Parent Hub

Parents play one of the most important roles in a child’s tennis journey.

The support, encouragement and opportunities provided by parents can have a lasting impact on a player’s development, enjoyment of the game and long-term success. Yet for many parents, tennis can feel like an unfamiliar world filled with rankings, tournaments, pathways, coaching decisions and conflicting advice.

The Game Parent Hub has been created to help parents navigate every stage of the tennis journey. Here you’ll find practical advice, expert insights and real-world experience covering topics such as player development, tournament planning, managing expectations, motivation, confidence, communication, puberty, performance pathways and much more.

We hope these resources give you the confidence to support your child, celebrate their progress and enjoy the journey together. After all, tennis is not just about developing better players—it’s about developing capable, resilient and confident young people.

  • Why Your Birthday Matters In Tennis

  • How Do I Help My Child Become a College Tennis Player?

  • What Makes A Great Tennis Parent?

  • Why Isn’t My Child Improving?

  • Is My Child Too Short To Be Good At Tennis?

  • My Child Wants To Quit Tennis. What Should I Do?

  • When Should My Child Start Playing Tennis Tournaments?

  • What Age Should Kids Start Tennis?

  • Should My Child Have Private Tennis Lessons?

  • Why Your Child Starts Every Summer At The Same Level

  • How Do I Know If My Child Is Good At Tennis?

  • What To Expect At Your Child’s First Tennis Tournament

  • The Hidden Cost of Early Specialisation

  • What Coaches Look For That Parents Often Miss

  • Why Winning Junior Tournaments Is Not the Goal

  • The Best 10-Year-Old Rarely Becomes the Best 20-Year-Old

  • The Most Important Tennis Lesson Happens in the Car

  • Why Puberty Changes Everything in Junior Tennis