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Let’s throw out the patchwork quilt

December 2, 2019 By Kris Soutar Leave a Comment

I’m going back to my blogging roots. When I first started blogging, I had a rule of 15 minutes typing without major editing. Essentially, I type what is on my mind and don’t change my mind so here goes…. I am not politically minded and couldn’t tell you what the major differences are between the […]

  • Scratching under the surface of the 1-4 shot stat

Earlier Posts

How much time do you spend with your loved ones?

August 24, 2018

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 […]

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The Cogs of Contribution

August 17, 2018

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% […]

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Learnings from the world of boxing

July 24, 2018

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 […]

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The Irish Tennis Family

July 18, 2018

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 […]

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Story instead of Stats

July 4, 2018

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. […]

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Determination vs Desperation

June 28, 2018

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 […]

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To GROW-UP or PLAY?

June 25, 2018

“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 […]

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BOP it

June 22, 2018

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 […]

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Bring back the poster days

June 18, 2018

Was your bedroom wall plastered with posters of your sporting heroes? Mine were and I think we have an opportunity to bring the nostalgic days of posters on children’s bedroom walls. I am fed up […]

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Be a problem solver

June 11, 2018

This is a follow up from last week’s ‘does your coaching reflect life?‘ blog. I’m writing this to expand on the list of problems tennis players have to overcome if they are competitive tennis players. […]

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