Lateral Lunges with Maria Sakkari
I will lead with the disclaimer this week. Sakkari is apparently Greek for “please do not try any of this without first consulting your doctorRead More
Tennis News: July 3, 2023
A surprising hidden cost of pickleball. The WTA sets a 10-year goal for prize money parity. Tennis analysts weigh in on potential Saudi Investment. PickleballRead More
Metrics Matter
In the world of data analytics, “you get what you measure” is a cautionary reminder that implementing performance metrics modifies human behavior. When done correctly,Read More
1 responseThe Insidious Plateau
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a categorization system originally designed to support competitive play for USTA Leagues. In fact, the creation of theRead More
2 responsesPickleball Tournaments are “Popular”
A disturbing thought is currently making the rounds within tennis advocacy organizations; Tennis should examine pickleball to discover how to attract tennis players to tournaments.Read More
5 responsesCourting Triumph: Virginia Wade
As the grass court season heads to the All England Club, it is the perfect time to read a memoir by one of the greatRead More
1 responseChoice of Ends and Service Revisited
Last weekend, I encountered a rules situation that was completely new to me during a USTA League Combo tournament match. My partner and I wonRead More
1 responseSquats on a Bosu Ball
The Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari is a fitness maniac who was featured in S1 E3 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” I am inRead More
Tennis News: June 26, 2023
The ATA Championships will be at the USTA National Campus in Orlando this year. AI is even hot in tennis. The ATP is quick toRead More
A Place to Play
When I was a kid, we played “King of the Mountain” on a pile of construction dirt someone had left on an empty lot inRead More