Once Upon a Time: A Washout at USTA Texas Sectionals
In 2018, my 40+ Women’s team advanced to the USTA League National Championships. However, it very nearly didn’t happen. The Texas Sectional Championships were washedRead More
When the Rains Come at USTA League Sectionals
Yesterday’s post described the rules and regulations that govern what happens when the USTA League National Championships can’t be completed due to weather or otherRead More
Tennis Instigators: Creating New Opportunities and Experiences
Yesterday’s post emphasized the importance of openness to new experiences as a critical element for creating happiness in tennis. But what happens when suitable newRead More
Open… to New Experiences in Tennis
One of the most vital elements for creating happiness in tennis is openness to new experiences. While tennis is a dynamic sport with many engagementRead More
Choosing Happiness in Tennis
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
Support Your Tennis Advocacy Organizations
Today’s banner photo is two for the price of one. During the Level 2 Westwood Senior Championships earlier this year, the National Women’s Tennis OrganizationRead More
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It is a banner weekend on FiendAtCourt.com featuring signage I have come across at various tennis facilities. I derive great joy from those artifacts ofRead More
Nobody Cares / Work Harder
One of the things I love about the opportunity to play tennis at many different facilities is that it exposes me to a wide varietyRead More
Coqodaq’s Gochujang Fried Chicken Nuggets
Last weekend, I wrote about the excitement around a new food option for the US Open this year. Simon Kim’s Korean fried chicken restaurant, Coqodaq,Read More
The 2025 National Tournament Schedule and the End of an Era
The USTA recently released the 2025 National Adult Tournament Schedule. I am thrilled to have such an early look at the calendar for the comingRead More
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