What International players need to know about tennis scholarships in the USA. Whether you like it or not, your little player is leaving the nest soon. No doubt you’re in murky water navigating all the research involved in hopes they’ll play college tennis in the USA. And unfortunately your junior player is a number to […]
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How to weed out the relentless Summer Tennis Camp offers
Why is it that something as fun as Summer Tennis Camps can cause such unbelievable stress? Personally I find the amount of options utterly overwhelming! It’s a never ending maze of research, reviews, budgeting and that ultimate decision that will make us ALL happy!? Parents, we know it’s not easy. There’re too many options – […]
How to cheat on tennis with yoga and get away with it.
It never dawned on me as I entered yoga for tennis just how tight I actually was. My shoulders, knees, hips, lumbar region – even my ankles were stiff. I had believed I was a pretty strong woman for 40’something. I’m not saying I’m a weakling but I quickly realized I had lost something. And […]
Starting Tennis over 40 is the new 51 Shade of Grey
One thing I know for sure… You’ve picked the greatest sport on earth. Tennis is a sport for everyone. It’s packed with a healthy lifestyle, friends, challenges and rewards. Thought a gentrified sport, yes. But don’t let that stop you. Your vibe decides your tribe even at the courts. The public courts, private clubs, country […]
Checklist to Play Tennis in the Wind
One thing I know for sure? When the wind blows it’s time to settle in for a day of patience and concentration, knowing full well there’s only so much in your control. Typically at the end of the match, it comes down to the player who knew how to play the wind rather than their […]
The 2 handed backhand. Easy tips to improve results now.
The 2 Hander has been around since the golden days and while the 1 hander has had a resurgence – the 2 hander still holds a ton of charm! I hate to do this to you Lefties again but to simplify I’m going focus on right handed players. You don’t see backhands as much as […]
How to effectively use the non-dominant hand and look like a pro
You may watch professional tennis or play at a club around junior players all poised on set-up to load & explode on their next forehand crosscourt ball. But have you ever really paid attention to the players non-dominant hand? For right handers we’re talking about the left arm today and for lefties – we refer […]
4 Simple tricks to improve Balance on court
Finding one’s Balance on court, is Key! In one weeks time, during a tennis program with adults I repeat the word “Balance & Left Hand out” (right handers) 100’s of times. Why? Because your balance is key and using that non-dominant left hand to help facilitate it is GOLD. We all come at this game with varying […]
4 helpful keys for a perfect ball toss. No more frustration.
True story. I do tennis camps for adults in Spain and before players arrive we send out a form asking for their weaknesses and what they want to work on. Undoubtedly it comes down to a consistency problem off either wing or the uncontrollable Serve! Now to be clear, we start looking at the serve […]
Interesting Tennis Holidays in Spain for ambitious travelers!
Spain is a country that values simplicity, determination and dignity unifying the sportive life with an individual’s own personality. They recognize the importance of developing the person first and player second. Best of all, they love it. It’s all very contagious!! The Spanish Tennis Sensation Rafa Nadal seemed to solidify Spain as the most ‘En Vogue’ […]