At MyTennisLessons, we love all sports that require a racket. In fact, we recently added a ping pong table to our office so that we can practice our topspin when we aren’t on the tennis court. If you can’t get … Continued
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Why Private Tennis Lessons Are Better Than Clinics for Youth Players
When it’s time to get youth players started with their first tennis lesson, you may be faced with a difficult decision: private or group lessons? While group lessons provide a social atmosphere, if your child is serious about developing his … Continued
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Golden Set: Tennis Player Designs Jewelry for Sport She Loves
We at MyTennisLessons love to hear about people who are so passionate about the game, they take that passion off the court. Such is the case for USTA player Hazel Nussbaum who two years ago launched her own line of tennis jewelry … Continued
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Top 10 Coolest Celebrities at the 2014 U.S. Open
The U.S. Open is known for its celebrity fan base as much as the players on the court. Below are some of the coolest stars who attended this year’s tournament. Sir Patrick Stewart‘s dream doubles partner? “John McEnroe,” he said … Continued
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Under the Boardwalk: A U.S. Open Story
My parents, both college tennis coaches, have made many trips from our home in Sewanee, TN, to New York City over the years to watch the U.S. Open (and only invited me once … thanks Mom and Dad). Since they’ll … Continued
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Cheap Shot: Tennis on a Budget
Tennis has a rep for being a “country club sport,” but in fact, with about 30 million participants in the United States, tennis isn’t exclusive at all. Perhaps its reputation comes from the various costs associated with tennis including club … Continued
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MTL Workout: Exercises to Supplement Your Tennis Lessons
You’ve just had your first tennis lesson. Or maybe it’s your 100th. Either way, you need to be doing some sort of exercise between now and your next lesson. What should that be? If you’re in doubt, ask your instructor … Continued
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Preparing Youth Players for Team Tennis
Tennis is often called an individual sport, and that’s especially true for competitive youth tennis players. If you’re the parent of a youth tennis player, you’ve probably been supporting your child at various tournaments, private lessons and camps this summer, … Continued
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College Q & A: Avery Schober, Sewanee: the University of the South
MyTennisLessons caught up with rising sophomore at Sewanee: the University of the South Avery Schober, of Dallas, Texas, about his experience playing college tennis. Among other things, we were curious as to what advice Avery had for players with aspirations of reaching … Continued
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Top 50 Cutest Tennis Dogs
Ruff morning? Take a look at the Top 50 Cutest Tennis Dogs (listed in no particular order). Guaranteed to brighten your day. Photos via Pinterest 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. … Continued
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