After a brief hiatus, Anna Leigh Waters and I have made our return to the top of the podium! After falling just short of gold the last two events, this win could not have been much sweeter. How’d we get over the hump? Read on! (And for extra insights, make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter!)
The pressure was definitely on this week in Virginia Beach to get a gold medal, and in all honesty, I was feeling it, as was Anna Leigh, I’m sure.
I can’t speak too much as to how she managed it, but for me it was a lot of breathing exercises, meditation, and practice reps. Even if I felt like a nerd for doing these things around other players, they obviously worked for me! Definitely spend time finding what works for you.
There is NOTHING worse than playing with a noisy, panicked mind.
Besides handling the pressure, there were a few key things AL and I did that helped us get over the hump. These are also things you can implement to help you with whatever humps you’re stuck on!
- Prepare as much as you can, and trust it
- Stay positive with each other
- Reflect honestly, individually and collectively
Anna Bright
Together, these things made all the difference, and I’ve been super impressed with Anna Leigh’s maturity in so many ways in the last few weeks. She’s been not only an amazing partner, but an AMAZING friend. It’s so easy to forget she is still a teenager!
In my newsletter this week I recap the rest of the activity in Virginia Beach, and on Thursday I will be covering these tips in more depth and how they helped us. Make sure to subscribe if you haven’t!
Anna Bright
Anna Bright is a #2 ranked women's doubles player on the PPA Tour, where she's won more than 80 medals.
