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Tag Archives: professionalism
Mark of professionalism
TweetThe young lady’s answer told the inquirer everything they needed to know …“First and foremost I focus on the tennis,” she said. “Whatever comes with it I take in [my] stride. I know it’s part of the job. I appreciate … Continue reading
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Tagged athletes, atp tour, Australian Open Junior event, coaches, consultants, development, emotional discipline, modern era, professionalism, success, top players, US Open
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Coaching ….. adding to the ‘craft’
TweetProfessional Tennis Coaches around the globe seek to do things better … or at least should ! Taking the form of conferences, engaging with colleagues, self analyzing tournament play, online viewing/reading, player watch, Federation coach development workshops … personal improvement … Continue reading
Professionalism at ‘play’
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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Tagged ABC, ATP, Australian Open, Australian Open 2013, Azarenka, benchmark, Linz, Masters, Murray, Novak, professionalism, Shanghai, state of play, US Open, WTA
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Olympic lessons !
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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Tagged ATP, emotional discipline, engine tennis, Grand Slam, ITF, Olympic lessions, Olympics, Pro Tours, professionalism, The Open, US Open, WTA
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National pride
TweetSince world rankings have been a part of tennis I cannot recall Australia not having a men’s player in the top 100. Well, it is about to happen and the questions about the state of our ‘game’ will surely surface. … Continue reading
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