Talent is Hyped .......

“Sir, am I talented? If not, can I make it? This is the common question asked by the curious players ( I appreciate their question because curiosity is one of the trait of a champion, and it shows the ‘teach me’ approach).  It is really very hard for me to answer. I try not to answer as the ‘Yes and No’ has a strength to change the persons thought process.   

At times it is true that the champions are most talented, however, my experience says that the Champions are mentally tough, their urge to win teaches them to control their thought pattern, feelings and above all their attitude. This elite group is neither more smarter, more educated but they are more focused and are ‘in and out’ motivated and driven by their passion every day.

As per my view to be a champion you have to first build your own self i.e. personal development.  Going for personal development you will find the unique quality you possess.  There is a famous exercise to find your talent and uniqueness. Ask your family members, friends or neighbor about five best qualities or flair and ability you have with reasons.  The list you will receive will surely shock you as well as it will make you know the hidden talent which you were not aware of.  The list will be a great source of enthusiasm and encouragement for you and your self belief. Your personal development will help you to push yourself to the extra mile; the extra effort can only come through self development i.e. self esteem. So, tennis buddies chart out a personal development action and take my word you’ll be surprised at the outcome. In my coaching system I give educational and motivational books, articles, Cds to my students which has helped them in their self development. It is rightly said,” “Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”

The next secret of a Champion is being full of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm keeps the champion to work when others are sleeping. They are constantly occupied in quest of their passion every day with great momentum. This momentum is nothing else but a mindset that churns up the enthusiasm, energy, clarity and passion.  If you are not able to maintain your enthusiasm about your play then there is more likeliness that you are burnout. At this juncture of a champions life the SUPPORT SYSTEM has to be strong and help him out emotionally physically and internally from this stage.

Well, the above discussed traits are the intangible assets a champion possesses. Besides this the talented players have exceptionally good general motor and sports specific talent moreover they are remarkable in physiological, physical and psychological aspect.

Champions are COACHABLE. The great coaches they look for the spark in the player so that  they can turn the spark into a flame. Having the right coach is vitally important for developing talented tennis player.  The right fundamentals have to be taught at the correct age, like movement, balance, coordination skillfulness. This will built sound basics of technical, tactical and mental and physical skills around the talented player.

In nutshell champions’ are talented however they have a warrior mindset, winners mindset, Saina Nehwal is a prime example of a talent turned into a warrior. She says “I only play to win”. Champions have stupendous training, both mental and physical which makes them inevitable and vicious on any given day.

Wishing You Massive Tennis Success

Alex Gomes

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