Ashley Hobson

About Ashley Hobson

Thirty two years of coaching and playing experience includes coaching at the Van Der Meer Academy, as a country’s National coach, coaching Davis Cup and Federation Cup teams, on the ATP, WTA, and ITF International Junior tours in over 60 countries. Coached two top twenty WTA players and as a National coach, coaching and captaining teams competing in World Youth Cup, World Junior Tennis, Asian Games, and the All China Games. Hobson’s players have won National titles, ITF titles and Professional tournaments and he has sent 100’s of player to play college tennis in the USA. Has conducted coach seminars in Japan, Hong Kong, China Singapore and USA. Conducted seminars for the JPTR and ITF. College educated as a lawyer completing BA and LLB degrees. Fluent in 3 languages. Competed in 5 Ironman triathlons. Associations include PTR, NSCA and completed the USTA High Performance Coaching Program.

The Mentality of a Champion: How Little Things Lead to Big Things

Doing the things we don't like to do, but that we must [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:48:13-05:00November 12th, 2018|Mental|

The Winners Mindset

Winners take chances; Like everyone else, they fear failing but [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:48:51-05:00November 5th, 2018|Mental|

Winning, Losing, and Learning

Life is going to kick us in the pants. It [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:49:22-05:00October 29th, 2018|Emotional|

The Power Scale: A Template for Improving Ball-Striking

Knowing and understanding your ball–striking range (keeping the balance between under [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:49:55-05:00October 25th, 2018|Technical|

Embrace the Struggle

Kids these days need to learn how to embrace the [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T14:00:47-05:00October 22nd, 2018|Mental, Parents/Coaches|

Difference between top players

Character drives talent !! Difference between top players and second [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:51:21-05:00January 11th, 2017|Strategy|

Pre-tournament preparation

Here are guidelines and fundamental reminders of how to prepare [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:52:15-05:00January 11th, 2017|Strategy|

Why do juniors switch coaches so often?

– by Steve Smith One short answer would be juniors [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:58:51-05:00January 11th, 2017|Parents/Coaches|

Quick Guidelines for the Parent of the Child Athlete

Attitude and competitive effort must be addressed as a priority [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:59:20-05:00January 11th, 2017|Parents/Coaches|

Target areas on the Court

There are 7 primary target areas on the court. To [...]

By Ashley Hobson|2021-01-20T13:59:59-05:00January 11th, 2017|Technical|