Fedegraphica: A Graphic Biography of the Genius of Roger Federer
As an engineer, I have a deep appreciation for well-presented data. When numbers are organized into clean visuals and thoughtful charts, I’m usually hooked. ThatRead More
The Origins of The Code: How Nick Powel Shaped Modern Tennis Etiquette
Today marks the start of a new weekly series breaking down the rules contained in The Code, which is a key part of the USTA’s officialRead More
1 responseRolling the Dice when Preparing for Tennis Competition
This post continues my ongoing series of Tuesday training topics inspired by the Netflix docuseries Carlos Alcaraz: My Way. In one memorable clip, Alcaraz and RafaelRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: August 18, 2025
Heading into the start of the US Open “Fan Week,” the news is so scattered that I resorted to using an AI assistant to determineRead More
Tennis, Perseverance, and DEF CON Challenges
In hacker culture, many people prefer to go by a handle. Frequently, that is done to preserve anonymity or to provide cover for work thatRead More
2 responsesMission, Culture, and the USTA: Lessons from Black Hat
In his opening remarks at the Black Hat conference a couple of weeks ago, the event founder, Jeff Moss, stressed the importance of mission andRead More
Does Inbox Overload Threaten Tennis?
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. At first glance, one presentation I sat in on titled “UseRead More
5 responsesLifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To
In Lifespan: Why We Age — and Why We Don’t Have To, David Sinclair challenges the conventional wisdom that aging is inevitable. He presents the provocativeRead More
1 responseHarnessing the Full Power of Sportsmanship Affirmations
A few weeks ago, as I registered for the USTA 55+ National Championships, I was greeted with something I’d never encountered before when signing upRead More
Shuffle Steps with a Twist
Our series of tennis training posts continues this week with another topic inspired by the Netflix docuseries Carlos Alcaraz: My Way. In addition to anRead More