It’s an implied truth in coaching, and an inferred truth by many parents, that a coach with great students must be a great coach. I admit that I use the marketing tactic of, “Who I coach and have coached”, because it is a powerful sell, but here’s a dirty little secret: “Great player results…
While participating in youth sports can be a healthy and beneficial activity for the development of children, it is important to select the “right” program for your kid. In order to select a program that is a good fit for your child, several aspects must be taken into consideration. The list below can help…
Despite growing up on the other side of the country, Natasha Rajaram has always had an affinity for the east coast. So much so, that the Cupertino, Calif. native, a five-star, blue-chip recruit, made her verbal commitment to play her collegiate tennis at Harvard University in Boston, and will be bringing her tennis talents…
The first two “Little Mo” International tournaments of the year have officially been announced, with registration now open: 10th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals in Colorado Springs, Colorado (June 30 – July 5) – open to any player worldwide (ages 8-16)! Lots of Fun Things to Do in Colorado: Take the cog railway to the top of…
For the eleventh year, young hopefuls from across the tri-state area will be out in force at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, the flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), on Saturday, June 17, as JMTA coaches seek to discover untapped tennis and athletic talent. The goal of both the tryout and the combine is…
The development pathway of any tennis program is an important pipeline that not only helps create great tennis players, but also serves as a way to keep young players in a facility’s program. Establishing this pipeline from the earliest ages is a key aspect to a successful one, and with that in mind, earlier…
Parents who are looking for a serious, high performance camp for their kids have a number of options both in the US and internationally. As a camp and club owner myself, I speak with parents all the time about what they need for their children at camp and the positives and negatives of certain…
Growing up as a younger brother can bring out the ultimate competitiveness in anyone. And for Theo Murphy, looking up to his older brother, Nicholas, did just that. Theo, who is two years younger, was eager to try and out duel his brother in whatever sporting event or competition they could find. “It gave me something…
The Eastern Section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA Eastern) is proud to announce Dwight Global Online School as the Official Program Sponsor of Level 3 (L3) Elite Junior Tournaments. In this capacity, Dwight Global will maintain a robust presence at these events and help improve overall player experience, including contributing giveaways, featured…
Like a lot of young tennis players, Zavier Augustin’s introduction to tennis began through watching his siblings. In Augustin’s case, it was his older sister, Karah whom he would watch take tennis lessons on the weekends on a court in Bayside, Queens. Each time, after watching his sister’s lessons, he would tell her the…