Many parents of junior tennis players may be too smart for their own good or too smart for their child’s junior tennis development. As I have spoken about in previous articles, radio shows, and social media posts, junior tennis development … Continue reading →
One rule when I was growing up was that the second you left the tennis court and exited the tennis facility, there was no talking about tennis. I can understand that a family may sit down and watch a tennis … Continue reading →
I have had plenty of parents come to me and tell me they would love their child to play in the Junior Grand Slams. As I have said many times, it all depends on what the goals and aspirations are … Continue reading →
For some of you who follow me on social media, you know I have a passion for golf as well as tennis. I grew up playing golf with my father at six years old and have continued to play for … Continue reading →
At sixteen years old I was one of the top juniors in the United States. My dream from when I was a young boy was to be a professional tennis player. I had dreams of playing in front of big … Continue reading →
Wake Forest Men’s Program Takes the NCAA Title! Let’s Take a Closer Look: Congratulations and well done to my friend Tony Bresky for bringing a national title to Wake Forest. It is an incredible achievement for a coach to bring … Continue reading →
This past December I had a discussion with a young touring professional who was having trouble sustaining his level of fitness during matches on the ATP tour. He had some very good chances to win matches against good players, but … Continue reading →
What is one of the first things you do when you figure out your son or daughter’s starting time for their tournament on the weekend? You type their opponents name into Google and you get to see their tennis recruiting … Continue reading →
Many people have their opinions of how someone became so good on the ATP Tour and then there are those who played and saw the progression of how someone became such a great tennis player. I am not sure if … Continue reading →
All too often while watching junior or collegiate tennis players play matches, it is very difficult to figure out what is trying to be accomplished on the court in a tournament or collegiate match. The best tennis players know exactly … Continue reading →
If you are trying to become the best tennis player you can, you need to go about this process in a disciplined and organized manner. Each and every time you step on the tennis court, it is another opportunity to … Continue reading →
To become a high-level collegiate tennis player or professional, many times there are tough parents or “crazy” tennis parents as some would say, involved in the process. I believe in tough love, which does not mean that you beat down … Continue reading →
Do I use hand or bucket feeding for my junior players? Absolutely. Is it the basis of the training I do with them? Absolutely not. I use it to work on specific things, but the true test to know if … Continue reading →
I truly enjoyed my time going around to the best clubs in Boca Raton and Delray Beach watching some of my students compete in one of the most prestigious events that is played in my own backyard. It brought back … Continue reading →
A catastrophic mistake parents and junior tennis players make is that when they become the best player at their academy or current training arena, they feel like they have outgrown that environment. This is where the problems begin. First, you … Continue reading →
This article was prompted by numerous parents calling me over the years about their child lacking confidence. Some of the questions I receive are around developing confidence and being nervous in tournaments. I explain that their child is nervous in … Continue reading →
Playing Consolation One of the most disappointing scenarios for a junior tennis player is to lose a tough match and then be fed into the consolation draw. When I started my coaching career in 2010, I was surprised at how … Continue reading →
Should All Tennis Players Be Trained the Same? How many times do you watch junior tennis players train and all the players are working on the same shot, technique, or tactic? How can a person who is 6′ 4” be … Continue reading →
This article was prompted by an increasing number of parents over the years contacting me for a truthful assessment of their child’s tennis. It is not so easy to receive the truth for some so I am here to give … Continue reading →
I find it quite amusing when I attend junior tennis tournaments and see the teenagers huddled around each other either socializing or trying to snap a photo to put on social media. Then all of a sudden, their name is … Continue reading →