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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Tennis Pro Lifestyle: Are you Wealthy
Wealth isn't Just Measured in Wealth - It's Measured in Choices
As a tennis enthusiast and teacher a lot of your choices are met. You've found a way to take something that is a lifelong passion and turn it into your avocation and profession. In that decision you've also surrounded yourself with a group of people that have common interests and in general are more well rounded simply by their choice to engage in a sport with a universally positive appeal.
Balance what you might earn in a corporate job with a 9-5 steady income versus what you must hustle to earn as a tennis pro. Most tennis teaching professionals look for an opportunity to switch to a more lucrative profession knowing that unless they land a tennis management position their days as a tennis teacher will by physical necessity have to slow down. How do you finesse that.
The best way is to set aside some investments for a rainy day or the future. Doing that successfully requires focused study and continued effort, something most good tennis players know how to do. Another approach is to have a sideline such as a business that operates independently of your tennis teaching. Even teaching something else at a local college can be a fair substitute. I used to teach computer classes at a community college to offset the off season slowdown I had during one phase of my tennis teaching career. There are many ways to fill the gap.
The best way to increase your selection of choices is to eliminate debt. If you have no mortgage or car payments your work requirements are lower than most other people and it will show in your ability to choose. If you choose to keep working hard then your ability to save and spend will increase.
Whatever you decide to do, just keep in mind that no one can do what they did 30 or 40 years earlier. Physical limits come about and hopefully you've prepared. This is why focusing early on toward retirement savings, investments, and a side business is a prudent way to keep your choices flexible.
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As a tennis enthusiast and teacher a lot of your choices are met. You've found a way to take something that is a lifelong passion and turn it into your avocation and profession. In that decision you've also surrounded yourself with a group of people that have common interests and in general are more well rounded simply by their choice to engage in a sport with a universally positive appeal.
Balance what you might earn in a corporate job with a 9-5 steady income versus what you must hustle to earn as a tennis pro. Most tennis teaching professionals look for an opportunity to switch to a more lucrative profession knowing that unless they land a tennis management position their days as a tennis teacher will by physical necessity have to slow down. How do you finesse that.
The best way is to set aside some investments for a rainy day or the future. Doing that successfully requires focused study and continued effort, something most good tennis players know how to do. Another approach is to have a sideline such as a business that operates independently of your tennis teaching. Even teaching something else at a local college can be a fair substitute. I used to teach computer classes at a community college to offset the off season slowdown I had during one phase of my tennis teaching career. There are many ways to fill the gap.
The best way to increase your selection of choices is to eliminate debt. If you have no mortgage or car payments your work requirements are lower than most other people and it will show in your ability to choose. If you choose to keep working hard then your ability to save and spend will increase.
Whatever you decide to do, just keep in mind that no one can do what they did 30 or 40 years earlier. Physical limits come about and hopefully you've prepared. This is why focusing early on toward retirement savings, investments, and a side business is a prudent way to keep your choices flexible.
Related Information
How millennials can overcome their 6 big financial challenges.
Best places to live in the USA
Monday, February 6, 2017
Tennis News: Player Hits Umpire in Eye with Ball - Defaults Match
Canadian Player hit's ball at Umpire's face to hand GB Davis Cup Win
This is not only unfortunate for the Umpire but for the Canadian team to lose simply because one player on the team loses control. It is justifiable to hand over a win to the other side. An umpire shouldn't have to worry about being attacked. An errant ball is one thing but this ball was hit when play was finished so whatever happens when you fire a ball off is your responsibility.
Eye Balled
Tennis player gets mad
Competitors can learn from this. Most of the time it goes beyond self control issues and it has to do with ego. Some players act out as if to say they are better than what just transpired in the point. As frustration builds some players resort to physical displays not much different than a tantrum. It rarely helps though at times if the umpire doesn't act these displays will interfere with the match and distract an opponent. In the 70's and 80's some of the players used antics as a form of gamesmanship to disrupt the match when they were losing. Rule changes have made this less of a problem but actions like this cannot be managed. The fine is justifiable as well. Hopefully this players will fully learn from it. It is apparent that he didn't purposely try to hit the umpire based on his reaction when he hit him but by then it was too late.
#1 rule. When you hit a ball and send it downrange and it is not during a point whatever happens is on you. During a point it can still be on you if you appear to purposely aim a ball at a linesman or referee and umpire while throwing away a point.
This is not only unfortunate for the Umpire but for the Canadian team to lose simply because one player on the team loses control. It is justifiable to hand over a win to the other side. An umpire shouldn't have to worry about being attacked. An errant ball is one thing but this ball was hit when play was finished so whatever happens when you fire a ball off is your responsibility.
Eye Balled
Tennis player gets mad
Competitors can learn from this. Most of the time it goes beyond self control issues and it has to do with ego. Some players act out as if to say they are better than what just transpired in the point. As frustration builds some players resort to physical displays not much different than a tantrum. It rarely helps though at times if the umpire doesn't act these displays will interfere with the match and distract an opponent. In the 70's and 80's some of the players used antics as a form of gamesmanship to disrupt the match when they were losing. Rule changes have made this less of a problem but actions like this cannot be managed. The fine is justifiable as well. Hopefully this players will fully learn from it. It is apparent that he didn't purposely try to hit the umpire based on his reaction when he hit him but by then it was too late.
#1 rule. When you hit a ball and send it downrange and it is not during a point whatever happens is on you. During a point it can still be on you if you appear to purposely aim a ball at a linesman or referee and umpire while throwing away a point.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Tennis Teaching: Guerilla Strategy in Tennis - Choose Another Word, Never Talk Politics, Never Use Foul Language
ESPN tennis commentator fired for word usage. - Guerilla Strategy in Tennis
Update - He's suing for wrongful termination.
We used to call it chip and charge or taking the net but to make it exciting they have added a martial aspect to it. Somehow even that can be taken wrong.
As the world changes and things we never considered are now enough to get you fired, well consider them or pay the price. This is a simple reality that continues to hurt those that step out of the box. As a teacher consider this or you may find yourself explaining your words and actions. If you're a tennis teacher imagine a filter on your mouth that prevents you from saying things that upset people. It's a good habit to develop.
Update - He's suing for wrongful termination.
We used to call it chip and charge or taking the net but to make it exciting they have added a martial aspect to it. Somehow even that can be taken wrong.
Words mean things
The benefit of writing rather than speaking is that you can hit delete before you print. It also lets you spell the word, and especially if the word sounds very similar to another one that is deemed offensive depending on the context of use. That may not have mattered in this instance since it seems to be possible to read the mind of speaker according to some.As the world changes and things we never considered are now enough to get you fired, well consider them or pay the price. This is a simple reality that continues to hurt those that step out of the box. As a teacher consider this or you may find yourself explaining your words and actions. If you're a tennis teacher imagine a filter on your mouth that prevents you from saying things that upset people. It's a good habit to develop.
Never Talk Politics on the Tennis Court
While on that subject. Leave politics off the court altogether and you'll avoid alienating students that have strongly held beliefs that might be counter to the discussion. It also wastes class time which is something that is unforgivable whether on the court or in a classroom. I've found it very prevalent in college courses and found it annoying so made a decision to never get into politics on the tennis court. With feelings running strong nowadays it can save you some heartache and lost income from lost students.Never Use Foul Language
This should be understood without saying it. There is no place for foul language on the court and especially from a teacher. Aside from the poor example that it sets your image will suffer as a teacher if you go down to gutter language. Think of that filter on what you say again. Whatever you think to say, just don't if it doesn't conform to the normal rules of behavior on a tennis court during a match. I even correct students and explain to them that in a match they can be penalized for such words during play. Just as importantly it makes the game that much more pleasant. Even your demeanor can convey a poor example so losing your temper is another thing to avoid.Stay Professional
With all this in mind just think of the teachers you've had in your life and how professional they seemed when they didn't cross boundary of crass behavior, bad language, and careless use of words. Doing so will improve the atmosphere in your class and help you maintain the respect you desire from your students.
Racket stringing: Baseball Hat Clip Light Review - Energizer
I love this light. I have used it for stringing work regularly for the past five years. In the past I could see the holes in the frame to snake the string through even in low light conditions, but in the past few years I've noticed I needed more light. It doesn't help that the lighting in the stringing room is not ideal, so this is my solution. I either clip it on my hat or just point it to the place I need to get a good view. I've had this light for probably close to a decade, not sure. But it is a trooper. It works and has made my life easier.
This one LED version of the hat clip light is ideal for such purposes. It probably has a lithium battery that means in general it will last forever unless I leave it on and run it down. Since I only use it periodically it may be a lifetime light. I highly recommend it.
The one shown below is a 3 LED version so it is much more expensive than the one I have. You can probably find the less expensive one at Wal Mart or a hardware store.
This one LED version of the hat clip light is ideal for such purposes. It probably has a lithium battery that means in general it will last forever unless I leave it on and run it down. Since I only use it periodically it may be a lifetime light. I highly recommend it.
The one shown below is a 3 LED version so it is much more expensive than the one I have. You can probably find the less expensive one at Wal Mart or a hardware store.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Tennis Health: Stay Away from Vegetable Oils, Avoid Plastic Packaging of Fast Foods
http://nypost.com/2017/01/31/eating-vegetable-oils-could-lead-to-fatigue-migraines-and-dementia/
Vegetable oils can cause dementia
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/food/wp/2017/02/01/researchers-find-another-reason-to-avoid-fast-food-chemicals-in-the-packaging/
Chemicals in packaging can leech into the food
Vegetable oils can cause dementia
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/food/wp/2017/02/01/researchers-find-another-reason-to-avoid-fast-food-chemicals-in-the-packaging/
Chemicals in packaging can leech into the food
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