TACTICAL &
TECHNICAL SKILLS
A complete developmental curriculum from three to twelve years old.
COMPETITIVE
SKILLS TRAINING
Developing people not just players through key principles and behaviors.
EXCITING EVENTS
& COMPETITIONS
Helping players to love the game and connect to the tennis world.
PLAYER BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
Providing great things for our young players on and off court!
ABOUT EKT
Evolution Founder Mike Barrell interviewed by Bill Patton April 2020
ARTICLES
01
May
Anticipation – Returning to the Court after COVID 19 Lockdown
This document has been created through a collation of best practice ideas and therefore we do not claim ownership of any single piece of information. Instead it’s shared freely to all concerned and will...
09
Aug
Welcome to Klingon 101 – Does your kids programme have purpose?
The thing about sports is despite how fast the world spins, the fundamental driver behind sports doesn't change! It's about meeting fundamental human needs through play! Some people suggest that play is when you...
24
Apr
Tennis Program Health Check!
We work with programs all over the world and no matter where we are there are five measures that tell us which way a program is heading!
Developing a great kids tennis program is a...
12
Mar
How Tennis Got into a Pickle!
Ok before we start here are a few confessions.
I love tennis! It has given me a life that I could not have imagined, that I am grateful everyday. Tennis people are amazing (for the...
14
Apr
What Did You Say?
When you open your mouth on a tennis court what comes out?
It has been an interesting months reviewing lessons with coaches from around the world, sometimes via video and sometimes in real time. Reflecting...
24
Nov
Help, I am a parent
Her face was red and eyes watering. After 15 minutes of yelling at me she took a pause, a breath and said. "Thanks so much, you have been great about this!" I was in...
24
Nov
All kinds of Warriors!
We always ask this question in our court warrior workshop. Ask your child this question?
Given a choice which of these results would your prefer?
Win 6:0 6:0 against an opponent who is a very...
24
Nov
The intelligent, healthy choice!
Of course we are biased. We love tennis, but every once in a while it is worth reminding ourselves that those that don't yet play may not see tennis as we do. As we...
24
Nov
Fun is just not enough!
If you have ever been in a workshop with me then you will maybe have a clue where this one is going! I have a problem, yes I confess! And it is with FUN!
Today...
01
Dec
EKT Official Program of the Asian Tennis Federation
At the ITF AGM in Manila, Philippines EKT was adopted as the Official Junior Development Program of the Asian Tennis Federation.
It's an exciting time for EKT as Asian Tennis is currently the fastest growing...
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