An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
Yesterday’s post introduced patience as something considerably more active than waiting. We can continue practicing, training, and making deliberate choices while accepting that the benefitsRead More
This post opens the October installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Throughout 2026, we have been dedicating the first full weekend of each month to intentional improvementRead More
My inbox recently lit up like a Christmas tree when USTA Texas announced the winners of its 2026 Best of Texas Tennis People’s Choice Awards.Read More
Yesterday, I wrote about a USTA League rule with potential unintended consequences that took several years to become apparent. Today’s example is considerably easier toRead More
Every once in a while, I make a prediction that turns out to be correct. Today’s post is a tale of exactly that, but withRead More
Yesterday, I wrote about the USTA’s goal of reaching 35 million tennis players by 2035, along with my concern about what happens when a highlyRead More
A couple of weeks ago, I tested positive for Covid. My symptoms remained mild, but the Trophy Husband is still undergoing chemotherapy, which periodically compromisesRead More
Yesterday we reviewed updates to the local USTA League Regulations for the upcoming 2027 season in Dallas, one of my local leagues. To round outRead More
In my local area, the arrival of the Fall USTA League season was heralded by messages from the Dallas Tennis Association (DTA) announcing the releaseRead More
A little over a week ago, I received a draft of a new “Captains’ Quick Guide” for the USTA Women’s Team Intersectionals. This new rulebookRead More