Do you have a child who wants to take tennis lessons, but you don’t know much about tennis yourself? Even if you’ve played tennis before or have a background in the sport, you may have questions about the techniques and … Continued
The 10 Best Cities for Tennis Players
Is your hometown obsessed with tennis? Find out if your city makes the cut in our list of the 10 best cities for tennis players. 10. Boston This college town is chock full of academics who also happen to have … Continued
My Child Only Plays Team Sports. Why Should I Give Tennis A Chance?
Maybe your kid loved basketball camp this summer. Maybe you consider yourself a proud soccer mom. Maybe you were the star quarterback of your college football team and by golly, one day your kid better be, too. Team sports are … Continued
14 Ideas to Make Tennis Lessons Fun at Any Level
“I hate that word — lesson,” Billie Jean King told me when I said I worked for MyTennisLessons.com. Oh, nice to meet you, too. We’re not planning on changing the name of the website any time soon, Billie, but you … Continued
The Simplest and Best Strength Training Exercises for Tennis Players
Injuries suck, no matter what level of a tennis player you are. Strength training is one of the best ways to avoid nagging or serious injuries. Even more, it will help you become an even better tennis player. The better … Continued
The Most Important Way to Avoid Being a Helicopter Parent
A helicopter parent hovers. They physically hover, keeping constant tabs on their child’s whereabouts and activities. They emotionally hover, constantly worrying about their child’s well-being, success, and future. Put these two things together, and you get the anxious-fillled parents that … Continued
What to Say to Your Child After Losing a Tennis Match
Let’s face it, tennis is a game of losing. When two people step onto a court to play a singles match, only one will win. In a tournament of any size, there is always only one person who will make … Continued
Take Your Child to a College Tennis Match
There really isn’t much better than watching great tennis. Or at least I don’t think there is. Most people, parents and kids alike, turn to professional tennis for their tennis fix. They watch the incredible athleticism, the mental toughness, and … Continued
Tennis Parenting Tips from Tennis Champions
Roger Federer is considered one of the best tennis players ever, even at 34 years old. Steffi Graf holds the record most major titles and even has a Grand Slam under her belt. Kim Clijsters had a baby to then … Continued
10 Things Tennis Players Say and What They Actually Mean
Tennis is such a polite sport (exception: Nick Kyrgios). I mean, we tell each other “good shot” when we lose a point. We ask our spectators to refrain from heckling. We wear collars on our shirts, for crying out loud. But … Continued