Why Tennis?
In recent years, there's been a lot of talk about the demise of American tennis. We haven't had a Major...
Mom’s Weekend Off
This past weekend, my husband took my son to his tourney, and I took the weekend off. It's not the...
What Are College Coaches Really Looking For?
My son has dreamed of playing college tennis since he was 9 years old. That's the summer he first went...
What Is Sportsmanship?
Parents and coaches, please watch this short clip from Dr. Jim Loehr on the importance...
Another Week on the Alternate List
Another week, another local Southern Level 3 tourney, another alternate list. But,...
Wayne Bryan vs. USTA
For those of you trying to follow the extensive back-and-forth between Wayne Bryan, father of doubles champions Bob and Mike Bryan, and Patrick McEnroe, Head of Player Development for...
A Sickening Lesson
My son and I both learned a very valuable lesson this week. Unfortunately, it involved a nasty case of food...
Pardon My Gushing, But . . .
When I first decided to write this blog, I made a promise to myself that I would steer clear of...
Playing Up
Playing up is one of those controversial topics in junior tennis. Should my child play up? If so, when should...
Doubles, Doubles, Toils, & Troubles
When I was a kid playing junior tennis, everyone I knew had a set doubles partner. You practiced together, you...
