Fun or Winning… Why do you compete in tennis? Many tennis players make a strong delineation between “competitive” tennis and “recreational” tennis. For example, some athletes will describe themselves as “a competitive tennis player” with emphasis on the word “COMPETITIVE”. The subtle indication is that REC tennis is played for fun and competitive tennis is […]
Why Pros are Embracing Sport Psychology
Sport psychology and mental training are being sought out by many professional athletes for a number of reasons. Some players are looking for an edge over their competition or trying to find a way to climb the rankings… Some athletes are seeking the confidence necessary to compete at a high level on a consistent basis… […]
Confidently Rising to the Challenge of Big Competition
‘Firsts’ can be enormously overwhelming for some tennis players: The first time you break into the Top-10 in the rankings The first time you advance to the finals of a major tournament The first time you find yourself a set up against a highly-ranked opponent It can feel like you are being swallowed up by […]
How to Gain Motivation through Inspiration
Finding Strength Through Adversity Hard work and preparation put you on the road towards achievement. Those two elements are the cornerstone of success. Unfortunately, success is not a walk in the park. Often, adversity pops up that can block your progress or even knock you straight off your path. Though adversity is challenging, it doesn’t […]
Accomplish New Feats by Changing your Mindset
What is the biggest predictor of success for an athlete? Is it your physical attributes such as strength, flexibility, height or weight? Is it how hard you trained and developed your speed, agility, power, VO2max, anaerobic capacity or endurance? Is it how early you started in your sport? Is it your natural abilities or skills? […]
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