Most players lose focus in the middle — whether it’s the match, the month, or the week.The energy fades, the routine slips, and suddenly they’re playing not to lose instead of playing to win. Mid-week is your reset points. Here's your challenge for today: 1. Pick one skill you’ve been avoiding (footwork, serve placement, recovery). 2. Commit to 30 focused reps today — no distractions, just precision. 3. Post below what you’re working on. Let’s hold each other accountable. Remember: winners don’t coast through the middle — they attack it. — Coach Thomas

I’m curating member tips for next month. If you’ve been active, I want one short, practical tip we can feature. What I’m looking for (pick one): - Serve/Return Depth — a cue or drill that actually moved your games - Third-Shot Choice — when you drop vs. drive (your rule) - First Counter — how you set the paddle and where you place it - Dink Patterns — how you create a pop-up without forcing - Match Prep / Mental Reset — the routine that keeps you steady Format: - 2–3 sentences or a 20–30s phone clip - One actionable takeaway (cue or drill) - Optional: quick result (what changed for you) How to submit: - Post it as a comment here by Friday 5pm PT - Start with the header: [Topic] — Your Tip - If it’s a video, vertical is fine What happens next: - I’ll select 5–8 to feature next month (credit you in the post) - We’ll add the best to the HPT weekly plan for reps @Scott Van Blarcom & @Carolyn Horne & @Sheryl Greiner and who’s been active—jump in. Comment: - Topic: - Tip (2–3 sentences) or 20–30s clip: - One actionable cue/drill: - Quick result (optional): Let’s make the tips simple and repeatable so everyone can use them on court next week.

What’s the one thing that makes you hard to play against—and why? Think in terms of shots, decisions, or habits that flip points in your favor. Use these buckets to spark ideas: - Depth: serves/returns that pin opponents back - First three: third-shot choices + automatic follow-in - Counter game: paddle up, early set, body-line finishes - Targets: hips/ribs/shoulder instead of “open court” - Patterns: dinks that move, then a clean speed-up - Headspace: quick reset after mistakes Comment: - My edge: - How it wins points: - One rep I’ll run this week to sharpen it: I’ll reply with a drill or cue for each comment.

Today we’re giving a big shout-out to Scott — It’s his birthday week, and more importantly, this guy has been putting in the work. Showing up on court, showing up in this community, and showing growth in both his mindset and mechanics. That kind of commitment stands out. So drop a 🎉 below and let Scott know we see him. Also — who’s been on court 3 or more times this week? Let us know in the comments how your training went and what you worked on. Let’s finish the week strong.

What does high-performance look like to you? High performance doesn’t mean perfect. It’s not about flashy shots or never making a mistake. It’s about: - Owning your habits, not just your highlight reel - Making consistent, quality decisions under pressure - Preparing like it matters—even when no one’s watching - Showing up mentally present, physically ready, and emotionally neutral - Recovering quickly from mistakes and staying locked in High-performance isn’t a result. It’s an identity. It’s how you train. How you recover. How you compete. 👊 Drop a comment: What does high-performance look like to YOU, in your game right now? Let’s get some momentum going this week. Iron sharpens iron. Let’s see how you define it and live it.