About this episode
This week is one of the rare occasions that we have had the opportunity to meet our guest in person. Although we recorded the episode virtually, we met up with Merlin Van De Braam a few weeks ago in Dublin to talk all things tennis 🎾 Merlin is the Head of Coach Development & Support at the LTA. We talk: Early tennis days Working with the ITF Joining the LTA Female coaches Coaching your own child Psychology in Tennis This episode is great for any coaches out there, but also for any tennis parents who have children that play. There's something that everyone can learn in there - guaranteed 😅 Let us know what you think! Leave us a review on iTunes 📱 Episode Chapters 2:34 - Journey to the LTA 6:35 - Building blocks for future of British tennis 11:19 - Coaching your own child 19:20 - Female coaches in tennis 22:05 - Psychology & Tennis 30:50 - Who’s the GOAT? Find us on Social Media: Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcast YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/functennis Website: www.FunctionalTennis.com Facebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial Have you seen the Functional Tennis Saber? Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ball Find us on Social Media: Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/functennis Website: www.FunctionalTennis.com