A few months ago, I explained some of the reasons as to why I failed as a professional tennis player. This time, I want to discuss how one of my college teammates and roommates made it as a professional tennis … Continue reading →
I was fortunate enough to be able to come to New York this year. Junior US Open starts during second week of regular US Open 2017 so this opportunity gave me a chance to see many top professional players. Hanging … Continue reading →
Ingredients: Starting vision to make it happen 1/5 part Crazy Parents 1/5 part Willing kid 1/5 part Loads of Money 1/5 part knowledgeable coach at right time 1/5 belief and competitive spirit Little handful of luck First, parents and coaches … 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 →
Tennis coaches have to teach own players a lot of things. We go through technical skills (backswing, grip), tactical skills (taking advantage of short balls, hitting with more spin while being under pressure), physical abilities (improving speed, developing dynamic balance) … Continue reading →
There is this kid I know who is a talented soccer player. He trains twice per week with his club, two hours at a time. On the weekend, he and his teammates get to the grounds an hour early to … Continue reading →
Advice for Tennis Parents Junior tennis players are influenced by the actions, opportunities and feedback received from their parents. It is sometimes difficult for tennis parents to know what and how they should communicate with their child to best support … Continue reading →
Whatever you do in life, nutrition is important. But for sportspeople and tennis players, in particular, be it professional, semi-professional, or amateur, it can help give you a vital edge if you put in the right “fuel”. Here we look … 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 →
If you have not seen this rant by Louis CK, I recommend you go to YouTube and watch it. If you don’t have time just read on and come back to it later! He talks about how fortunate we are … Continue reading →
Being a hardcore fan is a lot of work. Not only do you have to show up to local games when they happen, but you have to show your support even when the team is away or not even playing. … 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 →
An Outlier is something that is situated away from or classed differently from a main or related body OR a statistical observation that is markedly different in value from the others of the sample. For the past 2 years, I … 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 →
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 →
The post by Allistair McCaw Don’t Train Like a Tennis Professional The biggest mistake tennis coaches and players can make is copying what professional tennis players do. The problem with copying what the tennis pro’s do: When I see a video … 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 →