10 Ways to Benefit from the Growth of Tennis The COVID pandemic has significantly increased all outdoor activities like biking, golf and tennis. This is important information for decision makers contemplating amenities. As one Club Manager said, “I am clear

10 Ways to Grow Leisure Programs With quality amenities and talented staff your club can take actions to realize solid program participation. Here are some ways to see new faces and increase program attendance. Use cutting-edge communication systems. Broad and

Age Appropriate Training for Youth Most of us know children mature at different rates yet do not know that every child has an optimal time or “window of opportunity” for developing the various physical qualities that propel them towards high

Determining Tennis Lesson Commissions Whether you are hiring a new Tennis Professional or evaluating your current structure it is important to have fair tennis lesson commissions. I bring a complete perspective to this subject, because for decades I have worked

Doubles IQ This Doubles IQ is based primarily on court positioning and shot selection. I developed this quiz to assist interns, new coaches and established Pros with their overall knowledge of doubles. Also, these questions will benefit league teams with

Evaluating Fitness Programs There are many aspects of fitness evaluations, and here are a few areas to consider with related questions. You can start by candidly assessing the environment where the program occurs. When you walk in the door how

Fitness is a key that will assist you in winning more tennis matches – particularly the close ones. Here are some tips that will improve your overall fitness and consequently your tennis game. Before you start fitness training I recommend

Great Programming Begins With Accurate Program Evaluations There is real value in knowing the true state of your leisure programs. This allows managers to make wise decisions about current programming and appropriate plans for forward direction. Here are several important

Objective Strength for Lineups I have heard some Tennis Pros say, “I don’t do lineups.” What they mean is they do not want to be in the unenviable situation of choosing who plays, what position and who sits out. They

Net Gains through Activities Years back I visited a community to inquire about leasing an apartment yet no units were available. After learning I was new to the area, the friendly leasing agent recommended a certain community, “because they have

Positioned to Win More than any other tactic, using the correct home bases for court positioning significantly improves most tennis players. Baseline: This position is a few inches behind the back line. Standing inside the baseline is ineffective, because here

The Problem with “No Problem” I am not sure how it started, yet you have likely heard the phrase “no problem” at the end of many conversations. When I hear this I almost have an allergic reaction! Let’s join the