

Closing (the gap)...
Of all the advice, critique, or commands I find myself giving during both High Performance and club level training, the urge to get the...


The A,B,C's of Big Targets, Big Margins
In several earlier articles including "Look ball, Think target", and "Make Balls", I have discussed different aspects of targeting. This...


HyperActivate
It came up during a couple of private lessons this week. The idea had come up many times over the years, but had never surfaced under...


Too Tough
So, how much do you really know about mental toughness? Sure, we all know about trying to maintain focus and concentration when we are...


Baby Food?!
Yes, Baby food. No, not the mushy, ground-carrots, brown gruel kind. It's more of a statement about a weak second serve, a decision to...


You pass the test!
This week we are we are completing our role as host, producer , and Tournament Director of The Austin ITF Grade 5 Tournament. Like all...


Under the Umbrella
I have always been a visual person. I learn and I teach in a visual way. You may do it differently, and it's the coaches job (mine!) ...


Time Management 2
Imagine the face of a clock. Make it a large, clear image of a clock face with a sweep second hand. For additional clarity, make the 12...


Time Management
I hear people say " my timing was off", or "I need to adjust my timing." What does that mean? Of all the technical things involved with...


Stan, The Man
I have a man crush on Stan Wawrinka. First, I love his oney ( one handed backhand) It is so long, so loose, so dirty. And his...