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Intercollegiate Tennis AssociationAuthor: Intercollegiate Tennis Association
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis and a coaches association, both an advocate and an authority for the sport and its members. The ITA is committed to serving college tennis and returning the leaders of tomorrow while promoting both the athletic and academic achievements of the collegiate tennis community. The ITA, founded in 1956, is comprised of more than 2,000 mens and womens varsity tennis teams representing more than 1,250 institutions, while administering numerous regional and national championships, and the ITA/Tennis Point College Tennis Rankings for 20,000 college varsity student-athletes across five levels of play. The ITA also bolsters an industry leading awards program for players and coaches to honor excellence in academics, leadership, and sportsmanship. Keep up with all of the excitement around college tennis by visiting WeAreCollegeTennis.com and following the ITA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn. Language: en Genres: Education, Sports, Tennis Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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ITA Coaches Podcast - The Momentum Game: Coaching Match Dynamics featuring Alistair Higham
Episode 38
Tuesday, 29 September, 2026
Alistair Higham draws on more than 40 years of coaching experience to explore the power of momentum and how it can shape the outcome of a tennis match. He explains that momentum is about more than the score, emphasizing the importance of recognizing how players respond to individual match events and changes in performance levels. Higham shares how coaches can help players identify shifts in momentum, capitalize on their strengths, and remain composed when a match begins to turn. For college coaches, particularly those managing multiple matches, understanding when to intervene and when to allow a player to work through a momentum shift can be a valuable tool for maximizing performance. This episode explores practical strategies for players and coaches to understand and leverage momentum for better performance.
