On Episode 162 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with French tennis coach Jean-Pierre Jounier about the most important factors you need to consider when choosing a tennis racquet.A lot of tennis players make the costly mistake of picking a racquet based on their favorite player, what their friends use, or even worse, how […]
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On Episode 160 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I discuss 7 key do’s and don’ts for doubles players.I played mostly singles as a junior player. So I really had no idea about what the fundamentals of doubles were, how to move, and even how to volley very well because I spent just about every minute […]
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On Episode 159 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’re going to learn 7 key do’s and don’ts in your singles matches.Strategy, unlike technique, is something that you can implement immediately that will make a big impact in your matches. With technique, while the benefits are huge, and you should absolutely work on it, strategy doesn’t […]
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On Episode 84 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Tim Bainton about how he persevered through many hardships and obstacles to become an extremely well-known and highly sought out expert in the tennis industry. Tim is the Founder for all Blue Chip Sports Management (BCSM), is certified at the highest professional levels, including being […]
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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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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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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 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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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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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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