Author Archives: Douglas

Tennis rising ‘out of India’

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Douglas

TweetNew Delhi has the attention of the tennis world this September weekend with one of the legends in sport … Rafa Nadal playing for Spain against India in Davis Cup. The playoff will see which nation returns to the ‘World Group’ for … Continue reading →

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Process & Structure

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Douglas

TweetProcess … Structure … the catch cry of modern coaches around the globe in all sports and the disciplines of a successful pathway. However, what if it doesn’t gain the required success … is it broken ! Does it need fixing ! … Continue reading →

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Copy – or – Create

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Douglas

TweetAustralian Open concluded and much debate, analysis and view points taken away by tennis enthusiasts and experts. Around the world tennis coaches look at the successes and try to translate this to their students … thus the question … copy or create! … Continue reading →

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Get set ….. Dream !

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Douglas

TweetBrace yourself ….. there’s a dream coming in and with the Australian Tennis Open about to hit and the Olympics brewing that dream comes often and loud ! On too many occasions outside influences tell us that we are not good enough … Continue reading →

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ready, play …..

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Douglas

Tweetready, play ….. the call of the umpire and we are underway, or are we ready to play? With the summer Pro Tour in Australia commenced; the Junior Davis and Fed Cup’s about to start in Madrid; ITF’s in Australia and New Zealand … Continue reading →

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look beyond the ball …

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Douglas

TweetLook beyond the ball represents all the many adjacent components that create the environment in which a player can produce their best with the ball ! Leading up to the ball is the technical, physical, concentrated focus and tactical for the … Continue reading →

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R..E..S..P..E..C..T

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Douglas

TweetResponsibility of Every professional Sports Personality to Exercise Control of Temperament … why is this important ? Firstly, as an athlete, the ability of keeping emotions appropriate to the job at hand will maintain the focus of performing skills and strategy without distraction, increasing their … Continue reading →

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New names on ‘French Trophy’ … a sign

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Douglas

Tweet… a sign of things to come … as we enter the deciding days of the French Open and commence the grass court season, culminating at Wimbledon. With the grass court season extended many more upper and middle tier players will … Continue reading →

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The Body of Tennis

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Douglas

TweetChanging court surfaces at a moments notice not only requires a mental preparation focus but also a bodily adjustment – lets explore the body of tennis ! The recent ‘Pro Tour’ in Australia has had the players change from hard court … Continue reading →

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Out and In of the ‘Blue’

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Douglas

TweetAustralian Open 2015 closes and the new year of professional tennis opens ! What comes ‘out’ of it and what goes ‘in’ to the year ahead ? This past fortnight showed that although the young talent beacon is shining the … Continue reading →

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