The Game of Singles in Tennis
In May of 2021, I reviewed the classic tennis instructional book “The Game of Doubles in Tennis” by William F. Talbert and Bruce S Old.Read More
Courting: A Tennis Memoir
After a professional career as a policy editor, legislative consultant, and communications manager at an international public health organization, William (Bill) Finger returned to competitiveRead More
Improve Your Tennis IQ: The off-court workout for on-court skills
Court time is an incredibly valuable commodity in tennis. Unfortunately, there are times when access isn’t possible due to personal schedules, weather, or just availability.Read More
Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis and Comedy
I truly believe that nothing is better than tennis for building the foundational characteristics of high achievement. The sport builds resilience by forcing players toRead More
2 responsesTennis Down Under by Fred Stolle
Tennis legend Fred Stolle passed away last week at the age of 86. The Australian won two Grand Slam singles titles and many others inRead More
The Happiness Project Starts a Blog
One of the undertakings Gretchen Rubin tackled in The Happiness Project was starting a blog. She found that the act of writing gave her an outlet forRead More
2 responsesHappiness (and Productivity) in Small Doses
One of the key takeaways from the March chapter of The Happiness Project is that joy and productivity are often interconnected. One of the recommendations that GretchenRead More
Happy People Play Better Tennis
Throughout 2025, we are spending the first full weekend of each month with posts inspired by Gretchen Rubin in her New York Times bestseller book, TheRead More
Tennis by Pancho Gonzales
Richard Álvaro Gonzales, more popularly referred to as “Pancho,” was an American tennis legend known for his powerful serve, fierce competitiveness, and dominance in theRead More
Vic Braden’s Quick Fixes: Expert Cures for Common Tennis Problems
If my site has a patron saint, it’s Vic Braden. During the height of the tennis participation boom in the United States, Braden found theRead More
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