Tennis Glow-Up: Trust the Process
This post is the second entry in February’s Tennis Glow-Up series, which focuses on the importance of discipline. Yesterday’s post framed discipline as structure, the systems thatRead More
Tennis Glow-Up: Discipline versus Motivation
This post opens the February installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series, a year-long exploration structured around three connected posts published over the first full weekend of eachRead More
1 responsePunishing Cooperation in Low-Participation Leagues
This will be the last time for a while that I write specifically about the situation that recently unfolded with a couple of my FortRead More
Design Principles Matter: How USTA League Rules Reveal Strategic Intent
Several years ago, the Dallas Tennis Association adopted a local USTA League rule requiring players on teams that won their playoffs to represent Dallas atRead More
1 responseWith Two-Team Leagues Comes Great Responsibility
Depending on the direction it is coming from, a two-team USTA league is either a sign of failure or a spark of hope. When aRead More
1 responseConfiguration Management, Communication, and Clarity
Yesterday’s post focused on configuration management as the discipline that gives players and captains a fair chance to understand which rules apply to their leagueRead More
Configuration Management and Why Reading the Rules Isn’t Enough
A common complaint from the organizational side of tennis is that many people can’t be bothered to read the rules. In fact, I share thatRead More
Taking the Invitation Seriously: Improving Fort Worth League Rules
Throughout the history of this blog, I have often expressed views that later evolved as I thought more deeply about the topic. It is alsoRead More
When Stepping Away Is the Most Dangerous Outcome
Last Sunday, I played a practice match with the captain and some players from my Dallas 55+ and metro teams. It was relaxed, competitive, fun,Read More
1 responseWhen a Schedule Change Becomes an Eligibility Barrier
Yesterday’s post examined what happens when reconsideration is removed from the governance process. Today’s topic focuses on one of the most tangible downstream effects ofRead More
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