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
To Promote and Develop the Growth of Tennis
Several factors prompted me to write about the tennis ecosystem this weekend. My recent posts discussing the potential merits of eliminating the Tournament-exclusive NTRP ratingRead More
Taking Care of the Tennis Ecosystem
In the biological world, ecosystems are dynamic and interconnected communities of plants, animals, and microorganisms. They coexist and interact, shaping the balance and health ofRead More
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