I’ll Take the Sunny Side
At its core, I’ll Take the Sunny Side is a book about storytelling, the importance of social connection, and the search for purpose later in life. TennisRead More
Warming Up With Your Doubles Partner
We are continuing our meticulous, and admittedly overthought, breakdown of The Code, one principle at a time. This is the fourth consecutive week focused on PrincipleRead More
2 responsesVolleys Against a Wall and a Lesson Learned
Sometimes I sit down to write a “Training Tuesday” post with a specific topic in mind, only to discover that it winds up being aboutRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 15, 2025
Burnout, betting, bans, branding, and bears. (Oh my!) It was an unusually active week for off-season tennis news. Also, the NCAA prize money lawsuit entersRead More
Rules Must Be Clearly Documented and Communicated
In yesterday’s post, I noted that something materially changed in 2025 that impacted how a long-standing Dallas Tennis Association (DTA) local rule was enforced. ThisRead More
Delegated Authority, Local Grievances, and the Limits of Local Power
This post is the second installment of a short series examining the rules and governance structures that shape USTA League play. As noted yesterday, aRead More
1 responseRecent Suspensions Illuminate a Path Toward Better USTA League Regulations and Governance
In an unusual move for this site, I am starting what will be a several-post series by completely spoiling the ending. This is one ofRead More
1 responseChasing Points: A Season on the Pro Tennis Circuit
I had fairly low expectations when I decided to dive into Chasing Points: A Season on the Pro Tennis Circuit this week. I chose the book largelyRead More
The Fully Cooperative Warm-Up
We are in the midst of breaking down every principle in The Code as a meticulous overthinking exercise that is the hallmark of this site.Read More
3 responsesSweet Spot Training Racquet
I have always not-so-secretly coveted a sweetspot tennis racquet. This tennis training device had been on my personal wishlist for years, to no avail. MyRead More