From the market garden to the ad agency- this episode is about the real life jobs I worked before and during my coaching career. 

Labouring, apple picking, working in sales, even a stint in advertising - these roles gave me lessons in patience, communication, work ethic and people skills that I carry onto the court today. 

So for all coaches out there, all jobs teach you something and they can help you become a better tennis coach.

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In this episode of The Art of Tennis, I share the 17 tips I give every new coach at my academy.

From running safe, high-energy sessions to rally-based learning and metaphors like “shine the torch”, this is your practical guide to building on-court presence and avoiding rookie mistakes.

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In this episode, I break down how many hours tennis coaches typically spend on court each week. This is based on the 5 tennis coaching jobs I had before my current business and also how I balance being a business owner and a coach. As career coach you need to get to 30 hours a week minimum to earn enough income and as a business owner there is a risk of being on court too much, at the expense of working on and in your business operations. 

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From the market garden to the ad agency- this episode is about the real life jobs I worked before and during my coaching career. 

Labouring, apple picking, working in sales, even a stint in advertising - these roles gave me lessons in patience, communication, work ethic and people skills that I carry onto the court today. 

So for all coaches out there, all jobs teach you something and they can help you become a better tennis coach.

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#tenniscoach #rickwillsmore #coachingjourney #theartoftennis #lifelessons

In this episode I discuss the importance of junior club and team tennis. It offers kids a different perspective on tennis very different than a tournament would. I discuss my club Scarborough and the success we developed over the years with our junior club. We have won 34 junior premierships in 8 summer seasons with just under a 1/3 of our teams winning their shields. 

Play players in the division they are at, not where their parents want them to be, be a team player and bond as a team and periodise the tennis year to help the players peak in the end of Summer. 

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In this episode I go over the fundamentals of a great tennis event and how to specific guests a more premium tennis experience whether it be lesson or event.

This can start from something as simple as a grip service pre lesson to iced drinks, demo racquets through to $150-$350 per ticket tennis days with full hospitality and entertainment packages.

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In this episode is all about the sometimes difficult decision on when it’s time to move a player up to a higher team, squad or tournament. Often there is a need for a player to be challenged more however develop winning habits and being able to consistently beat those just below you, is also essential. 

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In this episode I cover the different types of players and how much they commit or invest in their game. From 1 day a week activity/casual player, 3 day a week Club player and 6 day a week aspirational committed player. 

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In this episode I discuss what a brand is and what it means for tennis coaches. Brand and marketing has long been a side interest for me and I cover common misconceptions and brand perceptions.

Coaches need to spend time building their brand.

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Cheers

Rick

In this episode I talk about when we as coaches discover that keen young player who is passionate about the game. 

I discuss the importance of looking at the big picture and seeing it as a 10 year journey.

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Cheers

Rick