Sectionals Alternative Advancement Ideas
I am on a 40+ 9.0 Mixed doubles team from Wichita Falls that is desperately seeking a place to play. It is a great caseRead More
It’s Time to DQ Disqualification
The disqualification process in USTA League tennis is broken. Today I am enumerating why I think disqualification ultimately hurts the tennis ecosystem. Additionally, disqualification isRead More
Tennis (Apparently) Doesn’t Need Rafa
The tennis courts at the Wichita Falls Country Club were hopping during the pre-dawn hours last week. When the daily temperatures soar well past tripleRead More
2 responsesI Just Can’t Read My Own Mind
I recently heard a very inspirational story at the USTA Texas semi-annual meeting. It came during a presentation from the Laredo Community Tennis Association (CTA).Read More
Close Calls and Temper Tantrums
“Electronic Review Procedures” is the last section in Appendix VI of the ITF Rules of Tennis. In the coming weeks, we will delve into theRead More
1 responseThe Century Drill
Tennis is a game of consistency. Unfortunately, it is easy to forget that fact because the sport’s highlight reels are filled with spectacular winners andRead More
1 responseTennis News: July 18, 2022
Wimbledon related stories and reflections on the fortnight heads up the lineup this week. Two high profile players named in match fixing allegations report. …Read More
Shill Teams
In casino slang, a “shill” is a person who acts as an enthusiastic gambler to encourage others to do the same. For example, a gamingRead More
2 responsesNTRP Ratings Management
USTA players from low participation areas are at a disadvantage when it comes to the uncomfortable topic of NTRP ratings “management.” Players in high participationRead More
Disqualification, Promotion, and Variance
I recently arrived at the conclusion that the USTA NTRP algorithm is significantly more likely to disqualify players from areas with inherently low tennis participation.Read More