Due Process Is Not Optional
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the rules, regulations, communication practices, and governance breakdowns that culminated in the recent suspension of twoRead More
Selective Enforcement Is Unacceptable
This post continues a series examining how USTA League rules are developed, communicated, and enforced, using the recent suspensions of two Dallas-area players as aRead More
Configuration Management is Essential for Rules and Regulations
This post is part of a short series examining how rules are made, communicated, and enforced in USTA League play, using a recent suspension ofRead More
1 responseI’ll Take the Sunny Side
At its core, I’ll Take the Sunny Side is a book about storytelling, the importance of social connection, and the search for purpose later in life. TennisRead More
Warming Up With Your Doubles Partner
We are continuing our meticulous, and admittedly overthought, breakdown of The Code, one principle at a time. This is the fourth consecutive week focused on PrincipleRead More
2 responsesVolleys Against a Wall and a Lesson Learned
Sometimes I sit down to write a “Training Tuesday” post with a specific topic in mind, only to discover that it winds up being aboutRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 15, 2025
Burnout, betting, bans, branding, and bears. (Oh my!) It was an unusually active week for off-season tennis news. Also, the NCAA prize money lawsuit entersRead More
Rules Must Be Clearly Documented and Communicated
In yesterday’s post, I noted that something materially changed in 2025 that impacted how a long-standing Dallas Tennis Association (DTA) local rule was enforced. ThisRead More
Delegated Authority, Local Grievances, and the Limits of Local Power
This post is the second installment of a short series examining the rules and governance structures that shape USTA League play. As noted yesterday, aRead More
1 responseRecent Suspensions Illuminate a Path Toward Better USTA League Regulations and Governance
In an unusual move for this site, I am starting what will be a several-post series by completely spoiling the ending. This is one ofRead More
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