Come and Take It: Defending Our Courts
A black and white flag with the words “Come and Take It,” a picture of a cannon with a single star, is an icon ofRead More
1 responseSuddenly Dreaming About Tennis
In November of 2022, I disclosed that I had never recalled dreaming about tennis when sleeping. I was shocked into that revelation by the numberRead More
4 responsesBest Practices for Vision in Tennis
The company I work for strongly encourages its employees to get a comprehensive annual medical exam. My personal theory is that they want to gaugeRead More
Pickleball Slam 2
In case you missed it, the “Pickleball Slam 2” featuring a slate of retired professional tennis legends was conducted last Sunday evening. The competitors includedRead More
1 responseIs Tennis Your Hobby or a Pursuit?
I have recently come to realize that my relationship with tennis is better categorized as a pursuit rather than a hobby. In fact, while theyRead More
The Life Dimensions of Tennis
Design-oriented thinking is a method to reframe quality of life as something that can be intentionally curated. It is a practice and philosophy that wasRead More
The Art of Identifying Problems in Tennis
On the first full weekend of each month in 2024, I am exploring tennis-specific interpretations of concepts presented in ‘Designing Your Life: How to BuildRead More
The USTA League War Against Good Athletes
I will never forget the first time I saw Chelsea Grear on a tennis court. My doubles partner and I were watching tournament matches fromRead More
1 responseTournaments are Vital for Tennis
In the Junior tennis world, tournaments are the dominant form of competition. That has created a culture where players are expected to pursue ever-improving performanceRead More
4 responsesCulture Clash
One of the most vexing problems for the USTA is a “bathtub” of participation of players in their 20s and 30s. The stark reality isRead More
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