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How My Orange Ballers Lost The Battle At Dance Dance Revolution - Develop Fitness in Young Players - Part 1.1

How My Orange Ballers Lost The Battle At Dance Dance Revolution - Develop Fitness in Young Players - Part 1.1

Okay, apologize for this very clickbaity headline. Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by Konami.

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Be a "Lazy" Coach

Be a "Lazy" Coach

Table of Contents The Motivation The Method The Results Orange Ballers Green ballers Adult Players (Yellow Ballers) The Conclusion Looking Forward Closing The Motivation This term, I have decided to be a “lazy” coach, as in, I really don’t want to repeat myself over and over and over and over and over … again, and I have fully embraced the philosophy of “Let the drill teach the players”

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Develop Fitness in Young Players - Part 1

Develop Fitness in Young Players - Part 1

Table of Contents Fitness In Elite Tennis Fitness in Young Tennis Players The Motivation The Method & Case Study Indigo - Green Ball, 11 yo Fei - Orange Ball, 7 yo The Necessity (Even If They Don’t Go Pro) The Teaser Reference Physical fitness is key to high performance in sports, especially for tennis.

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Mental Resilience in Young Players

Mental Resilience in Young Players

Intro As I grow and develop players on and off court, I notice that there are different mental aptitudes among young players.

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On Authority

On Authority

I have had the “pleasure” of working with teenagers on many occasions, as a math tutor and tennis coach.

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Focus on Your Own Game

Focus on Your Own Game

Through my experience in coaching, I have noticed that there are two broad type of players based on their focus: those who always look at others and those who always look at themselves.

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Where Did You Get That - A Comprehensive Tennis Buying Guide

Where Did You Get That - A Comprehensive Tennis Buying Guide

“Where did you get that?” one kid asked me when I was changing my over-grip.

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Start Strong, Stay Stronger: Beginner-Friendly Racquets for Long-Term Play

Start Strong, Stay Stronger: Beginner-Friendly Racquets for Long-Term Play

You may hear some coaches say “Get a light racquet” when beginner players ask about which racquet they should buy.

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Rally Ready: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Your First Racquet

Rally Ready: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Your First Racquet

If you’ve been hitting the courts as a beginner in tennis and are now ready to take your game more seriously, you might find yourself thinking, “Hmm… perhaps it’s time I invested in my own racquet instead of relying on borrowed ones from the pro shop or friends.

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What I Learned About Communication As A Tennis Coach

What I Learned About Communication As A Tennis Coach

Tennis Australia organized a Coach Connect Summit earlier this year at the Queensland Tennis Centre.

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From Code to Court

From Code to Court

The past weekend was a true blessing. I had the privilege of attending a community tennis coaching course on the Gold Coast and met some amazing ladies with super doper gal pal energy.

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4 Double Faults

4 Double Faults

I’ve been a sports lover. I enjoy the challenges it brings, the dopamine it provides, and the friendship it fosters.

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Tennis Racquet Evaluation

Tennis Racquet Evaluation

This was the quick notes I made when I first started out to select my tennis weapon back in the days.

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