Another Week on the Alternate List
Another week, another local Southern Level 3 tourney, another alternate list. But,...
What you need to know
Another week, another local Southern Level 3 tourney, another alternate list. But,...
When I first decided to write this blog, I made a promise to myself that I would steer clear of...
Playing up is one of those controversial topics in junior tennis. Should my child play up? If so, when should...
When I was a kid playing junior tennis, everyone I knew had a set doubles partner. You practiced together, you...
AUSSIE OPEN SEMIFINAL MATCH SPOILER ALERT!!!!!If you don't want to know the outcome of the Djokovic-Murray semifinal match, stop reading...
I wrote in an earlier post about life on the tournament alternate list. Now, let's talk...
As a precursor to this post, you might want to go back and read my earlier...
Another rule that was piloted in the Southern Section in 2011 but rolled out nationwide for 2012 concerns
For those of you living in USTA's Southern section, some new rules went into...
The new year always brings with it new hopes, new expectations, new resolutions, and new chances. The thought...
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Danielle Lao grew up a fierce competitor on the tennis courts of SoCal. She went on to an incredible college career at USC before finding success on the WTA tour. Now, she coaches junior players in the area, including the winner of the 2026 USTA Billie Jean King National Championships 18-and-under Singles Consolations, Natalie Kha. Hear from Danielle why playing the backdraw was important for Natalie in this event and how she made it through 2-3 matches per day for 8 straight days.