Monday, March 28, 2011

You Win Some You Lose Some

After more inter school sports wins between St Kevins College and Brighton Grammar, Harry suffers a major loss. The question is how does Harry deal with the void that follows. How does an I Gen deal without his IPhone.

Warning the below image is not recommended for viewing from any feint hearted I Gens




Harry has had to learn about the wider world of telecommunications. At first glance, Harry was not impressed with the temporary substitute but the little thing called necessity had him inserting the SIM Card in, but not without resistance.

On the up side... his IPhone being irreparable means he gets a new for old replacement under his insurance policy. So the moral here is you can find a positive spin to any adversity.



Congratulations again Harry!!

St Kevins College vs Melbourne Grammar School

Harry does it again!

The toughest tournament yet it was close to the very end both schools should be proud for their young athletes. Harry says it was one of the most enjoyable interschool games yet. After a day of multiple wins for his school Harry spends the remainder of the weekend water skiing and knee boarding with fellow classmate and family at Lake Eilden.

Great work Harry!!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

St Kevins College vs Geelong Grammar



Clay Courts aren't Harrry's favorite surfaces but the surface didnt impede Harry's performance on Saturday morning in Glen Iris against St Kevin's College as he won the doubles and singles within minutes.



Harry's famous serve



The clay court




The boys had morning tea with the St Kevins old boys at the end of the day. St Kevins has produced many professional tennis players in it's history which include Neil Fraser. It was an honour for Harry to get to meet these legendary players as a rising star.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Harry Wins the Hobart Tournament


Well Done Harry!

Tournament was demanding yet empowering as Harry dragged himself from training at 6am to St The week long preparations have paid off. The week preceding the TassieKevins tests and assignment due dates then back to afternoon training sessions at Melbourne Park.

Wayne Arthurs has kept our young athlete in spirit and full of motivation throughout this tough time of balancing school projects, maths tests with a rigorous training schedule.

The next challenge for Harry is another week of tests and assignment due dates whilst preparing for the National 16's Tennis Championships and several ITF events in Queensland next month.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Time to Restring & Prepare for the Tassie Tournament

Sunday was a great day for tying up loose ends.
It was a cold Melbourne day with not much planned but a bike ride and a cruise on the long board in the arvo, after restringing 3 racquets and powering through English, Maths and History homework. Sunday was certainly not a day of rest!




Saturday, February 19, 2011

Morning APS Tournament and Social Hit in the Arvo

St Kevin's & Haileybury Tournament ended well, with some great results, despite the weather conditions of hot, windy with periodic rain.

The afternoon proved more relaxing with another round of tennis with some mates after a physio check up at Melbourne Park (National Tennis Centre).

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Harry Changes Coaches



As a result of the move from Hobart to Melbourne, Harry says thank you for all your help when farewells coaches and tennis legends, Paul Valentine and Simon Youl as he gives a warm hello to Wayne Arthurs.


The road map to success involves many warm wishes and goodbyes as Harry navigates his way through his career path.

Wayne Arthurs has been quick to snap up our young Harry as he begins his training in Melbourne. Harry describes Wayne as a fun personality who keeps the enjoyment of tennis as priority during his training sessions. Even when momentum is low, Wayne's coaching techniques have Harry in full swing and energized in no time at all.