Boot Camp Perfect: The Happiness Project
December is the final month of this year-long tennis-specific exploration of Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. Today’s post is a reflection on Rubin’s concept ofRead More
Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life
Right off the top, I need to admit that I am not a big Patrick Mouratoglou fan. I have always thought of him as moreRead More
What Happens When a Player Refuses the Warm-Up in Tennis?
For readers who may be new to the organized tennis landscape, the Friend at Court is the USTA’s compendium of all rules governing sanctioned playRead More
2 responsesMake This December Your Tennis Pre-Season
This week’s Tuesday Training post focuses on the calendar. For most recreational players, this time of year is the closest tennis comes to an off-season.Read More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 1, 2025
This week’s tennis headlines examine Davis Cup relevance, NCAA champions, rising stars, shifting etiquette, and a new viral moment. The annual ‘World Cup of tennis’Read More
‘Twas the Night Before Ratings
Twas the night before ratings, new levels pronounced;Not a player was resting… Here’s my account;Their numbers were done by the computer with care,All hoped thatRead More
The Secret to Gifting Tennis Books (2025 Edition)
Books can be a terrific gift. (Stick with me on this!) Books are best received when grouped with additional items to maximize the impact. InRead More
Gifts for Supporting the Tennis Ecosystem (2025 Edition)
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
A Personal Update of Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, a holiday devoted to gathering with the people we love and reflecting on the blessings that shape ourRead More
8 responsesThe Code: Warm Up is Not Practice
This week, we resume coverage of Principle 3 from the section in the USTA’s Friend at Court known as “The Code.” Today’s post brings usRead More