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DON’T POUR POISON INTO EARS
Words do matter! When it comes to language, we have a responsibility to ensure we do all we can to make our words as impactful as possible. I hear impactful words all time. Unfortunately, the words have a negative impact. People are, on a daily basis, pouring poison into each others ears. Last Sunday I […]
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Serena is guilty…… of being human….
On Saturday evening a 36 year old mother and a 20 year old lady walked on a court to play a game. It just so happened there were around 23,000 people there to witness this […]
BAN COACHING FOR A YEAR
Don’t worry, I’ve not lost my mind but please bear with me while I unpack this statement. I was a speaker at a conference last year and, as per normal, you do a Q&A at […]
How much time do you spend with your loved ones?
Last week’s journal entry was around the subject of contribution. I have had lot’s of nice messages on the blog with many stating they are reflecting how they view their contribution. That is the exact […]
The Cogs of Contribution
It has been a strange week for tennis. For the first time in my 33 years involved in tennis, it feels like a fundamental change has happened within the game. The ITF nations voted 71% […]
Learnings from the world of boxing
For those of you that know me a little bit, get ready to have a chuckle. For those of you know me best, you’ll get this! I have taken up……. BOXING!! Why, I hear you […]
The Irish Tennis Family
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 […]
Story instead of Stats
It is estimated 67.4% of all statistics are made up on the spot 😉 Yes, I am sarcastic and cynical. Not a great combination but it does make me constantly challenge things and ask questions. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]