Players Adapt To the Practice Environment Coaches Create

Evidence-based Article
Patrick Jones - Course author
MEET THE Author

Steve Whelan

Coach Educator, Researcher, Speaker
Steve Whelan is a tennis coach educator, mentor, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience across grassroots coaching, player development, and coach education. As founder of My Tennis Coaching, he helps coaches connect contemporary research with the practical demands of developing players. His work focuses on ecological dynamics, the Constraints-Led Approach, and designing practice environments that support learning and transfer to competition. Through courses, mentoring, and presentations, Steve helps coaches develop adaptable players and make more informed coaching decisions.