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Peter Straub: “How to Create the Best Mental Conditions to Play our Best Tennis”

19. October 2012

To have the ideal mental conditions to play our best tennis we have to train our mind regularly and correctly. We might think that the top players in the world have better minds than other players, but we probably just have a vague idea of what that means. It is true that, mostly they have less negative minds functioning and therefore, in general, they can: stay better focused; won’t give up; and are more relaxed in big points, while they are playing a tennis match.

Clement Golliet: “Myths of Stretching”

19. October 2012

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Many people claim that stretching is good to enhance performance and prevent injuries, but there is evidence that shows that this is not always the case. Studies of some team sports have demonstrated that the best athletes are in many cases not the most flexible. This may be surprising, but it is indeed true.

Cindy Brinker Simmons: “USTA Breach of ITF Rule”

14. September 2012

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Written by: Cindy Brinker Simmons __________ ***There is worldwide upheaval on the International Tennis Federation mandating that all U10 tournaments be played with progressive tennis balls. Progressive tennis is a great tool to learn and develop skill in players of all ages. To impose such draconian inflexible rules lead to the ongoing issues between sport [...]

The Best Coach in Tennis History?

30. August 2012

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Written by: Jeff Salzenstein __________ *** Jeff Salzenstein is the founder and president of JRS Sports, LLC, an organization focused on helping tennis players all over the world improve their tennis with world-class tennis instruction in the areas of technique, footwork, nutrition, injury prevention, motivation, and athletic development training. A member of the Colorado Tennis [...]

Going to College or Turning Pro? Making an Informed Decision!

24. August 2012

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Going to College or Turning Pro? Making an Informed Decision!

In this picture: John Isner, graduate of University of Georgia To read the original file, please click here. An FAQ prepared by: The USTA National Collegiate Varsity Committee Timothy Russell, Ph.D.- chair “It’s all about your work ethic, talent, and the right timetable!” One of the most important, and often difficult, decisions that top ranked junior [...]

Niagara Academy in Beautiful Vineland

12. July 2012

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__________ ***In this article, ONcourt continues to profile Canada’s tennis academies. Niagara Academy was established as a tennis academy in 1997 by Ms. Lezlie Murch. It is now a sports academy currently offering programs in tennis, golf and football with academic programs from grade 4 to University Preparation. Students are given the personalized attention and support [...]