Unintended Consequences
When I first started blogging a little over a year ago, it was with the intention of sharing my...
When I first started blogging a little over a year ago, it was with the intention of sharing my...
Given that it seems to be crunch time with the last-minute scheduling of the first two "listening" meetings, I have...
The following information was posted on the USTA National Open's website:National Junior Competition Structure Town Hall 12 noon SaturdayParents of junior players, coaches, teaching...
I am working on compiling a list of speaking points that we can all use when attending the USTA listening meetings. As you know, the next meeting is this...
The tennis community is truly something special. If you haven't experienced it yet, just wait . . . you will. ...
In the past week, I have learned of two families dealing with devastating issues involving their teenage sons: one a...
Before this past weekend's local tournament even started, my son told me that I wasn't "allowed" to post any pictures...
I know this is supposed to be a blog about tennis parenting, but as my most sacred...
This week, I did something I hadn't done for 14 years - I went to work for a boss other...
A friend recently posted an article on Facebook about our local public...
Upcoming Events
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.