Yasmin Clarke - The role of female coaching, mentorship and family dynamics in Tennis

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It´s International Podcast Day, and we have a great guest for this special episode in Yasmin Clarke.

Yasmin is a coach, athlete mentor and commentator. A former pro player, she was GB junior number 1 before quitting tennis at the age of just 19.

She chats to CTC host Dan Kiernan about the challenges faced by female coaches in a male-dominated sport, the importance of family support, and the cultural shifts needed to create more opportunities for women in coaching roles.

This is a great listen for anyone interested in all aspects of the tennis world from a perspective that isn’t normally given a big enough voice.

Episode Highlights:-

• Yaz discusses her experiences with early success, winning multiple junior championships
• The importance of mental health, and the need for a supportive environment in sports.
• She reflects on the pressures of competition, the significance of enjoying the journey, and the evolution of tennis culture, particularly regarding college tennis as a pathway for player development.
• She discusses the dynamics of coaching within families, particularly her relationship with her brother, Great Britain´s Jay Clarke.

To mark International Podcast Day today, we´ve picked out some of our favourite quotes from our CTC guests! Head over to our Instagram to watch!🎙️