Playing tennis and other sports that are social might add years to your life, according to a new epidemiological study of Danish men and women. The study found that adults who reported frequently participating in tennis or other racket and team sports lived longer than people who were sedentary. But they also lived longer than …
How do I find the right coach for my child?
There are plenty of coaches out there for all sports. We always advocate that parents at least check that the coach is qualified, DBS checked and insured, but after that how can you tell if the coach is right for your child? We believe that it’s really important that your child gets a chance to …
The key attributes for our mini tennis players
Twice a year, the LTA hosts County Fun Days. This is where all coaches in the County are asked to nominate their ‘best’ students so that the LTA performance team can see the level of players and in their select the ‘best’ children for support and development. What is it that the LTA team look …
What are the lessons we can take away from Australian Open 2016
I read a fantastic piece of analysis on the Australian Open by Craig O’Shannessy on the Australian Open website and wanted to share it with you here and see how that relates to junior and club players. Craig was kind enough to let me share it here, so big thank you to him, you can find …
How to choose the right size racquet for your child
A racquet sizing chart for children I see a lot of children with the wrong sized racquets at sessions. Parents have been well intentioned, usually buying an expensive racquet that children can grow into. Whilst every child is unique, it’s important to take the time to match each child with the appropriate racquet to help ensure they stay …