At the International Tennis School, we pride ourselves on taking no shortcuts and being one percent better each day. Our tennis players are improving all the time and have generally grasped the methods of professionalism we are instilling. This term, one of the main areas of focus is 'playing … [Read more...] about Is ‘playing intensity’ easy to grasp?
Maradona or Messi
Every World Cup, along with supporting the Socceroos, I've always had a soft spot for Argentina. You could call them my second team. The main reason for this is the Messi of my day was Maradona. Check out the two in action. I think it's clear Messi was also a fan of Maradona growing … [Read more...] about Maradona or Messi
Everything is AWESOME!
Like many parents during the holidays, I was asked by my children (bugged until I said YES) to take them to see The LEGO Movie. This, of course, meant a full day of listening to the now famous theme song Everything is Awesome. While any song sung repetitively for a few hours will drive you a … [Read more...] about Everything is AWESOME!
One for the Mums
Bang! We are back into it
Already two weeks into this term, how time flies. I hope everyone surived the holidays. Welcome to all our new families I hope all the new students are enjoying the food. Again I would like to thank all the volunteers, new and old. From now on I’m going to post … [Read more...] about Bang! We are back into it
Competition
What is a healthy level of competitiveness? Why do some people look at everything as a must win situation? Why do others take little or no interest in winning? As usual I may be stirring things up, but seeing the differing degrees of competitive application within my football group today raised … [Read more...] about Competition
What are my lessons like?
This blog I simply want to give people an insight into the type of lessons that I strive for on a daily basis. Stage 6 students have just completed their Fitness Choices module and will move onto First Aid next week before sitting their half yearly exam on 22 May 2014. Stage 5 students are currently … [Read more...] about What are my lessons like?
Twelve points to help with performance.
Hi and welcome back for term 2. Here is some food for thought from my last blogs about anxiety and stress on our young football and tennis players. It's a list of 12 good points that you can discuss with them anytime. 1) Encourage your child to face his/her fears, not run away from … [Read more...] about Twelve points to help with performance.
What an Atmosphere!
One and a half weeks into a nine week term and the pace is already picking up. The projects are in full swing and the response from the students has been fantastic. This term our stage 5 topic is focused on popular culture and the driving question is 'Are teenagers misunderstood?' This has already … [Read more...] about What an Atmosphere!
Power in Stage 4
This term, stage 4 students will be focusing on the theme of power. All subjects are connected through this theme and explore the driving question, "How is Power Used?" We are currently finishing up the English module in which students studied the play, The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty and various … [Read more...] about Power in Stage 4