In this episode, host Lauren chats with Nick Jacques, Tennis Australia's Coach Relationship and Education Manager for Western Australia, about his role in coach development, his personal journey with ADHD, and the importance of creating more inclusive and supportive environments for junior tennis players.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Nick's role with Tennis Australia and his journey through tennis
• His personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and how it impacted him as a tennis player
• Why ADHD is still misunderstood in junior sport and the behaviours coaches can sometimes misinterpret
• The importance of workshops for tennis clubs, including VTA, in building awareness and equipping coaches with the tools to support neurodiverse players

This is an important conversation about looking beyond behaviour, recognising individual strengths, and understanding that every child learns differently. By creating more inclusive coaching environments, we can help more young players feel understood, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of tennis.

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