Strength is a crucial component for tennis players, significantly impacting their performance and injury prevention. Having played collegiate tennis and majored in exercise science, I can say strength is a topic that is not stressed enough in tennis as coaches emphasize the importance of technique, footwork, and timing. Tennis demands a mixture of strength, power,…
As junior tennis players get older and begin to look towards the next chapter in their careers, the college recruitment process is one of the biggest hurdles placed in front of them. For both the players and their parents, navigating the waters in finding the right collegiate fit is a difficult one. CLICK HERE TO…
This is a continuation to the articles about tactics in Red Ball and Orange Ball stages. Previously we talked about Red Ball being the stage to understand tennis is a game of errors; the less errors we do, the more successful we are. In Orange Ball, we carried on the previous ideas and added the…
At the beginning of each year, when the clock changes from 11:59 p.m. on December 31 to 12:00 a.m. on January 1, millions of people across the world make New Year’s Resolutions. For some that is exercising more and eating healthier, for others it could be pursuing a new career or changing daily habits. For…
One thing that is important at any school or tennis academy is that the students and players there feel comfortable. More integral than anything else is creating a welcoming environment that allows those within it to flourish. And that is what Lola Dangin has found at The Ross School Tennis Center, the top-tier private school…
One of the highlights of the U.S. Open every year is the USTA Eastern Junior Awards Gala, which took place on Monday, August 26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on the first day of the 2024 U.S. Open Main Draw. The awards recognized the top three highest ranked Eastern juniors in…
Is there space in the Red Ball stage to work on tactics? Is it worth it? The answer is yes. It’s not only worth it, but it is one of the main purposes of using soft balls in the first place! We use soft balls in order to slow down the game and allow our…
From a very early age, Olivia Traynor loved the independence and self-determination that tennis brought out of her. Even when she first started playing at five-years-old, she embraced being out on court by herself, competing and problem-solving. Like a lot of young players, she got her start because of an older sibling. As she watched…
The 36th Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp arrived in the tri-state area as Wesleyan University hosted the camp this past weekend, the fifth camp of its kind this summer. Unlike any college showcase, Coach Ed Krass’ College Tennis Exposure Camp® allows players and college coaches to train and interact together on court. Parents and private…
At the highest levels of competitive tennis, it can be very hard to know who is winning or losing at first glance. One of the key concepts of understanding the inner game of tennis is that of momentum development. The key questions are: 1. How do you start building momentum … what do you…