For many summers I was a tennis camp instructor and worked with children ages 10 and under who were beginning players. At some point during those years one of the other coaches came up with a slightly ridiculous game for … Continued
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27 Reasons to Be Thankful for Tennis
Have you started to think about what you want to say thanks for this Thanksgiving? If you’re a tennis player, the sport is probably one of many things you appreciate in your life. Here’s some of the reasons we’re thankful … Continued
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Best Candid Moments from the 2014 Pro Tennis Season
There’s been some great moments on the tennis court throughout the 2014 pro season. But the times when the players put down their rackets and get a little silly remind us why we enjoy following professional tennis so much. From … Continued
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Play Local: Is the Future of Tennis in San Francisco?
Before you read past this sentence, play this video to listen to a three-minute song about San Francisco that will serve as your soundtrack while you read this three-minute blog post about San Francisco. Ok, now start reading. San Francisco … Continued
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Coaching Tip Tuesday: How to Teach Someone Older than You
As an academic writing tutor in college, I had the opportunity to work with students from various programs and schools within the university. One such group of students were those from a graduate program designed for working men and women … Continued
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Tennis Talent Sean Karl Remembered for Strength of Character
This post was written by guest author Eric Roddy. Eric is a junior at the University of the South, where he studies English and Spanish and is a member of the varsity tennis team. In his spare time he enjoys … Continued
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Healthy Servings: Thanksgiving Foods for Tennis Players
If you’re the chef in your household you may have started thinking about Thanksgiving meal shopping and preparation. Now I don’t know about you, but I have quite a few tennis players in my family and half of us are … Continued
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How to Adjust Your Tennis Game for Cold Weather
Lately, I’ve been writing about indoor tennis courts a lot. This is mostly because I am not a fan of the cold. Anyone who works at MyTennisLessons knows that I frequently wrap a blanket around myself while writing these blog … Continued
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Indoor Junior Tennis Tournaments to Play This Month
Are you looking for something active for your child to do this month? Yes, it’s cold outside, but in November there are dozens of USTA junior tennis tournaments at indoor facilities that cater to youth players of all levels. Whether … Continued
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