February 4, 2017
Trent is a unique child to say the least. He loves watching Seth Curry and The Golden State Warriors. They are his favorite team. The player he really idolizes is Lebron James. The youngster cries if the defending champs play west coast games that are past his bedtime. While watching Lebron and The Cleveland Cavs, […]
February 4, 2017
A very young cowboy attended a tennis teachers conference in Miami in 1983. Peter Burwash was one of the featured speakers and was viewed as a bit controversial at the time. In speaking about the forehand, he urged coaches to beware…that the standard eastern forehand grip would soon be very rare in pro tennis. Many […]
February 3, 2017
‘The only thing that makes people happy is spending time with people they are emotionally close with. Other things don’t make them happy; in fact, most of the things that our culture says should make you happy don’t, like a Rolex or a condo in Vail, this kind of car or that kind of job. […]
February 1, 2017
‘You think I’m taking a nap. No, I see you rushing around like your hair’s on fire. It’s like your middle name should be ‘pressed for time.’ If I could talk, I’d tell you to ease off a bit…that you seem to be your best self on walks with me. Especially those times when you […]
January 31, 2017
Why stare at your shoes, son look up to the sky Jump start thy imagination lest the world pass you by
January 30, 2017
Kudos to Serena Williams for winning The Australian Open singles title and surpassing Steffi Graf’s all time major record. Congratulations to Venus for storming her way to the final by winning six matches at age 36. Amazing! On the men’s side, I hope you were able to see Roger and Rafa on Sunday. It was […]
January 27, 2017
Chet Murphy was the longtime tennis professional at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. He was terrific. An accomplished player and author, one of his most popular books was the classic Tennis for Thinking Players. Mr. Murphy knew that players could easily get lost inside their own skulls and fall prey to paralysis by analysis. […]
January 27, 2017
Rick decided to be a stay at home dad when Emily was born. He said it would be a one year gig until he returned to work. One wonders if he’ll keep that pledge.
January 27, 2017
Can you name this Grand Slam champion who still is winning doubles titles in her thirties? A hint…her first name is Martina and her last is not Navratilova. One of the most creative players ever, her technique on the volley is impeccable. What can you learn from her two handed backhand volley? The head of […]
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