Tennis summer camp isn’t just about sweating it out under the sun or logging hours on the court—it’s your chance to level up your game, meet new friends, and challenge yourself in ways you might not get to during your regular training. How do you make sure you’re not just active, but actually getting better?…
While Delray Beach resident Coco Gauff won the French Open women’s title a few weeks ago, American men’s tennis had its best showing on the clay courts of the French Open in nearly 30 years when two other local players, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe, reached the quarterfinals. That success was foreshadowed in Delray Beach…
Navigating the recruitment process for a high school athlete seeking to continue their career at the next level is a daunting task. Even for the best of the best and a highly sought-after recruit, the stress can be overwhelming, as the decision on where the next chapter in your life will take place is an…
Introducing competition early on in a kid’s life gives them the opportunity to develop tools that will serve them well in many areas of life, not just in sports. Competition puts kids in situations where they need to learn ways to stay motivated and enjoy the journey, rather than just focusing on winning and other…
Tennis and the piano may seem worlds apart, but the link between the two is stronger than you might think. Over the years, as I’ve coached numerous young tennis champions—including national and international standouts—one surprising trend I’ve noticed is how many of these prodigies played the piano as part of their upbringing. At first, I…
The FILA Easter Bowl returns to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for the 57th edition of one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious junior tennis tournaments. Nearly every American men’s and women’s Grand Slam champion since the first tournament began in 1968 has competed in the FILA Easter Bowl, a true pipeline to the…
Helping young athletes attend the colleges of their choice, on full tennis scholarships when possible, is a foundational goal of SPORTIME and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA). With dozens of JMTA students currently competing at top colleges across the country, today the Academy announced the Ninth Annual John McEnroe Tennis Academy College Recruiting Combine, scheduled for the weekend…
At the end of 2024, Valentina Singh Carvajal put together an impressive run of results across multiple USTA tournaments. She brought home the title at the L4 Turkey Bowl at Centercourt Chatham, a girls doubles and mixed doubles title at the L3 event in Mountainside, New Jersey prior to that, and before that, the singles…
One of the most important aspects for any young tennis player is having a coach they trust, and an environment in which they are comfortable. And for players in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, MatchPoint NYC has provided that sort of environment, and that level of coaching. One of those players is Luca…
The Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation has announced its 2025 “Little Mo” tournament series schedule. The press release reads: The “Little Mo” is truly a “one of a kind” tournament for young tennis players held in honor of tennis legend Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly Brinker. Our events are focused on new friendships, great sportsmanship, and…