Sports psychology

Fourteen Principles of Mental Toughness in Tennis

The post by Ray Brown. 1. Mental toughness can only be taught by someone who is mentally tough. 2. There…

7 years ago

Champions Might Fail from Time to Time, but They Never Quit

The post by Allistair McCaw Champions might fail from time to time, but they never quit. They simply keep on trying…

7 years ago

Thinking Positive under Extreme Pressure – Come On!?

Thinking positive under extreme pressure - come on!? A lot of kids who play tennis are often told to just…

7 years ago

Four Reasons Why Tennis Players Choke

Tennis is a tough sport. Players have to not only train every day to achieve advanced level but they also…

7 years ago

Tennis Fear

The post by Ray Brown. Recent research from the University of Chicago and the University of Wisconsin shed some very…

7 years ago

Does Your Child Lack Confidence?

This article was prompted by numerous parents calling me over the years about their child lacking confidence. Some of the…

7 years ago

Playing Consolation

Playing Consolation One of the most disappointing scenarios for a junior tennis player is to lose a tough match and…

7 years ago

Don’t try to find flow or be in the zone

Sometimes when you step out on the court you feel like everything is easy. You move effortlessly and you feel…

8 years ago

10 Reasons Why Champions Succeed

The post by Allistair McCaw 10 reasons why champions succeed 1. They have a vision and deeper purpose. 2. They are…

8 years ago

Are Junior Tennis Tournaments a Social Gathering?

I find it quite amusing when I attend junior tennis tournaments and see the teenagers huddled around each other either…

8 years ago