Preparation: T minus one Week
Preparation is this month’s focused deep dive into the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players” that were outlined last December. Yesterday’s post describes thingsRead More
Match Day Preparation
Last December, I wrote a series of posts highlighting the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players.” Throughout 2023, the first weekend of every monthRead More
Andy Murray Seventy-Seven
Shortly after becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years, Andy Murray published an autobiography chronicling his tennis journey. Andy Murray Seventy-Seven:Read More
Intentionally Distracting Behavior
A recent tweet from Rennae Stubbs highlighted Stefanos Tsitsipas doing something that the former tennis professional turned coach and commentator regarded as illegal. It isRead More
2 responsesLateral 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
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