Tennis is My Love Language
The Five Love Languages is a groundbreaking book by Dr. Gary Chapman that has been a staple in relationship literature since its publication in 1992.Read More
Growth and Happiness (The Happiness Project)
One of the most profound ideas shared by Gretchen Rubin in her book The Happiness Project is how joy is inextricably linked to personal growth.Read More
Enhancing the NTRP System to Save Tournament Tennis
When NTRP-based USTA League tennis emerged as a dominant force within the tennis ecosystem, it sparked recognition that the rating system could also be usedRead More
2 responsesIdeas for Modernizing the NTRP System
Yesterday’s post introduced the NTRP Advisory Group, which is a USTA National level committee tasked with enhancing the NTRP implementation to ensure it aligns withRead More
Who is in Charge of the NTRP System Anyway?
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) revolutionized Adult recreational tennis in the United States. The system for classifying players according to skill level fueled theRead More
The Art and Etiquette of Returning Stray Balls
Tennis has subtle behavioral rules and expectations that can take a while for new players to learn. One of the challenges is that many ofRead More
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
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