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Get into tennis Australia

Written on Saturday, February 25th, 2006 by Coach Harris :: 1 comments to this post

Well, the Australian Tennis Open is well and truly over. The dreams and aspirations of those of you who will be our next Grand Slam players (achievers) live on. What a great event this is.

Hello tennis enthusiasts, players, coaches, administrators. How are we on this rainy Saturday? As most of us know, the season of summer is coming to an end. Which is a time to encourage, strengthen and train us to a bigger and better future in tennis. To compete amongst the best, that would be pretty remarkable.

Here is a note on more of the mental side of tennis. More so on the changing attitude of loosing. Not a great topic, but one than I will address.

We get polished, in other words we get an arse kicking. Better to know our opposition was not kidding around, or feeling sorry for us and giving us a gamed or two just to be kind, don’t do it people. Do not feel sorry for those that are getting pummeled, this will only encourage them into a false sense of reality. Is this correct I think not?

Anywise a word of advice to you, the loser that is. See through to the other side, do not focus on that lose. Move on people. Let go of it.

Expression, that’s what we do on the tennis court, express ourselves. Enough of pondering on the last issue. The catching of breaths between points. That stretched out backhand slice that lobs the opposition and lands in the opposite corner. The frustration of why we just missed that sitter. The heat of the moment, your serve was called out, even though it did just clip the line. Called out. Karma does in fact go your way and the opposition misses an easy forehand into the net.

These are just some of the aspects of tennis that include our physical strength and mental stamina. Well that just about ends another article on some of my impressions of tennis. If any of you out there have any thoughts you wish to share, be free.

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Mental Toughness in Tennis, some thoughts on this…

Written on Sunday, October 16th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

As many of you may allready know once you have acquired a good skill and athletic base in tennis next comes the game of mental toughness. I find doing such exercises as Yoga, and reading help with mental toughness. Alot of what we are like in our unique lives comes out on the tennis court. Read more about… The Game of Tennis

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Healthy Ballance is the key

Written on Saturday, September 17th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

One thing I find hard when it comes to the foods we eat is time and patience it requires to planning and preparing healthy nutricious meals. I have even bought a book on healthy eating, but still I end up going down the road for some takeaways. It may not be journey that I will win at, but I will certainly give it a shot.

21 ways to feel good about yourself

Want to feel great? Then think about what goes into your body. Fast food just slows you down. Eat well and you’ll be fitter, stronger, have better concentration and more stamina. Your hair, skin, teeth and nails should start to show the results.

Here are a few simple tips for improving your diet without turning it into an ordeal.

1. Keep your balance. The experts say you need at least 40 different nutrients for good health. Try and eat a variety of foods most days. Include fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes (such as dried peas, beans and lentils), wholegrain cereals, lean meat, skinless chicken, fish and low fat dairy products.

2. Enjoy food. Remember to enjoy what you are eating. It’s important to be aware of what goes into each meal. Slow down and savour every bite.

3. Bigger is not better. When meal size upgrades are offered at your local fast food outlet, stick with the regular size.

4. Have a healthy breakfast. Build a breakfast around fruit, low sugar cereals, porridge, rice, wholegrain breads, English muffins, bagels, smoothies, yoghurt and baked beans.

5. Keep it interesting. Food doesn’t have to be boring. Try wraps and rice cakes, crispbreads and chapattis, tortillas, naan and corn cakes and, as an alternative to white breads, consider sourdough, multigrain, rye bread, pocket bread and fruit bread.

6. Not mad about meat? Enjoy some of these other foods daily for a balanced diet: Dried peas or beans such as chick peas, baked beans, kidney beans, lentils and tofu.

7. Go easy on supplements. With the right variety of foods, you won’t need vitamin and mineral supplements or body building powders.

8. Be lean with meat. Choose lean meats, fish and skinless chicken in place of sausages and processed meats.

9. Choose low fat dairy. Make low fat milks, yoghurts and cheeses your choice every time. Or consider the non-dairy alternatives such as calcium fortified soy milk. Salmon with bones, almonds, baked beans and broccoli are also good sources of calcium.

10. Get out of food ruts. Avoid ordering the same foods at lunch or only eating your favourite foods.

11. Think twice about takeaway. There are heaps of healthy takeaway options to choose from. Try sushi and pita wraps, falafels, steamed rice with vegetables, baked potatoes, souvlaki, kebabs, vegetable or seafood pizzas, tabouli, skinless chicken, grilled fish and steamed dim sims. Healthy desserts include fruit salad or a fruit smoothie.

12. Listen to your stomach. Eat until you’ve had enough, not till you’re full. Your stomach will let you know the difference.

13. Avoid comfort eating. Notice if you’re eating simply because you’re bored, sad or lonely. These can lead to unhealthy eating habits later in life.

14. Cut out TV dinners. Try to reduce the number of meals you eat in front of the television or computer screen.

15. Make a plan. Decide what you’re going to do and organise an achievable eating plan. Be prepared for times when there are no healthy food choices.

16. Be colourful. When you eat fruit and vegetables, look for a variety of colours at every serving including yellow, orange, green, purple and red, such as capsicum, berries, eggplant, sweet potato, tomatoes, plums, berries, mangoes and melons.

17. Go for healthy snacks. Snacks between meals are okay but keep them healthy. Grab a piece of fruit or a tub of low fat yoghurt, tin of tuna, nuts and dried fruit, sandwiches and low fat cheese.

18. Go for whole fruits. You’re better off choosing a piece of fruit over a fruit drink as many drinks contain sugar and other additives.

19. Double up on vegetables. Have extra serves of veggies, especially if they’re raw, steamed or baked.

20. Hydrate with H2O. Drink water as your first option before reaching for juices, soft drinks, alcohol and energy drinks.

21. Keep a water bottle. Keep a bottle or jug of water on your desk, or with you at all times and remember to refill it often.

Exert From www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au

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Champion Creative

Written on Thursday, September 15th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

When Andre Agassi was a youngin he was handed into many sports, not just one. This is something for the Mums and Dads out there. Mike Agassi, Andre’s father had learnt that the child needs to develop his or her own passion of a certain sport through having the oppurtunity to have a choice as to what to play as they grow. I hope this does make sence to you.

Well, Mike Agassis learnt this the hard way. I mean Andre was the youngest of 4 or 3 I think. Anyways, The first few that poped out were basically just playing tennis, and they got to a very good level of tennis, I mean they got World Rankings. That is huge, close or into the top 100 I think.

To cut a long story short, to create a world champion, it has to come from the inside.

Reference from the book “The Agassis”

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How to Avoid injury.

Written on Thursday, September 15th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

I have found that the most common place tennis players injur themselves is during there warm up. I know there are alot of facts out there about tennis elbow. I mean I have never had tennis elbow myself. I have torn my left Ham String, strained my groin muscle and archiles tendon . These were all during match play.

I do believe though that the shoulder you serve with is the part of the body that gets the most pressure put on it. The time of cause would and can be during the serve warm up. Here before you start serving tennis balls you should practice a few swings without throwing the ball up, up to ten times. Then start hitting a few softees, and ease into your serve.

Many times I have seen players hop up to the court all eager and rearing to go. Right off the mark a serve is slamed into court, and you here this cry of pain. That is where the injury is occurred, they keep playing but only with serve 50% of capasity. And it takes weeks to recover fully from this.

So make sure you warm up properly!

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Famous Quote

Written on Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

“In my youth I looked about me and saw all the good things there were to bring happiness and contentment. And I realized that wealth increased the potency of all these.
“Wealth is a power. With wealth many things are possible.
“One may ornament the home with the richest of furnishings.
“One may sail the distant seas.
“One may feast on the delicacies of far lands.
“One may buy the ornaments of the gold worker and the stone polisher.
“One may even build mighty temples for the Gods.
“One may do all these things and many others in which there is delight for the senses and gratification for the soul.
“And, when I realised all this, I decided to myself that I would claim my share of the good things of life. I would not be one of those who stand afar off, enviously watching others enjoy. I would not be content to clothe myself in the cheapest raiment that looked respectable. I would not be satisfied with the lot of a poor man. On the contrary, I would make myself a guest at this banquet of good things.

Quote taken from George S. Clason
Author of The Richest Man in Babylon.

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Tennis Lesson

Written on Saturday, September 10th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

The hardest stroke to learn. The most effective. This is because you are in control of it. Not you opponent. Simple as that.

In a competitve game of tennis your tennis serve must allways be won. If you go out there and play a match and you are not winning your service game regularly, more likely than not you are losing or have lost your match.

If you love the game of tennis, mastering the art of your tennis serve must be your ultimate goal inside the barracks of stroke play. If you wish to have some free tips on how to master your serve give me an email. Otherwise go pay $50.00 to $70.00 and get a lesson from a tennis coach, but please be sure you can see your future or already coach to have a good relationship with.

Here is another tip for you.

Sure enough I do not know what level of play you are at. That does not matter, at least you are getting out there and doing it, and that is where its at. Any ways back to the lesson. Hold the racket as though it is a hammer, you are hammering a nail into a pease of wood perpendicular to the ground, got it. From here, stand behind the base line, whatever hand is not holding the racket throught the ball in the air and hit it. Preferably over the net and into the opositions service box. If you have managed to do this, wicked! You are on your way to being a better tennis player.

Written Dan Harris.

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The Competitive Advantage

Written on Friday, September 9th, 2005 by Coach Harris :: 0 comments to this post

After playing in many junior tournaments, and mens club tennis in Auckland New Zealand my general knowledge on the sport of tennis is good. As we grow in the sport the passion only gets stronger especially with each win we get. For the past number of years I have been a social player, but since moving to Melbourne Australia I have found my competitive spirit once again.

In tennis, everyone that is on the court, are there for one of a number of reasons. To get exercise, be out in the sun, practise certain strokes or to out smart, out play the opposition. Now that’s what I am out to do. Along with just plain out enjoying the sport.

In tennis I beleive we share a common respect for each and every player wanting to get into it.

Written By Dan Harris

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Golf Elbow Or Tennis Elbow – The Tell Tale Signs

Written on Tuesday, August 16th, 2005 by Hone Watson :: more comments to this post

By Susan Hill

Many athletes suffer from pain in their elbow that is generally attributed to repetitive stress. Golfers and tennis players are susceptible to conditions that are very similar to each other; they are called golf elbow and tennis elbow. Sometimes it may be a little hard to tell the difference between the two conditions. But there are signs that can distinguish between the two.

Due to the amount of time spent using their arms, many golf and tennis players, especially the pros, can suffer from one of these conditions, but the fact is anyone can get either of these conditions. Tennis elbow is caused by the overuse of the muscles that pulls your hand in a backward motion. When you overwork these muscles they begin to swell and become sore from being inflamed. Golf elbow is basically the same but affects the inside of your arm instead of the outside.

Tennis Elbow

If you notice that trying to pick something up or simply just moving your elbow is painful, then you may be suffering from tennis elbow. This condition affects the back side of your arm between your elbow and hand. This is why trying to pick something up is painful. If the outside of your elbow feels tender to the touch and you feel discomfort when picking up items with this hand, chances are good you have tennis elbow.

Golf Elbow

If moving your elbow or trying to lift something upwards causes pain that runs from the inside of your elbow to the inside of your wrist then, this is a good sign you have golf elbow. This condition is seen more frequently because it affects the muscles on the inside of your arm which pulls the wrist in. Golfers elbow can also be associated with neck pain so you if you have not done anything to overwork your arm, the problem may be caused by a neck condition. An injury or a medical condition such as arthritis can also cause you to have this condition.

Knowing the signs will help you be able to distinguish between the two conditions. For both golf and tennis elbow, the treatment is generally R-I-C-E; rest, ice, compress and elevate along with taking some anti inflammatory medications. However, a proper diagnosis is always recommended from a medical professional.

Susan Hill is a nationally recognized fitness trainer, CHEK golf biomechanic and sports nutrition specialist. For more information on golf specific nutrition, exercises or stretches, visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com

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About Hi I’m Coach Harris

Written on Tuesday, August 16th, 2005 by Hone Watson :: 0 comments to this post

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