With states across the country beginning to slowly reopen their economies, outdoor tennis returned to New York this past weekend. But it remains to be seen when indoor tennis and other activities will be permitted. Because of that, tennis industry leaders on Long Island and in New York City have begun laying out the…
I’m sad that “The Last Dance”, the documentary on ESPN about Michael Jordan, has concluded. It is a fascinating study of a champion, and what I take away is that so much of MJ’s greatness was the direct result of his self-belief. Jordan loved to win, stayed in the moment and had no fear of…
Businesses in many areas of the country are reopening and people are reluctant to return if they feel unsafe, which brings me again to this year’s US Open. The first time I waited outside Arthur Ashe Stadium before they opened the turnstiles for a night match, I had an epiphany about what my 10th-grade Biology teacher meant by…
Test time for school students is coming soon so here’s a practice question: In a time of a global pandemic, the tennis industry feels the most pressing need for teaching professionals is the ability to pay: a) Groceries b) Medical Care c) Mortgage or Rent d) USPTA/PTR professional dues Give up? If you chose…
Har-Tru, LLC is pleased to announce that the company will be piloting an initiative to help supplement and support professional tennis players. The initiative is part of Har-Tru’s efforts to be an advocate for the sport. The first players to qualify are New York native 278th-ranked Jamie Loeb, and 472nd -ranked Alex Rybakov, will…
In the summer, people from across Long Island and New York City flock to the Hamptons, to enjoy the sun, while sitting by the pool or ocean, and taking part in an array of outdoor activities. Each town in the Hamptons has its own unique feel, with a variety of activities available from simply…
Advantage Junior Tennis Camp at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (RIRC) 281 Main Street I Roosevelt Island, N.Y. Contact: Steve O’Keefe (212) 935-0250 AdvantageCamps.net Advantage Junior Tennis Camp is “tennis heaven for kids”–giving players ages seven to 17 more drills, more skills and more time on the courts! Directed by Xavier Luna, it’s the City’s…
Every tennis player has their own comfort zone concerning racquet head speed. There is a tendency to swing too slowly or too quickly during an actual point in a match. If you are trying to make sure your shot lands in, or are attempting to be “careful”, your racquet head speed is likely to…
Visualization is arguably the most important factor in the mental approach to tennis. The current situation we are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic gives us an opportunity to turn within and hone our craft through improving mental acuity with certain visualization techniques. Strong visualization skills allow players to run scenarios in their heads, getting…
In his letter to Newsday, USTA Eastern Long Island Regional Director Jonathan Klee explained how the high cost of running an indoor tennis club in an area with some of the country’s highest property values, tax assessments and energy costs, has the potential to threaten the “financial viability” of some local clubs. While I…