Fake News and a “New” Tennis Rule
A few days ago, one of my friends sent me a link to an Instagram Reel from a USPTA certified coach claiming that the USTARead More
Drink Up: The Tennis Training Tip You’re Probably Ignoring
In February of 2023, I decided to launch a series of posts based on the off-court exercises performed by the professional players appearing in theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: April 28, 2025
The legends are still grabbing headlines—but there’s plenty more happening in tennis just beneath the surface. A roundup of the important stories in tennis youRead More
Persistence Over Genius: The Real Key to Tennis Innovation
As we round out this weekend series on innovation, we are examining one last quote from Albert Einstein that can inform our upcoming journey ofRead More
Never Stop Questioning: What Tennis Innovation Can Learn from Einstein
Albert Einstein is generally regarded as one of the most brilliant and influential thinkers in modern history. His insights reshaped our understanding of the universeRead More
What Tennis Can (and Cannot) Learn from Albert Einstein
USTA Texas is gearing up for a “hackathon” later this year, which revolves around the concept of using design-oriented thinking. Since that is a recurringRead More
Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble
It might seem like an unusual place to start, but I will begin my review of Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble withRead More
The Final Tiebreaker
Last Wednesday, I wrote about substantive changes to the coaching rules recently released in the 2025 edition of the USTA’s Friend at Court. This week,Read More
The Geau Axiom Duffel Bag
I switched racquet bags just before playing in the HTA RBC Wealth Management Houston Open last weekend. While it’s still far too early for aRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: April 21, 2025
Tennis news this week spans the emotional, political, and personal—from Nadal’s upcoming French Open tribute to lawsuits, docuseries, and self-care. Here’s a roundup of headlinesRead More