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
Wanna Try Grass? You Can!
The Wimbledon Championships may have inspired you to want to try grasscourt tennis. It is a luxury that most tennis players will never enjoy inRead More
1 responseStrawberries and Cream
The strawberries and cream of Wimbledon is arguably the most iconic concession associated with any of the Grand Slam tournaments. Noshing on that dish is the perfect way to get into the tennis spirit as the fortnight gets underway tomorrow morning.
3 responsesPimm’s Cup at Wimbledon
One of the best ways for a tennis tournament to establish a unique brand identity is to have signature traditions that set the tournament apartRead More
3 responses