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The Power of Visualization – Part I

April 21, 2020
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Rocky Focus

THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION…from my book, “Championship Racquetball” Article also featured on the IRT website • IRT Articles Part I (What is visualization and how does it work?) In these trying times of the COVID 19 pandemic we are all struggling to be safe, stay healthy and stay afloat yet stay in our routines as best we can. Of course we are all up against many different challenges, but for sure we do have this in common…”WE LOVE RACQUETBALL”. So how do we stay engaged in our routines and keep up as much as possible so when we are able

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Continuing The “Making of a Champion”-Racquetball Magazine Spring Issue

April 14, 2020
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2020 Spring Racquetball Magazine

Have you read the 2020 Spring USA Racquetball Magazine? (click the link to view) Let’s continue my proven philosophy of “Making You a Champion” using the core principles of “Building Your Racquetball Dream House” as you build your championship racquetball game one assessment at a time. In this issue I am going to discuss “Coming Back in a Match.” Paola Longoria was playing Maria Jose Vargas in the finals of the LPRT Christmas Classic on December 15, 2019, and they were in the tiebreak- er. Maria went out to a 6-0 lead on Paola, and Paola decided to call a

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Video Tip of the Week

April 11, 2020
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Video Tip of The Week

Have you watched my “Tip of the Week” video series featured on IRT-Tour.com, my YouTube Channel, and FranDavisRacquetball? This goes over the “Setup Off the Back Wall” and features an analysis between IRT pro players Rocky Carson and Adam Manilla. In this video I break down how to hit more consistent shots off the back wall. I teach and train all my players that off the back wall shots are one of the most offensive shots in the game at any level. If you like what you just watched check out more detailed information on shot selection in my book and

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”Evaluate Your Game” by Coach Fran Davis

January 13, 2020
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The 1st half of the 2019/2020 season is over and it’s a perfect time to “evaluate your own game” and create a mid-way check point for your game. It is important to keep the things in your game that are working for you and adjust/change those things that are not working for you. You want to take a good hard look and be honest with yourself. I have all my athletes from my Championship Team including Rocky Carson, Paola Longoria, my Jr. Championship Team including Graci Wargo and Briana Jacquet evaluate their games technically, physically, mentally, and emotionally and make a

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Paola Longoria Closes Out the 1st Half of the 2019/2020 Season with 2 MORE VICTORIES

January 6, 2020
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HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria Wins her 101st Tournament in Chicago Chicago, Illinois, December 18, 2019 HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria (San Luis Potosi, Mexico) dominated the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) Turkey Shoot Open at the Glass Court Swim & Fitness Club outside the Windy City. Paola lost just one game all weekend en route to winning both the Women’s Professional Singles and Women’s Professional Doubles divisions in Chicago. The singles victory against Monserrat Mejia became Paola’s 101st tournament win of her professional career. She has now won 455 matches on the LPRT to just 31 losses. In doubles play Paola

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“Coach Fran Davis Helps to Keep Racquetball Alive”

November 20, 2019
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Fran Davis continues to spread her “Championship Racquetball” philosophy with Paola Longoria, Rocky Carson and her Junior/Amateur Players and through Camps/Clinics presented by HEAD/Penn Coach Fran Davis is having a busy Fall Coaching and Teaching. Paola Longoria Wins… 10th US Open Title and Hits 100th Pro Victory Title in Minneapolis, MN [caption id="attachment_9048" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Paola Longoria celebrates her 10th US Open Title with her family, boyfriend, and Coach Fran Davis[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9049" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Paola Longoria and Coach Fran Davis symbolize 10 US Open Titles together as coach/athlete career[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9050" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Paola Longoria wins her 100th career

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Fran Davis & Jason Mannino Weekend Racquetball Camp in Fullerton, CA!

October 30, 2019
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HEAD Championship Racquetball Camp Series 2019  Penn Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts! November 8 - 10, 2019 there will be an Instructional WEEKEND Racquetball CAMP in the area with 2 of the most dynamic coaches/players in the game today. Fran and Jason team up to share with you 50+ years of their WINNING racquetball experiences and knowledge and cover EVERY aspect of the game from stroke mechanics, to shots of the games, to drills, to court position, to shot selection, to serves/return of serves, to game plans/strategies, to mental toughness, to training schedules and more… The camp course includes 14+ hours of a combination

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PAOLA LONGORIA WINS the 2019 US OPEN RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 10X and it’s her 100th PROFESSIONAL Tournament Victory

October 29, 2019
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Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 6, 2019 -. Paola Longoria (San Luis Potosi, Mexico) – the undisputed No. 1 ranked player in the world – defeated Maria Jose Vargas (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 15-5, 15-7 to win the most prestigious racquetball tournament in the world, the 2019 United Healthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championships and was crowned Women’s Professional Singles Champion.   The title became the tenth US OPEN win for Longoria and her ninth in a row. The Grand Slam victory also became Paola’s 100th tournament win on Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT). Longoria’s first professional tournament win came in September 2007

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