Courtside Podcast

Well, we're back after a refreshing closed season and here with a cracking Pod. Simon Wheatley is the Performance Coach Education Manager for the LTA and coauthor of the fantastic book which is all over social media The Sweet Spot the first book to really focus on the importance of the Coach-Parent-Player triangle in athlete development. It’s really vital that all three are on the same page and the lines of communication are working in all directions of the triangle. If everyone understands their role and responsibilities at each step of the journey and works towards the same short, then medium then long term, agreed goals, there is far more chance of success. If they don’t, then there’s usually carnage somewhere along the line....If a young player is to become the best he or she can be, the coaches and parents have to become the best they can be too." In today's episode, we'll be exploring: Roles, Context and Culture Creating Common Purpose Thought and Style Flexibility The Role of Emotions Spirituality, F