Yesterday was another great day here in South Florida. We headed to Sawgrass Recreation Center and cruised through the Everglades searching for alligators. I then held a baby gator in my hands (above). Talk about mental toughness! After that we headed up to Delray Beach, but not before stopping at Match Point Tennis shop to […]
Greetings from Florida, Day 3. I am having a great time and my talk yesterday in Key Largo was very well received. I sold many books and connected with some great Florida coaches. Sarah and I then had a great lunch at the Conch House, which was featured on the Food Network. Today we are […]
The greatest basketball coach in history passed away last night. He was also one of my inspirations. Here’s his definition of success… Success is… “Peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable.” -JOHN WOODEN
Well, I leave for the airport in a few minutes to hop a flight to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Tomorrow morning I will be speaking at the USPTA Florida Convention to tennis coaches, directors, club owners and administrators at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. I will be nervous. Being nervous is good – it […]
I have seen some amazing things in sports. I was at David Cone’s Perfect Game, Joe DiMaggio Day at Yankee Stadium, several World Series games, the US Open, Australian Open and countless other events on television. But yesterday I saw the MOST amazing thing. Armando Galarraga threw a perfect game for the Detroit Tigers…but umpire […]
I was fortunate enough to get an advance copy of Patrick McEnroe’s new book, “Hardcourt Confidential,” which comes out in stores June 8th. In this book, McEnroe talks about his twenty years on the pro tour as a player, coach and ESPN commentator. I loved the stories of Agassi, Connors, Johnny Mac, Sampras, Federer, Nadal […]
Five birds are sitting on a wire. Three of them decide to fly off. How many birds are left? Most say two. The answer: five. Just because the three birds decided to fly off, doesn’t mean they did. What are you putting off doing today? Remember…Motivation is not a feeling, it’s an ACTION.
Here is one of my favorite children’s Memorial Day poems… What Heroes Gave by Roger Robicheau Each donned their uniform to be Defenders of our liberty Their mission sure, their spirits bright Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight One final day each faced their call Each gave their best enduring all We’ll never know […]
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. -THOMAS JEFFERSON
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Warren Bobrow, food critic/blogger. Think back to the best match you ever played. Notice how you didn’t have many thoughts going on in your head? You just did it. Now think back to the worst match you ever played. Notice how you kept thinking things like, […]