Tennis: Beyond the Court

Tennis: Beyond the Court

Tennis is not just a sport played on the courts; it’s a life lesson in itself. Beyond the athletic ability and the exhilarating matches, tennis offers a profound experience that extends far beyond the boundaries of the court. It’s a unique blend of competition, mental fortitude, and character-building that can shape individuals in ways that…

What Real Improvement Is

What Real Improvement Is

Regardless of a player’s objective with his/her tennis, most players want to progress and develop their skills. One common trap that many junior and adult players, as well as parents, fall into is to focus harder on getting an upgraded rating rather than developing skills. The list below will include some of the most common…

2023 Coaches Roundtable

2023 Coaches Roundtable

The local tennis community boasts some of the top coaches in the world, and with this wealth of talent available, New York Tennis Magazine took the opportunity to pick the brains of some of these coaches. These coaches share their thoughts on a wide variety of tennis topics and issues, ranging from junior tennis to…

Big Data, Big Deal?

Big Data, Big Deal?

What happens in matches, and what the numbers say can be very different.” – Andy Murray. Big data using quantitative and qualitative analysis to uncover tennis play patterns has become a big deal in the tennis world. Can these analytics really help us to develop and use better tactics and strategies? Of course we can…

The Relevance of the Return

The Relevance of the Return

  The return of serve is arguably the second most important shot in tennis, after the serve, yet it is probably the most under practiced, underappreciated, and undervalued shot in the game. In my annual program at my academy, players can train 25 hours per week with me, and I’ve structured the day so that…

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