The Heat Is On / Cold Plunge Revisited
This summer, the United States has been embroiled (see what I did there?) in an epic heat wave. Texas is usually hot at this timeRead More
The Confidence Game
This weekend I have been examining techniques tennis players can use to improve their “Mental Fitness.” It was the topic slated for the first weekendRead More
Practicing Mental Fitness
If you want to play like a champion, you have to practice like a champion. The very best players in Senior Adult tennis work onRead More
The Mental Fitness Mindset
Last December, I wrote a series of posts highlighting the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players.” Throughout 2023, the first weekend of every monthRead More
The Terrible Twos
In the business world, a “valley of death” is a period when it isn’t generating enough revenue to sustain operations, and outside support is required.Read More
7 responses(Still) Non-Plussed and Out in the Cold
The post “2021 USTA League Regulations: No Longer A Plus” gave my take on a new rule for that year. It was an examination ofRead More
2 responsesOrder of Strength
Once upon a time, USTA League captains were supposed to set their lineups according to the “order of strength” of the singles players and theRead More
5 responsesFinding Value in a Local Tournament
Yesterday when writing about tournament entry fees, I mentioned that the Trophy Husband played in a local tournament at the Las Colinas Country Club lastRead More
The Value Proposition: Leagues vs. Tournaments
I am starting to be triggered by another word that frequently pops up in discussions of why there is so much more participation in USTARead More
Triggered by the “T” Word and Tournaments
The series of posts that culminated with “Metrics Matter” a couple of weeks ago attracted some similar comments directly on my site, via social media,Read More