In the world of tennis, every stroke and movement can make a difference between winning and defeat, which is one of the reasons the Coco Gauff forehand is mentioned and analyzed so often. As an upcoming champion, those “in the know” believe she could really benefit from changing her grip to make her forehand less…
Let’s talk about it! Champions and high performers are continually under pressure to succeed. But success can also bring about self-doubt, imposter syndrome, anxiety, isolation, and even depression; battles often fought unknowingly. In light of Naomi Osaka’s recent withdrawal from the French Open after sharing on social media that she wouldn’t do press because she…
Performing your best, either on the court or in a business setting, can pose as a mental challenge for most people. There’s often an intense amount of pressure to cope with, which in turn can cause you to focus too much on your outcome or overwork yourself into a state of burnout. Listed below are some…
2020 wrecked a lot of our plans. Weddings were postponed, trips were canceled, jobs were lost, and life stalled in some really unimaginable ways. But the outcome of the previous year shouldn’t stop us from visualizing our goals for 2021. Visualization is one of the most important personal and business development tools out there. The…
One of the first things you learn in tennis is the forehand ground stroke. Once you get the fundamentals of the stroke (the proper grip, early preparation, making contact with the ball, and follow through), you have the makings of a pretty decent forehand. My forehand is not so great. My backhand is another story.…
We were super excited to have an opportunity to talk to and interview Amy Pahazanick of Agape Tennis Academy on Mental Toughness and how to build resilience, particularly during difficult times. Some of the things Amy shared and reminded us of were: 1. The Importance of Positivity – Using positive affirmations, reading uplifting and encouraging…
“To be a champion, compete; to be a great champion, compete with the best; but to be the greatest champion, compete with yourself.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo Taking a chance on ourselves and putting ourselves at the forefront in a vulnerable way can be overwhelming and challenging. However, the rewards, impact, and change we can make in…
Last year, Naomi Osaka was ranked in the top 100. In a relatively short amount of time she won two grand slams and became #1 in the world. We cheered and celebrated. Then she lost. And suddenly, we wondered and questioned. Quite honestly, we were perplexed and confused because when champions fail, we question everything.…