I get this question a lot from parents who live out of my teaching area. They ask what I’d recommend when searching to hire a coach or trainer to get private lessons for their children. Here’s 10 requirements I think every good coach/trainer should have: Background Check Keep your kids safe and don’t assume just […]
The Dark Side Of Multi-Sport Athletes In High School Tennis
The following article was written when I was a high school coach and specifically relates to the sport of tennis, not high school sports in general. If I was a coach in other sports, my opinions expressed in this article wouldn’t be the same, due to the specific demands and individual training that the sport […]
The Parent-Coach Dilemma
There is an ongoing argument in high school sports and beyond that parents should never coach their own kids. On one side, you’ll hear of parents who succeeded coaching their kids. Now the term ‘succeeded’ is very subjective, depending on the source. I’d argue that it’s impossible to both be a good parent and a […]
Racquet Choices For Juniors
Intro Parents and players ask me this question a lot…about what is the right choice in racquet for beginning players. This is based on my own experience and opinion and should only be used as a reference and general guide. Players’ and pros tastes in choice of equipment varies, of course. Size (Length) Most racquets […]
Local Player Practice Guidelines For Varying High School Levels
As in any high school sport these days, being an elite player on your team or in your conference takes commitment and a great work ethic. Like everything in life, you get what you put into things. Tennis is no different. Serious players and their parents often come to me to discuss their training regimens and […]
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