Jump Levels in Tennis No matter who you are, you always have the ability to jump to another level. Whether you’re a JV tennis player or Serena Williams, you have another level in you. My dad has always been my role model. When I was a kid my dad would always ask my brothers and…
Predator vs. Prey Mindset in Tennis You have a choice each moment on the court, in school and in life. Are you going to be the Predator or Prey? Are you on the prowl, or are you constantly fearing for your life? When you think about animals in their natural habitats, there are always two…
1. Passion– You don’t want to run track or do a field event just for the sake of running, jumping, or throwing, or because your friends do it, or because you just want to win. You want to compete because you love it, and you’re passionate about it. If you truly love track and…
You are a human, you make mistakes. There is a simple but effective way to deal with ALL losses, errors, mistakes, etc: extract the lesson, commit the lesson to memory, forgive yourself, and move forward with confidence. It is important that you do not repeat your mistakes, so you should note your shortcomings and…
Top 10 Worst Thoughts Before Game Time “I have to…” “I need to…” “I ought to…” “I should…” “I must…” “This is it OR This is everything..” “Do or die” “Make it or break it” “It’s now or never” “Don’t miss “OR “Don’t (anything)” All competitions and practices are important, but nothing is “special.”…
Imagine driving a high performance car, say a Lamborghini, on a race track. You start the car and you begin to drive. You give it more gas, you shift the gears, and your speed climbs. You feel your car moving faster and faster until all of a sudden…you hit a plateau. Your speed remains constant…