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Roland Garros is underway! Living under a rock this past week? Here is what you may have missed in the tennis world. Stan Wawrinka (And His Famous Shorts) Win Roland Garros If anything, Stan’s second major victory shows that tennis is won with strong fundamentals and (sometimes) ridiculous shorts: American Junior Tennis on World…
Did you ever get the “5 Ps” lecture growing up? You know – Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Welp, thanks mom and dad because the 5 Ps have really helped my tennis game. The majority of errors we make on the tennis court are usually a result of poor preparation. When we wait too long…
You just finished a tough workout on court. What’s the first thing you grab? Water? Gatorade? Have you ever considered chocolate milk? Physiologist Joel Stager, director of the Human Performance laboratory at Indiana University, has named this kids’ favorite an optimal post-exercise recovery aid. Before you gag, hear me out. Compared to plain milk, water,…
Is your life hectic, stressful, and full of chaos? I can feel the overwhelming number of affirmative nods… Don’t fret, because everyone is in the same boat. No matter what, there will always be external factors preventing you from having a peaceful day; work deadlines, social media, children, household chores–even your running mind! How do…
So you want to get started with tennis lessons and step one is finding a good instructor… I know, step one is hard. When selecting a tennis professional that’s right for you there is a lot to be considered, but don’t worry I’m here to help. Below are the most important things to consider when…
How many times have you heard your tennis professional say, “Watch the ball” or “Follow through”? Don’t get me wrong, both are useful tips, but you’ve probably heard them already. Today I’m going to share some unique tips you’ve likely never heard that will make an immediate impact on your game. Enjoy, and let me…
Are you thinking about getting your child into tennis? It’s no secret that it’s hard as parents to decide which activity is best for your child. I get it. You want to make sure the activity you introduce your child to will not only be fun, but that it will further their development. I’m here…
Remember when you were a kid and you had tons of friends? It was perfectly normal to sit next to someone at lunch in elementary school, learn that you both liked something arbitrary like string cheese, and become best friends. The problem with being an adult is that it would be really awkward to approach…
It’s no secret; being a “klutz” doesn’t feel good. Close to 1 in every 10 children have noticeable trouble with hand-eye coordination and, in most cases, these problems don’t go away by themselves. Studies have shown that almost half of the kids who have problems at age 5 still have them at age 9. The…