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
1 responseArtificial Intelligence
I serve on an advisory council for a graduate cybersecurity program at a university in my local area. During a recent meeting, one of theRead More
It’s Been Five Years
The first post I made on this site went live on December 28, 2019. That means I have been publishing original tennis content every singleRead More
8 responsesThe Power of Incremental Goal Setting
Statistics consistently bear out the sobering reality that most people who set New Year’s resolutions fail. Additionally, the dropout rate is so high in JanuaryRead More
Getting Ready for New Year’s Eve… with a Tennis Spin
Now that Christmas has passed, most people turn their attention to celebrations of the New Year. I observe the holiday with a somewhat unorthodox tradition.Read More