One of the most difficult jobs for a coach is managing expectation. Expecting too little of a player or too much can be equally damaging to a… Read more...

Read and remember, or even take on court to read: These tips were originally developed as a help for players about to play a Grand Slam or Davis… Read more...

David Sammel's theory of ego: "I have the belief that in order to succeed, one should first build up the ego to muster the drive and ambition to… Read more...

The art of being able to rock your opponent and sow a seed of doubt is crucial to success in tennis. I call this “finding a way to make a… Read more...

Preparation checklist. This is a quick list you can go through to see if you are ready to play. 1) Am I in the right mood for playing? Answer… Read more...

Would it surprise you to learn that many matches, at all levels of the game from the youngest juniors to highest touring pros, are won or lost… Read more...

Consolidating locker-room power: I will begin with a brief outline of LRP, which was the subject of a previous article. Locker-room power is the… Read more...

Basic Principles If you do not think you need to improve your mental approach, you are already a top 50 player. Success at a high level is… Read more...

One of the most striking things when watching juniors play is just how under-prepared a lot are when match time approaches. So often we see… Read more...

Change Your Attitude So you want to win matches, but you do not know how? You must change your attitude to matches right now. The objective is… Read more...

This article is designed to help serious players develop a routine in their preparation for matches, so they can improve their consistency of… Read more...

If you feel you are being cheated and you can keep focused and still play good tennis then that is the best solution. Sometimes this is very… Read more...