There are a few key concepts in tennis that must be understood early on to find success at any level you aspire to reach. At the most fundamental stage of development for competitive point play, we begin with what I call the 5 Golden Rules of Tennis . The essential foundations that guide how players think, move, and perform on the court. Hustle for EVERY ball Run for every shot, no excuses. Train your mind to believe your legs can reach every ball. NEVER hit defense in the

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Everyone has their own way, ritual, or routine for preparing in the morning. Tennis players are particularly habitual and often have very...

One of the most ridiculous statements I’ve ever heard as a Coach from a Parent (not one of my current students): Me:  “I have a slot open...

These 4 are the most crucial factors in one's ability to improve and rack up wins in this sport. Fitness Fitness is the umbrella concept that allows all four factors to function together and support peak performance at any given moment. We can understand fitness as the ability to last through a full match with: The ability to perform well until the very last point. The ability to maintain mental focus and resilience because the body is not breaking down. The slowest possible

From time to time, we all look back at moments in our lives when things felt simpler. For me, that time was my youth, as I imagine it was...

Tennis is a highly specialized sport. To truly excel, athletes must master a wide variety of strokes, each uniquely influenced by...

Unpopular and Unapologetic opinion opinion but I have logic behind this post: Training with music can weaken your ability to compete. For...

What’s In Your Tennis Bag Matters More Than You Think Whether you're just picking up a racket for the first time or grinding it out to...

Tennis Is a Demanding, Multi-Disciplinary Sport To compete in tennis, you must be able to: Sprint Jump Change direction Lunge Hit 3–4...

This is not a difficult sport to comprehend. Tennis is just.... Hit the ball in the court and within the lines, just 1 more time than...

No matter your age, if you once competed at high levels in your sport, that passion never truly fades. It doesn't matter if you now play...

It’s never too late to pick up a sport—whether it’s for fun, fitness, or even competition. Tennis is one of the rare sports you can enjoy...

Morning match start times can range anywhere from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.—or anytime in between. Regardless of when you're scheduled to play,...

Exactly that. What were you aiming to gain from this event? Were you trying to win every match? Were you focused on refining specific...

Snacks for During a Tennis match/competition During a tennis match we should concentrate on consuming snacks that: Are easy to digest Can...

Last week on January 24th 2025 I completed a 7 day water fast. I lost 11lbs of weight. This was one of the most unique and fascinating...

Embrace the Sport Tennis is not an easy sport to master. Regardless of how much you train, there is always someone out there who can...

Kick Serve loaded position For any Tennis player attempting a high level of competition, you are going to need a reliable Kick Serve. For...