Locker Room Power

by David Sammel

Would it surprise you to learn that many matches, at all levels of the game from the youngest juniors to highest touring pros, are won or lost even before the first ball is served. I call this locker room power. So, what is locker room power? Locker room power is the term I use to define the difference between players who consistently win things and those who do not. It is part of the formula for success I have developed and understanding its ramifications can improve your game and your chances of winning matches and tournaments.

The Formula for Success

Desire (D) + 2 Weapons (W) + Belief (B) (which grows with winning) = Locker Room Power (LRP)

Justine Henin already had the speed and weapons but it was her great desire and the hours she put in with trainer Pat Etcheberry that pushed her to the top.

D + 2W + B = LRP

Let me unlock the power of this formula by explaining in more detail how it works.

Desire

This gives a person the motivation to do all the hard work involved to reach their goal. It is the desire to do whatever is needed for however long it takes. It is the glue, the ability to compete and run for every ball and the strength to carry on during the ‘low times.’

Weapons

A player needs to develop at least two weapons that really hurt opponents. These are two attributes that win points and that strike fear into opponents.

Belief

This develops over time when it becomes obvious why a player is winning matches. It is born of a great intent to hurt opponents with their weapons and the execution is consistent enough to cover their weaknesses.

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