Are tennis players and parents adequately and effectively prepared for the psychological demands of the game? And if not, how should we go about it? These questions lie at the heart of what I found to be a fascinating and insightful conversation with leading UK Sports Psychologist Julie Blackwood. The mental side of our game is massive, so take a little time to listen find out how you can help yourself, your players or your children thrive when it comes to competing and find out why I believe sports psychology deserves a place at tennis’s top table…Here are the links for this episode:Julie Blackwood Sports Psychology websiteLTA Parental Support ProgrammeAnd if you’d like to get in touch at all, please check out my website here:Serve & Volley Tennis Coaching