An Eligibility Grievance Update (USTA League)
The USTA releases drafts of the new League Regulations prior to the end of each year. It is an administrative necessity, as early season playRead More
1 responseKeepy-Uppy
A “Hackey Sack” is a standard item included in my annual “Ultimate Stocking Stuffer List for Tennis Players” post. This year’s description described it asRead More
Tennis News: December 19, 2022
It was a surprisingly rich week for tennis news. A highly anticipated Netflix tennis series released a teaser preview. Andy Murray won the Arthur AsheRead More
Playing on Grass
This weekend I gave myself an early Christmas gift and checked off one of my bucket list items by competing in the Senior National GrassRead More
The Naughty List: Reinvention
I am continually amazed and inspired by people who reinvent themselves to make profound changes in their lives. There is absolutely nothing wrong with thatRead More
4 responsesAll I Want for Christmas from the USTA
He’s making a list and checking it twice… but the list was incomplete. That wouldn’t be acceptable for Santa Claus and it isn’t for theRead More
Love Means Zero (Nick Bollettieri)
After the death of legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri last week, it seemed appropriate to select a book or media title that examined his life.Read More
1 responseImplicit Tales of Medical Appeals
The USTA League Regulations points to a “Questions and Answers” document about the NTRP Appeal Procedures. Embedded in that resource are implicit tales of rejectedRead More
Stay Inside the Lines
A couple of weeks ago, I attempted to resurrect a drill that I recall doing a couple of times in my youth. I was thinkingRead More
Tennis News: December 12, 2022
In observance of the passing of Nick Bollatteiri last week, I have a family story to share. In 1987, my brother, Steve, drew David WheatonRead More
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