I am a big fan of the proverb ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. I strongly believe the tennis world needs to embrace the essence of this proverb when it comes to creating a culture of tennis. The reality for most countries is they don’t have singular places which can cater for the […]
Story instead of Stats
It is estimated 67.4% of all statistics are made up on the spot š Yes, I am sarcastic and cynical. Not a great combination but it does make me constantly challenge things and ask questions. I can’t help but question almost every statistic I hear especially when it is used to highlight growth in tennis. […]
Determination vs Desperation
I wrote this blog over 3.5 years ago. As I watch Columbia vs Sengal in the World Cup, I cannot help but think how important it is to remain determined to perform and not desperate to win. Some of the play acting I am seeing in this football tournament sometimes makes meĀ embarrassed to be a […]
To GROW-UP or PLAY?
“Oh, grow-up for goodness sake” How many times have you heard that in your life? Have you found yourself saying this to your children? I have told my son to grow up and he’s 3-years old. I remember telling him not to be such a baby and his response was priceless…… “but I am a […]
BOP it
No, this latest journal entry is not about a toy! If you don’t know me, I am a huge believer in developing tennis players with a tactical focus. Tennis a game and I believe the most fun you can have on a tennis court is in playing the game. With that in mind, I thought […]