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
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
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 USTA League War Against Good Athletes
I will never forget the first time I saw Chelsea Grear on a tennis court. My doubles partner and I were watching tournament matches fromRead More
1 responseTournaments are Vital for Tennis
In the Junior tennis world, tournaments are the dominant form of competition. That has created a culture where players are expected to pursue ever-improving performanceRead More
4 responsesBisques in Early Tennis
Some of the earliest versions of the rules of lawn tennis contain terms that are likely unfamiliar to current tennis players within the context ofRead More
Suspension Training
Today, I am writing about a training equipment system that frequently makes a cameo appearance in the background of the Netflix docuseries ‘Break Point.’ However,Read More
NTRP Nationals Entry Checklist for Prospective Players at the 2024 Event
This is a comprehensive summary of my advice to prospective players for the 2024 NTRP National Championships as the registration deadline approaches. This capstone summarizesRead More