Basket Case: The Gift of Tennis for Easter
Easter falls on April 20 this year. That means there are three shopping weeks left if this is a gifting holiday for you. Easter isRead More
1 responseImprove Your Tennis IQ: The off-court workout for on-court skills
Court time is an incredibly valuable commodity in tennis. Unfortunately, there are times when access isn’t possible due to personal schedules, weather, or just availability.Read More
A Ratings Expiration Edge Case
An edge case is a scenario that occurs at the extreme boundaries of a system’s expected operation. It usually involves unusual inputs or conditions that test limitsRead More
A Final Yoga Flow
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been breaking down every movement in a daily stretching sequence I use to help prevent plantar fasciitis. Even ifRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: March 24, 2025
Tennis proves it is not immune to polarizing drama. Players are suing the sport’s biggest powers, Grand Slams are rejecting reforms, and stars are takingRead More
Tennis Ratings Management: Adult Edition
This weekend, I have been writing about challenges with the data that drives the accuracy of tennis performance rating systems. One of the most significant—andRead More
Tennis Ratings Management: Junior Edition
Ratings management in competitive tennis is the practice of intentional performance modification to create an edge. One way that might be done is by players selectivelyRead More
Garbage In, Garbage Out
I spent the first 13 years of my career developing software for a major telecommunications company. The kids—er, I mean “early career professionals” — thatRead More
Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis and Comedy
I truly believe that nothing is better than tennis for building the foundational characteristics of high achievement. The sport builds resilience by forcing players toRead More
2 responsesA New Roster Rule Emphasis for Tri-Level
Last week, as I wrote about a new undocumented rule imposed at the recent Tom Fey National Tri-Level Invitational Championships, I realized that a fullRead More
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