Jared Martin Performance Coaching
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I am a Tennis Professional based in Victoria, British Columbia. I offer private and group lessons to all levels of player using a learner centred methodology. My certifications through Tennis Canada and the Global Professionals Tennis Coaches Association and my years of experience make me the perfect coach whether you are a beginner or a high performance player. Current work: Panorama Rec and Ceda
06/27/2022
PERFECTIONISM: friend or foe?
There’s a great advertisement from clothing giant, Nike, which features tennis professional, Emma Raducanu. It starts with her saying, “I was such a little perfectionist. I would go crazy if I didn’t hit the balls in the right place. But I’ve definitely grown and I’ve learned that perfectionism isn’t a destination.”
Perfectionism can be both an asset and a liability for an athlete. One advantage is that it can drive you to work harder and want to improve. Perfectionism is also the reason why some individuals make it to a very high level in their chosen activity.
Perfectionists tend to do very good work because of their high standards and a ‘never satisfied’ approach to things. However, on the flipside, it can also sabotage their performance and more importantly, the enjoyment of the activity.
Regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time, the famous Russian author, Leo Tolstoy once said, “If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content.”
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