Coaching, the never-ending discussion….

For what is each day but a series of conflicts between the right way and the easy way. 10,000 streams span out like a river delta before you each one promising the path of least resistance. The thing is you’re headed upstream. And when you make that choice and you decide to turn your back on whats comfortable, safe, and what some would call common sense, well that’s day 1. (From Nike’s ‘The Grind’)

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The confidence walk - the power of body language!

The power of body language - how we carry and hold ourselves - is immense in influencing how we then feel and behave!

See this fantastic example from everyballer Amelie Brooks out in Braga, Portugal today where she won her first round TE 12&U match.

Confidence (not arrogance) oozing from her. Shoulders back, head up, strong gaze down the court as if to say, 'I own this stage'. Position of the racket head is key - up and in the left hand (non-dominant for Amelie). Got a bit of swagger going there Amelie, love it!!

Also big congrats to Jasmine Conway who has qualified through to main draw of a category 1, 14&U TE event in Portugal and went on to win her first round match today. Great job Jasmine and keep going!

Everyball with Mike James

Hello and a thanks for visiting my blog - a platform for my views, musings and observations through my work as a Performance Coach and Coach Education Tutor, Author (of the book, 'Everyball - Reflections, anecdotes and observations from a life in tennis aimed to tool you up for the game of life!') and motivational speaker. You may be looking for the home sites of Everyball Tennis, Halton Tennis Centre and CHILDS (The Chiltern Institute of Learning, Development and Sport) all of which I am closely involved in. You'll find these in the links below. For my own personal 'service' offerings, please click on the coachingbymike link. Thanks a lot and look forward to being in touch!

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