental Pressure in Junior Tennis
Nov 01, 2024
Enhancing Coach-Parent Relationships in Tennis
Oct 25, 2024
Embracing Ecological Dynamics: Transforming Tennis Coaching
Oct 18, 2024
How I Made My Tennis Lessons Fun
Oct 11, 2024
Reevaluating the Fundamentals: The Catching Versus Hitting Debate in Tennis Coaching
Oct 04, 2024
Why Focus on Present Over Long-Term Development
Sep 27, 2024
The Myth of Basket Drills in Tennis Coaching
Sep 20, 2024
The Future of Tennis Coaching With Matt Wigham
Sep 13, 2024
What Truly Makes A Great Tennis Player
Sep 06, 2024
Mastering School Tennis Coaching
Aug 30, 2024
Navigating Parent-Coach Dynamics in Tennis Coaching
Aug 23, 2024
Mastering Tennis Warmups and Match Preparation Techniques
Aug 16, 2024
Building Tennis Stars: Ecological Dynamics and the Under-8 Experience
Aug 09, 2024
Overcoming Fear: A Tennis Coaching Transformation
Aug 02, 2024
The Impact of Inexperienced Coaches on Tennis Programs
Jul 26, 2024
Contextualizing Professional Tennis Training Practices
Jul 19, 2024
Why Traditional Red Stage Coaching Methods Fall Short
Jul 12, 2024
Reevaluating Tennis Coach Assessments
Jul 05, 2024
How to design Tennis practices
Jun 28, 2024
Navigating Player Departures and the Challenges of Traditional Coaching
Jun 23, 2024
Breaking the Cycle: Why Traditional Tennis Coaching is Holding Us Back
Jun 21, 2024
The True Art of Tennis Coaching: Beyond Just Playing Games
Jun 14, 2024
Why Pickleball and Padel Aren't the Problem
May 17, 2024
Navigating Coaching Confusion: Which Coach is Right?
May 10, 2024
Coaching Adult Beginners Without Teaching Technique
May 03, 2024
The Norwegian Model: Why Fun Matters in Youth Sports
Apr 26, 2024
Elevating Your Tennis Coaching Business: Adding Extra Value to Lessons
Apr 19, 2024
How I fixed a tennis ball toss issue
Mar 29, 2024
Stop 50 Week Tennis Coaching Programs
Mar 22, 2024
Chaos and Innovation at the County Tennis Team Event
Mar 08, 2024
Challenging Tradition in Tennis Coaching
Mar 01, 2024
Redefining Coach Qualifications: Should CPD Be Mandatory?
Feb 23, 2024
Redefining Competitiveness: A New Perspective for Coaches
Feb 16, 2024
How Has Tennis Coaching Changed Over the past 22 Years?
Feb 14, 2024
Stop Planning Your Tennis Lessons!
Feb 09, 2024
How to Master Tots Tennis Coaching
Feb 02, 2024
Technique vs. Skill in Tennis: Navigating the Coaching Conundrum
Jan 26, 2024
Debunking the Solo Serve Myth
Jan 12, 2024
Mastering Social Media for Junior Tennis Success: Avoid the Pitfalls!
Jan 05, 2024
Examining Talent Pathways in Tennis: Do We Really Need Them? 🎾
Dec 22, 2023
Rethinking Junior Tennis Programs: Embracing Non-Linear Progression
Dec 15, 2023
Do Tournaments Intimidate Our Players? A Deep Dive into Coaching Approaches
Dec 08, 2023
Tennis Coach Hotseat: Steve Whelan & Jon Large Discuss Ecological Coaching
Nov 30, 2023
Steve Whelan Answers: Ecological Dynamics in Tennis - Myths, Methods & Mastery
Nov 24, 2023
Ecological Tennis Coaching: Unveiling the Truth - Challenges & Triumphs
Nov 21, 2023
Unlocking U8 Tennis Success: Exclusive Insights with Greg Hill
Nov 17, 2023
Unlocking Player Potential: Why Answers Aren't Always the Key in Tennis Coaching
Nov 14, 2023
LIVE: Reflecting and Evolving: A Candid Discussion on Coaching Styles and Personal Growth
Nov 10, 2023
Play vs. Pressure: The Risks of Treating U10 Tennis Players Like Mini-Pros
Nov 06, 2023
Rethinking Tennis Development: The Hidden Challenges of Traditional Player Pathways
Oct 24, 2023
Breaking the Mold: Challenging Traditional Tennis Technique Teaching for Beginners
Oct 17, 2023
Net Gains: Navigating the Delicate Dance Between Tennis Coaches and Parents
Oct 09, 2023
Starting at the Baseline: Unpacking the Trend of New Tennis Coaches Leading 8U Sessions
Oct 03, 2023
Rethinking Tennis Coaching: The Flaw in 'Shot of the Week' Training
Sep 26, 2023
U10 Tennis Coaching: Are Tennis Coaches Hurting the Industry?
Sep 22, 2023