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8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over USTA Ratings
Many USTA league players drive themselves crazy over NTRP ratings. And I don’t blame them. The NTRP rating is supposed to be a reflection of the year you had and determines what leagues you can play in. It’s also fun to anticipate how your match results and a computer algorithm assesses your game. But […]
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TFP 055: James Blake — How to Unite Through Activism
On today’s show, I had the honor of speaking with James Blake, former ATP world #4, about his new book Ways of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together. James has amassed 10 singles titles, appeared in 24 singles finals, and beaten some of the greatest tennis players in the world, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The 54 Best Tennis Puns on the Planet
Everyone loves a good pun. I’m quite fond of them, so I wrote down 54 of the best tennis puns I could think of in 30 minutes. Many of my friends say I have a talent for creating puns. Read them all and let me know what you think. Tennis Puns – Read at Your […]
Continue reading7 Reasons Why You Should Play Tennis
Photo by: Windsor Tennis Club Belfast – CC BY 2.0One of my main goals for Tennis Files is to get more people to play tennis. I have a lot of wonderful friends who have never picked up a racquet, and others who are deciding which sports to introduce to their children. Below I make my best salesman […]
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The NCAA’s Move to No-Ad Scoring is a Big Mistake – Here’s Why
Last week, the NCAA decided to implement no-ad scoring for the 2016 men’s and women’s Tennis Championships. The decision to shorten collegiate tennis matches will negatively impact student-athletes and the reasoning for the change is flawed. The Demise of College Tennis Most student-athletes and tennis fans feel that college tennis has been under attack for decades. The ITA reported […]
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