The New York Metropolitan tennis community has some of the sport’s finest facilities, both indoor and outdoor, and best coaches in the world. With this wealth of talent available right in our own backyard, New York Tennis Magazine recently took the opportunity to pick the brains of some of these top coaches. What…
The reason why we are not producing more champions in America is due to our overall coaching philosophy and how parents are involved with junior tennis. We see too many junior players with different coaches, or players moving from one program to another. Sometimes, we see players with three different coaches at the same time….
If I were to ask, “What is the most important trait a tennis player could have,” what would you say? If “discipline” is your response, then you are an astute tennis player! More important than the answer itself is the understanding of why self-discipline is held with such esteem. If you research player qualities that…
Are you one of the lucky ones who had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Open this year? The anticipation for this year’s U.S. Open was extremely high, with so much going on. The new roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium was completed, and everyone looked forward to seeing how the court would play with nearly…
Tennis starts with commitment. Let's use the collegiate level as a starting point and provide you an idea as to what it is that makes commitment a challenging endeavor. The human spirit/intestinal fortitude is the root and the decision to make commitment … not just to make a commitment, but to make that decision to…
Why is it that whenever a player in any sport wins a tournament, they are usually in a good place off the court? James Blake, in his book Breaking Back, said “My greatest professional successes occurred after I had faced my most personal challenges. I used to think this was ironic; now I realize that…
“You play how you train and train how you play.” This mantra is echoed across fields, on courts and in athletic training facilities around the world. When it comes to tennis, strength, power, speed and muscle endurance are all physical performance components vital to creating a high-performance athlete and a successful player. It is imperative…
In the July/August 2016 edition of New York Tennis Magazine, I defended the idea that the rules of tennis should carry into our everyday lives. I admire tennis players who understand the rules and apply them fairly … especially what I consider some of the essentials. Courtesy is expected, and players must stay scrupulously honest….
People always claim that tennis is a mental sport. This statement is true, and it’s a fact I learned early in my career, but was never more evident than during one memorable match in 1989 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. That match, a first-round qualifier of an ATP Tour event, taught me a great lesson about…
Tennis is a global sport with a long history and tradition. At its highest level, the professional level, the game is played at an extremely fast pace. When watching a professional match, it is easy to notice powerful serves, returns, forehands and backhands. Although the speed at which tennis is played is increasing from one…