Hi, I’m Scott Duncan — a 24-year-old biomedical engineer and tennis coach with a passion for biomechanics. For the past seven years, I’ve coached in the Green Knoll and Chatham communities, working with multiple tennis clubs and players of all levels. At Bucknell University, I studied biomechanics in the lab, using high-speed cameras and motion analysis to uncover how consistency, power, and joint health are tied to proper movement.

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Like many players, I was once taught motions without explanation. A lot of coaches teach what they see from pros on TV. The problem is players won't understand why certain pros are using these unique movements. Teaching tennis this way leads to students forming unique muscle memories that work for a specific player, but that movement might not be the most idea for them. In a world between the internet, coaches, your own family will all give you a different opinion, players feel like it's impossible to master one motion that works for them.

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That experience drives my philosophy today: every lesson focuses on teaching why movements matter, not just how to do them. I also use fun, engaging games that weave in biomechanical skills, so players don’t just learn — they enjoy tennis. Building love for the game is more important than any technical analysis, and it keeps players motivated to improve.

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Beyond tennis, I’ve worked with the Special Olympics, which taught me the value of patience, encouragement, and adapting to every type of player. My goal is to give students a stronger mind–muscle connection, so they don’t just become better tennis players — they become better athletes.

 

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