Et tu, USTA National Campus?
I was thrilled when the USTA announced a new strategy to teach beginning “red ball” tennis lessons on pickleball courts. This idea makes a lotRead More
2 responsesWinners… Warm Up
The theme for this weekend’s series of posts is semi-hot takes stemming from my participation at the NTRP National Championships two weeks ago. Yesterday, IRead More
My One Non-Negotiable Must Have Athletic Shoe Feature
A couple of weeks ago at the NTRP National Championships in Orlando, I had a sudden realization: I will never buy another athletic shoe thatRead More
The Game of Singles in Tennis
In May of 2021, I reviewed the classic tennis instructional book “The Game of Doubles in Tennis” by William F. Talbert and Bruce S Old.Read More
The 2025 ITF Rules of Tennis
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the sole governing body with authority over tennis. As the sport’s global administrator, the ITF ensures consistency and integrityRead More
Scapular Retractions with Mini-Band
Lately, I have noticed a lot more tennis players performing muscle activation exercises shortly before taking the court for their matches. That may be aRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: April 7, 2025
The WTA tour takes a pause for BJK Cup Qualifiers next weekend and Jessica Pegula steals a ‘Marg-Aryna’ from Sabalenka. Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers:Read More
Something to Look Forward To
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about what my life will be like after I retire from my day job. With that major lifeRead More
High Definition Happiness
Tennis is a game full of highs and lows. When things are going well in a match, it feels exhilarating. Unfortunately, those emotions can quicklyRead More
Lighten Up: The Happiness Project
Throughout 2025, we are spending the first full weekend of each month with posts inspired by Gretchen Rubin in her New York Times bestseller book, TheRead More