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Author: Steve Clark, PhD

coaching / parents / players

Be a good doubles partner to yourself or spin it like a politician

Be a good doubles partner to yourself as a singles player What is one sign of a winner, a champion? This includes athletes or “players” in life. I have written …

podcast

Coach Steve Clark PhD Show with Guest David Fish, Harvard Tennis Coach and UTR Advocate

David Fish, Harvard Men’s Tennis Coach and UTR Advocate Hello everyone, welcome to The Coach Steve Clark PhD Show.  Thanks for joining me and I hope you can just sit …

coaching / players

Doubles lessons from the Bryan Bros and the Aussie Open

Doubles Lessons from the Bryan Bros down Under I recently got this clip from Wayne Bryan, father of Mike and Bob Bryan who are as of now on their way …

coaching / parents / players

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly For all players, coaches and parents I like good old Clint Eastwood movies but this title has nothing to do with his movie of …

podcast

Coach Steve Clark PhD Show with Coach Steve Johnson Sr (in memory of his amazing legacy)

Welcome to The Coach Steve Clark PhD Show.  Thanks for joining me and I hope you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation. Please see my Podcast page …

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Coach Steve Clark PhD Show with Guest Wayne Bryan

Welcome to The Coach Steve Clark PhD Show.  Thanks for joining me and I hope you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation. Please see my Podcast page …

coaching / parents / players

Grit and Deliberate Practice

Grit and Deliberate Practice Grit Some may argue that momentum is not a real force in sports. I would disagree and actually have drills and games that train players to …

coaching / parents / players

Rare Greatness Comes at a Steep price–A series of Coach Clark Sayings

Rare Greatness This is the first of a series of sayings by yours truly, Coach Clark.  I picked this one first as it encapsulates much of what I as a …

coaching / players

Tennis tips from martial arts—Don’t make 2 mistakes because of 1 and tension-relaxation

Tennis tips from martial arts—Don’t make 2 mistakes because of 1 and tension-relaxation There are many carryovers from sport to sport (quick first step of basketball and tennis, low split …

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A little tennis humor from Spokesman Review columnist Doug Clark (no relation)

When I was in Southern California coaching at UC Irvine, where we had top 16 NCAA teams and top 5 NCAA players (with even one team with all of my …

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About This Site

Thanks for visiting my site.  My name is Steve Clark and it is my desire in this site to equip, encourage, and educate players, parents, and coaches, who in turn equip, encourage and educate others to promote tennis, foster sportsmanship, and develop greater players and people.

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Visitor  Comments

You have put together a site that is not only beautifully and professionally done, but also has great commentary from respected people. Thank you, Steve, for inviting me to be part of this illustrious group. —Allen Fox,PhD (Legendary Pepperdine Coach, Wimbledon Qtr Finalist, etc)

The Chris Lewis podcast is fantastic. Juniors and parents are lucky to have a true champion articulate both his insights and experiences gained over many years of hard work, successes and observations in the sport. Of note, this was my first time on your site, it is truly helpful. Thank you.  —David B.

LOVED the Pod Cast with Paul and Brandon – GREAT Job on these, Steve . . .Trust all is well–Dick Gould, Stanford Coaching Legend

Great website, Steve! Glad to have been part of it. —Manny Diaz, Head Coach Georgia Men’s Tennis

Hey Steve! Listened to the whole podcast.  Thought it was wonderful.  Thanks for sharing.  Several things towards the end really hit home.  The love of the game and the will to get better.  I can’t tell you how much that hits me on the head.  Even at a senior level playing 4.0-4.5 … I could go on and on but I really appreciate the pod casts.  Thank you–Tim Q. 

Coach! Great to hear from you. Hope you are well. Awesome podcast with Robin Soderling. Take the best of care.–Paul T. (former player of mine from Australia and listens to the podcasts for his teenage daughters’ development) “Awesome!!”—Magnus Alsterback, former touring pro and Robin Soderling Tennis Agent

Chris Tontz podcast is helpful. Very down to earth and practical first hand at all levels for me and my son.–Derryl H. 

Just listened to your podcast with Manny Diaz! Loved it.. will get into more–Abid, collegiate coach

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