Author Archives: Douglas

Now for clay !

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Douglas

TweetWith the fanfare of the American season coming to an end, great tennis and crowds, the Pro Tour moves from hard court to clay ….. new footwear, new clothes, new conditioning and new mindset ! Clay takes on the style … Continue reading →

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World’s best show us how

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Douglas

TweetIn time past, professional tennis players hit the ball that we could only imagine how to do … well in our modern era, players through the necessity of dealing with the speed of the game, have simplified their stroke play … Continue reading →

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Aussies at ‘play’

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Douglas

TweetEscorting groups of young tennis enthusiasts to the Australian Open (many their first experience) I was frequently asked “where can we watch our players play“.  Explaining to 11 year old’s, that only two got past the 1st round in singles … Continue reading →

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Generations – past and present

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Douglas

TweetAustralian Open marks the beginning of the new tennis year and with this comes the ‘talk’ of the hopefuls of Australia’s tennis future. The recently completed “December Showdown’ put on display some of the tennis that we can expect from the … Continue reading →

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Professionalism at ‘play’

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Douglas

TweetSharing recently (facebook/twitter), the lastest ‘finals wrap up’ from the ATP – Shanghai and the WTA – Linz tournaments there were two distinct examples of ‘professionalism’. In Shanghai, Andy Murray was attempting to close out the match in the second … Continue reading →

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Olympic lessons !

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Douglas

TweetTennis returns to ‘normality’ this week as players gear up and prepare for the US Open. This Grand Slam event is referred to as ‘The Open‘ for the reason that the progressive winners must not only be talented and have … Continue reading →

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Tournament Performance Development Program

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Douglas

TweetMEDIA RELEASE -VINTAGE TENNIS – TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT   PROGRAM SUCCESS Vintage Tennis Tournament Performance Development Program had enormous success in a variety of junior tennis tournaments throughout Victoria and South Australia, as players travelled far and wide over the … Continue reading →

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Grass is ‘greener’ !

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Douglas

TweetProfessional Tennis is played on a variety of surfaces, adding to the immense athletic ability and technical skill set required, for this great game, by the players. Good pro’s know to adjust and prepare for these changes and show the … Continue reading →

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Reality ‘hits’ players

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Douglas

TweetAustralia’s tennis ‘hangover’ of summer is coming to an end, with the last of the ‘Pro Tour’ tournaments about to commence and players looking at stints on the road – chasing their dreams. Reality of the professional and those aspiring … Continue reading →

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Grand Slam Glory !

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Douglas

TweetAs I sit and watch a ‘fortress’ of past combat, get ready for the AAMI Classic, Kooyong transforms from an empty shell and you can hear the role of champions and picture the players dreams in pursuit of Grand Slam success. Melbourne is … Continue reading →

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