Can Ecological Coaching Work at Grassroots Level?

Is it really possible to coach beginners using Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints-Led Approach?

This week, I’m joined by fellow coach and My Tennis Coach Academy member John Cvitamovic, who’s been doing exactly that at the grassroots level.

In this live conversation, we’ll explore:

How John started applying ecological principles with beginners

What changed in his coaching (and how players responded)

The biggest challenges, including parent expectations and session structure

What success looks like when you focus on adaptability over aesthetics

Tips for coaches looking to try CLA but unsure where to start

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or struggling to make modern methods work with beginners—this is for you.