In this podcast episode, host Steve Whelan reflects on his experience presenting at the British Tennis Coach Association (BTCA) National Coaches Conference in Northampton. He discusses the challenges and highlights of delivering a tennis lesson in front of international coaches and peers, focusing on the serve using his methodology rooted in ecological dynamics and constraint-led approach. Steve also shares insights from other presenters at the conference, his motivations for speaking, and the overall importance of independent tennis coaching conferences. Finally, he invites listeners to comment if they want access to his full presentation video and teases future plans for his coaching podcast.

00:00 Introduction to the Conference Experience

01:01 Setting Goals and Achievements

01:53 The Importance of Speaking at Conferences

02:40 Ecological Dynamics and Coaching Philosophy

05:43 Focusing on the Serve

07:14 Personal Story and Coaching Evolution

08:13 Practical Coaching Techniques

11:11 Reflections on the Presentation

21:45 Insights from Other Presenters

27:56 The Value of Independent Conferences

31:27 Final Thoughts and Future Plans