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Swing and a Miss? MyTennisLessons Holiday Pinterest Fails

By Avery Shackelford • On December 12, 2014 • In Why Tennis? • 3 min read

MyTennisLessons loves a good Pinterest craft. And in 2014 we showed you how to make tennis Halloween costumes, how to throw a tennis wedding, how to make tennis home decor and how to throw a tennis party — all from the boards of our Pinterest … Continued

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How Tennis Can Counteract Holiday Calories

By Avery Shackelford • On December 11, 2014 • In Why Tennis? • 2 min read

The average American eats about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving and the holiday binge eating doesn’t stop with the last bit of leftover turkey. From your mom’s homemade cooking to all those seasonal beverages that you HAVE to drink at least … Continued

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Play Local: Honolulu is a Hit Among Tennis Players

By Avery Shackelford • On December 10, 2014 • In Play Local • 2 min read

Hawaii is the country’s slice of paradise and a dreamy destination for those who play tennis. The state capital, Honolulu, is the archipelago’s most populous city, and the headquarters of the USTA Hawaii Pacific Section, an organization to which approximately … Continued

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Coaching Tip Tuesday: Winning Advice from Coaches Who Win

By Avery Shackelford • On December 9, 2014 • In Coaching Tip Tuesday • 2 min read

In order to be a great tennis coach, you have to learn from the best. You’ve probably been influenced throughout your coaching career by your own tennis instructor or perhaps a coach of another sport. You’ve likely seen interviews with … Continued

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Tennis Stocking Stuffers: 30 under $30

By Avery Shackelford • On December 8, 2014 • In Pop Culture • 2 min read

Any tennis player will 30-LOVE these 30 stocking stuffers for under $30. Pick the perfect gift this holiday season with the help of MyTennisLessons! 1. For the person who likes to live-tweet tennis matches Pop Agassi iPhone 6 Case, $25 … Continued

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Friday Finds: Holiday Tunes for Your Tennis Workout

By Avery Shackelford • On December 5, 2014 • In Pop Culture • 2 min read

In the winter months it can be tough to motivate yourself to go to a tennis workout. But instead of being a Grinch, put yourself in a good mood by creating an upbeat holiday playlist perfect for a one-hour tennis lesson. … Continued

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Who Would Make Your Celebrity Tennis Team?

By Avery Shackelford • On December 4, 2014 • In Pop Culture • 4 min read

A few times in my life I’ve been asked: “If you could invite 10 celebrities to dinner, who would you choose?” I’ve always had a difficult time answering this question because there are a lot of celebrities I’d like to … Continued

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Play Local: Nashville Knows Tennis

By Avery Shackelford • On December 3, 2014 • In Play Local • 2 min read

While you might think everyone in Music City spends their days strumming a guitar, many Nashvillians much prefer the sound of a tennis ball coming off their racket strings. I grew up playing junior tennis tournaments in Nashville, TN, and … Continued

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Coaching Tip Tuesday: Conquering the Fear of Failure

By Avery Shackelford • On December 2, 2014 • In Coaching Tip Tuesday • 2 min read

For 10 years, through prep school and college, I spent the weeks following Thanksgiving preparing for final exams. While many people in their first year out of school are relieved to have finally escaped this academic rite of passage, I … Continued

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Instructor of the Month: Madalina F. in Jamaica, NY

By Avery Shackelford • On November 30, 2014 • In Instructor of the Month • 3 min read

We at MyTennisLessons are excited to announce Madalina F. in Jamaica, NY, as our instructor of the month for November. She is doing a fantastic job teaching her students. We were able to find some time between lessons to ask Madalina a few … Continued