Bill Patton - Elite Tennis Coach a Author of Visual Training for Tennis, The Athlete-Centered Coach, The Art of Coaching H.S Tennis and much more.
Episode 12 - Loved talking to Bill Patton - Head Tennis Professional, High School Coach and Author of numerous books including: Visual Training for Tennis, The Athlete-Centered Coach, and The Art of Coaching High School TennisBill and I talk about many great topics involving not only tennis but also coaching all sports with an "athlete-centered approach."Discussion includes:- Visual training for tennis by: reducing anxiety for new students, putting students at ease; finding success early; teaching with logical progressions- Advanced player coaching: creating space on the court, adding variety to player's game, "bounce / hit"- Athlete-Centered coaching: coaching - right time and space, athlete-centered NOT coach-centered, noticing a caring for the person NOT solely the athlete- High School coaching - the challenges and rewardsBill Patton on Twitter:@Coach_AuthorBill Patton on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Bill-Patton/e/B00JSCZNGM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1aqid=1593613469asr=8-1 Have a suggestion for a Serve and Return Podcast guest? email Chris at cmtrieste@gmail.comChris' book - 14 Great Coaches: Learn Their Lessons, Improve Your Coaching, Have A Lasting Impact https://www.amazon.com/14-Great-Coaches-Lessons-Coaching/dp/1546856625/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8aqid=1593552912asr=8-1Serve and Return Website:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-and-return-podcast-tennis-racquet-sports-more/id1508242968Twitter:@serve_returnpod