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Jack Draper's Triumph 🎾A Changing of the Guard at Queen' Jack Draper's remarkable victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen's Club has the potential to inspire and motivate young athletes, much like Sir Andy Murray’s endurance and achievements. Draper’s mental skills that define true champions are clearly evident. Draper's self-belief in the face of a top-10 player, shows how confidence can be a foundation for success. Emotional control for calm and focus in high pressure situations, helped him save three match points against Alcaraz. Draper's strong desire to excel and willingness to work on transforming his game from defensive to attacking, highlights the significance of embracing change. The stage is set for a changing of the guard, and the future of the sport rests firmly in the capable hands of a new breed of champions, led by the likes of Jack Draper. A young phenom whose talent and relentless work ethic have marked him as a future star of the game. "Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful." John Wooden - With this mindset, we can guide our athletes to excel with humility. #TennisAtQueens #JuniorTennisMotivation #tennis #TennisLegend #TennisCoach #PerformanceTennis

Applying the 1% to everything we do makes a significant difference to both performance and outcome. Imagine the conversations in your staff or board room or at home, if everyone is challenged and given the green light, the time and resources to implement a single change to improve their workplace and more importantly those around them. Most importantly the recognition for their efforts and the impact of their endeavours. Often the opportunity for people ‘voice’ & ‘being included’ is enough to motive and generate positive results. #motivetheteam #positiveoutcome #bethebestyoucanbe #inspireothers

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You are not defined by records, championships, medals, and titles, but by the relentless spirit that refuses to be broken. --- #AthleteTransition #BeyondTheGame #LifeAfterSports #ExAthleteLife #AthleteIdentity #MoreThanAnAthlete #AthleteJourney #SportsLifeAftermath #RetiredAthlete #AthleteBeyond #ChampionMindset #LegacyBuilding #SecondInnings #AthleteEvolution

🌟 A Match of Champions: Celebrating Carlos Alcaraz’s Incredible Performance 🎾 This afternoon , we witnessed an absolutely fantastic match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, a true clash of champions that left us all in awe. Carlos Alcaraz’s journey to competing at this level is a testament to sheer grit, endless dedication, and countless sacrifices. It’s not just about talent; it’s about the unwavering commitment to excellence, the relentless training, and the unyielding spirit that drives these athletes to achieve greatness. Below is a powerful photo of a young Alcaraz with his idol, Rafael Nadal. This image is a beautiful reminder of how champions inspire future generations. Just as Nadal played a pivotal role in inspiring Alcaraz, these amazing individuals inspire all of us to pursue our dreams with passion and perseverance. 🌟 Key Takeaways: • Dedication: Success is built on relentless effort and commitment. • Inspiration: Champions like Nadal and Alcaraz remind us to aim high and work hard. • Impact: The influence of these athletes goes beyond the court, inspiring countless individuals worldwide. Let’s celebrate not just the thrilling match, but also the journey and sacrifices that athletes make to reach the pinnacle of their sports. Their stories motivate us to push boundaries and strive for excellence in our own lives. Bravo, Carlos Alcaraz, for showing us what true dedication looks like. Here’s to many more inspiring performances! 🎾🏆 #CarlosAlcaraz #NovakDjokovic #Tennis #Champions #Inspiration #Dedication #Grit #Perseverance #RafaelNadal #Sportsmanship

5 state championships, U18 world champions, National Coach of the Year AND 5 hall of fames! Check out this episode about the remarkable Coach Phil Clark on Memphis Mike and Friends!

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Couple of observations as a rugby referee: Not sure what we, as rugby referees, have to do on a practical level regarding this initiative. Fairly non-descript article. GAA and soccer refs know we have have a better level of respect from players/supporters than they do. Been like that for many years. I don't mean to be cynical but what is new in this proposal? I go to many local club GAA matches. I've often spoken with the referee after and it's usually to sympathise on the level of abuse he/she was getting, on and off pitch. We then compare the level of support they get a disciplinary committees and that's where the failing is. Punishment of referee abuse at *that* level is not the same. 'Silent sidelines' is a sound bite. Need to have a reaction if they're not. Match fees - watching GAA & Soccer referees going over to a mentor of one of the teams after the game to collect their match fee never sat comfortably with me. Could have been the mentors that were shouting abuse. It's an odd practice that I hope has changed. As a FYI, rugby referees at amateur level , doing club and youth games, don't get match fees. Always happy to support fellow referees in other sports. Just not sure what this initiative does on a practical level.

Embrace the spirit of athleticism and unleash your inner champion this World Athletics Day! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your journey, let's come together to celebrate the joy of sports and the pursuit of excellence. #kathircaas #worldathleticsday2024 #sportsday #AthleticSuccess #WorldAthleticsChamps #worldathleticsday

G.O.A.T. AND B.I.H.P. #GreatestOfAllTime: a concept that is increasingly seen when talking about #sport stars. Currently, there are some three-body-problems raging about this, one in #basketball (I have already written a post --https://lnkd.in/dCKtqdKb -- about it) regarding Jordan/Kobe/LeBron and another in masculine #tennis, regarding Federer/Nadal/Djokovic. Problem with that last one: the question is usually asked about the #goat #tennis player, and no woman is admitted into the equation, despite the numbers of Margaret Court or Martina Navratilova being incomparably bigger than those of the "Big Three". Problem with the first one: looking for an individual #goat in a #team #sport. Therefore, I'd suggest using the concept of BIHP instead of GOAT. Best In His/Her Position. Of course, there would be controversies, but most likely with less rage, anger and fists shown to the other side of the discussion table. I can act as selector/coach for #basketball and #rugby, my sports of choice: Basketball: Magic Johnson - Jordan - Larry Bird - Karl Malone - Wilt Chamberlain Rugby: Serge Blanco - Jonah Lomu - David Campese Philippe Sella - Brian O'Driscoll Dan Carter - Gareth Edwards Os du Randt - Sean Fitzpatrick - Jason Leonard Martin Johnson - John Eales Jean Pierre Rives - Richie McCaw Zinzan Brooke For me, considering all the history of the #sport, and the part that I've seen for myself, those are the best in their positions. Subject to argument, of course. And always a second-best team can be added, as reserve. Between both, it would be quite strange that the "objective" BIHP were not there.