Tennis Canada

Nov 28, 2024 | tenniscanada.com | Wendy-Ann Clarke

While stress and anxiety affect us all, they can be brought under control with the right techniques, says psychologist and performance specialist, Dana Sinclair.  Stress which typically stems from external challenges, like meeting deadlines or handling conflicts, can arise with specific events. Anxiety, on the other hand, can persist without a clear trigger, and can even feel like a “normal state” to those who experience it regularly, complicating emotional management.

Oct 3, 2024 | tenniscanada.com | Wendy-Ann Clarke

Mikaela Papich has been immersed in the world of high-performance tennis since she was seven years old. Her early dedication to sport ignited her competitive drive while also presenting difficult challenges that have shaped her life and career. Diagnosed with depression at 14 and living with dyslexia, Papich faced hurdles that could have derailed her ambitions.

Jul 25, 2024 | tenniscanada.com | Wendy-Ann Clarke

For sports psychotherapist Justin Scheerer, the key to athletic success lies in nurturing the person behind the athlete, though this aspect can sometimes be overlooked. Prioritizing the athlete’s mental and emotional well-being, alongside their physical performance, is crucial. By helping athletes manage their anxieties, insecurities, and other uncomfortable emotions, Scheerer argues, they can achieve greater overall success in sport and beyond.

May 10, 2024 | tenniscanada.com | Wendy-Ann Clarke

Mental health is not something one possesses or lacks, but a universal aspect of the human experience, says Marie-Josée Bellemare, Director of Wellness at Tennis Canada. A big part of managing mental health is recognizing the signs of stress and anxiety. While stress, she says, can have a positive effect, often igniting increased productivity and focus, it can also have a negative impact, triggering anxiety and unnecessary suffering.

Apr 10, 2024 | tenniscanada.com | Paul Rivard

Grigor Dimitrov seems to have found the fountain of youth. Or a really great elixir to add to his electrolytes. He’s currently in the middle of an astonishing resurgence that’s propelled him 24 spots in the rankings over the past 11 months. And he’s back in the Top 10 for the first time in 10 years. Since October, he’s tussled in a Masters 1000 semi and final, added the Brisbane ATP 250 title to his collection and followed it up with a final berth at the Miami Open. He’s 20-25 in 2024.