January Jump-Start Newsletter
Fresh year, fresh bounce! Short days, warm soups, and new routines. Here’s your quick January roundup—healthy habits you’ll actually use, local tennis highlights, and a peek at what’s next.
Feel-good health wins (that take 5–20 minutes)
Move small, often: two short sessions a week beat one giant plan you skip.
Daylight dose: 10–20 minutes outside before noon helps mood & sleep.
Warm bowls: soups/stews/tray-bakes; think ½ veg, ¼ protein, ¼ carbs.
Hydrate (even now): water with meals; herbal tea counts.
Wind-down: 20 minutes screen-free + a light stretch before bed.
Australian Open vibes (late January)
Melbourne kicked the season off with heat, late finishes, and pressure moments. Coaching takeaway: practise serve + first ball and a calm between-points routine (breathe, towel, cue word). Small habits, big impact.
Northamptonshire highlights
Aussie Open Kids’ Day: Huge thanks to Northampton Tennis Coaching for a brilliant juniors event—tons of play, practice, and confidence.
Grade 4 matchplay: Busy junior tournaments at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club—great stepping stone for experience.
County training: Quality winter sessions from LTA Northants—thank you, coaches and volunteers!
Player shout-outs: Sofia Murphy (Kettering) took gold this month; Allegra won an LTA title and the club’s Aussie-style event. Brilliant progress!
Coming up next (useful to know)
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday): Mix batter the night before; add fruit/yogurt for an easy upgrade.
Half-term planning: Simple, low-cost days—parks, library events, free museums—book early if needed.
Little life reset: Cancel one unused subscription, plan 3 dinners, batch one warm dish.
Share your news
Clubs, coaches, parents—send your updates (first tournaments, community days, facility wins). We’ll feature more local stories in the next issue.
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