MATCHPOINT” seminar/training & development camp

Alderd Burden had the opportunity of attending the “MATCHPOINT” seminar/training & development camp and rubbed shoulders with some VIP’s of tennis!!!!

WHAT IS MATCHPOINT???

Is a foundation which creates a platform where current and former SA players share their knowledge and experience with up and coming players, coaches and parents.  Topics discussed amongst others were:

–          Mental coaching

–          Nutrition

–          Planning for training/matches/tournaments

–          Injury/Rehabilitation

–          Exercise

INTERESTING FACTS……

5 KEY ATTRIBUTES A HIGH PERFORMANCE PLAYERS SHOULD PORTRAY

–          Self motivated

–          Resilience

–          Adaptability

–          Worth Ethic

–          Teachability

5 KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR A GOOD COACH/PLAYER RELATIONSHIP

–          Continuous communication

–          Mutual respect

–          Matching commitment

–          Clear plan

–          Definite boundaries

PICTURE 1 Corin & Burden with Michael de Jongh (who coached a.o. Martina Navratilova, Mary Pierce and Amanda Coetser)

PICTURE 2 Corin & Burden with John-Laffnie de Jager (CEO of matchpoint and also reached the semi-finals of 3 grand slam men’s doubles, finals of 2 mixed doubles and semi-finals of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.  He coaches Daniela Hantuchova on the WTA Tour)

PICTURES 3,4,5 Training @ Matchpoint Camp

PICTURE 6  We see our very own Jannie Putter also in attendance

PICTURE 7 Rob Koenig – the voice of tennis (commentator of all Grand Slam)