Tennis News: January 23, 2023
John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Michael Chang hit the courts for big money… playing pickleball. The USTA hires a new Chief People andRead More
On Deck
This weekend I am contemplating how the USTA digital infrastructure that supports tennis tournaments could be leveraged to improve efficiency and player experience. Yesterday’s postRead More
2 responsesLeveraging Technology for Tennis Tournaments
USTA tennis tournaments usually (but not always) list a phone number and an email address for contacting the director. Unfortunately, those two methods are aRead More
My Dream Time: A Memoir of Tennis & Teamwork
When Ash Barty announced her retirement in March of 2022, it took the professional tennis world by surprise. At the time the 25-year-old was theRead More
The ITF Rules of Tennis (There’s an App)
When I started writing this blog, my perception was that the majority of USTA members are at best only vaguely aware of the existence ofRead More
Tennis News: January 16, 2023
The Australian Open is underway. The ultimate reason for Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the tournament becomes clear. The much anticipated Netflix series Break Point hasRead More
2 responsesTexas Masters Ranking Points Redux
Late last September, I launched a three-part series of posts analyzing the probable impacts of a decision made by the organizers of the Texas AdultRead More
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Oddly enough, the first time I saw a demonstration of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques was in a corporate environment. The company I was workingRead More
Tennis News: January 9, 2022
As expected, Mardy Fish is out as US Davis Cup captain. In related news, Rajeev Ram has been named to the roster. WTN has somehowRead More
(Don’t) Hit the Deck: Balance and Agility Training for Tennis
Balance is the ability of a player to control their body in a state of equilibrium or stability. There are two distinct states of balance.Read More
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