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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…
Not all legs are created equally. Why else would we constantly strive for legs we don’t have? From lunges, to squats, to eating kale, we’re all on a quest to find the secret formula to perfectly sculpted legs. A story from Andre Agassi’s memoir “Open” has always stuck with me. In preparation for his marriage…
13. When someone asks about your partner, you immediately think of your doubles partner. Someone asks you about your partner and your response is something like, “Good, they’re finally getting their first serve in” or “Not bad, but I hate it when (s)he tries to do a Bryan Brothers chest bump.” It’s okay, as long…
World Cup Fever? I’ll be honest. I caught it. This “illness” even trumped my Wimbledon viewing the past two weeks. But I’m okay with it. After all, the World Cup only comes once every four years. I am one of the growing number of Americans who love soccer—almost as much as I love tennis. It’s…
It’s a singles world, and us doubles players are just living in it. Tennis has evolved, like every other sport, putting a premium on freakish athleticism, fitness, and in turn, prestige. In our trickle-down society, everyone looks to the top. From the social players, to the club players, college players, and most importantly, competitive juniors,…