Online Course: Winning Parents

Supporting their tennis dreams without losing perspective

FOR TENNIS PARENTS

Finding the right balance .

Raising a young tennis player can be both rewarding and overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to support their dreams without burning out or losing perspective.

This course is designed specifically for tennis parents who want to understand how to guide their child through the competitive world of junior tennis with clarity, confidence, and balance.

WINNING PARENTS COURSE FOR TENNIS PARENTS

Benefits of the Winning Parents Course

Skills that go beyond tennis. Develop communication, emotional regulation and resilience skills that enhance not only your tennis journey but everyday family life.

Healthier parent–player relationships

Build stronger, more positive connections with your child. Learn how to support without adding pressure, creating trust and calm communication on and off the court.

Step out of the drama triangle

Recognise the Victim–Rescuer–Persecutor cycle and discover how to move beyond emotional reactions into calm, constructive problem-solving.

Better communication, less conflict

Transform pre- and post-match conversations with practical tools that replace tension with understanding, curiosity, and encouragement.

Less stress, more balance

Reduce burnout and anxiety for both you and your child. Learn simple, psychology-based strategies to manage expectations and enjoy the journey, not just the results.

Greater independence and resilience in players

Empower your child to take ownership of their game. Support their growth into a confident, self-motivated, and emotionally strong athlete.

Skills that go beyond tennis

Develop communication, emotional regulation, and resilience skills that enhance not only your tennis journey but everyday family life.

Guided by Three Experts

Benefit from the combined insight of experienced professionals.

Dr Liya Jacob

Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Health & Life Coach offering tools for wellbeing and balance.

Ellie-Rose Griffiths

Former UK Junior Tennis No.1 sharing her lived experience as a tennis player.

Chris Johnson

Level 5 Master Performance Coach translating elite coaching principles for parents.

FOR TENNIS PARENTS

How to Join the Winning Parents Course

Getting started is easy. The Winning Parents: Exiting the Drama Triangle course is available anytime, and you can learn at your own pace. Watch the sessions whenever it suits you — and revisit them as often as you’d like to reinforce key lessons and tools.

Simply click the ‘Join the Course Today’ button below to get instant access and start your journey toward calmer, more confident tennis parenting.

Testimonials

“As someone who’s been around tennis my entire life – from playing at the highest level to coaching young talent – I’ve seen how crucial a parent’s role is in a young athlete’s journey. But it’s also one of the roughest roles to navigate. The emotional ups and downs, the pressure, the desire to protect your child – it can pull even the most well-meaning parent into the drama triangle of victim, persecutor and rescuer.

That’s why I believe the Winning Parents course is essential viewing for all tennis parents. It offers practical, insightful guidance to help parents step out of that cycle and into a more empowering supportive role. It teaches how to be present without overstepping, how to manage emotions – yours and your child’s – and how to build real resilience and independence in your young player.

I’ve seen firsthand how families can transform when they learn these tools. The tennis journey can become healthier, more sustainable, and – most importantly – more enjoyable. This course is a game-changer for any parent who truly wants to support their child without getting lost in the emotional rollercoaster of competition.”

Jo Durie

Former British No.1, WTA World No. 5, Wimbledon and French Open singles semifinalist, mixed doubles grand slam winner

"Having worked with performance players and their families for over 25 years, I can tell you that one of the biggest influences on a young tennis player’s development is the emotional environment created by their parents. I believe parents have needed this form of support for many years – and this course will help all parents avoid feeling powerless, blaming and rescuing – knowing that their best intentions will have a more successful outcome.

That’s why I am a strong supporter of the Winning Parents course. It gives parents the awareness and tools they need to step out of those unhelpful patterns and into a healthier, more constructive role. This course helps create calmer, more focussed environments where players can truly thrive – not just as athletes, but as people.

I’ve seen the difference it makes when parents adopt this approach: players become more independent, resilient and coachable. It’s a must for any parent serious about supporting their child’s tennis journey in the right way."

Justin Sherring

Surrey Performance Coach, developer of top British junior and pro players

"After coaching performance tennis for over 35 years, one of the biggest challenges I see isn’t technical – it’s emotional. Kids often carry a heavy load of pressure, and much of it comes from well-meaning dynamics at home. Parents are trying their best, but in the heat of competition, it’s easy to fall into overhelping, pushing too hard, or feeling totally drained and questioning everything.

I’ve seen parents jump in to fix everything after a tough match, or try to motivate through criticism when emotions are already running high. And it’s not because they don’t care – it’s because they don’t have the tools to navigate this unique world of junior tennis. That’s why I recommend the Winning Parents course. It helps parents recognise when they’re stuck in those patterns – and more importantly how to shift out of them.

When parents make that shift, everything changes. Kids start playing with more freedom. Parents start feeling more grounded and confident. Training becomes more enjoyable. And the family dynamic around tennis gets stronger and healthier. If you’re feeling emotionally drained, second-guessing yourself or sensing tension around tennis – this course could be the turning point you didn’t know you needed.”

Steve Butcher

LTA Level 5 Master Performance Coach

PODCAST

Podcast: My Tennis Journey .

Let me start with a confession – at times I’ve found being a tennis parent challenging! The trials and tribulations of the ‘performance’ tennis journey have surprised and at times shocked me.

So three experts coming together to create an online course that aims to help tennis parents navigate a positive path through the journey has to be a good thing!

That’s exactly what Dr Liya Jacob (wellness coach and tennis parent), Chris Johnson (Level 5 Master Coach) and Ellie-Rose Griffiths (former GB jnr no.1) have done.