The NTRP Championships Rules Get Weird
The 2025 NTRP National Championship Fact Sheet outlines the draw and scoring format for the upcoming tournament. Last year, the USTA ditched the flawed short-setRead More
1 responseQuadruped Alternating Toe Mobility Stretches
We are almost up to what feels like the halfway point of a stretching routine that I have been breaking down over the past fewRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: February 24, 2025
Scandals, suspensions, and surprises. Last week’s top stories you might have missed from the world of tennis. The ‘relationship of dependence’ between a barred coachRead More
For the Love of Competition
In yesterday’s post, I introduced the concept of tennis tournament “point-chasers,” who are players primarily motivated by the opportunity to accumulate ranking points in tournaments.Read More
Rankings Point-Chasers
People choose to play tennis for a wide variety of reasons. Some enjoy the sport as a fun way to stay active and improve theirRead More
The Importance of Why
My kids taught me an object lesson about rules many years ago when they were maybe 2 and 4 years old. I was on parentRead More
Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World’s Top Tennis Players
Belief in shortcuts is deeply ingrained in human nature. We all want to believe there is an easy way to make rapid progress. This isRead More
Checking the Quota Allocation for the NTRP National Championships
In past years, I have lamented a lack of information about how many slots each Section is allocated for the USTA’s NTRP National Championship andRead More
1 responseDownward Dog, Upward Dog, Walk the Dog
I am in the midst of sharing exercises from the stretching routine that I credit with resolving my lengthy battle with plantar fasciitis. It isRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: February 17, 2025
Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month doping ban. The USTA has signed a deal to partner and share data with UTR. The fine line between innovativeRead More