For the Late Bloomers: Your Timeline Is Not Your Limit

Tennis loves a prodigy.

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.

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Be a "Lazy" Coach

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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”

Develop Fitness in Young Players - Part 1

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Physical fitness is key to high performance in sports, especially for tennis.

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. Some young players really embrace challenges and they strive under pressure. Some are less equipped to deal with challenges and pressure.

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.

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. Excuse my generalization for discussion purpose, and let me offer my point of view.

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.

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. Then, players go and buy “Lite” racquets like 270g unstrung weight and some might be happy with it and some might not be. Buying a racquet is an individual choice and everyone’s physique is different.

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. But where do I start?” If that’s you, then this blog is here to help.

What I Learned About Communication As A Tennis Coach

Tennis Australia organized a Coach Connect Summit earlier this year at the Queensland Tennis Centre. During the summit, Emma Doyle presented on the topic of communication on the 3rd day. I found the session incredibly valuable, and I’ve been applying what I learned both on the court and in everyday life ever since. I’m eager to share the insights I gained from the session and from my own experiences on the 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.

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.

Tennis Racquet Evaluation

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