An Iconic Backboard
My deep appreciation for hitting off backboards is well-chronicled on this site. The wall was pivotal in my tennis journey as a junior player, andRead More
1 responseWhat Does All-White Mean?
Just before my participation in the Mother-Daughter National Grass Court Championships at the Longwood Cricket Club a couple of weeks ago, I learned an importantRead More
The Most Beautiful Place I Have Ever Played
Last weekend, I checked off a bucket list item when I played a tennis tournament at the historic Longwood Cricket Club. Stepping onto the groundsRead More
2 responsesHazel Hotchkiss Wightman
Most people think of Billie Jean King as the first true pioneer of women’s tennis, but she would be the first to tell you thatRead More
Coco Gauff: Wrong versus Wronged
Last week, Coco Gauff was eliminated from Olympic medal contention in a dramatic and controversial loss to Donna Vekic. Midway through the second set, theRead More
6 responsesThe Power of Positive Thinking in Tennis
Season 2, Episode 2 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” featured Holger Rune. His mother, Aneke Rune, got a lot of screen time since sheRead More
Tennis News: August 5, 2024
Celebrating a relationship breakup… with a gold medal. The United States American women’s tennis team sets an Olympic record… for whining. Relationships End, Gold MedalsRead More
System Design 101 for the Tennis Ecosystem
Creating good rule and incentive frameworks is a sophisticated process of system design. Establishing the rules, regulations, and guidelines that shape player and administrative behaviorRead More
Hacking the Tournament Ranking Point System
Self-interest is not inherently wrong. It is a natural human trait that can drive personal growth, help individuals set and achieve goals, and ensure thatRead More
Hacking the System
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