Is Tennis Your Hobby or a Pursuit?
I have recently come to realize that my relationship with tennis is better categorized as a pursuit rather than a hobby. In fact, while theyRead More
The Life Dimensions of Tennis
Design-oriented thinking is a method to reframe quality of life as something that can be intentionally curated. It is a practice and philosophy that wasRead More
The Art of Identifying Problems in Tennis
On the first full weekend of each month in 2024, I am exploring tennis-specific interpretations of concepts presented in ‘Designing Your Life: How to BuildRead More
The USTA League War Against Good Athletes
I will never forget the first time I saw Chelsea Grear on a tennis court. My doubles partner and I were watching tournament matches fromRead More
1 responseTournaments are Vital for Tennis
In the Junior tennis world, tournaments are the dominant form of competition. That has created a culture where players are expected to pursue ever-improving performanceRead More
4 responsesCulture Clash
One of the most vexing problems for the USTA is a “bathtub” of participation of players in their 20s and 30s. The stark reality isRead More
3 responsesNTRP Nationals Entry Checklist for Prospective Players at the 2024 Event
This is a comprehensive summary of my advice to prospective players for the 2024 NTRP National Championships as the registration deadline approaches. This capstone summarizesRead More
Mixing it Up at the 2024 NTRP National Championships
Starting in 2024, the USTA is offering 18+ Mixed doubles at the NTRP National Championships. The initiative actually started last year as Sections conducted theRead More
2 responsesThe Devil is in the Doubles
I genuinely thought last weekend’s posts breaking down new rules for player selection at the forthcoming 2024 NTRP National Championships would put the topic toRead More
NTRP National Championships and the Tyranny of the Calendar
End-of-season championships are a fun and exciting culmination of a competitive season. In tennis, both the ATP and WTA professional tours conduct an end-of-year ChampionshipRead More