Legacy and the Queen
As a young adult fantasy novel, it is tempting to dismiss Legacy and the Queen as frivolous entertainment, but it’s much more than that. Created by theRead More
All Points Played in Good Faith Count
Principle 2 of The Code opens with one of the most elegant statements in all of tennis ethics: “Points played in good faith are counted.” For context, hereRead More
Heel Rocks: Exploring Ankle Inversion and Eversion
Week two of my ankle mobility experiment focuses on a different plane of movement. Last week’s banded ankle mobilization activity targeted dorsiflexion, which is theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: November 3, 2025
A new Saudi Masters, rising stars, leadership changes, and off-court flair make this a surprisingly lively week in tennis. How New Saudi Arabia Masters 1000Read More
USTA Sport Science Research 2026: High Performance Player Development
Of the three research focus areas identified in the USTA’s 2026 Sport Science Research Grant initiative, High Performance/ Player Development is arguably the most complex and, forRead More
USTA Sport Science Research 2026: Adult Tennis Participation
When the Trophy Husband and I bought our house, we planted a variety of herbs in and around the flower beds—including mint, which thrived. AtRead More
USTA Sport Science Research 2026: Junior Retention
A couple of weeks ago, the USTA announced that up to $40,000 in research grants is now available through the 2026 Sport Science Research initiative. The announcementRead More
Break Point (2014 Movie)
Break Point (2014) currently has an audience score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, which falls below my usual threshold for investing time in a movie. However,Read More
Temper Tantrums, Profanity, Racquet Smashing, and Ball Abuse
This is the final post of what has turned out to be a lengthy examination of Principle 1 of The Code. Despite the brevity of thatRead More
Mobilizing the Talus to Improve Ankle Range of Motion
Last Wednesday, I shared that I am embarking on a four-week quest to improve the range of motion in my ankles. The motivation is rootedRead More