For the Love of Competition
In yesterday’s post, I introduced the concept of tennis tournament “point-chasers,” who are players primarily motivated by the opportunity to accumulate ranking points in tournaments.Read More
Rankings Point-Chasers
People choose to play tennis for a wide variety of reasons. Some enjoy the sport as a fun way to stay active and improve theirRead More
The Importance of Why
My kids taught me an object lesson about rules many years ago when they were maybe 2 and 4 years old. I was on parentRead More
Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World’s Top Tennis Players
Belief in shortcuts is deeply ingrained in human nature. We all want to believe there is an easy way to make rapid progress. This isRead More
Checking the Quota Allocation for the NTRP National Championships
In past years, I have lamented a lack of information about how many slots each Section is allocated for the USTA’s NTRP National Championship andRead More
1 responseDownward Dog, Upward Dog, Walk the Dog
I am in the midst of sharing exercises from the stretching routine that I credit with resolving my lengthy battle with plantar fasciitis. It isRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: February 17, 2025
Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month doping ban. The USTA has signed a deal to partner and share data with UTR. The fine line between innovativeRead More
Does Your Tennis Facility Have an AED? A Narcan Kit?
Tennis is a lifelong sport that has been shown to support the health of its players as they age well into their later years. However,Read More
Learning CPR
Every Monday, this site publishes a curated set of news capsules summarizing important tennis news stories from the previous week that enthusiasts might have missed.Read More
2 responsesTennis is My Love Language
The Five Love Languages is a groundbreaking book by Dr. Gary Chapman that has been a staple in relationship literature since its publication in 1992.Read More