The Gift of A Mentor
A couple of years ago, we were at a designated tournament in Mobile, Alabama, and my son struck up a...
“If You Don’t Like Us, Find A Way To Get Rid Of Us!”
"If you don't like us, find a way to get rid of us!" That was Patrick McEnroe's response to a parent's...
Update on 2014 Junior Comp Structure
I know I said you probably wouldn't be hearing from me this week - I'm still at the beach on Spring Break, luckily - but I wanted to pass...
New Rules in GA for U10s & U12s
Why, you might ask, is there a French magazine cover pictured at the top of this post? Well, 2 reasons ....
Now What?
The 2014 changes to the junior competition calendar are all but a done deal. The Powers That Be at USTA, despite our...
Another Giant Step
This past weekend was another giant step in my Tennis Parent Journey. My son drove himself to a tournament. Out of...
Notes From 9th and Final Listening Meeting in Texas
USTA Folks in Attendance: Bill Mountford Dave Haggerty Lew Brewer, though he arrived a bit late and stayed mostly at the back of the room.The following information is a conglomeration of several...
All Sections Are NOT Created Equal
Voting within USTA is much like the Electoral College system in the US federal government. All USTA sections are not created...
Notes From 8th Listening Meeting in Los Angeles
USTA Folks in Attendance: Scott Schultz Bill Mountford Lew Brewer Ellen Ehlers Greg Hickey – SoCal President Michael Cooke – NorCal PresidentI'm happy to report that I have heard from several folks who attended last...
