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!
EVENTS
14
June
2023
Global Webinar
Online
15
June
2023
USA & Americas Network Call
Online
12
July
2023
Global Webinar
Online
20
July
2023
USA & Americas Network Call
Online
09
August
2023
Global Webinar
Online
17
August
2023
USA & Americas Network Call
Online
13
September
2023
Global Webinar
Online
21
September
2023
USA & Americas Network Call
Online
11
October
2023
Global Webinar
Online
19
October
2023
USA & Americas Network Call
Online
08
November
2023
Global Webinar
Online
16
November
2023
USA & Americas Network Call
Online
ABOUT EKT
Evolution Founder Mike Barrell interviewed by Bill Patton April 2020
ARTICLES
19
Mar
Junior Program Health – Keeping Score with the important numbers!
In a past life I was the world’s worst trainee accountant. I apologize now if I ever did your books when I spent three tortuous years looking at only figures. Luckily, Looking at number...
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...
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...
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...
01
Dec
Court Kidz Added to EKT
The nature of Evolution is that it has to evolve. So it was natural for us to add a Blue Program for our youngest players from 3 to 5 years old. Court Kidz provides...
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...
24
Nov
Evolution ICS – A Big Hit
Over 100 coaches attended the Evolution International Coach Symposium, November 2nd - 4th at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
It was an event like no other with outstanding speakers, great networking and top quality...
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...