What Does All-White Mean?
Just before my participation in the Mother-Daughter National Grass Court Championships at the Longwood Cricket Club a couple of weeks ago, I learned an importantRead More
The Most Beautiful Place I Have Ever Played
Last weekend, I checked off a bucket list item when I played a tennis tournament at the historic Longwood Cricket Club. Stepping onto the groundsRead More
2 responsesSystem Design 101 for the Tennis Ecosystem
Creating good rule and incentive frameworks is a sophisticated process of system design. Establishing the rules, regulations, and guidelines that shape player and administrative behaviorRead More
Hacking the Tournament Ranking Point System
Self-interest is not inherently wrong. It is a natural human trait that can drive personal growth, help individuals set and achieve goals, and ensure thatRead More
Hacking the System
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
The Literal Tennis Landscape
The phrase “touch grass” has recently become popular on social media platforms as a way to tell someone to disconnect from their digital devices andRead More
No Longer Cooling My Heels
I am probably jinxing myself, but I have recently decided that my long-running battle with plantar fasciitis is officially over. The last milestone I clearedRead More
2 responsesRules Redux, a City Championship, and Another Under-The-Radar Contest
A couple of Wednesdays ago, my weekly tennis rules post centered around an unusual situation that arose in a match between Madison Keys and LeylahRead More
Wimbledon’s Rain Signalling System
It can be frustrating whenever rain disrupts play during the early to mid-rounds at Wimbledon. However, as observed last weekend, I find beauty and joyRead More
1 responseThe Story of the Fiend at Court Logo
Following the death of NBA legend Jerry West a few weeks ago, the news was full of stories about how he was the unacknowledged silhouetteRead More