Brenton Barker

Brenton holds a Degree in Sports Coaching from the University of Delaware and was the former Head Advisor for the Japanese Government’s Sports Science Institute. He has held Managerial and Head Coaching roles with Australia’s National Governing Body, Tennis Australia, and served on the Dunlop International Sports Advisory Board for eight years. Brenton currently consults with several professional athletes and clients in the areas of Self-Accountability, Health, and Goal Orientation.
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Best Slow Pitch Wood Softball Bats

If you want to swing for the fences, here’s why you should not take choosing your bat lightly: The right wood softball bat can make the difference between flying a ball out to the left-field or hitting a game-winning home

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“When clients come to me asking how they can up their performance on the tennis court, a few key exercises come to mind,” says Joshua Lafond from Healthygymhabits.com. “Since tennis requires a lot of speed and functional strength, I like

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Serving in tennis is a simple but technical process that goes a long way in determining your game performance. It could be a useful weapon to ground your opponent and an added advantage if done well. This is why it

16 Best Tennis Footwork Drills

Tennis beginners often think that the ability to handle a racquet is what determines tennis skill. If this is also you, you need to reevaluate your attitude. Footwork is an integral part of tennis and is one of the most

Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour Tennis Shoe Review

Support is essential in tennis, but so is speed. In my opinion, you need to get the fastest shoes you can while ensuring an adequate amount of support for your feet. If you are willing to heavily invest in speed,

Best Hard Court Tennis Shoes

As a tennis coach, I often encounter beginners who are unaware that tennis can be played on various types of surfaces, let alone understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. The International Tennis Federation classifies surfaces into four different types

Best Tennis Exercises

“When clients come to me asking how they can up their performance on the tennis court, a few key exercises

How to Improve Your Tennis Serve?

Serving in tennis is a simple but technical process that goes a long way in determining your game performance. It

16 Best Tennis Footwork Drills

Tennis beginners often think that the ability to handle a racquet is what determines tennis skill. If this is also

Best Hard Court Tennis Shoes

As a tennis coach, I often encounter beginners who are unaware that tennis can be played on various types of