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 →
“Perfect shot”. “It was a perfect match”. “The conditions were perfect”. These and many more sentences we can hear during practice sessions or while being on the tournament. What is the one word that connects all these example? The word … 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 →
Optimal Training Schedule for a Junior Tennis Player I spent a couple of hours researching dozens of sites of tennis programs for junior tennis players during the summer months. I was wondering what kind of programs they offer to junior … Continue reading →
Active Rest for the Body and Mind Is the Important Part of a Tennis Training This article is written by Diana Chalikov, owner at DCTP Tennis &Fitness. Active rest for the body and mind is the vital part of tennis … Continue reading →
There are a lot of great tennis coaches in each country. They have solid experience, huge knowledge and desire to be the best they can be. There we also have great tennis players. Skilled, motivated and willing to sacrifice a … 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 →
January, 2003: I’m sitting on a Cliffside, overlooking the east coast of Australia, contemplating my future as a tennis player. I just battled through four rounds of qualifying to make it to the first round of a futures event. Today, … Continue reading →
When a player starts out on their tennis journey, it’s nearby impossible to predict what the final results will look like. Tennis technique doesn’t only relate to what the racket does during the shot but also the body and feet. … Continue reading →
Is Serve and Volley Still Alive? I try to understand why do so few players add the serve and volley to their game, virtually none of the top players? This style definitely seems be the easiest, surest way to win … Continue reading →
The title of this article is something I said (Don’t be a baby!) to one of my 10-year-old boys, who is striving to be a great tennis player. This isn’t something I would usually say to someone I’ve first met … Continue reading →
Sometimes when you step out on the court you feel like everything is easy. You move effortlessly and you feel like even if you tried you wouldn’t even be able to miss the court. You have a little bit of … 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 →
The article by David F. Berens. When I was growing up, the two-handed backhand became the shot of choice for almost every top professional on tour. They found they could generate more power, disguise the direction they were hitting the ball … Continue reading →
For the past two weeks, living in South Florida allows you a great luxury which is to watch the Jr Tennis Orange Bowl. Each year one gets to watch the best of the best compete in this great international competition. … Continue reading →
Recognising the situation I’ve had a few weeks to think about this article and during that time I have tried to look at my players and others to identify certain aspects of ‘Recognising the situation’. In tennis, this term is … Continue reading →
In 1999 I had a good Easter Bowl finish in the boys 16 and under division. Due to my results, I was invited by the USTA to go on a trip for three weeks to Europe and play some of … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Participation trophies for kids in sport. Why ‘pitching up’ doesn’t deserve an award A few months back, I read a piece that had been tweeted by a professional athlete and father, James Harrison of the NFL … Continue reading →
I received this letter from a junior tennis player from Mexico. Please express your opinion or give advice to the author. Thanks. Hello, I’m 16 years old and I live in Mexico City. So I wanted to asked former advice because … Continue reading →