Secrets of Winning Tennis
Mike Greene and Jim Shakespeare met each other early on in their junior tennis careers, where they forged a friendship that has spanned decades. TheirRead More
The USTA Encourages Double Dipping
Last Wednesday, I wrote about a conflict in USTA local League rules between the Houston Tennis Association (HTA) and North Houston (NoHo.) While I initiallyRead More
1 responseThe Speed Ladder
Last Tuesday’s training-centric post featured the last actual exercise to appear in the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” However, one of the final scenes on theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: November 18, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s controversial hosting of the WTA Tour finals and Billie Jean King’s vision for the future of the sport. Tennis spectacle collides with everydayRead More
A Balanced Diet: Healthy Tennis Engagements
Variety is essential for long-term growth and success in competitive tennis. Players can benefit from a balanced “diet” of different types of competition, training, andRead More
A Balanced Diet: Better Nutrition for Better Tennis
I spent the past week competing at the Intersectional Championships, a team-based competition between the best players from each USTA section. It is the pinnacleRead More
A Balanced Diet: Quality of Information
Serious tennis players know a balanced diet is fundamental for maintaining a healthy body and mind. Good nutrition fuels our energy, strengthens immunity, and optimizesRead More
1 responseStrive: 8 Steps to Find Your Awesome
Venus Williams is a tennis trailblazer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. In addition toRead More
A Big Contradiction between HTA and NoHo USTA League Rules
I doubt there will ever be a better example of how local USTA League rules and regulations can be contradictory and potentially confuse players.
90-Degree Banded Shoulder Rotations
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today’s exercise is the last one to appear in the Netflix docuseries Break Point.Read More