In the world of tennis, every stroke and movement can make a difference between winning and defeat, which is one of the reasons the Coco Gauff forehand is mentioned and analyzed so often. As an upcoming champion, those “in the know” believe she could really benefit from changing her grip to make her forehand less…
Let’s talk about it! Champions and high performers are continually under pressure to succeed. But success can also bring about self-doubt, imposter syndrome, anxiety, isolation, and even depression; battles often fought unknowingly. In light of Naomi Osaka’s recent withdrawal from the French Open after sharing on social media that she wouldn’t do press because she…
In the business world, we thrive on innovation and often celebrate those that dream, imagine and bring new ideas to life. In sports, we hail athleticism, strength, fortitude, and grace. Every now and then, we see a combination of both, like the amazing track star Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo), who died in 1998 and the…
On and off the court, things are not always guaranteed to stay the same. As much as we crave predictability and comfort, dealing with the unknown is most likely bound to happen, and many times it can catch us off guard. A lack of preparedness can leave us asking last minute questions like: “what do…
Performing your best, either on the court or in a business setting, can pose as a mental challenge for most people. There’s often an intense amount of pressure to cope with, which in turn can cause you to focus too much on your outcome or overwork yourself into a state of burnout. Listed below are some…
2020 wrecked a lot of our plans. Weddings were postponed, trips were canceled, jobs were lost, and life stalled in some really unimaginable ways. But the outcome of the previous year shouldn’t stop us from visualizing our goals for 2021. Visualization is one of the most important personal and business development tools out there. The…
We saw it play out at the U.S Open with Novak Djokocic. Whether it’s your personal or business brand, you have to know how to bounce back from bad publicity. Kim Davis shares her B.A.S.I.C.S formula for handling tough situations. Check out the interview below. https://youtu.be/Omun16D7WW8 B – Be Clear – Break it down. A –…
BWLT was super excited to have the pleasure to interview Ian Westermann of Essential Tennis. Ian is a lifelong tennis lover turned content creator, entrepreneur and business builder. He began his digital career in 2008 publishing the Essential Tennis Podcast and then building an online business full time since 2011. He now hosts the #1…
One of the first things you learn in tennis is the forehand ground stroke. Once you get the fundamentals of the stroke (the proper grip, early preparation, making contact with the ball, and follow through), you have the makings of a pretty decent forehand. My forehand is not so great. My backhand is another story.…
Recently I found myself on the tennis courts without a game. Seriously, it was just one of those days when everything was off. Nothing was working. My timing was off and it didn’t seem to be a thing I could do about it. My normally reliable and weapon-like backhand wasn’t working. My serve was just…