Using Technology To Improve Sportsmanship Awards in Tennis
Yesterday, I outlined the logic behind my personal belief that there is no such thing as superior sportsmanship in the moment. A player is eitherRead More
2 responsesThe Paradox of Sportsmanship Awards in Tennis
I have a real problem with sportsmanship. That is to say, I think that I am generally a pretty good sport. However, I am unconvincedRead More
Althea (2014 Rex Miller Documentary)
I recently had the opportunity to screen the Rex Miller 2014 documentary, Althea, as a part of the Friday night entertainment at a recent USTA TexasRead More
Is it Possible to be Overly Gracious?
Our Wednesday rules-focused series is currently breaking down the principles outlined in “The Code” within the USTA’s Friend at Court. For additional historical context, IRead More
Sidekick Axis Board: For Improved Foot and Ankle Health
Ankles and feet don’t get nearly enough attention in tennis training. That’s a shame because they are the foundation of on-court mobility. When ankle andRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: October 6, 2025
Empty seats in China, injury withdrawals, and Roger Federer headlines the 2026 nomination list for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Does China Care AboutRead More
Mindful Nutrition: The Happiness Project
Throughout 2025, we are spending the first weekend of each month focused on a theme inspired by the bestselling book The Happiness Project. The topicRead More
Meditation: The Happiness Project
October’s theme in The Happiness Project is “Paying Attention.” Gretchen Rubin emphasizes that mindfulness isn’t an abstract “woo woo” concept. Rather, it’s about deliberately choosing to keepRead More
Mindfulness and Paying Attention: The Happiness Project
October’s theme in Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project is “Paying Attention.” In her New York Times bestselling book, she emphasizes that mindfulness isn’t about sitting cross-legged onRead More
Heartbeats: A Memoir (Björn Borg)
One of the new books I was most looking forward to this year is Björn Borg’s new memoir, Heartbeats. The Swedish icon has finally pulled backRead More