So what happens when a freak virus takes over the world, shuts down life to a standstill and pulls the passionate activity of tennis from right under your feet?

Going back in time to the mid-80’s. Rocky IV.  Some would say that Ivan Drago, the Siberian Bull, standing at 6’6” and weighing in at 261 pounds was Rocky’s Balboa’s toughest opponent. Rocky himself would answer that his toughest opponent isn’t Ivan, but the person staring back at him in the mirror.

We are living in challenging times during this COVID-19 pandemic. When you want to get on the tennis court and can’t, whether because of the virus, an injury, or an illness, remember you can improve your tennis game without being physically on the court.

“Do you want to have lunch with the Queen Mother?” This question came from my grandfather who was visiting London the same time as my Wimbledon adventure in 1968…

A phrase I learned years ago at a USPTA conference seems very appropriate: “Plan your play and play your plan.” In other words, be proactive…with intent and purpose.

We’ve been ramping up our member updates on the social media platform of Instagram…

Let’s face it… we’re hooked. Tennis is our passion and we want perform well. It’s nice to just hit but I find that training with a goal, such as a Cup team or USTA tournament, is a great motivator and will help me improve my skills. And while the on-court practice is critical, it’s not the only factor for preparation. I divide it up into three categories: mind, body and game.