Strength Through Adversity
It’s most likely an urban legend, but some people claim that the trees that grow in the closed ecological environment of Biosphere 2 topple overRead More
Luck, Curiosity, and Tennis
Luck is an interesting concept. Many people regard good fortune as pure chance and random occurrences that are beyond control. I have always embraced theRead More
Back to the Zone: Sport and Inner Experiences
The January book selections reflect a strong Australian influence as the professional tours compete in the “land down under.” First up is ‘Back to theRead More
S.C.F. Peile on Court Surfaces
The “Courts, Nets, and Appurtenances” chapter in S.C.F. Peile’s ‘Lawn Tennis as a Game of Skill‘ book details his thoughts on the court surfaces thatRead More
Wrist Circles for Muscle Activation
Once upon a time, I ruptured a tendon in my racquet hand wrist. The orthopedic surgeon recommended six weeks off, but the best I couldRead More
Tennis News: January 1, 2024
Happy New Year! It was officially a slow news week in professional tennis… BUT, live tennis is underway as tennis kicks off the 2024 “season.”Read More
What Questions Will You Answer in 2024
On this New Year’s Eve, we are rounding out an introductory kickoff of a year-long examination of how we all can design our ideal tennisRead More
What’s Your Problem?
For those who have never wandered over to this site’s “About” page, my formal education includes a couple of engineering degrees and an MBA. Consequently,Read More
Why Do You Play Tennis?
I typically receive two basic types of responses when asking people why they play tennis. The first is a simple “because it’s fun,” typically deliveredRead More
1 responseDesigning Your (Tennis) Life Book
In 2021, I wrote about a non-tennis book for my final book review of the year. ‘Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt forRead More
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