My 2¢ on Tennis

  • The 2 Most Important Shots: Serve & Return

    In tennis, the serve and return are often considered to be the two most important shots in the game. The serve is the shot that starts every point, and the return is the shot that sets the tone for the rest of the rally. In this article, we'll take a closer look at why these shots are so crucial to success on the tennis court.

  • Mastering the Grass Court Challenge: Tips for Playing Tennis on Grass

    Tennis, a sport known for its versatility across different court surfaces, presents a unique challenge when played on grass. Grass courts offer a distinct playing experience, which can be both thrilling and demanding. In this article, we will explore why playing tennis on a grass court can be difficult and provide valuable tips to help you improve your game on this distinctive surface.

  • 4 Benefits of Yoga/Pilates for Tennis Players

    In conclusion, incorporating yoga and Pilates into a tennis player's training regimen can offer numerous benefits, including improved flexibility, core strength, mind-body awareness, and injury prevention. By practicing yoga and Pilates, tennis players can improve their physical and mental performance on the court and reduce the risk of injury.

  • USTA v.s. UTR

    USTA and UTR are two distinct organizations that are both involved in the development and promotion of tennis in the United States. While both organizations have their own strengths and weaknesses, they play important roles in the tennis ecosystem and offer different benefits to players, coaches, and fans of the sport.

  • Why your child should play USTA

    playing in USTA tournaments is a vital step for kids who want to play college tennis. These tournaments provide a range of benefits, including exposure to high-level competition, opportunities to earn UTR points, chances to learn from experienced coaches, opportunities to develop mental toughness, and networking opportunities.

  • Who Takes Rest Days Anyway?

    As a competitive athlete, you are always pushing yourself to perform at your best. You train hard, eat right, and get enough sleep to prepare for...

  • Tennis Workout Plan for Beginners

    A workout plan for a tennis player should focus on building endurance, strength, power, and agility. It should also include exercises that improve ...

  • Most Difficult and Rewarding Sport

    Tennis is a sport that has been enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels for many years. It is a sport that requires a lot of skill, strat...

  • Should you compete?

    Should you compete?   I think everyone should compete and believe there is a lot that is learned from competition and match play. It teaches you ...

  • How and How much are you practicing? Are you practicing enough?

    I see so many kids take their lessons every week, go to their clinics, maybe go on a run once a week, and give themselves a pat on the back and tel...

  • Product Recommendations

    I get asked all the time about what equipment I use or what other training tools I use so here is a list of some of my favorite products that make my job 10x easier on and off court. 

  • Why I Hit One More

    These are the reasons why I wake up for that early morning lesson, why I hit crosscourt passing shots until my hands blister, why I hit baskets of serves until my shoulder begs me to stop: and Why I hit one more! “