Developing Coco Gauff: Coaching the Greatest Junior Ever

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Sly Black

Sly Black shares the journey of coaching Coco Gauff, from age 7 to world No. 1 junior—highlighting her mindset, dedication, and world-class habits early on.

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Forehand Footwork Progressions: Beginner to Advanced
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Forehand Footwork Progressions: Beginner to Advanced
Growth Spurts and Technical Development in Juniors
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Growth Spurts and Technical Development in Juniors
Becoming a Successful Parent Coach
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Becoming a Successful Parent Coach
Why 1-on-1 Coaching Builds Champions—Not Academies
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Why 1-on-1 Coaching Builds Champions—Not Academies
2 v 1 Drill Used by Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens
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2 v 1 Drill Used by Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens
Backhand Rotation & Recovery: Footwork Patterns that Flow
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Backhand Rotation & Recovery: Footwork Patterns that Flow
Drill Progressions for 6–8 Year Old Tennis Players
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Drill Progressions for 6–8 Year Old Tennis Players
How Djokovic and Nadal Improve Technically After 30
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How Djokovic and Nadal Improve Technically After 30
Lessons From Macci, Bollettieri & Richard Williams
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Lessons From Macci, Bollettieri & Richard Williams
Backhand Fundamentals for Beginners to Intermediate
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Backhand Fundamentals for Beginners to Intermediate
Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach
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Backhand Progressions & Footwork From Gauff’s Coach
Coco Gauff’s Adjustment Step Drills for Footwork Mastery
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Coco Gauff’s Adjustment Step Drills for Footwork Mastery
Transition Footwork & Drills Used by Coco Gauff
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Transition Footwork & Drills Used by Coco Gauff
Creating a Champion: Choosing the Right Coach
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Creating a Champion: Choosing the Right Coach
The Role of Parents in Junior Tennis – Must Watch!
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The Role of Parents in Junior Tennis – Must Watch!
Teaching Groundstrokes to Beginners
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Teaching Groundstrokes to Beginners
Developing Coco Gauff’s Serve from a Young Age
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Developing Coco Gauff’s Serve from a Young Age
Seeking Advice From Other Coaches: Why It’s Crucial
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Seeking Advice From Other Coaches: Why It’s Crucial
Teaching the Volley and Transition Play to Beginners
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Teaching the Volley and Transition Play to Beginners
The Importance of Doubles for Junior Tennis Players
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The Importance of Doubles for Junior Tennis Players
Teaching the Serve to a 6-Year-Old Beginner Player
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Teaching the Serve to a 6-Year-Old Beginner Player
Range of Motion, Timing & Player Development
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Range of Motion, Timing & Player Development
Coaching Sloane Stephens: Her Journey With Sly Black
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Coaching Sloane Stephens: Her Journey With Sly Black
Sly Black’s Journey: From Jamaica to Coaching Legends
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Sly Black’s Journey: From Jamaica to Coaching Legends
Powerful Groundstrokes: Freedom, Timing & Breathing
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Powerful Groundstrokes: Freedom, Timing & Breathing
Creating a Fun, Disciplined Tennis Training Environment
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Creating a Fun, Disciplined Tennis Training Environment
Backhand Volley: Slice Rotation & Slingshot Technique
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Backhand Volley: Slice Rotation & Slingshot Technique
Teaching the Forehand to 5–6 Year Old Beginners
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Teaching the Forehand to 5–6 Year Old Beginners
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