Normans Persona

Norman is 28 years old and a descendant of Mickey Mouse. He is respected by many and he lives at 55 Edam Rd in Cheshire.

To the dismay of his parents George and Mildred he has a passion for brightly coloured trousers and a dislike of any form of footwear.

Presently he has a fairly rotund shape mainly due to his passion for “Danish Blue” cheese, biscuits and milk.

Unbeknown to Norman his parents talked to his friends and asked them to help in trying to get Norman to participate in extra sport activities as they were becoming increasingly worried about his health and posture.

Norman possesses a gentle nature with high moral values but at times shows a hint of juvenility. This hint of juvenility was displayed when he was dared to learn and compete in the game of tennis.

One year ago to this very day he was told about the amount of cheese he could win if he was good at tennis. His colleagues stated that he would not have the commitment or stamina to follow such a quest and wagered a cheese dish in the event of such a feat.

Could Norman become a good tennis player and what attributes must he possess to give him a fighting chance?


Personal Qualities

Norman has been known to show his determination to win particularly when Oscar the cat tried to prevent him from acquiring his cheese.
His sheer determination and perseverance has enabled him to collect his cheese without missing his snacks for quite a few years.

Unfortunately he sometimes finds it difficult to stay calm under pressure particularly when Oscars breathes down his neck or indeed picks him up by his tail. This ordeal occasionally pushes his gentle nature to breaking point.
Not to be beaten Norman always bounces back to fight another day and refuses to allow Oscar to ruin his meals.

Norman puts many hours into thinking and organising his aperitifs and this alone provides a passport to success in all his cheese quests. Irrespective of Oscar, Norman believes it is his right to win and losing never enters into the equation.


Physical Qualities

Norman and his ancestors have all been recognised for their brilliant hand-eye coordination, quick reflexes and wizard leg speed whilst dodging the altogether menacing cat or broom.
Hard work is not part of Norman’s repertoire as he feels that he needs to rest in order to develop in mind and body.
Norman does not train because he has a slight problem with his time management therefore this could prove to be a handicap if he wishes to succeed in the game of tennis.

Psychological Qualities

Norman has always shown that he has a competitive attitude accompanied with an air of self confidence, but one wonders whether he would display these attributes in the game of tennis.

Tactical Qualities

Norman is aware of his goals and has several very well laid out plans for obtaining a variety of feedstuffs. Amongst his plans he has a diary were he religiously records Oscar’s traps and behaviours and due to him being vigilant in his note taking believes that Oscar will never win.

Norman realised he would need help in mastering the skills of tennis and although he enjoyed sport tennis had never been part of his sporting activities therefore his first thought was to find a trainer.

A year has gone by and everyone has been amazed at what Norman has achieved although he is still rotund he has been classed as the player with a “clean cut image”. His parents are elated and are immensely pleased with their son’s dedication to the sport.

Trophies are abundant in the household but Norman has a dream of winning his next tournament the “Australian Championships”.

He has experienced highs and lows throughout the year but he has bounced back with gritted determination resulting in him winning his last four matches. His expectations are high and he is aware that the public are expecting him to win the pending match.

His confidence has grown and at times verges on a form of arrogance together with his aggressive play technique his opponent will meet a force to be reckoned with. Two days to go for Norman to realise his dream.

Will Norman succeed and win the match?