🎾 50 years of life & my gift to you

Hi everyone,This Wednesday, March 18, I’m hitting a big milestone: my 50th birthday.Reflecting on this moment, I feel incredibly grateful. I’ve spent 38 years playing this sport and 23 years coaching it.Most importantly, I’m thankful for you. Your su...

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Mar 18, 2026
🎾 [deal] 50% off pongbot ai ball machines

Hi ,I’m reaching out because I don’t want you to miss out on what is the best ball machine deal I’ve ever seen.Our sponsor, Pongbot, makes the best AI tennis ball machines on the market, and they are currently having a massive sale of up to 45% off....

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Mar 13, 2026
🎾 my 10 favorite solo drills (new video!)

Hi ,We waste a lot of time looking for that perfect tip or drill to take our game to the next level.But I've found that most successful players don't have a huge library of tennis drills they rely on. Instead, they have somewhere between 7 and 10 dri...

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Mar 09, 2026
🎾 5 tips to beat serve-and-volleyers

Hi ,I used to dread playing against Mike. He’s a classic serve-and-volleyer who beat me twice in a row just by rushing my rhythm and cutting the court in half.Every time I saw him charge the net, I would panic, take my eye off the ball, and try to hi...

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Mar 06, 2026
🎾 2 weekend practice ideas

Hi ,Before you step on the court this weekend, here’s something worth thinking about:What kind of player are you?Many players try to shape their game around someone they admire. But copying someone else completely usually leads to frustration.The rea...

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Feb 27, 2026
🎾 [new] 5-step backhand volley (no talking!)

Hi ,I hope you’re having a great end of the week.I just posted a new video that I think you’ll enjoy.It’s a 5-step backhand volley progression that gets right to the point in less than 4 minutes.I decided to try something unique with this one: there’...

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Feb 22, 2026
🎾 fun drill to fix short lobs

Hi ,I just posted a new video that I think coaches and tennis parents will really enjoy.It’s a "Lob Challenge" I did with my daughter, Bianca. We wanted to see who could find the most depth and height under pressure.If you're looking for a way to mak...

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Feb 18, 2026
🎾 last-minute Valentine’s plan

Hi , Valentine’s Day is this Saturday. If you haven’t planned anything yet, don’t worry.The best date doesn't involve a crowded restaurant - it involves a tennis court.I wrote an article a while back with some simple tips on how to have a "frien...

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Feb 12, 2026