Let's Go! E-Book

Rick Louis

• Herausgeber: BoD - Books on Demand
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 28

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

Winning team matches can raise a tennis club's profile on the national scene. Obviously, the better the team's ranking, the better the reputation the club enjoys. As such, tennis club teams regularly engage in their own seasonal "slams" against other clubs, in an effort to claim the mantle of being the best. But do we know who these local tennis heroes are, who are fighting to maintain or raise their club's ranking, as well as their own, year after year? Of course, one may see them play ferociously during matches, celebrate their victories or accept their defeats together. Nonetheless, these tennis players remain the "ones seen but not known." They are enigmas. However, what if the veil could be lifted and the perplexity cleared up? Like they say in Jeopardy: "Kløvermarkens Tennis Klub's team players for 100, Alex"

Leseprobe

Indholdsfortegnelse

Let's Go! (Kom så!)

How long have you been playing tennis?

What is your first thought after winning a great tennis match?

Index

Let's Go! (Kom så!)

Winning team matches can raise a tennis club's profile on the national scene. Obviously, the better the team's ranking, the better the reputation the club enjoys. As such, tennis club teams regularly engage in their own seasonal "slams" against other clubs, in an effort to claim the mantle of being the best. But do we know who these local tennis heroes are, who are fighting to maintain or raise their club's ranking, as well as their own, year after year?

Of course, one may see them play ferociously during matches, celebrate their victories or accept their defeats together. Nonetheless, these tennis players remain the "ones seen but not known." They are enigmas. However, what if the veil could be lifted and the perplexity cleared up?

Like they say in Jeopardy: "Kløvermarkens Tennis Klub's team players for 100, Alex"

At first, trying to pierce their social bubble was met with skepticism and apprehension, understandably so. The stranger within the lions' pride was clearly perceptible; thus, trust and a seamless relationship had to be earned. Fortunately, the apparent resistance was shallow and faded rather quickly. Before long, being photographed during their training sessions and games became a regular part of their routine, and the team members' usual behaviors and patterns came back in full display. Becoming privy to the inner workings of this tennis circle was a fantastic experience.

Basically, training takes place several times a week (in addition to matches and competitions). The most obvious observation was the players' remarkable dedication to their craft. For example, some players try to play almost every day, injured players would still come to training sessions and morally support their teammates, and so on. Unlike the top professional tennis players, these ladies and gentlemen maintain full-time jobs, relationships and other interests. Their devotion is purely due to their love of the game and the fellowship within the club they belong to. Their commitment is, by all standards, substantial.

A subsequent observation was that these team members were much more than just random players who just happen to be training together in the same club. There exists among them a glue or a bond of sorts, similar to those found in any fraternity/sorority. It is a brotherhood/sisterhood of mutual admiration, friendly competition, respect and outstanding support. Team members often attend each other's matches, for both general and psychological support. They know each other's strengths, weaknesses and level of mental toughness. They understand each other's struggles on the court. During training sessions, they all assist in raising their teammates' skill level by continuously bringing up new challenges. The positive recommendations are immediate, the quick-witted jokes are a constant and the solidarity is apparent. They count on each other when reassurance is lacking or when celebration is knocking on the door. Simply put, they are a family!

(Note: Due to availability, scheduling, page limitations, travels, weather and other life complexities, every single team member from the Kløvermarkens Tennis Klub could not be featured; however, a valiant effort was made to include as many members from the different team categories as possible.)

This photo book is a visual diary invitation into these athletes' thoughts, emotions, inspirations, and goals. As such, it also provides a snippet into their life stories.