Why I Failed as a Tennis Player

7 years ago

January, 2003: I’m sitting on a Cliffside, overlooking the east coast of Australia, contemplating my future as a tennis player.…

The Business Case for USTA to Keep the Game from Dying

7 years ago

Over the past few years I had experienced junior tennis in the Florida section with great enthusiasm. As the year…

Tennis is not about tennis. Why can’t people figure this out?

7 years ago

Tennis is one of the most difficult sports to learn, and one of the most complicated to master. This is…

Is there such a thing as “Perfect Tennis Technique”?

8 years ago

When a player starts out on their tennis journey, it’s nearby impossible to predict what the final results will look…

Assessment at a Young Age Could Save Your Child’s Tennis

8 years ago

This article was prompted by an increasing number of parents over the years contacting me for a truthful assessment of…

Our Kids Need More Opportunities to Play 

8 years ago

This week I saw an article that stated that 32% of college scholarships go to foreign students, when I saw…

Is Serve and Volley Still Alive?

8 years ago

Is Serve and Volley Still Alive? I try to understand why do so few players add the serve and volley…

Athletes: Don’t Be a Comfort Seeker!

8 years ago

The post by Allistair McCaw Definition: A comfort seeker is an athlete/player who would rather be guided/coached by someone who tells…

Injury – Catastrophe or Blessing?

8 years ago

Sport is beautiful. Every person who participates in sport can confirm that. Hundreds of hours spent on being better than…

The Relevance of College Rankings

8 years ago

Last month I asked if the Coach matters when deciding where to take your tennis talents. This month I am…