Indiana Hardcourt Championships

Indiana Hardcourt Championships presented by the Ed Brune Foundation at the Brownsburg Tennis Complex

[Indiana Hardcourt Championships @Indy_Open_75]

Our daily schedule is taking shape with many special events. One-point tournament, Educator day, Ladies day, Coaches day, food trucks, beer and wine, and a VERY crazy wildcard tournament.

August 7th- Doubles Wildcard Tiebrea tournament for main draw card.

August 8th- Singles Wildcard Tiebreak tournament for main draw card

We are looking for sponsors, ball persons, volunteers, players, and tennis fans!

This is going to be Indiana Tennis Week!

Come play and enjoy.

[Brownsburg Tennis @BburgTennis]

Tomorrow we welcome you to our Grand Opening celebration from 1-3 pm. Dunk tank, bounce house, arts and crafts, Chick-fil-A, games, pickleball, adult red ball tennis, trick shots, fastest serve contest, around the world, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. No experience needed.

[Indiana Hardcourt Championships @Indy_Open_75]

USTA vs UTR tournaments explained. Long version. https://t.co/vr5tr8JneR via @ParentSquare

[Allistair McCaw @AllistairMcCaw]

Success vs Excellence

[Brownsburg Tennis @BburgTennis]

#1 doubles just lost a tough match in Regional finals, but the 24/25 school year has been full of fun and amazing experiences. Thank you to all of the players and families who make tennis fun in Brownsburg. I love the way our doubles play the game. Let's get ready for 25/26.

[Brownsburg Tennis @BburgTennis]

Game time at the @IHSAA1 State Team Championships and Regional Individuals.

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Carlos Alcaraz with a beautiful quote from his Netflix Documentary:

"I want to sit at the table with the Big Three.. but from what I've experienced, I'd choose happiness over massive success."

"Because happiness is already success." 🥹

(via @Netflix)

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

Controllables vs. Uncontrollables

~ Great reminder from @AllistairMcCaw

[Indiana Hardcourt Championships @Indy_Open_75]

We care about your life more than your tennis.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

2 types of coaches:

Those who:
Coddle
Tell you what you want to hear
Don’t hold you accountable
Don't believe in you
Let you go through the motions

Those who:
Tell you the truth
Encourage
Challenge
Hold you accountable
Inspire
Demand excellence

ONLY 1 gets you ready for LIFE!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Kelvin Sampson said, "The first step on the ladder of success is always failure."

Growth starts when you stop avoiding failure - And start learning from it.

"Immature people don’t understand that there is going to be failure."

(@PawdSlamaJama)

[Indiana Hardcourt Championships @Indy_Open_75]

Also check https://t.co/uGqkPLYX2C for tournaments.

[Brownsburg Athletics @bhsdogs]

Summer Camp season is right around the corner! Register here: https://t.co/PjbLTuOQhI

[University of Houston @UHouston]

BELIEVE IN THE DREAM! #ForTheCity

[Coach's Diary @ACoachsDiary]

Geno Auriemma: If you want to play a certain way, you have to practice that way.

If not, you are hoping you get lucky.

When you practice and train hard, you might slip, but it won’t be far.

(🎥 via: @MasterClass )

[Tennis TV @TennisTV]

113 MPH 😱

Two OUTRAGEOUS FOREHANDS from Joao Fonseca 💥

#MiamiOpen

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Shaka Smart said, "As a coach, it's my job to help our guys be our best."

"If we could control the result every time, it'd be a win."

Great coaches don’t just chase wins - They develop people.
• They focus on growth.
• They develop character.
• They prepare you for life.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

10 TRUTHS for a High School Coach

1. Adversity is inevitable - Adversity finds a way. It is guaranteed. How will you respond? It is one of the great things about high school sports. It teaches lessons that will last a lifetime.

2. Each player is different - All kids are wired differently. Treating kids equally is not possible, but treating them fairly is. Coaches have a challenging job with so many individual personalities and perspectives. One of the great challenges of coaching is getting these individuals to sacrifice for the team.

3. Winning isn’t everything - It’s important. At the varsity level, the goal is certainly to win, but not at all costs. The ultimate goal is to meet essential standards and expectations and teach the all-important life skills that team sports teach.

4. You can’t please everyone - You will never please everyone, so don’t try! Coaching is hard work, and the only person you can ever please 100% is yourself. So do your best, know what you are doing is in the team's best interest, and then trust and be confident in your decisions.

5. Parents have tunnel vision - Most parents have tunnel vision, which is OK. The best ones can see the big picture and understand the concept of a team. However, coaches must remember that parents see things only through this lens.

6. There will always be critics - Critics are everyone. Don’t let them win. Always remember Teddy Roosevelt's “Man in the Arena” speech. Those watching are easy to criticize, but the credit always goes to those in the arena!

7. A coach’s influence is special - The word ‘Coach’ means so much and has so much influence on others. Always remember your influence and lead with this in mind. Be a leader others can be proud of.

8. Hours are long, and pay is low - Most coaches are not doing it for the money. As a coach, you never want to calculate your hourly rate. Coaching is a calling, but for many, that is not enough. Unfortunately, we are getting fewer coaches, and the pay does not match the many challenges that coaches face today.

9. A supportive spouse is a must - A coach's time commitment means many hours away from home or absence, which can be challenging for a family. Having a supportive spouse who understands the challenges of coaches is critical.

10. The memories are unmatched! Although coaching brings many challenges, the memories created make it all worthwhile. These memories last a lifetime!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Transformational coaches don’t just build athletes, they change lives.

They are focused on:

- Relationships
- Real Connection
- Life Lessons
- The Process

What does it look like in action? Here are three great examples…

[THREAD] 🎥🧵

[Brownsburg Tennis @BburgTennis]

The coldest day so far, but we played. #bulldogtough

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Brad Stevens said, "This game is about how you act as a teammate. This game is about embracing roles and accepting roles."

Great teams have great teammates.
• They care about each other.
• They commit to the team.
• They own their roles.

Here's how to be a great teammate:👇