O’Shannessy Stat Doesn’t Tell The Story We Need To Hear
Criag O’Shannesy stat doesn’t tell the Novak Djokovic story we need to hear.
USTA’s ROGY Mandate – My Opinion
What a great tool low compression balls are! I use them frequently in my classes. Not only with juniors but also with adults first starting out in tennis. Anything to weaken the barrier of entry into a very difficult and counterintuitive sport is okay in my book. Especially when that sport is the greatest lifetime …
Tennis Professional Expectations
What is the role of a coach? To give knowledge. To encourage effort. To assist in forming pathways for goal acquisition. To be a positive role model. Being a tennis coach means being a mentor and an example, not just to kids and their parents but also to the other adults you serve. If you …
Adult Beginner Tennis Initiatives
It seems as though tennis programs have become complacent. Relying on the trading and moving around of existing tennis players for business and participation. Governing bodies have created great programs and systems to introduce people to the sport of tennis. However it is up to the facilities to go out and find the people to …
Kinetics Vs Kinematics
Understanding the difference between Kinetics and Kinematics is important to understanding some of the obstacles facing tennis coaches and players. Kinetics are forces being exerted while kinematics are resulting movements that happen as a result of those forces. If one is to gather their data regarding how to play tennis only by watching the pros …