We have all heard the statement, "Be the best you can be", but how do we actually go about making that happen? Every great coach is an expert motivator. They take pride in being able to draw the best out of a player on a regular basis and in helping them to perform at their highest level time and … [Read more...] about Expect to Be the Best
Great tennis advice from USA
At CCSC we are always striving for greatness in all areas of our college. Forming links with coaches, teachers, clubs, sports scientists and more is key to our continued success and enables us to create tremendous pathways for our students. I would like to share some excellent tennis advice … [Read more...] about Great tennis advice from USA
Djokovic – Number 1 in Tennis
Novak Djokovic is seemingly from another planet at the moment as far as tennis goes. He is dominating world tennis and seems well on his way to a calendar Grand Slam this year. Djokovic is tireless in his elite athlete training regime . Understanding your body is the key to continued success … [Read more...] about Djokovic – Number 1 in Tennis
Mathematics can be the key to emotion control in sports
Controlling our emotions in sport can be a very interesting process, with many challenges thrown our way to test the very mettle of the most seasoned players. There is such a range on the emotional scale, that it can be difficult to see clearly and think our way through to achieve a positive … [Read more...] about Mathematics can be the key to emotion control in sports
Laughter is a tool less used
There is a fantastic quote from the famous stand-up comedian Bob Newhart: "Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on." - Bob Newhart How many of us do this in our chosen sport in times of adversity. Have you ever had the easiest tennis … [Read more...] about Laughter is a tool less used
Vive la France!
It's that time of year again. The French Open is here and the tennis is red hot on the clay of Roland Garros, Paris. Roger, Novak, Rafa, Maria, Serena, Sam and Nick are among the stars in action and vying for the winners title. My last blog was a lead up to this moment. All are prepared. … [Read more...] about Vive la France!