Meet your Coach
Yvonne Doyle is a former professional tennis player and Irish international, who represented Ireland over 80 times and reached a WTA singles ranking of 238. She brings over a decade of experience on the world stage—both as a player and Billie Jean King Cup captain.
Combining her passion for performance with expertise in mindfulness and mental training, she now helps players build confidence, focus, and resilience on and off the court.
Through coaching, workshops, and one-on-one sessions, Yvonne supports athletes in unlocking their full potential.
20+
Years a Pro
1000+
Players Trained
Career Highlights
WTA 238
10 Pro Titles
Irish No.1
Billie jean King Cup Captain
"Mental training played a crucial role in my development as a professional player - now I share everything I’ve learned with players"
Mental Strength for Tennis
6 proven modules that develop the mental skills separating good players from great players
Manage Nerves
Learn simple techniques to stay calm, focused, and confident when the pressure is on
Emotional Resilience
Develop skills to manage anger through breathing techniques, relaxation and mindful shifts in inner dialogue
Sharpening Concentration
Learn tools to sharpen your focus and reset quickly when distractions occur
Building Inner Confidence
Strengthen self-belief from the inside out and step on court with calm, quiet confidence
Constructive Goal Setting
Set goals that channel your focus, fuel your motivation, and unlock your tennis potential
Compete with Presence
Cultivate awareness, stay present, and connect deeply with your game through mindful attention to each point
What You'll Achieve
Emotional regulation during challenging or triggering situations
Composure & focus in crucial moments during matches
Inner confidence that stands firm under pressure
Mental clarity & inner control
Improved performances & favourable outcomes
A love of competing with focus on delivering your best performance
Real Results
Hear from players who have transformed their mental game
"Yvonne has helped my daughter immensely with the mental aspect of her tennis game, improving her on court attitude and self belief ten fold"
Aoife Keeling
"Yvonne made the process of discovering mindfulness and relating those skills back to tennis seamless. These skills have helped immensely with tennis and also general life skills for the future"
David Mahon
"My daughter has greatly benefited from working with Yvonne on the mental side of her tennis game. The meditation and breathing techniques she’s learned have helped her stay calm, focused, and confident during matches"
Parent of junior player
Unleash The Performance You are Capable of
Join hundreds of players who’ve elevated their mental game
Get in Touch
Ready to transform your mental game?
Contact us to receive the curriculum of our mental strength for tennis online training programme
Phone
+353 87 677 8733
Location
Ireland
For PLAYERS, PARENTS, COACHES
This course is for anyone passionate about competitive tennis and eager to explore strategies that help players maximize their potential. It goes beyond on-court training to include the often unseen but crucial off-court work as well. Pre-recorded mindfulness, breathwork, meditation and visualization practices are incorporated into this course so the student has everything they need, without having to look for alternative resources.
Mental Strength for Tennis is a self-paced online course designed to equip you with essential mental skills to overcome challenges and unlock your full potential on court. Whether it's nerves, anger, distractions, or dips in confidence holding you back, this training course will empower you to take control of your mind and elevate your performance. Packed with insightful videos, practical worksheets, and tailored breathwork and mindset exercises, Mental Strength for Tennis equips you with the tools to access your mental strength within - boosting your performance, confidence, and enjoyment on court, and ultimately leading to better, more consistent results.
COURSE CURRICULUM
This course has all the practices you need to take control of your mental game. Learn tools and techniques in your own time and at your own pace.
All you need to bring is motivation & discipline.
Course includes
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A 26 page workbook
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29 Videos - over 2 hours of video recordings
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12 audio recordings - practices to train the mind
* Click on tabs below for individual chapter content
Intro
Intro to Course
26 Page Workbook
Getting to know yourself
Video on Mental Game Questionnaire
Written Questionnaire
Yvonne is a former professional tennis player who proudly represented Ireland over 80 times in international team events at both junior and senior levels. She achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 238 in singles and No. 202 in doubles. Yvonne also served as the non-playing captain of the Irish Billie Jean King Cup team for six years, following 11 years as a team player.
Early in her career, Yvonne developed a deep interest in the mental side of the game. Determined to overcome her own challenges, she explored mindfulness, meditation, and mental training techniques—tools that became a vital part of her success.
After retiring from competition, Yvonne continued her studies in meditation and yoga. Alongside her on-court coaching, she now shares these practices with players, helping them build mental resilience and confidence.
Today, Yvonne works one-on-one with players and groups, guiding players to overcome mental hurdles and unlock their full potential. She also delivers talks and workshops - both in person and online - to tennis players and sports communities across the country.
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Who is this course suitable for?This course is for players, coaches and parents who are keen to learn ways to help themselves or someone they know, improve their mental game.
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How much does the course cost?€210
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How long do I have access to the course content?Once purchased, you have access to the course content for one year. You can make your way through the course at your own pace, in your own time. I recommend that you complete all the lessons in the course. And you can return to lessons that you found particularly helpful over and over again within the 365 days.
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I have a squad of players - is there a special rate for a team/squad of players?Yes, packages are available for squads of players. For group rates please email yvonne@mentalstrengthfortennis.com
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I am a parent of a young tennis player - what will I learn?You’ll gain practical tools and techniques to support your child’s mental game—on and off the court—helping them build confidence, resilience, and focus that will benefit them both in tennis and in life.
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I have another question, not on this list - how can I contact you?You can send an email to yvonne@mentalstrengthfortennis.com
Testimonials
"Mindset is everything when you are on the court. Yvonne addresses the mental game with a combination of coaching, reflection and the practice of meditation that encourages the player to stay focused and positive on and off the court. Absolutely invaluable to access this type of coaching from a professional who understands all aspects of the game. Yvonne is so knowledgeable and calm. A dynamite combination. I would encourage anyone who wants to improve their mindset on the court to access this training programme" - Maria Hamilton
"Yvonne made the process of discovering mindfulness and relating those skills back to tennis seamless. These skills have helped immensely with tennis and also general life skills for the future" - David Mahon
"My daughter has greatly benefited from working with Yvonne on the mental side of her tennis game. The meditation and breathing techniques she’s learned have helped her stay calm, focused, and confident during matches. Yvonne has a unique way of connecting with young athletes and teaching them tools they can use both on and off the court. Since starting sessions, I've seen a noticeable improvement in her resilience and mindset. We’re incredibly grateful for the positive impact Yvonne has had on her development." - Parent of junior tennis player
"Positive thoughts on this offering? - The way Yvonne understands the situation and how she makes my son comfortable in difficult circumstances. These mental strengthening techniques should be used for every single child’s learning" - Sandeep Sood
"Yvonne's tennis mental coaching is excellent. Yvonne is a great listener and always available to provide great advice and support which was greatly appreciated by my daughter" - Marta Hliwa