#100: Emma Doyle – To really listen, you have to ask great questions

Hi guys, In this episode you are going to listen to Emma Doyle. Emma has been coaching for the past 30 years. She is a Tennis Australia High Performance Coach, tennis touring professional and a talent developmental coach. Emma is big on what she calls the “E-factors” Energy, Empathy and enjoyment. You’ll get to know: How to use future based questions How to use sticky language When to use direct- and indirect coaching Enjoy the show! Timestamps 01:30 What makes a great tennis coach 04:00 Listen 06:30 Future based questions 12:00 Sticky language 14:45 Direct vs indirect coaching 21:20 Questioning 25:00 WTCA 26:30 Team values 30:00 Habitual words 30:45 Keep knocking on doors and don’t take it personally 31:45 The importance of cringing 32:40 It doesn’t matter if you have the prettiest technique 34:30 Tennis exposes who you are 35:00 Gamification and anchoring 36:30 Emma’s inspirations 38:00 Emma’s advice to players, parents and coaches 40:15 How to get in contact with Emma