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Roger Federer 2024 Dartmouth Commencement Speech

Roger Federer, what a class act. First on the tennis court and now as an aspirational role model. This is a must-watch speech for anyone who is committed to self-improvement; personally, professionally, athletically, academically, socially or altruistically.

Little things make a big difference

Not every little thing makes a BIG DIFFERENCE, but when you combine several of them, they ALL add up, EXPONENTIALLY/GEOMETRICALLY. The examples below are NOT related to each other. They’re provided as fantastic examples of how EXPERTS share their Detailed Distinctions for anyone interested in Deliberate Practice Principles. This is last example is the best […]

Roger Federer’s Retirement Message

The GOAT, Roger Federer caps off his stellar career with a classy video message that epitomises his class right to the end. We will all miss him for all he brought to the game and sport in general.

Paul Coll World #1 Squash Player

This is an honest, raw account of the psychological obstacles the very best have to overcome to reach the pinnacle of their sport. Whenever you’re faced with adversity, dig deep and back yourself. Are you a Sydney-based squash player? <– Click here to get on court and maybe even a few coaching sessions! Need a […]

How to Practice Effectively

We’ve all heard the saying “Perfect Practice Makes Perfect“, but until recently, it wasn’t clear WHY it had such a powerful and long-lasting effect on our brains. All competitive athletes understand the concept of Muscle Memory, but the reality is it’s Mental Memory that creates the instantaneous and autonomic reflexes that make champions. This is […]

What makes a great coach

We know from the Deliberate Practice Principles of champions that having a coach is a must. The video below is from a GREAT online table tennis coach Ping Sunday’s EmRatThich. These qualities apply to coaches for all sports. China’s table tennis coaches are world-renown for their excellence and the reason their players and team (still) […]

When you see your limits, you see your limits change

This 1-minute video conveys an important motivational mantra: “When you see your limits, you see your limits change”. That’s because you can’t change something you can’t see. Elite and High Performance athletes also know from Deliberate Practice Principles; you can’t improve something you don’t measure. Measurement in goal setting starts by being AWARE of the […]

How to make a slippery squash racket grip not slippery – GREAT HACK

All Champions ‘Do’ New Year’s Resolutions

If there is one thing ALL champions ‘do’ is New Year’s Resolutions, in one form or another. They know you either plan to fail or fail to plan. Champions also know the importance of self-motivation. When facing the new year ahead, Arnold’s video is my go-to source of inspiration and aspiration as I create my […]

$5 Hack for a common squash court door problem

How to solve a common squash court door problem