Steve Whelan, a former football coach turned innovative tennis instructor, talks about his shift from rigid technical coaching to a more fluid ecological approach. He reveals the joys and challenges of game-based learning, emphasizing the need for players to explore freely. Whelan discusses the disconnect between conventional methods and actual match performance, advocating for environments where creativity flourishes. He also touches on overcoming parental expectations and the benefits of making tennis coaching more accessible and enjoyable for young athletes.