The Hidden Value of Tournament Tennis
Many of the most valuable experiences in tennis are difficult to replicate outside tournament environments. That reality becomes increasingly obvious the longer a player spendsRead More
The Hidden Labor Behind League Tennis
USTA League captains and volunteer coordinators perform an extraordinary amount of labor to make adult tennis function. The laundry list of tasks they provide areRead More
The Hidden Economics of Tournament Tennis
A reader recently left a comment on my site expressing the idea that tournament tennis is considerably more expensive than playing leagues. I can certainlyRead More
1 responseThe Lies We Tell Ourselves
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts have explored a category of tennis communication that initially sounds dishonest, but carries a surprisingly noble purpose. Friday’s post focused onRead More
Doubles Tennis and Dynamic Uncertainty: The Lies I Tell My Doubles Partners, Part II
Yesterday’s post introduced the idea that in tennis, we sometimes tell “little white lies” to our doubles partners. That post covered phrases intended to buildRead More
The Lies I Tell My Doubles Partners
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts revolve around a strange category of on-court communication that initially sounds dishonest. However, I have come to believe that there areRead More
What Tournament Tennis Gives Players
Over the course of this weekend’s series, I have explored the official structure of tournament tennis and the hidden participation ecosystem that exists beneath it.Read More
1 responseThe Real Secret Is Knowing Where Players Actually Go
Yesterday’s post focused on the official structure of USTA tournament tennis. However, understanding how tournaments are designed to work is only half the battle. TheRead More
3 responsesThe Hidden Art of Tournament Tennis
A league friend recently messaged me asking how to get involved in USTA tournament tennis. My immediate reaction was that it would be an easyRead More
2 responsesWhere Clutch Comes From (Hint: Tournaments)
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts have been built around a few of my personal “hot takes.” Friday focused on how tournament tennis may make better useRead More