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MY STORY

After playing Division 1 US College tennis for Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), I set out on a mission to become the best coach that I could be.

The first chapter of my career included skill development coaching at all levels, before coaching high-performance athletes, including Australia's world junior tennis teams.

By the mid-2000's I was burnt out and unable to bring out the best in each of my students.

I left tennis and met Natalie Ashdown, the CEO of Open Door Coaching. An extraordinary coach and mentor.  Natalie opened my eyes to a whole new way of coaching. My coaching style evolved from 'telling' and directing to listening, asking questions in order to create a better understanding, enabling me to bring out the best in each of my clients.

My definition of coaching shifted from a position of 'knowing all the answers' to;

‘Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn as much as it is teaching them.’

This major shift in my coaching philosophy is the reason that I have partnered with Open Door Coaching to bring the Aussie way of being into the hearts and minds of companies in the USA. 

 

IT WASN'T ALWAYS EASY

 

From an early age, I knew I wanted to be a coach. It wasn't always easy. I wasn't a top-level junior player and I did not play on the tour. I doubted my ability frequently but never lost my curiosity to become the best coach that I could be. In fact, I took my first tennis lesson at 14 years of age and walked off the court thinking this is the greatest job in the world.

I began learning from some of the best coaches around the world and studied under the likes of Nick Bollettieri, Judy Murray, and Patrick Mouratoglou.

I am an energetic and curious life-long learner and have now interviewed over 500 successful sports and business coaches on The Coaching Podcast who have shared secrets as to what makes a great coach.

Watch this space for my up and coming book, 'What Makes a Great Coach?'

Coaching is one of the greatest 

Natalie Ashdown, Chief Executive Officer, The Open Door Coaching Group – Melbourne, AUS

Carla McKenzie, Director of Tennis of The Shore and Country Club, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA

Claire Nelson, CEO Sirens Netball Team, Scotland

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 "It has been an absolute delight to work with Emma Doyle, collaborate on her book: What Makes a Great Coach? And now partner together to bring the Open Door Coaching Methodology to the US.

Emma is an excellent coach, a creative and enthusiastic facilitator and a leader in the coaching field. I highly recommend her coaching style and frameworks to help people achieve their goals and dreams.” 

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“Emma Doyle is the greatest coach I’ve ever had the opportunity to meet. She brings so much energy to her coaching and presentations and has the ability to keep everyone engaged. Over the years, Emma has helped me with so many things including my retention, conflict resolution strategies, my presentations skills, the delivery of my communication and she has changed the way I coach for the better. I can’t thank Emma enough for all the knowledge she has shared with me over the years and I look forward to what she has in store for the future.”

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“Emma Doyle has the unique ability to smash through your limiting beliefs and barriers to unlock and unleash your true potential.  By stretching your comfort zone and equipping you with an array of practical tools and exercises, she prepares you for success both on and off the sports field. 

Full of energy and with a wealth of top-flight experience and expertise under her belt, Emma helped our UWS Sirens Netball Superleague athletes to find their ‘Super Powers’ and to commit to behaviours that will drive the core values and vision of the team as they compete for the League title #NoLimits.” 

Natalie Ashdown, Chief Executive Officer, The Open Door Coaching Group – Melbourne, AUS

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"It has been an absolute delight to work with Emma Doyle, collaborate on her book: What Makes a Great Coach? And now partner together to bring the Open Door Coaching Methodology to the US.

Emma is an excellent coach, a creative and enthusiastic facilitator and a leader in the coaching field. I highly recommend her coaching style and frameworks to help people achieve their goals and dreams.”

Carla McKenzie, Director of Tennis of The Shore and Country Club, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA

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“Emma Doyle is the greatest coach I’ve ever had the opportunity to meet. She brings so much energy to her coaching and presentations and has the ability to keep everyone engaged. Over the years, Emma has helped me with so many things including my retention, conflict resolution strategies, my presentations skills, the delivery of my communication and she has changed the way I coach for the better. I can’t thank Emma enough for all the knowledge she has shared with me over the years and I look forward to what she has in store for the future.”

Claire Nelson, CEO Sirens Netball Team, Scotland

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“Emma Doyle has the unique ability to smash through your limiting beliefs and barriers to unlock and unleash your true potential.  By stretching your comfort zone and equipping you with an array of practical tools and exercises, she prepares you for success both on and off the sports field. 

Full of energy and with a wealth of top-flight experience and expertise under her belt, Emma helped our UWS Sirens Netball Superleague athletes to find their ‘Super Powers’ and to commit to behaviours that will drive the core values and vision of the team as they compete for the League title #NoLimits.” 

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