3 Lessons Serena Williams Taught Us About Training With Kids

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In addition to being one of the best tennis players of all time, Serena Williams is an amazing mom. Her daughter Olympia sometimes joins her during her workouts, and here’s what this duo taught us about training with kids by your side.

Share Your Passions

Tennis is a big part of Williams’ life, so it’s important for her to share it with her daughter. She posted fun videos of Olympia playing around the house with her racquets, and the duo even hit the tennis court together in adorable matching outfits.

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Don’t Force It

Williams shares her passion for tennis with her daughter, but that doesn’t mean she’ll force her to follow in her footsteps. The famous athlete is extremely committed to her workouts, but Olympia isn’t always in the mood to join in.

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Let Them Explore

It takes some time for kids to figure out which physical activity they want to commit to. Williams’ daughter is still too young to have all the answers, and she enjoys everything from tennis to football. Time will tell which sport is her favorite.