Conway’s Law, Committees, and the Importance of Representation
This weekend, I’ve been writing about the deep divide between USTA Leagues and Adult Tournaments. The formats are different. The cultures are different. But moreRead More
Bridging the Divide between Adult League and Tournament Tennis
Yesterday, I introduced the concept of Conway’s Law and explored how it illuminates the divide between USTA League and Adult Tournament play. Both competition frameworksRead More
1 responseTennis versus Tennis
In 1968, Melvin Conway introduced a deceptively simple idea that became a cornerstone principle of system design. What is now known as Conway’s Law describes the phenomenonRead More
1 responseWimbledon Towels: Better Late Than Never
Wimbledon is wrapping up today, and once again I find myself playing catch-up on the traditions I usually highlight at the start of each fortnight.Read More
2 responsesStrawberries and Cream: Better Late Than Never
Last year, I reminded everyone to gather their ingredients before Wimbledon began. That public service announcement was made because the Wimbledon tennis viewing experience is greatly enhancedRead More
The Pimm’s Cup Tradition: Better Late Than Never
Every year, just before Wimbledon rolls around, I typically preview many of the tournament’s greatest traditions. Unfortunately, the current fortnight snuck up on me andRead More
The Spend Out Attitude Adjustment
This month’s Happiness Project theme—money—has already brought me face-to-face with some interesting aspects of how we think about spending. In the first post, I wrestledRead More
1 responseHealthspan, Choice, and the Case for Competitive Senior Tennis
When I sat down to write Friday’s “The Paradox of Senior Tennis,” I thought I was veering off into esoteric territory that most people would findRead More
5 responsesThe Delusion of ROI: What Junior Tennis Gets Wrong—and Senior Tennis Gets Right
A follow-up idea stemming from yesterday’s post about the economic inequities between junior and senior tennis is a related micro-topic. It centers around the illusion of returnRead More
7 responsesThe Paradox of Senior Tennis: Why Competitive Play Fades with Age
I have been thinking a lot about how senior adult tournament participation isn’t where it should be. The fact that senior tournament tennis is brokenRead More
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