The Opportunity Cliff: A Competitive Tennis Crisis
The USTA quietly unveiled a new mission statement earlier this year. Since that time, it has been steadily weaving its way more and more intoRead More
The Scarlet Letter
The USTA has an official definition for all the types of NTRP ratings for players, along with a single-letter abbreviation. However, these ratings also haveRead More
A Ratings Appeal and an Identity Crisis
Once upon a time, I viewed myself as the type of person who would always accept my assigned NTRP rating without question or complaint. ItRead More
1 responseTennis and the Newport Casino
The Newport Casino stands as a cornerstone of American tennis history and cultural heritage. From hosting the first U.S. National Singles Championship in 1881 toRead More
Double Dipping Gets Local
Over the past few Wednesdays, we have been examining USTA rules and regulations for tennis players who compete in more than one local league. SoRead More
Wall Sits for Tennis
A couple of weekends ago I played a practice match at a DFW area high school on a court that had obviously been in recent use as a tennis cardio circuit station. The description of the exercises to be performed were scrawled on the court with chalk. The station for 30 seconds of wall sits was nestled in the corner next to a cinderblock backboard.
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 9, 2024
This off-season finds tennis at the crossroads of controversy. The doping cases involving Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner lead many to question the double standardRead More
Design Your Tennis Life: Series Recap and Summary
In 2024, this side conducted a year-long project exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to enhance the tennis experience. This effort drew significant inspiration fromRead More
A Journey Without a Finish Line: Design Your Tennis Life
A life built around design-oriented thinking is a neverending journey that evolves as time unfolds. There’s no such thing as being “done” when designing yourRead More
Embracing the Messiness: Design Your Tennis Life
Throughout 2024, I have dedicated the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More