A "razor" is a problem solving principle that states the simplest solution and answer to any problem, the one which requires the fewest assumptions, is generally the correct one.
Many studies now indicate that tennis is THE safest sport to play in this COVID-19 era because it is a socially distant sport.
The great challenge that every parent recognizes is that not every young person is disciplined and conscientious enough to maintain social distancing, especially while engaged in recreation and play.
The USTA has an extensive list of safety guidelines but they are complicated, and the simple, unified and unequivocal messaging that we all should recognize is that:
Tennis is safe for children and much safer in a controlled environment, supervised by trained professionals.
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Steven Kaplan Steven Kaplan is the owner and managing director of Bethpage Park Tennis Center, as well as director emeritus of Lacoste Academy for New York City Parks Foundation and executive director and founder of Serve & Return Inc. Steve has coached more than 1,100 nationally-ranked junior players, 16 New York State high school champions, two NCAA Division 1 Singles Champions, and numerous highly-ranked touring professionals. Many of the students Steve has closely mentored have gone to achieve great success as prominent members of the New York financial community, and in other prestigious professions. In 2017, Steve was awarded the Hy Zausner Lifetime Achievement Award by the USTA. He may be reached by e-mail at StevenJKaplan@aol.com. |