TFP 002: Focus on the Process with Keith Puryear, Head Coach of Navy Women’s Tennis

My guest on this episode is Keith Puryear, Head Coach of the Navy Women’s tennis team. Keith has over 560 wins as a coach at the Division I level, and he was my college tennis coach when I played at UMBC. He has been recognized as the USPTA Mid-Atlantic Section College Coach of the Year, […]

TFP 001: The First Episode of The Tennis Files Podcast!

The Tennis Files Podcast is here! Over the past couple months, I realized how amazing it would be to start a podcast devoted to helping you improve your tennis game.  Podcasts are awesome because people can listen to them from just about anywhere. During December and January, I read books, articles, and watched video tutorials on how […]

Mind Map Your Tennis Goals

When the New Year rolls around, billions of people will set goals for 2016. Unfortunately, most of them will fail. One important reason why is because they lack a concrete plan of action. One amazing tool to help you create an effective action plan is a Mind Map. Mind Maps are customizable flow charts that help […]

10 Things Tennis Players Should be Thankful for on Thanksgiving

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I put together a list of people and entities that have a significantly positive impact on tennis. They help tennis players develop, improve, and enjoy their games and lives through their tireless efforts. Here is my list of 10 things that all tennis players should be thankful for: 1. Tennis Coaches Teachers […]

Tennis on a Budget: 13 Ways to Save Money

Tennis is expensive. Racquets, strings, grips, tennis balls, and shoes are just some of the things we have to keep buying to play the game we love. Below are my 10 tips for playing tennis on a budget. Because we need money to pay the rent too. 1. Buy a Stringing Machine  You can save […]

They Cut My Team – UMBC and the Alarming Demise of College Tennis

As a proud former UMBC Tennis player, I looked forward to attending my alma-mater’s matches for years to come. There’s an immense amount of joy associated with visiting your school, cheering on the team, and reliving the wonderful days of college athletics. That dream has been destroyed. Monday, November 2, was a dark day for […]

30 College Tennis Coaches Reveal Top Character Traits of Successful Student-Athletes

There are hundreds of character traits that make up an individual’s personality and determine his or her level of success. I used to wonder which of these character traits were the most crucial to reaching one’s potential in sport and in life. So I asked the top college tennis coaches in the nation for the answer. I contacted […]

Facing Nadal: Symposium of a Champion – Book Review

I had the pleasure of meeting distinguished author Scoop Malinowski at the 2015 Citi Open. I was getting a bottle of water in the media tent when Scoop greeted me and mentioned his latest book: Facing Nadal: Symposium of a Champion. Scoop was kind enough to give me a copy to read.   Facing Nadal: Symposium of […]

3 Mental Roadblocks That Destroy Your Tennis Progress

I want to help you overcome three of the most destructive mental roadblocks that prevent you from improving your tennis game: Laziness, Fear, and Doubt.   I fight against these demons from hell every single day and it isn’t easy. After struggling with laziness, fear and doubt for many years, I have figured out strategies to […]