The Mental Game of Tennis
As someone who approaches tennis from an engineering perspective, I am naturally intrigued by the idea of a book framed around “experiments” relating to theRead More
(Almost) Everybody Self-Rates
In this year of our Lord 2025, almost every active player in USTA League tennis first engaged with the NTRP system by going through theRead More
1 responseProne Bench Rows for Upper Back Strength
This week’s featured training exercise is another gem glimpsed in the Carlos Alcaraz: My Way docuseries. It is another foundational strength movement that elite players use toRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: July 14, 2025
The Wimbledon finals are behind us and the post-Championship blues. These tennis news stories should help ease into the transition toward the US Open series.Read More
Wimbledon Towels: Better Late Than Never
Wimbledon is wrapping up today, and once again I find myself playing catch-up on the traditions I usually highlight at the start of each fortnight.Read More
2 responsesStrawberries and Cream: Better Late Than Never
Last year, I reminded everyone to gather their ingredients before Wimbledon began. That public service announcement was made because the Wimbledon tennis viewing experience is greatly enhancedRead More
The Pimm’s Cup Tradition: Better Late Than Never
Every year, just before Wimbledon rolls around, I typically preview many of the tournament’s greatest traditions. Unfortunately, the current fortnight snuck up on me andRead More
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Over the past few months, a few people have told me that some of my personal viewpoints sound like they are pulled straight from “Outlive:Read More
1 responseSelf-Rating Criteria: Lost in Translation
Last Wednesday, I wrote about the pitfalls of the USTA self-rating system and how high school tennis experience, as specified in the guidelines, doesn’t alwaysRead More
The Bench Press: A Foundational Strength Move for Tennis Players
This week’s featured training exercise once again comes from the Carlos Alcaraz: My Way docuseries. It features a foundational movement that elite players like Alcaraz incorporate intoRead More