Coaches can inspire players to start a life long journey with our brilliant sport. Today’s guest is Merlin Van de Braam, the Head of LTA Coach Development. It was great to speak to Merlin and hear how passionate he is about the new Coach Development Plan and how he believes it will help support coaches be the best they can be. As Merlin says: ‘I hope we can reach all coaches out there to let them know we DO listen.’ Listen to.find out all about the new plan...

PS If you enjoyed listening and would like a chance to chat with Merlin, please do head to the Tennis Coaches’ Support Network (TCSN) Facebook Group. Merlin is due to be a guest on an online event TCSN are hosting on Wed 8 December. To find out more, please head to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TennisCoachesSupportNetwork

PPS To have a look at the full LTA Coach Development Plan, please head here: https://www.lta.org.uk/workforce-venues/coach-teach/coach-development-plan/