Enhancing the NTRP System to Save Tournament Tennis
When NTRP-based USTA League tennis emerged as a dominant force within the tennis ecosystem, it sparked recognition that the rating system could also be usedRead More
2 responsesIdeas for Modernizing the NTRP System
Yesterday’s post introduced the NTRP Advisory Group, which is a USTA National level committee tasked with enhancing the NTRP implementation to ensure it aligns withRead More
Who is in Charge of the NTRP System Anyway?
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) revolutionized Adult recreational tennis in the United States. The system for classifying players according to skill level fueled theRead More
The Art and Etiquette of Returning Stray Balls
Tennis has subtle behavioral rules and expectations that can take a while for new players to learn. One of the challenges is that many ofRead More
The Etiquette of Stray Balls
Every once in a while, something happens on a tennis court that is simultaneously a great blog post idea as well as a message thatRead More
3 responsesShow me the Schedule
The “Schedule” tab within the USTA’s tournament digital infrastructure is an example of how the effective use of technology can improve player experience. Unfortunately, thatRead More
3 responsesAutomating USTA Tennis Tournament Withdrawals
Following the Cotton Bowl adult tennis tournament in 2022, I wrote a blog post about a communications disconnect between the tournament director and players whoRead More
T-Shirt Size Shouldn’t be a Complicated Question
The USTA ServeTennis platform can be configured to prompt players for a T-shirt size as they register for tournaments. I never quite know how toRead More
2 responsesData Leaks and USTA Tennis Tournaments
Once upon a time, I discovered a leak of potentially sensitive personal data on TennisLink. When registering for age-group doubles divisions in tournaments, it wasRead More
2 responsesWhy USTA League Doesn’t Require Order of Strength
Once upon a time, there was an expectation that USTA League Captains would arrange their singles and doubles lines in order of strength. In otherRead More
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