I hear it all the time…a parent, coach, friend, or even the athlete themselves explain away poor behavior because “they are so competitive”. Or, “they don’t like to lose!” Examples of competing poorly happen when we observe broken rackets, verbal abuse and, generally, a player going ballistic. Google Nick Kyrios top 10 ballistic moments to […]
When it comes to cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, the adage is true: Use it or lose it. While regular exercise can improve heart health and increase strength and mobility, taking weeks or months off can reverse many of those benefits. That’s not to say that rest days are not important. In general, short breaks […]
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter – 2 Feb 2023 In this newsletter reminders for signing up for Club Champs and Badge. Trivia Night, Members’ survey. Aged Club Championships – Entries close 12 February. Entries are slow for the ladies, so please enter. Saturday February 18 Noon. Womens 40+ Singles Mens 40+ Singles Mens 60+ Singles Sunday […]
It may be the oldest question about sports… Does tennis teach character or reveal it? Some would answer both or even neither, but after coaching for more than 40 years now. I have come to a conclusion based on more than 65,000 hours of teaching tennis on the court. Tennis CAN teach character, but only if […]
Walking the grounds of Melbourne Park, where the Australian Open is in full swing, one could easily believe that all is well and peaceful in professional tennis. Stadiums are packed. Champagne flows. Players are competing for more than $53 million in prize money at a major tournament the Swiss star Roger Federer nicknamed “the happy […]
We often tell our players at the club that tennis is the world’s toughest sport. In the beginning, they think we are kidding, but after reading the reasons laid out in this post they grow to appreciate just how tough our sport really is. Below are 15 reasons why tennis is the most psychologically demanding sport. […]
MTC Ladies Competition Entries for Term 1 Close 27 January. Enrolments are now open online for Friday’s Term 1 comp. Ladies Competition starts Friday 3 February. Reserve players always welcome. For more information, please contact or email Scott. Sign up on the web links above. Scott Blackburn MTC Tennis Director & Head Pro
MTC Night Competitions Entries for Term 1 Close 27 January. Enrolments are now open online for Term 1 comps. Night Competitions start: Tuesday night 31 January Wednesday night 1 February Reserve players always welcome. For more information, please contact or email Scott. Sign up on the web links above. Scott Blackburn MTC Tennis Director & Head Pro
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter – 15 Jan 2023 Friday Night Doubles The club is trying this as a new initiative for the next 3 months – hopefully a chance to practice doubles for badge, get some good tennis and socialise too. Last Friday of the month – 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Jan/Feb/Mar. Bar will […]
It takes a special combination of attributes to join the legends on court, writes Carla Jaeger. They have quiet feet. They know their roles and their moves. They know when to offer a towel and when to stay out of the way of a player who’s about to explode. And they do this without showing […]
Tennis is on the verge of a belated Moneyball revolution. In the northern spring, the Association of Tennis Professionals, which runs the men’s tour, is planning to open up ball-tracking data from every match to all its players and coaches. The shift will do much to level an uneven playing field. Until now, millionaire players such as […]
Entries are now open for the Senior Club Championships in February. Dates are as below These are the dates and events: Saturday February 18 Noon. Womens 40+ Singles Mens 40+ Singles Mens 60+ Singles Sunday February 19 9AM. Womens Combined 100 Doubles Mens Combined 100 Doubles ( Hilton Mace Trophy) Saturday February 25 Noon. Womens […]