Tennis Show #11: Conscious Coaching with Dave Anderson

The tennis world is all the richer for having Dave Anderson developing the talents of the future in Texas, and beyond...By now, you will all know that I have a keen desire to explore the characteristics of impactful coaches, men and women who make a significant difference to plant seeds of wonderful growth in their fields. From the first interview I heard with Dave, I said to myself: "HERE is a genuine Teacher."Our discussion was grounded in Dave's roots in North Dakota that saw him thrive in a competitive environment, enriched by jock-culture that valued various skills and abilities. I was so delighted with Dave's knack for highlighting the intangible and observable aspects of positive athlete development, embracing the role of Moulder of Dreams...Any parents listening: THIS is what a mentor sounds like ... I consider myself immensely fortunate to have spent two-hours bending Dave's ear, and unraveling the threads of wisdom that run through his mind.Dave Anderson has led the tennis instructional staff at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas for over thirty years. In doing so, he and his staff have developed approximately 500 college tennis players. GreatBase Tennis Education (GBTE) aspires to help educate tennis players, parents, coaches, and administrators. In addition to the podcast, GBTE offers five online courses, five hundred plus Instagram posts, and fifteen years of daily Facebook posts. GBTE’s educational content is free.For more interviews with Dave, check out these special podcasts via The GreatBase Tennis Podcast:Do's and Don'ts for Tennis PlayersDo's and Don'ts for Tennis CoachesAnderson's AnswersMentoring  Thank you for listening to Who's to Say? with Tom Foolery.  Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homecourthealth.substack.com