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On Authority

I have had the “pleasure” of working with teenagers on many occasions, as a math tutor and tennis coach. (Sorry for the quotation mark for sarcasm, I could not help). It can be a challenging group to work with and I find the main source of challenge is: their relationship with authority and their self identity and independence.

Short Hair

Ever since I started coaching, I have encountered many little curious angels on court. Their inquisitive nature starts to shine as time went by and we slowly bounded. I adore all of their questions.

The Only Ingredient You Need for Effective Feedback

We all need feedback to grow as a professional. Feedback help us understand what we need to keep doing (positive feedback) and what we need to improve (constructive feedback). Everyone loves positive feedback but sometimes the not-so-great feedback can sting a bit. Giving feedback, especially the not-so-great kind, is a bit of an art form, and it’s funny how even burgers can come into play. 😜

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.

4 Double Faults

I’ve been a sports lover. I enjoy the challenges it brings, the dopamine it provides, and the friendship it fosters. Tennis is no exception. Having been wanting to participate in such a sophisticated sport since high school, I finally got into it early last year.