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MESSAGE #1119 A PUZZLE

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Every tennis match is a puzzle.

And there is no “one way” to solve it.

There are many options, but if you think there is only one, you will probably be disappointed.

The greatest athletes in the world never lose, they just run out of time.

Every competition is different, every opponent is different.

I think as coaches and as players, we need to understand that sports (and life) are not in a vacuum. There are so many factors and the more we stay in the moment and analyze the present situation, the better we will become, and the better we will do.

Enjoy the puzzle.

MESSAGE #1118 ANGER MANAGEMENT

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I often see athletes get angry after they strike out, or after they miss a shot. This happens all the time, at all levels, from beginner to professional.

But does this help them?

No.

Why would you do something that won’t help you?

What is anger, anyway?

It’s a choice, isn’t it?

Anger is merely your reaction to a certain situation.

Can you control it?

Yes.

Is it easy?

Not necessarily.

But it’s like anything else, with practice, it becomes easier.

So the next time you feel like getting angry, take a deep breath instead, and think about if you want to get angry, or if you want to stay focused and get back on track.

MESSAGE #1115 SECRET EQUATION

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This morning I was listening to a great speaker and coach, Micah Lancaster. He said something I thought was brilliant…

2+2=0

Too negative plus Too lazy equals Nothing.

I like that.

More on Micah coming soon…

MESSAGE #1114 GREAT ATHLETES

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Here is something brilliant I read recently…

Average athlete:
Feels good,
plays good.
Feels bad,
plays bad.

Good athlete:
Feels good,
plays good.
Feels bad,
plays good.

Great athlete:
Feels good,
plays great.
Feels bad,
plays great.

-ROB GILBERT

MESSAGE #1112 EXPECTATIONS

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“That little voice inside my head keeps telling me that I’m no good.”

“I’m just a negative person.”

“I always lose when I have a lead.”

These are common thoughts. And they lead to common results.

You have to expect things of yourself before you can achieve them.
-MICHAEL JORDAN

MESSAGE #1110 SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE

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Most successful people are not especially talented, educated, charming or good-looking.

They become successful because they WANT to be successful.

How badly do you want to be a great athlete, musician, student, parent or artist?

MESSAGE #1109 GO FOR IT

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They say you can’t steal second by keeping your foot on first.

What does this mean?

You have to get out of your comfort zone.

You have to take a chance.

Here is Luis Nunez of the Trenton Thunder taking a chance on a ball hit in the gap.