An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
When I first reviewed Whirlwind: The Godfather of Black Tennis in early 2022, my focus was squarely on the historical importance of Dr. Robert Walter Johnson and the extraordinaryRead More
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played, particularly in the self-officiated environments where most recreationalRead More
Every Tuesday, this site examines a training or technology topic that shapes how tennis is played. Sometimes those two concepts are inseparable. Other times, theRead More
A weekly tennis news roundup reflecting on the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz’s career Grand Slam, and the sport’s enduring values and communities. The Enduring ImpactRead More
This post closes the February installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series, which has focused on discipline as a foundation for sustainable engagement. Friday defined discipline as structureRead More
This post is the second entry in February’s Tennis Glow-Up series, which focuses on the importance of discipline. Yesterday’s post framed discipline as structure, the systems thatRead More
This post opens the February installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series, a year-long exploration structured around three connected posts published over the first full weekend of eachRead More
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A People’s History of Tennis by David Berry is a reminder that the history of the sport looks very different depending on where you choose toRead More
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played, particularly in the self-officiated environments where most recreationalRead More
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I am wired to love data analytics. The metrics that provide feedback appeal to the part of my brain that craves understanding of how thingsRead More