English Hrvatski
Colours Of Istria


  • Home
  • Towns & Sightseeing
  • Things to do
  • Dining, Food & Drink
  • Sport in Istria
  • Visit Us
  • Contact

The Legend’s View: The Joy on the Children’s Faces Is Priceless

19 Jul 2019
Goran Ivanišević, Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
by Goran Ivanišević
The morning after the match with Patrick Rafter, which I hope the audience liked, I had something a bit different on my programme. 

Some might describe it as an obligation, but I don’t call it that, and I’ll try to explain why. I was at Kids’ Week, which is held at the court beside the Grandstand, where we bring some of the players every day to hang out with kids for a half hour or so.

ivanisevic_txt2

I had a great time, I just love spending time with those kids. It’s something we didn’t have the chance to experience when we were their age, it wasn’t done then. When a player comes on Kids’ Day, it’s a big event for children, you can see how excited they are and how important it is to them, and you can’t be indifferent to that. They all daydream and train hoping they’ll become a part of this caravan someday and play professional tournaments on these courts.

If I can help them and give them advice, I’m very glad to do so. In fact, I enjoy doing so. It’s a normal thing to me. It’s nothing for me to set aside 15 minutes or a half hour to spend with them, but it means the world to them. I don’t understand who could refuse to come and say they don’t want to, or that they don’t feel like it. Just look at the expressions on the faces of those kids, the joy, especially when they hit a winning shot against a “big” player. It’s priceless, both from their and my side. Everyone should spend 15 or 30 minutes with them, because it’s something special. It doesn’t just make them feel better – it makes you feel better too.

ivanisevic_txt

And the advice… A lot has changed since I was their age, but people don’t understand that tennis is still tennis. Forehand, backhand, and service are still here, but the pressure is another thing. I think kids aged eight to nine train too much, three or four hours a day. That’s over the top, it’s made kids stop being kids, and that should never happen. Let them play, let them have time to relax, because they’re going to “hit a wall” sooner or later. Parents usually don’t recognise that, so they overtrain them, and that causes a lot of injuries and problems.

To put it another way, moderation in all things. It’s important to recognise talent, but also not to exaggerate, because that doesn’t bring results.

No related posts.

About the Author
Goran Ivanišević is the most famous name of Croatian tennis and a 2001 Wimbledon winner. He started playing tennis in 1988 and finished his professional career in 2004 with 22 single titles and nine pairs titles. As of 2016, the ATP stadium in Umag carries his name.

Search


banner
Tweets by @ColoursofIstria

Colours of Istria Instagram

Let's get into the summer mood 😉☀️🍹🎊🌴🌊
What's your choice? 🤔😍🍽 #coloursofistria What's your choice? 🤔😍🍽 #coloursofistria #coloursoffood
.
.
.
.
#croatia #hrvatska #europe #istra #istria #visitistria #gourmet #gastro #gourmetfood #gourmetexperience #foodphotography #foodlover #foodstagram #foodie #travel #croatiafulloflife
What are the things you like to do the most in #NW What are the things you like to do the most in #NWIstria? ☀️🍷🍽🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🎾
.
.
.
.
#coloursofistria #visitistria #istria #istra #croatiafulloflife #croatialongdistancelove #hrvatska #beautifuldestinations #amazingplaces #travel #travelphoto #recreation
Explore and experience Novigrad during the weekend Explore and experience Novigrad during the weekend! ☀️💛🤗#coloursofistria
.
.
.
.
#novigrad #istra #istria #croatia #hrvatska #croatiafulloflife #croatialongdistancelove #city #town #beautifuldestinations #visitistria #amazingplaces #travel #travelphotography
Dear friends, have a great weekend! ☀️Greeting Dear friends, have a great weekend! ☀️Greetings from #NWIstria
.
.
.
.
#coloursofistria #istria #istra #croatiafulloflife #croatiatravel #croatiafullofmagic #putopis #travel #travelphotography #travelgram #travelblogger #croatia #hrvatska
Have you ever visited Grožnjan? 😍💝✨🍀 # Have you ever visited Grožnjan? 😍💝✨🍀 #coloursofistria
The Tourist Boards of the cities of Umag, Novigrad The Tourist Boards of the cities of Umag, Novigrad, Brtonigla and Buje and the tourist companies Plava Laguna and Aminess Hotels & Campsites are working together on the development of north-western Istria with the aim to advance the quality of its products and to strengthen the position of a destination ideal for your vacation. #coloursofistria #NWistria #croatiafulloflife
.
.
.
.
#hrvatska #croatia #europe #topeuropephoto #natgeo #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #visit #vacation #holiday #istra #istria #umag #novigrad #buje #brtonigla
Above Novigrad, beyond imagination...💙 #colours Above Novigrad, beyond imagination...💙 #coloursofistria
.
.
.
.
#croatia #hrvatska #croatiafulloflife #croatialongdistancelove #novigrad #visitistria #shareistria #istra #istria #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #sealovers #skyphotography
Brtonigla. Hard to pronounce, so easy to love! ☺ Brtonigla. Hard to pronounce, so easy to love! ☺️🤗💛😍 #coloursofistria
.
.
.
.
#croatia #croatiafulloflife #croatialongdistancelove #hrvatska #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #naturelovers #amazingfacts #natgeo #relaxtime #photooftheday
Follow on Instagram
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. New posts will not be retrieved.

There may be an issue with the Instagram access token that you are using. Your server might also be unable to connect to Instagram at this time.

Colours of Istria Youtube

Error type: "Forbidden". Error message: "Requests from referer are blocked." Domain: "global". Reason: "forbidden".

Did you added your own Google API key? Look at the help.

Check in YouTube if the id coloursofistria belongs to a username. Check the FAQ of the plugin or send error messages to support.

Partners of Colours of Istria

banner
banner
banner
banner
banner
banner
banner

Colours of Istria Blog

The Northwestern Istria - Colours of Istria – is composed of four beautiful towns: Umag, Novigrad, Buje and Brtonigla. Colours of Istria blog visitors who might wish to plan their destination vacation, or simply find out more, have a chance to get to know about all the colours of the cluster through all the different kinds of experiences this rich region has to offer as recorded in personal recommendations and retellings of the blog's authors – all of whom are great Istria lovers. Find more info about Colours of Istria here.
  • Home
  • Newsletter
  • Site Map
  • Contact
  • RSS Feed
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use

Copyright © blog.coloursofistria.com   |   www.coloursofistria.com
These pages use cookies to offer a better user experience, page functionality and ad rendering. You can change cookie settings in your browser. Read more on the use of cookies here and in our privacy policy. I agree