An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
This is the flip side of yesterday’s post dissecting USTA League team descriptions. Today, I am breaking down the player side of that matchmaking process.Read More
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Over the past few years, the USTA has enhanced its League application software to help connect prospective players and teams with open roster spots. TheRead More
A live ball drill is a form of tennis where players compete against each other to score points in a competitive setting. A good liveRead More
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The USTA quietly unveiled a new mission statement earlier this year. Since that time, it has been steadily weaving its way more and more intoRead More
The USTA has an official definition for all the types of NTRP ratings for players, along with a single-letter abbreviation. However, these ratings also haveRead More
Once upon a time, I viewed myself as the type of person who would always accept my assigned NTRP rating without question or complaint. ItRead More
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In 2024, this side conducted a year-long project exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to enhance the tennis experience. This effort drew significant inspiration fromRead More
A life built around design-oriented thinking is a neverending journey that evolves as time unfolds. There’s no such thing as being “done” when designing yourRead More
Throughout 2024, I have dedicated the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
This Christmas, your gifts can reflect your passion for tennis and your desire to see it flourish. Choosing presents that give back to the tennisRead More