Author Archives: Douglas

In and Out of the Blue

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Douglas

Tweet256 players headed in to the ‘blue‘ of the Australian Open 2015 this week with those prepared and in form their week continues and those out of sorts are either out or struggling and the players that hang in – is the message so … Continue reading →

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Creativity for 2015

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Douglas

TweetThe rising of new players throughout 2014 and a different winner in all the Grand Slams (men & women) reflected in end of year top 8 Masters finals contenders shows an emergence of tennis at another level. Players showing a … Continue reading →

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Tomorrows tennis starts today …

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Douglas

TweetUS Open Men’s final today is a David and Goliath physical event and by evidence of who they are, signals the start of tomorrows tennis … where are the usual combatants for these events … still great and maybe a … Continue reading →

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Mark of professionalism

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Douglas

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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Whispers from Wimbledon

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Douglas

TweetWimbledon 2014 comes to a close and we look back on the lessons or non-headline, subtle whispers to come out of the Championships. As in the past, the birthplace of tournament tennis delivers the unexpected, the depth of talent in … Continue reading →

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Develop the Holistic

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Douglas

TweetHolistic is the over used term to describe the ‘whole of something’ and how it integrates and inter-relates, but do we pay enough attention to the development of it. Tennis detail requires many components to be a successful professional athlete … Continue reading →

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Philosophy of a ‘new’ home

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Douglas

TweetThis is an extract from the USTA website announcing the proposed facility for the organisation to be relocated, however the underlined shows the holistic nature in the USA to propel tennis to a world standing once more. American tennis will … Continue reading →

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Split step … he/she who hesitates is lost !

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Douglas

TweetIdentifying the split-step as a ‘movement where the athlete momentarily stops’ … stops! … in modern tennis ?!  Agree or disagree, as educators/coaches we must constantly look at the changes in our game and adapt one of the forgotten essentials (footwork) … Continue reading →

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Fast-track the player … focus on the ‘play’

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Douglas

TweetFast tracking of the talented junior towards ‘Open’ tennis in Australia has seen an attention to the players fitness, strength, technique, footwork, repetitive hitting (training) – primarily the same things that was the focus during their developing junior years! Attending and … Continue reading →

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Winning is about Head and Heart

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Douglas

TweetAfter almost forty years engaged in the professional tennis industry, the question most often asked is …  what is needed to win ? The Australian Open has just completed and the answer is evident for us all to see day … Continue reading →

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