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In an episode of The EMAzing Tennis Podcast, Ema Burgic and Jose Camacho talk with Iris Beatrice, a friend, mentor and a top junior coach with 15 years of experience.

Iris believes in giving back to the game, sharing knowledge, and helping players become better athletes. She believes that a good coach should focus on the players themselves and share their experiences. Trust is crucial in the professional tennis environment, and coaches must be consistent in their behavior and aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

They discuss The WTA inclusion program as it aims to create more diversity and a place for female coaches to enter the pro tour. Currently, only 13% of the WTA's female players are coaches, and eight of those players are their parents or mothers. The program aims to create a more accessible environment for female coaches, allowing them to transition into the professional world and build strong bonds with their clients. Ema discusses the challenges faced by female coaches in the tennis world, including family life and the need for inclusivity in the program. The WTA program is expected to help change this by putting each other out there and supporting each other as females. The future of tennis instruction will be driven by the fight for women's rights and the development of a more inclusive and supportive environment for female coaches.

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