January 2025
Quotes per day and their meanings
January 1 - "Persistent leads to preciseness."
We must remain steadfast in our efforts to achieve accuracy in every activity we undertake.
January 2: "Training is doing what I can today to enable me to do more tomorrow." - Craig Groeshel
Commit to hard work today instead of postponing it until tomorrow to accomplish more when tomorrow comes.
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January 3 - "Progress today determines tomorrow's achievements."
Daily practice should be focused on making progress, as this will guide you toward achieving your goals.
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January 6 – "Will beats skill until skill unites with hard work."- Curly Davis
The determination to win can outmatch a more skilled player until the skilled player begins to work hard; the outcomes will typically favor the skilled player.
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January 7- "Coaches expect so much from you because they think so much of you."
Coaches may sometimes push hard to maximize your talent. However, this often stems from their admiration for you and your abilities.
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January 8 – "The final ingredient in learning a new stroke is courage.” Curly Davis
We all strive to learn new strokes, but the true test comes when we must have the courage to execute them under pressure scenarios.
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January 9 – "The process will take care of the product."
Having faith in the process of learning something new will yield the desired outcome.
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January 10 – "Coaching can begin only when trust begins."
A coach can provide effective assistance to a player only upon the player's recognition (trust) of the coach's commitment to supporting the player in attaining their objectives.
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January 13 – "Real change means real work.”
To implement changes in your game, be prepared to invest the necessary effort to make those changes happen.
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January 14 – "Play the game of percentages, not the game of perfection."
Too often, players aim for the perfect shot and end up making a mistake. It's better to play the game of high percentages, such as cross-court shots. You are likelier to win the point by playing smarter, not harder.
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January 15 – "If you're going to be wrong….be long." - Curly Davis
As a tennis instructor, I prefer seeing the ball go long rather than into the net when an error is made. Hitting the ball out means you're doing something right to propel it that distance.
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January 16— "In tennis… you're adding to subtract."- Curly Davis
You add a new stroke to your game to subtract a weakness you may have.
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January 17 – "Competence breeds confidence, and confidence breeds courage."
Consistency in executing a stroke builds confidence in that stroke. With increased confidence, you'll find the courage to perform the stroke even under pressure.
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January 20 – "Coaches steer, players, pedal."
In the player-coach relationship, the coach provides the vision or roadmap to reach the player's goals, while the player must commit to the necessary work.
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January 21 – "Learning happens when a conscious thought moves to an unconscious through repetition." - Curly Davis
When learning a stroke or strategy, you must first think about the correction you wish to make. Then, by repeating this over and over again, the stroke becomes a habit.
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January 22 - "Understanding and doing are worlds apart." - Curly Davis
Just because you understand what you are trying to do does not mean you will be able to do it. It takes time and repetition.
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January 23 – "Practice until you get it right, then practice some more till you cannot get it wrong."
Incorporating a new stroke into your tennis repertoire requires diligent practice until the movement feels natural; you repeat it until it's executed correctly. However, being able to perform the stroke doesn't equate to mastery; you must continue to practice until the stroke becomes infallible, even under the intense pressure of a match.
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January 24 - "If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results." – Jack Dixon
When learning, we must focus on the habit we are trying to create, not on whether we're winning or losing.
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January 27 – "Hard work's constant companion is sacrifice."
To improve our tennis game, we must prioritize it. This often requires sacrificing other activities and events while pursuing our tennis objectives.
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January 28th – “Tennis… Head, Heart, and Hands."
In tennis, mastering the three "H's" is crucial: the head, for concentration and analysis; the heart, for perseverance through disappointment and the drive to push forward; and the hands, for the tactile sense of the ball on the racket and the finesse of the correct swing.
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January 29 – "Contact is not the end of the swing."
Frequently, we concentrate so much on making contact that we overlook that contact is not the culmination of the swing. It is essential to accelerate through the point of contact, continue through the follow-through phase, and then complete the swing.
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January 30 - "There are no wrong or right grips, just effective and ineffective."
Each grip possesses its strengths and weaknesses. It's essential to be adaptable with your grips to switch as needed to achieve the desired outcome. However, it's advisable to consult with your professional to select the "primary" grip that's best for you.
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January 31: –"Body is power, Arm is control, and Hands are direction."
Three elements contribute to an effective tennis swing and stroke: the body, the arm, and the hand. When these elements align seamlessly, the body generates power by stepping forward or rotating into the shot. The arm controls the pace of the swing, either fast for power or slow for finesse. Lastly, the hand guides the racket, directing the ball's trajectory towards the intended target.​​​​​
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