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The Early Engagement Hypothesis
And when to specialize.
Online course for tennis coaches
make your drills show up on match day
Players nail the drill and lose it in the match. Skill Transfers shows you why, and gives you a simple, science-based framework to design sessions that transfer to matches.
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4.2/5 from 250+ reviews
The problem
The drill looks perfect. The match doesn't.
We know players shouldn't only specialize in one sport. The real question is what you do about it in your own sessions. Skill transfer is how a skill learned in one context shows up in another, and it is the missing link between your drills and your players' matches.
Skill transfer is the process of applying a skill learned in one context to another.
More robust learning
Better decision-making
More adaptable players
What is inside
What you will learn
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The Athletic Skills Model
Secrets from the Ajax youth development programme.
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Donor Sports
And how to implement them on court.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Design smarter drills that lead to faster and more robust skill acquisition
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Use a clear, proven framework to structure your sessions
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Build players who adapt, problem-solve, and perform under pressure
How it works
Learn online, use it on court
This is not theory for theory's sake. Every module is designed to be applied on court today.
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Apply
Answer a few questions about your coaching, so we can check the course fits your profile.
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Learn online
Video lessons with a quiz after each section. It works in your browser, on all devices.
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Use it on court
Six clear steps and a simple, structured approach, evidence-based yet practical. You keep access to all lessons and materials forever.
For coaches who want their drills to transfer to match day
Who it’s for
This is for you if…
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You're a (certified) tennis coach and want an evidence-based programme with a simple, structured approach
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Your players look great in drills, but lose it in the match
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You work with players from beginners to performance level, and want tools you can adapt to your own group
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You want ideas you can try on court this week
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You like learning online, with video lessons with real examples
Probably not for you if…
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You’re only looking for a list of drills to copy, rather than a way to design your own
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You want theory only, without trying it on court
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You would rather join a live, in-person workshop than learn online
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You’re not that interested in how players learn to adapt and perform under pressure
Not licensed, or just curious about the topic? You are welcome to apply too.
Your instructor
Meet Erik
My name is Erik. I have spent the last 14 years trying to help players and coaches unlock their potential through smarter training.
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Published Human Movement Scientist
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Delivered webinars, workshops & courses to 1k+ tennis coaches
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Here to help you get results with a structured approach
Reviews
Hear what coaches before you said
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The Skill Transfers training taught me how to apply the best movements and techniques from other sports to tennis. The teachers’ examples and experience were highly relevant and provided great inspiration for implementing these ideas in tennis lessons. The diversity of skills — like those of Jannik Sinner, who was also an excellent skier — shows how abilities from other sports can effectively enhance performance on the tennis court.
Frank Hoens
Tennis coach
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A very useful training, because in my tennis lessons with children I focus a lot on movement education and coordination. The training included many examples of donor sports that can be easily implemented in a warm-up.
Jurgen Ensing
Tennis coach
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I think everything is explained very clearly and in great detail. It’s also helpful to follow along with the video, and having a quiz after each section for review is great, super!
Cas van de Kamp
Tennis coach
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The course is clearly structured and easy to follow. The intermediate quiz questions are helpful for checking whether the key points have stuck. The use of donor sports made me think about how to design parts of a training session, such as a warm-up, but also about the use of feedback or feedforward during explanations or exercises.
Bjorn Luitink
Tennis coach
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FAQ
Questions coaches ask
Is this relevant for the players I work with?
The concepts work across levels (from beginners to performance players) and ages (from juniors to adults). So yes, you’ll learn how to adapt the tools and systems to your specific group.
Can I only follow the course if I am a tennis coach?
Although the course is designed specifically for tennis coaches / instructors, you can follow the course if you’re interested in the contents, e.g. when you’re thinking about coaching in the future or if you just want to learn everything there is to know about the topic of Skill Transfers.
Can I keep access to the course contents forever?
Yes. Once you enroll, you’ll have unlimited access to all lessons and materials. That means you can revisit any module, anytime, from anywhere.
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