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How to Be a Good Tennis Parent
I distinctly remember playing in a particular high school match. My mother, who was NOT an experienced tennis parent at the time, was sitting behind...
What I Have Learned Training Elite Tennis Players
Over the years, my tennis students have taught me many valuable lessons on the court. It is a constant learning process for me, as the needs of the...
Sports Development: To Compete or Not To Compete? Keeping Kids' Tennis Fun!
Those of you who know me personally are aware that I love the opportunity to work with children (and adults) as they grow and play sports. Working...
From Student to Instructor: Lessons Learned from RAC Tennis
Tennis is often referred to as a lifetime sport and our program here at the Rochester Athletic Club reflects that from our beginning Mini RACquets...
Five Reasons Why You Should Try Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing racquet sport in the USA. What initially started as a backyard game has now taken our country by storm. Pickleball...
“What Are You Working On?” – The Vital Question for Maximizing Your Practice Sessions
In late June, a group of players 12 years and younger played in an exchange with a tennis club from the Twin Cities. The Twin Cities coach and I...
13 Reasons Why Every Parent Should Consider Introducing Their Child to Tennis
The 2018 Class AA Minnesota State High School Boys’ Tennis Singles Champion, Sebastian “Sebo” Vile, has played tennis at the RAC since before he...
3 Keys to Facing the Challenge of Continual Improvement in Tennis
Whether you’re a high performance junior tennis player, a well seasoned USTA adult league veteran or a player just beginning to dabble in...
To String or Not to String...
Racquet strings play an important role in determining a racket’s playability. Playability is a combination of the feel and liveliness (pop or power)...
Tennis Athletes: Treat Your Body Right
As we start the new year, let’s see if we can train smarter and spend more time on the court. Like any physical activity, tennis can be very...
