Tennis is how I start my day four days a week, if I am lucky. I have been coached by Damien and Duncan now for the last two and a half years while in Barbados. My sessions begin at 5.45am. They are always punctual and prepared when I arrive on the court. My hour long sessions consist of a series of drills to improve my shot making, footwork, service and agility on the court. I have improved my endurance and consistency considerably over this time. Apart from tennis coaching, my sessions contain a fair amount of philosophy, politics, Barbados culture and friendship. After all isn't tennis a metaphor for life?