More Data on USTA League Defaults
When it comes to strategic initiatives, nothing makes me happier than a well-structured, data-based decision process. Organizations that use evidence to make smarter strategic choicesRead More
A Local League Default Saga
For anyone who is new here, I really don’t like defaults in tennis. Whether it occurs in USTA League or tournaments, every scheduled match thatRead More
The Outsider: A Memoir
Jimmy Connors is an American tennis player who held the #1 ATP ranking for 268 weeks. That includes a 160-week streak from 1974 to 1977.Read More
Tournament Chair, Committee, and Referee Consolidation
The 2024 edition of the USTA’s Friend at Court contains Regulation updates for conducting sanctioned tennis tournaments in the United States. I suspect that mostRead More
1 responseThe Reverse Wood Chop
Once upon a time, I had the bright idea to write about the tennis training techniques glimpsed in the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” This hasRead More
Tennis News: March 11, 2024
Halep gets an unexpected reversal of her suspension as Rublev also wins an appeal of his recent controversial suspension, a wholesome tennis moment not toRead More
Contest: The Best Practice in this Photo
The final contest for this weekend is an easy one. There is a facility best practice in this photo that I wish every site wouldRead More
4 responsesContest: 3 Best Practices of Tournament Administration
The National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships is a shining example of excellence in tournament organization. This Level 1 tournament is extremely popular with theRead More
7 responsesContest: Why is there a tennis ball in my sewing kit?
This photo is not staged. I keep a tennis ball in my sewing kit at all times. Unlike the used tennis balls that ubiquitously clutterRead More
14 responsesArthur Ashe: More Than a Champion (2015)
In 2015, the BBC released a documentary on Arthur Ashe to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his Wimbledon men’s singles title. Arthur Ashe: More ThanRead More