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Blackbrook, Byes and Behavioural Reviews

Disclaimer No junior tennis players, parents, coaches, caffeinated spectators or innocent tennis balls were harmed in the writing of this blog. Any opinions expressed are, as ever, my…

County Cup, Conservatories and Competitive Muffins

Disclaimer No children, referees, or baked goods were harmed in the writing of this blog. Any tactical observations from the stands were made by highly qualified parents with…

Half Term: Rest, Recovery and Other Fictional Concepts

Disclaimer This blog reflects personal experiences, mild exaggerations, and the coping mechanisms of an NHS household during half term. No Upper GI colleagues were intentionally ignored (well… not…

U9 Tennis, County Calculus & Coffee: Blackbrook, 9am

Disclaimer All observations are subjective, occasionally informed by anonymous but reliable courtside sources, and heavily influenced by coffee. No children were psychologically analysed beyond what is standard for…

New Year, New Tournament, Same Emotional Whiplash

Disclaimer This blog contains junior tennis, parenting opinions, emotional regulation strategies that may not be NICE-approved, and competitive behaviour from children who are still missing several adult teeth.…

The Bath U9 Tennis Expedition

Disclaimer No children were emotionally harmed beyond the usual tournament-related character building. Opinions expressed are mine. The LTA does not endorse tears, McFlurries as coping mechanisms, or parents…

The Regional Adventure: When It (Finally) Clicked!

Disclaimer This post reflects our personal family experiences with junior tennis tournaments and should not be mistaken for professional sporting advice. All opinions are our own and written…