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Yesterday I interviewed Shannon Miller, the winningest female hockey coach in history. I asked her how she builds confidence in her athletes. She said: “I get to know each player and her strengths. I focus on her strengths by being really positive with her. Then I set realistic goals for her and encourage her the […]
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One Sunday morning my office phone rang. It was Laura, a Canadian National Team ringette player competing over in Finland. Her big final game was the next day and she was so mad she could barely speak. “My coach has me playing on the 3rd line. THE 3rd LINE!” she fumed. See, Laura was the […]
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Hi Lisa, I don’t know if you can help me, but here goes, what should i do if i really want to practice and i am scared to practice with my dad because he yells and makes me feel bad? –Annette* Thanks for writing in Annette. You don’t say what sport you’re playing or how […]
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Perhaps the most deadly tennis mindset is to focus completely in the Now. I’m talking about total focus in the present moment…the kind where you drive across town, get there, and suddenly realize you can’t remember the drive. This impenetrable focus is very punishing to opponents. You get into such a deep rhythm with your […]
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Many tennis players fail because they are big babies. Before you accuse me of being harsh, let me explain. Most players have a program in their minds about what’s supposed to happen in a tennis match — and when things don’t go their way, they get very upset. They are so busy feeling sorry for […]
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Without a winning self-image, you will never have the tennis career you want. And here’s something you need to know. To harness the power of your self-image, you need to be VERY careful about the messages you send yourself. Here’s a classic example… Ever hang with a negative tennis player? One who is always complaining? Well, […]
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