Boys’ & Girls’ 16s Winners Return in18s
USTA Junior Spring Nationals Kicks Off Saturday at Indian Wells Tennis GardenFinishing a grueling three-week stretch of International Tennis Federation events in Las Vegas, Tucson and San Diego, 16-year-old...
The Coachable Child: Why Agency, Not Obedience, Builds Champions
Parents love the word coachable. It sounds like virtue and discipline rolled into one neat package. Coachable kids listen. They respect authority. They do what they're told. The practices...
The Four Components No One Teaches: Why Junior Tennis Players Keep Quitting
Most tennis parents think their kid needs more lessons. Better technique. A stronger serve. Maybe a sports psychologist who'll teach them to "stay positive" and "believe in themselves."The fix...
Tournament Strategy: Stop Using Competition to Prove Something and Start Using It to Learn Something
In tennis, just like in school or business, the way you measure progress determines the quality of your growth.Most families treat tournaments backwards.They practice for months, enter a...
The Psychology of Performing Confidence: Why Junior Players Should Fake It Till They Make It
This article includes a call-to-action for parents seeking comprehensive player development approaches.Most tennis parents would be horrified to hear their coach tell their child to "fake it." But here's...
The Obvious Trap: Why Tennis Parents Often Miss What Actually Matters
This article includes a call-to-action for parents ready to move beyond surface-level analysis in their child's development.I can predict which parents will plateau their child's development within five minutes...
Why Play Tournaments and How Periodization Changes Everything
This guide helps parents make smarter tournament and training decisions by challenging common assumptions.Questions Every Tennis Parent Should AskBefore scheduling tournaments and training, address these key questions: Why...
Training Stroke Development Through Court Geometry
Based on my research, green balls (Stage 1) are designed for players aged 9-11 years old and are compressed at 75%, making them 25% slower than regular tennis balls....
The Question Tennis Parents Never Ask (But Should)
Beyond Credentials: What Really Matters in Coach SelectionParents spend enormous energy evaluating tennis coaches. They ask about playing background, coaching experience, certifications, and success stories.They rarely ask the...
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie: Why Self-Assessment is Your Secret Weapon in Player Development
A couple years ago, I was working with a 10-year-old. During a water break, I asked him to rate his backhand on a scale...
