FITNESS AUTHORS
John Howard and John Hospod
LIFE LESSONS FROM TENNIS n Psychologist John Howard shares a few tennis tips and how they can be helpful in life.
I
recently started taking lessons with local tennis pro John Hospod, who has been plying his craft in Austin for 25+ years. His wise advice goes beyond tennis and reminds me of important lessons we can all apply to life as a whole. As a therapist and educator, I’m always looking for new, innovative ways to connect to teachings that deepen resilience, focus and mindset. My lessons with Hospod have been a refreshing way to revisit therapy concepts in an athletic setting. His tips have helped me reflect on how I move through life and how to relax more deeply, and they’ve served as a reminder of how sports can be an apt training ground for the game of life. Now, I’d like to share some of Hospod’s tips with you.
1. Stay low — be ready
for anything. Hospod’s guidance is to sink into the game — what therapists might call grounding — to feel your legs under you, drop
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