Resilience

Mitchell: “We’re a work in progress”

08/07/2024 Raymond 0

Hawthorn Senior Coach Sam Mitchell provided insights into his team’s 51-point defeat to the Cats on Saturday afternoon. Speaking to the media post-game, Mitchell analyzed the Hawks’ performance, emphasizing that the team is still in a developmental phase and not yet the finished product. He acknowledged the challenge his team faced, noting their lack of recent experience at the venue and praising the Cats as a strong side. Despite a recent good run of games, Mitchell admitted that the Hawks struggled against the Cats’ experienced lineup, particularly at the start of the game, and couldn’t find a way to recover.

Mitchell also spoke about the ongoing growth of his group, mentioning the strategic plan in place for the past two and a half years. While the Hawks have had some recent successes, they are still striving to consistently compete with top teams like Sydney and Geelong. He pointed out the complexity of achieving this, involving player belief, confidence, personnel, and system, emphasizing that the team is getting closer but remains a work in progress.

Addressing the pressure from opposition teams, Mitchell described the difficulty of the game from a player’s perspective, noting the challenge of making good decisions under pressure. He emphasized the importance of consistent, high-level football under any circumstance, acknowledging that while the team has shown resilience in past games, they struggled to handle the pressure against the Cats. Mitchell reiterated that the Hawks are continually striving to improve and reach their desired level of performance.

Emma Raducanu opens up on boyfriend ban and why she was ‘resentful’ of parents

20/05/2024 Raymond 0

Emma Raducanu has revealed that she was prohibited from having boyfriends and felt “forced” into tennis during her childhood. The former US Open champion shared insights into her challenging path to professional tennis, which occasionally caused friction with her “pushy” parents. In an interview with The Times, Raducanu explained, “At the start, my dad forced me into tennis. I didn’t like it, but as I got older and tennis became more of a priority, I started pushing myself.” She described her parents as “pushy,” especially when she was younger, noting that now they advise her on what they think is best but recognize that excessive pressure leads to resistance.

Raducanu also mentioned that her rigorous training schedule left no time for boyfriends and limited her social interactions. “My parents were very much against boyfriends as it interfered with training. When I was younger, I wasn’t even allowed to hang out with my girlfriends,” she said. This led to feelings of resentment, but she believes it also made her confident and comfortable in her own company. Following her breakthrough, Raducanu experienced a series of disappointing results and endured an eight-month injury hiatus due to wrist and ankle surgeries.

Michael Malone had terrific quote after Nuggets beat Timberwolves in Game 4

13/05/2024 Raymond 0

Following the Denver Nuggets’ triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series, head coach Michael Malone drew inspiration from legendary coach Rudy Tomjanovich. The Nuggets secured a 115-107 victory at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, thus leveling the series at 2-2 after facing initial setbacks in the first two games played in Denver.