Positive Mindset – Using external signs for Self-Belief development

by Robert Poole Following on from my previous Blog Post “Positive Thinking”, by focusing on my 8 positive benefits that I can bring to the team I can start to look at myself in a more positive light as someone who deserves to be on the court and can add something to the game. Looking … Continue reading Positive Mindset – Using external signs for Self-Belief development

How do you react when you make an error?

by Robert Poole When players make errors, one of their biggest issues is the way that they react. Players are passionate when they play and they often vocally express themselves with elation or with statements of frustration. Now a strong player will easily brush off any negative or passionate comments as an expression of a … Continue reading How do you react when you make an error?

Taking confidence from your lockdown experience

by Robert Poole “Tough” is probably an understatement of what our lives have been like over the past year due to COVID. We have all faced difficulties at various times in our lives but this pandemic is one that we have all experienced in some form or other and can empathise with those around us. … Continue reading Taking confidence from your lockdown experience

The social anxiety of joining a new team

by Ben Osborne Small fish in a big pond No matter what age, skill level or experience, everyone has at some point encountered social anxiety, even if it is not specifically in a team sport environment.  I believe that even the most animated extrovert will have experienced it at some time or another. I remember … Continue reading The social anxiety of joining a new team