by P.J. | Dec 6, 2013 | General
“Dear Tennis…” A Love Letter Dear Tennis,I know I haven’t been around much for the past few months and you’re probably getting a little worried. Have I fallen for another sport behind your back? Are things getting stale between us? Where’s the...
by P.J. | Oct 16, 2013 | General, Psychology
The Meaning of Tennis By P.J. SimmonsFor us serious adult recreational tennis players, passion has no limits. The sport is more than a “hobby” for us: it’s part of our identity. For us, tennis and life go hand in hand. We know we can become stronger,...
by P.J. | Aug 13, 2013 | General, Psychology, USTA Teams
Why I Love Tennis (GUEST POST) GUEST POSTBy Bob Litwin Bob Litwin never played in college or on the tour, but at age 32 started to compete thinking he might be able to win some matches. He lost a lot for several years. Then he won a gold medal at the 12th Maccabian...
by P.J. | Jun 29, 2013 | General, Tennis conditioning and workouts (off-court)
How to Practice Like a World-Class Player (Guest Post) GUEST POST Jack Han is a Montreal, Canada-based entrepreneur and digital marketing consultant. He began playing tennis competitively in high school and currently competes in 4.5 and Open-level tournaments. He...
by P.J. | Apr 27, 2013 | General, Psychology
Feeling Intimidated? Remember: “The Ball is Always the Same” By P.J. SimmonsTennis is such a mind game. And because we’re all unique, everyone needs to discover the specific “mental toughness” tools that work best for them. (For Jamie...
by P.J. | Apr 10, 2013 | General
Announcing the U.S. Tennis Congress By P.J. SimmonsSome of you may have noticed my posts have become a little less frequent in recent months. Well I’m writing to share some exciting news that I hope helps to explain why. About six months ago, I was sitting...