If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you would like to win but think you can't,
It is almost certain that you won't.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster person,
But sooner or later, the person who wins
Is the person who thinks they can.
Think about it!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Tennis Stickers
Sometimes it is hard to find tennis themed items. I found these super cute stickers at Michael's craft store.
I used them to seal envelopes and on gift wrap. Since I am the team captain - I like to bring my team little snacks and treats each week and I like to tie the treat with a fun ribbon/sticker etc. Once the tennis season starts - I will show some treat ideas.
I used them to seal envelopes and on gift wrap. Since I am the team captain - I like to bring my team little snacks and treats each week and I like to tie the treat with a fun ribbon/sticker etc. Once the tennis season starts - I will show some treat ideas.
Juicy Couture Tennis Necklace
Check out my cute Juicy Couture necklace - I wear it with t-shirts and jeans.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Check Out This Great Tennis Book
This is a book that I really love and I refer to it often. I recently bought a copy for Adriana's birthday present!
"The Best Tennis of Your Life" 50 Mental Strategies for fearless Performance by Jeff Greenwald
Some of the chapters that I love:
Chapter 1 "Find Pleasure in Pressure"
I used to feel a lot of pressure in a tight match - mostly because I always feel that my partner is better than me. However, I decided to put the comparisons aside. Now I love to serve for the match. I know a lot of players who crack under the pressure of a close match. But since reading this book I have learned to relax and raise my game under pressure.
Chapter 7 "Focus Your Attention on What Matters"
This chapter talks about wiping away distracting thoughts. Focus your attention on what you can control in the moment - your attitude, where you want to hit the ball and staying relaxed. I have played matches at other clubs that were noisy and had a lot of traffic and I found myself highly distracted. What I learned was that I just need to focus on my court and my opposition. I need to tune out everything else.This chapter reinforces the art of focus.
Chapter 19 "Establish Your Presence Before Serving"
This chapter has some great advice on not rushing your serve. It includes tips like bouncing the ball, deciding where you want to hit the ball, staying relaxed etc. I really hate to double fault. A double fault is giving away a free point. I play a lot of ladies with really great groundstrokes and volleys and the lamest serves ever! In fact when we are warming up I am thinking to myself uh-oh then we start to practice our serves and I think okay - I am winning her service game.
Chapter 48 "Never Give Up"
This chapter talks about the tricks your mind can play on you when you are losing. While your mind starts to tell you that the gap is too large to mount a comeback you need to ignore it. The advice they give in this chapter is so simple "play one point at a time." Dig deep and remind yourself of when you prevailed from a deficit in a match.
"The Best Tennis of Your Life" 50 Mental Strategies for fearless Performance by Jeff Greenwald
Some of the chapters that I love:
Chapter 1 "Find Pleasure in Pressure"
I used to feel a lot of pressure in a tight match - mostly because I always feel that my partner is better than me. However, I decided to put the comparisons aside. Now I love to serve for the match. I know a lot of players who crack under the pressure of a close match. But since reading this book I have learned to relax and raise my game under pressure.
Chapter 7 "Focus Your Attention on What Matters"
This chapter talks about wiping away distracting thoughts. Focus your attention on what you can control in the moment - your attitude, where you want to hit the ball and staying relaxed. I have played matches at other clubs that were noisy and had a lot of traffic and I found myself highly distracted. What I learned was that I just need to focus on my court and my opposition. I need to tune out everything else.This chapter reinforces the art of focus.
Chapter 19 "Establish Your Presence Before Serving"
This chapter has some great advice on not rushing your serve. It includes tips like bouncing the ball, deciding where you want to hit the ball, staying relaxed etc. I really hate to double fault. A double fault is giving away a free point. I play a lot of ladies with really great groundstrokes and volleys and the lamest serves ever! In fact when we are warming up I am thinking to myself uh-oh then we start to practice our serves and I think okay - I am winning her service game.
Chapter 48 "Never Give Up"
This chapter talks about the tricks your mind can play on you when you are losing. While your mind starts to tell you that the gap is too large to mount a comeback you need to ignore it. The advice they give in this chapter is so simple "play one point at a time." Dig deep and remind yourself of when you prevailed from a deficit in a match.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Recommended Tennis Movie "Wimbledon"
A great tennis movie is "Wimbledon" with Kristen Dunst and Paul Bettany. I love the white tennis clothes that they wear at Wimbleton they are so clean looking and elegant. Okay so Kristen Dunst plays a rising tennis star who falls for a long shot British contender Paul Bettany (a wildcard entry) who decides to recapture his focus for tennis. The families of both players add a super fun side story. I really wanted to see this movie in the theater, but we never were able to see it (I was so sad). So one day when I wasn't feeling well my husband bought me the DVD!
The story was inspired by Goran Ivanisevic, a Croatian tennis player who won Wimbledon in 2001, becoming the only player to win men's singles at Wimbledon with a wildcard entry.
John McEnroe and Chris Evert have roles as court commentators. Pat Cash was the tennis advisor on set and trained the actors.
Some scenes were filmed during the championships in 2003 between matches. It is the only time in the history of the tournament that this has been allowed.
I have seen this movie in the $5.00 rack at Target - pick it up - you will enjoy!
The story was inspired by Goran Ivanisevic, a Croatian tennis player who won Wimbledon in 2001, becoming the only player to win men's singles at Wimbledon with a wildcard entry.
John McEnroe and Chris Evert have roles as court commentators. Pat Cash was the tennis advisor on set and trained the actors.
Some scenes were filmed during the championships in 2003 between matches. It is the only time in the history of the tournament that this has been allowed.
I have seen this movie in the $5.00 rack at Target - pick it up - you will enjoy!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Introduction
Hi - my name is Teresa and this is going to be a blog all about tennis. Books and movies about tennis. Tennis fashions, tennis tips and websites and stories about my own tennis matches. Check in every few weeks - this is going to be a fun tennis blog!
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