When we encounter world class athletes, it is easy to forget that they were once ordinary players. No champion begins as a champion. The challenge is that by the time we notice them, they have already reached the top. We see the finished product, but we rarely see the years of quiet work that made […]
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But it cannot depend on my hands alone. To develop more good players, I need coaches who are committed, willing to learn, and open to being mentored. Too often, coaches prefer to rely solely on their own style and methods instead of embracing a shared coaching philosophy. One coach can only develop so many players.
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“Do you know who this is?” I asked, showing them a photo of Garbine Muguruza. “Who is that?” Reefa asked. So I showed them part of a documentary from the 2016 French Open, where Muguruza defeated Serena Williams to win her first Grand Slam title. She later became World No. 1. Then I shared a
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