March 24, 2017
She yearned for time alone with dad. Time to look into eyes that….for so long… were preoccupied with everthing but seeing into hers. Living thousands of miles away, time was drawing short and it seemed that only a miracle could make the time of this trip count. Would HE send an angel to warm the […]
March 24, 2017
My best tennis happens when: * I limit distractions on the way to the match. Driving slowly, I breathe deeply and enjoy the quiet with no radio or cell phone. I feel relaxed and confident knowing I can sustain this feeling of positive expectancy when the match begins. * I begin the warmup with a […]
March 19, 2017
No man ever steps into the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he is not the same man. Heraclitus
March 18, 2017
Gwyn is a 4.0 league player who loves playing singles for her USTA team. She’s a step or three slower than the twenty somethings recruited by many teams to play their singles spots. Recently, Gwyn learned that she has been referred to as a ‘pusher,’ and was stung by the comment. The term has been […]
March 18, 2017
Clayton Kershaw has dominated hitters in the National League for a number of years. When he is on, it’s like watching Sandy Koufax blowing away opponents with baffling curveballs and scintillating four seam fastballs. One wonders if young Ryan will carry on the left handed tradition in the future. It sure looks like he might. […]
March 17, 2017
The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough. Rabindranath Tagore
March 17, 2017
Heidi worked really hard in her lesson this morning. Evidently, she was inspired having just returned from a week at The BNP Paribas Open. Impressive to her was the doubles play of Martina Hingis and the quickness exhibited by all of the singles players. Heidi is a former dancer so exposing her to ideas relating […]
March 17, 2017
My very good friend Michael is on the the last day of his annual Florida vacation. He’s a terrific golfer and is undoubtedly playing today with his parents. Michael is a big fan of The Golf Channel and surely saw Cody Gribble yesterday in The Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament. The brave (or foolish) Mr. Gribble […]
March 16, 2017
My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you’re moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again. Richard Branson
March 15, 2017
The great Rod Laver was seated in the front row tonight as Roger Federer played Rafa Nadal. It was their first meeting since their epic five set marathon at The Australian Open. Late in the first set, the camera panned to Laver who was just smiling and shaking his head. What he, and the rest […]
March 15, 2017
“Making a positive change in the life of a child is one of the most significant things you can do.” Arnold Palmer Arnie’s Army is out in full force this week in Orlando as players and fans come together to honor the legendary golfer and philanthropist. Although his playing record made him one of the […]
March 14, 2017
Remember this name…Kayla Day. The lefty is 5 ft. 8 in. and hails from Santa Barbara, California. The seventeen year old was ranked 175 in the world coming into The BNP Paribas Open. She defeated Australian Open semi finalist Mirjana Lucic-Baroni in the first round and played valiantly in a three set loss to former […]
March 12, 2017
The split step. Call it an air hop if you prefer. But don’t underestimate its importance in helping you play your best tennis. It has been around since tennis was invented and players realized they could get a jump on the ball if they timed it just right. If you google Bryan Brothers Volley warmup, […]
March 12, 2017
My friend suggested a fly fishing lesson when I mentioned that the novice level is where I feel stuck right now. He recommended I call the friendly folks at Alpine Anglers and speak to Darren. The lesson was scheduled and I was happy when Darren seemed to have the patience of Job. He taught me […]
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