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…
Tag: U9Tennis
When Should a Junior Tennis Player Move from U9 to U10?
A small household dilemma with surprisingly large developmental implications Disclaimer This article reflects personal observations as a parent navigating junior tennis alongside academic research on youth athlete development.…
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…
Annual Leave… But No Rest for the Sporting Parent
Disclaimer Parenting advice in this blog should not be taken as clinical guidance. Tough love may work in tennis, but it is not yet NICE-approved. Opinions are solely…
Backhanded Compliments and Cheeky McD’s: Bideford, Round 2
Disclaimer: All post-match snacks were ethically sourced from the McFlurry machine. No rackets were harmed in the making of this blog. Additional Disclaimer: Fish may have been shared.…
Return to the ARC – U9 Tennis, Scorching Sun & Court 3 Superstardom
Well, we’re back. Not just from Bideford, North Devon, but back at that special venue — the Atlantic Racquet Centre (ARC), where our son played his first ever…