20 Sep 2017
Did you see the debate on Good Morning Britain this morning with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid? They were debating the role that foster parents play with the children in their care and potential terrorism, in the wake of the Parson's Green bombing last week. I passionately believe that the... Read more
15 Sep 2017
This week is Schools Fitness Week, and I'd like to share another story with you all about the way I've seen sport positively affecting children's lives. Here’s Ella’s story. From Ella’s Mum and Dad Ella Glanville’s Story "Our daughter Ella, aged 10, has been part of EBAT since Summer 2013.... Read more
13 Sep 2017
This week is Schools Fitness Week, and I wanted to share some stories with you about how we've seen sport positively affect children's lives. Here’s Lewis’s story. Lewis Hind Lewis' mum wrote to us about how he had developed through the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis (EBAT). She said; "Lewis... Read more
12 Sep 2017
[caption id="attachment_1599" align="alignnone" width="3657"] Jessica Terry[/caption] This week is Schools Fitness Week, so I wanted to cover the benefits of children getting involved in sport and fitness and how this can develop their skills of concentration and focus, affect the child’s academic levels, confidence, self-esteem and in some cases, can... Read more
08 Sep 2017
The US Open holds so many memories for me, including staying in our official hotel in New York, all the experiences on offer in this great city and my time supporting Elena (as her coach) while she competed in this very unique Grand Slam. I thought I would share some... Read more
07 Sep 2017
[caption id="attachment_1482" align="alignnone" width="960"] Bally with the first cohort of girls to come through her Foundation.[/caption] I dedicate a large part of my work and life to the cause of female development, and to carrying on the fantastic work that the charity my wife Elena Baltacha-Severino devoted herself to.... Read more
06 Sep 2017
Life is busy for me at the moment, working with the Elena Baltacha Foundation, and our tennis academy, and the Learn Play Grow national network is very busy at the moment, too. There's always lots to do, and there's not enough time in the day! [gallery ids="1403,1404,1405,1406" type="rectangular"] All the... Read more
05 Sep 2017
As a grandparent who works with so many parents and families, I’m always very conscious that the world our children live in can be a very challenging one. As a society, we are constantly giving ourselves a pat on the back because we believe that our standard of living and... Read more
04 Sep 2017
Many parents will have positive aspirations for their children in terms of sport and many would hope their children might become champions of the future. This aspiration can be very positive, but at the same time it can add pressure in terms of making the right coaching and pathway choices... Read more
01 Sep 2017
I absolutely hate the term 'pushy parents' when it comes to young potential champions, their training and competitive regimes. I prefer the term 'Opportunistic', as I believe that these determined parents work very hard to give their children a chance of becoming a sporting champion. The term 'pushy parents' has... Read more
