Advanced Strategizing to Avoid Plateauing

[caption id="attachment_1322" align="alignright" width="199"] Fran Davis[/caption] Just because some things may sound elementary doesn’t mean they are not important in intermediate and advanced levels of play. Some players get to the intermediate levels while ignoring the core strategies—which is why they plateau. Also, after you reach the intermediate and advanced levels of play, there’s more to know. Remember…when you strategize, you are being proactive, which is taking control of the match. You are in a much better position to win, which is your goal. Now I am going to give you a list of ADVANCED STRATEGIES to help you carry out your

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January-February Update 2015

“Rocky Carson makes it to the finals in 2 out of 2…in NY & SD” “Paola Longoria won 3 out of 3…in OH, MX & KS”  “Wayne Antone qualifies into the round of 16 at the WRT in Seattle, WA” “Jordan Cooperrider wins 2 out of 2 Florida State Championship Titles and receives 4 FRA State Awards” “Mitchell Turner wins the Men’s A at the WRT in Seattle, WA”   My “Adult Championship Racquetball Team” led by Rocky Carson and Paola Longoria, both entered the second half of the season as the #1 Pro Players on their respective tours, the

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Have a Game Plan, On and Off the Court

A game plan is a plan of action based on your strengths and weaknesses as well as your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, most people don’t plan in everyday life let alone on the racquetball court. When you plan, you are being proactive, which is taking control of the match. You are in a much better position to win when creating the situation right from the beginning of the match.   (more…)

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Happy New Year 2015

We wants to wish you a very Happy & Healthy New Year filled with lots of successes! My Championship Team is now preparing for the 2nd half of the 2014 - 2015 racquetball season which starts in a few weeks. "The will to win means nothing, without the will to prepare", Unknown Author. Here's to a great 2015! Fran Davis The Coach Fran Davis Racquetball

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December Happy Holiday Update 2014

  [caption id="attachment_2012" align="alignleft" width="176"] Rocky surfing in So. CA....having fun doing what he loves to do.[/caption] “Paola Longoria wins her 2nd Grand Slam in Monterrey, MX and receives the highest honor for the 2nd time,“2014 Female Athlete of the Year for Mexico ” “Rocky Carson makes it to the semi-finals of the New Jersey Open” “Wayne Antone makes the quarter-finals of 2 IRT Satellite events and took 2nd in Men’s Open Doubles at the Sunset AC in Beaverton, OR” “Jordan Cooperrider won the Women’s Open and took 2nd in Mixed Open in the Sarasota Winter Open event" “Mitchell Turner

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November Update 2014

“Rocky wins 3 Pro Stops in a Row” “Paola wins 3 Gold Medals at the Central American Games” “Connor, Wayne and Jordan took home some medals from the Jr. World Championships” My “Adult Championship Racquetball Team” led by Rocky Carson and Paola Longoria, BOTH the #2 IRT and the #1 LPRT Pro Players in the World, had some [caption id="attachment_1996" align="alignright" width="237"] Rocky wins 3 Pro Stops in a Row.[/caption] incredible tournaments in November. Rocky Carson had tremendous showings at the last 3 of the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) pro stops In St. Louis, MO, in Davison, MI and this

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CONGRATULATIONS to Connor, Jordan & Wayne – they took home the Bronze Medal at the 2014 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Congratulations TEAM USA! 18 Countries 188 Competitors USA - World Cup 3rd Place - Team Bronze My three athletes, Connor Laffey, Jordan Cooperrider and Wayne Antone arrived at the 2014 IRF XXVI World Junior Racquetball Championships, October 19-25, 2014 in Cali, Colombia and helped Team USA capture 3rd place overall in the team competition…a BRONZE MEDAL. [caption id="attachment_1971" align="alignright" width="300"] Junior National Champions Connor Laffey, Jordan Cooperrider and Wayne Antone with Coach Fran Davis.[/caption] The IRF World Junior Championship event is held every year. The event featured countries from around the world such as USA, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, Costa Rica,

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US Open Championship Update 2014

CONGRATULATIONS to my “Championship Team” Paola Longoria for winning her 5th US Open title and Rocky Carson for making it into the finals of pro doubles. [caption id="attachment_1967" align="alignright" width="242"] 2014 US Open Champion Paola Longoria after making history winning the title for the 5th time with Coach Fran Davis.[/caption] The 2014 United Healthcare US Open Championships held in Minneapolis, MN was an amazing event.  It was held at the Life Time Fitness Center, inside the Target Center, and there were 700+ participants, 17 countries and $62,000.00 in prize money. The 19th annual event was the biggest and most widely

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September Update 2014

Paola Longoria wins Grand Slam in Huixquilucan, Mexico Rocky Carson wins 3 Wall Ball Championships in Las Vegas, NV & in 2 finals of the IRT Pro Stops in San Marcos, TX and Garden City, KS My Junior Championship Team training for the Junior World Championships and the 2014/2015 season My “Adult Championship Racquetball Team” is working hard this summer in preparation for their Pro 2014/2015 seasons: Paola Longoria continues to roll and is still undefeated since May 2011. [caption id="attachment_1939" align="alignright" width="300"] Paola Longoria after winning LPRT Grand Slam in Huixquilucan, MX September 19-21, 2014[/caption] The Ladies Professional Racquetball

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August Update 2014

[caption id="attachment_1911" align="alignright" width="242"] Paola Longoria and Coach Fran Davis the team to beat after breaking the 137 winning streak in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, August 15-17, 2014.[/caption] Paola Longoria wins Grand Slam in San Luis Potosi, MX Rocky Carson training for the 2014/2015 season My Junior Championship Team training for the Junior World Championships and the 2014/2015 season   My “Adult Championship Racquetball Team” is working hard this summer in preparation for their Pro 2014/2015 seasons: Paola Longoria didn’t miss a beat from last season as she continued her winning ways and won the stop in San Luis Potosi, MX

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