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Zack Ohlin
- Jul 5, 2020
- 3 min
Learning vs. Training: The Distinction
If we really wanted to divide athletes into two groups, we could make the argument that there are thinkers, and there are grinders. This is too simplistic, but the point remains: some players prefer to break things down, reflect, tinker, and make changes. Others prefer to simply outwork the competition. In other words, do you work hard, or do you work smart? When it comes to improvement in any athletic endeavour, it’s not an OR but an AND – players must work hard and smart. F
Zack Ohlin
- Apr 8, 2020
- 6 min
Success Quality #2: Fast Learner
In Part 1 of the Success Qualities, I discussed the importance of being a hard worker. I chose to put it first because I believe it is the most important, but it by no means is the only quality required. Tennis is a complex sport, and while it is important to be physically fit and to be able to grind out ball after ball, there are also times when it is important to learn new skills, whether they be technical, tactical, mental, or physical. How quickly a player assimilates new