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Quotes
"Learning is pleasurable but doing is the height of enjoyment."    Novalis
 
"It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen."   Claude M. Bristol   author "The Magic of Believing"
 
"I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception."   Groucho Marx
 
"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities."   Steven Covey
 
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome."   Booker T Washington

Trivia
1) What percentage of Amercan's have appeared on television?
2) What was the full name of the doll Barbie?
3) What animal was Walt Disney afraid of?
4) What liquid will pearls melt in?
 
Imponderables
Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
Do you think Houdini ever locked his keys in his car?
If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?
 
TIPS
 
The Most Important Shot 
 
At your next clinic ask your students what they believe is the most important shot in tennis and why. After listening to a few responses and justifications tell them they are all wrong and that the most important shot in tennis is the “next one”. Even though that response may seem trite it is true because it is the only shot you can do anything about. You can use this as a good “lead in” to any lesson on footwork, racket preparation or anything that prepares you for the next shot.
 
Mark Rearden    Peterburg Racquet Club, Ga
 
The Dance of Two Wolves
One evening, while sitting by their camp fire, a wise old Tennis Indian Chief told his grandson about a great battle that was going on inside himself, and also, inside his little grandson when he plays tennis. He said, "My grandson, a battle rages within each of us playing tennis or any sport; it is between two wolves. One is evil; negative thinking, envy, self-pity, inferiority, lies to one's self of one's own ability, superiority, and ego. The other is good; joy of the game your playing, inner peace of one's ability that day, love of the game, camaraderie, hope, patience, humility, and basic faith to persevere with gratitude for having a noble opponent to compete with in the first place."
"Which wolf wins?" asked the grandson.
The old Indian Chief simply replied, " The one I feed Grandson, the one I feed."
"Feed the good wolf my grandson. For if you do, you will win all your games you play in life, win or lose!"
- anonymous with a Mike Popienko tennis twist , Alpharetta, Ga
 

Swing Volleys - Player Development

from the One Good Idea CD Book

 

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Trivia Answers
1) 1 in 4 American's have appeared on TV
2) Barbara Millicent Roberts.
3) mice
4) vinegar