My Final Email of 2025 (And Why You Might Need a Break Too)

Time to Pause .......and Breathe

This will be my final weekly email of the year.

I’m taking a break over Christmas — and honestly, I think more tennis coaches should do the same.

We give everything to others all year.
We carry the emotional weight of players, parents, committees, expectations, results…
And too often, we forget to carry ourselves.

So this is your permission — not just from me, but from someone who gets it:

Log off. Step back. Slow down.

And while you’re at it, here’s a final 3-2-1 to help you reflect on 2025 and start 2026 with clarity.

3 Questions to Reflect on 2025

What coaching moment filled you with joy this year?
What habit, method, or mindset did you outgrow?
What’s one hard lesson you don’t want to repeat in 2026?

2 Things to Celebrate

That player who improved more than the scoreline shows.
The risks you took to grow — whether anyone noticed or not.

1 Challenge for 2026

Plan your career with the same intention you plan your sessions.
Not just what you’ll do, but who you want to become.

Wishing you and your loved ones a restful, meaningful, and happy holiday season.

Let’s reconnect in January — recharged and ready.

Here’s to becoming the coach you’ve always wanted to be in 2026.

Steve

My Tennis Coach Academy

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