Vai and Tennis: Push Your Border!
Levi took part in his first tournament in the year 2021.
(He is 14.5yo now, btw)
“Why didn’t he join any earlier?”, some may wonder.
Because he needed to focus on his trainings first.
Earlier this year, he started training under a different coach (who trains Indonesia’s national tennis team).
Going beyond ‘tennis strokes’, and more on developing physical endurance and strategies, and having the right mentality while on the court.
And yes, at today’s tournament, we are grateful for opportunities where Levi self-discovers his limits, learns to observe challenges, plans next strategies while facing hardships and pressures.
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Too often parents who send their children to explore certain sports more seriously place emphasis on ‘winning tournaments’.
Winning is the goal.
As for us, though, we believe it is NOT about aiming to win.
It’s more about working hard on small things.
Deliberately.
Consistently.
Making each ball count.
Results will follow.
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(Interesting isn’t it how we should view life in a similar way, too, i.e. Make each moment count, train ourselves daily and make deliberate efforts, consistently.)
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Anyway.
Here’s a quick video of his first win at the tournament.
