Unbreakable: Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokic is a retired professional tennis player who played successfully despite a tumultuous personal life off the court. She made a significant impact inRead More
A Swing and a Miss for Madison Keys
I feel compelled to note that I am not scouring the internet for clips of umpires missing calls. However, missed calls are the ones that tend to be captured and posted to YouTube, so that is generally what turns up in searches. Additionally, missed calls are usually great backdrops for more extensive discussions about the nuances of the rules. They are also fabulously entertaining.
1 responseLegs-Up-the-Wall: Take This Lying Down
Today’s tennis training technique is new to me. During Season 2, Episode 1 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point,” Aryna Sabalenka is shown lying downRead More
Tennis News: July 8, 2024
Andy Murray’s lengthy departure gets underway at Wimbledon. How to queue for Wimbledon tickets. Tennis is having a moment as a fixture of pop cultureRead More
Prototyping to Improve Tennis Quality of Life
Tennis is supposed to be fun. Unfortunately, the pursuit of on-court performance and other engagement experiences can sometimes diminish overall enjoyment. When the complex andRead More
1 responsePrototyping to Inform Major Life Decisions
It’s a paradox that the two major schools of thought typically recommended for making big life decisions are polar opposites. The first theory is thatRead More
The Concept of Prototyping
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
Wild Card: Mastering the Mental Game of Tennis
Managing pressure and stress is vital for tennis players at all levels. It impacts focus, physical performance, decision-making, consistency, mental toughness, competitive edge, and —Read More
Examining the 2025 USTA League Regulations
One of the ways I entertain myself each year as the annual update to the USTA League Regulations is published is by bitterly counting theRead More
The Figure 4 Stretch
This Tuesday’s tennis training technique is one of the absolute best stretches for tennis players. It was shown during Season 2, Episode 1 of theRead More