Active Recovery for Tennis
Over the next several weeks the “Tennis Training and Technology” post each Tuesday will focus on techniques that made cameo appearances in the new NetflixRead More
Tennis News: February 27, 2023
How the tennis bracelet got its name, Carlos Alcaraz appears in Vogue, and an opportunity to go on a luxury tennis safari with the McEnroeRead More
USTA League Weekend Events
This weekend I have been overthinking USTA League roster sizes. Bloated rosters are one mitigation strategy for avoiding the harsh penalties imposed should a teamRead More
3 responsesUSTA League Supersized
In the past 12 months, I have played on teams representing four different cities (CTAs) in Texas. In fact, one of my opponents at Tri-LevelRead More
The Dynamics of USTA League Roster Size
A couple of comments left against “Trying Times at Tri-Level” recently observed that USTA League roster size can vary significantly from market to market. IRead More
Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson is undeniably a transformational figure in tennis. She was one of the first black athletes to cross the racial barrier in any sport.Read More
The End of an Era: 2023 USTA Friend at Court
As eagerly anticipated, the 2023 edition of the USTA Friend at Court has finally been released. Actually, “eagerly anticipated” might be a little bit ofRead More
4 responsesLearning CPR
I scour the dark corners of the internet each week searching for those niche tennis stories that pique my curiosity. In the course of doingRead More
2 responsesTennis News: February 20, 2023
Inspiration for us all. A 33-year-old real-estate broker wins an ATP Tour level match and an 81-year-old senior women’s tennis player wins her 100th “goldRead More
Revisiting 18-39 USTA League Play
Back in 2021, I was triggered by a USTA Facebook post looking for players in the 18-39 age demographic to survey. That prompted me toRead More
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