Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life
James Blake is a retired American tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of #4 on the ATP tour. Since 2018, he has been the tournamentRead More
Taking a Stand… When Serving in 1887
We are currently in the midst of a lengthy side quest exploring the rules of tennis in the late 1800s. This was shortly before theRead More
Positive Visual Imagery
As I mentioned last Tuesday, one of my favorite parts of the Netflix docuseries ‘Break Point’ is the narrative focus on Ons Jabeur. In SeasonRead More
Tennis News: February 5, 2024
Are we entering a new “golden era” of tennis? The US advances in Davis Cup action, Andy Murray and Venus Williams aren’t ready to stepRead More
Is Tennis Your Hobby or a Pursuit?
I have recently come to realize that my relationship with tennis is better categorized as a pursuit rather than a hobby. In fact, while theyRead More
The Life Dimensions of Tennis
Design-oriented thinking is a method to reframe quality of life as something that can be intentionally curated. It is a practice and philosophy that wasRead More
The Art of Identifying Problems in Tennis
On the first full weekend of each month in 2024, I am exploring tennis-specific interpretations of concepts presented in ‘Designing Your Life: How to BuildRead More
Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice
You might believe you know everything about Naomi Osaka, but think again. Most people are aware that the four-time Grand Slam winner was the firstRead More
1 responseThe 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis
Since New Year’s Day rolled around, I have eagerly anticipated the release of the 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis. As a blog that started with a rules-orientedRead More
Standing Chest Fly with Superband
One of my favorite parts of the Netflix docuseries ‘Break Point’ is how frequently Ons Jabeur has been featured on the show. Every tennis playerRead More