August 2013 Articles (14)

” If one really wishes to be master of an art or sport, technical knowledge of it is not enough”, from Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel

The story of the big fish in the little pond is an all too common one, and more often than not has a negative impact on many players; especially for those juniors who experience a degree of national or international success and recognition during their early developmental years.  During my career I have worked…

VIDEO Happy Birthday Andy Roddick Fan Video! : Here it is!! We love you Andy! Happy 31st Birthday! ...

http://t.co/Jd6IAvUvbm

Posted on the new Tennisopolis youtube channel!  please subscribe!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyVxG_2cxpg

Many players react by separating the hands and moving the racquet first, losing valuable time to reach a distant ball.

It is best to keep the non-playing hand on the racquet, so you make with your torso (and…

here is the post i listed on my blog #tennis www.lovesetmatch.net for the Riviera Tennis Fun Day!  It's an awesome day that helps disadvantaged kids in Tennis with some of the best coaches in LA.



http://lovesetmatch.net/wp/blog/2013/08/26/riviera-tennis-foundation-helping-underprivileged-kids/…

Most players have the goal of hitting the ball on the center of the racquet.

They succeed unless there is a difficult situation.…

Join Annie Rockwell, Nevada Tennis Hall of Famer, @Bally's Hotel in Vegas.

Ladies Singles Round Robin & Special Clinic for Men & Women 3.5-4.5 ...8am  Sept. 1, Sunday

Annual Labor Day Round Robin for Men & Women 3.5-4.5..Prizes by Babolat, Pizza catered by Cici's

GOOD TENNIS, GOOD TIMES, GOOD PRIZES, GOOD PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking for a hitting partner August 26-31 mornings.  I have a court or will travel to you

Sloane Stephens disses her fans and 2013 Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli retires plus retractable roofs and much more.You don’t want to miss this weeks show. Host Phil Naessens is joined by Craig Doyle…

Let's Make an Andy Roddick Birthday Video!: Andy Roddick is turning 31 years old! wanna do it ??

please read this post for all the details! would love your help in sharing the link too!

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look forward to receiving your…

I have tested, for decades, an interesting experiment that has proven helpful to a lot of players, from amateurs to pros.  Rather than trying to position your body at a certain distance from the ball, track the ball with your playing hand or hands as if you were trying to catch…

Special events coming up labor day weekend.  Sunday, Sept 1, 8am...Special clinic & singles round robin

LABOR DAY TENNIS ROUND ROBIN, Monday, Sept. 2, 8am....GREAT TENNIS, BABOLAT PRIZES & CICI'S PIZZA

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Viktor Troiki gets suspended for 18 months, Martina Hingis returns to the WTA Doubles Tour, the men are in Montreal and the women are in Toronto for the Rogers Cup. These are just some of the stories host Phil Naessens and special guest co-host Craig Doyle on this edition of This Week in Tennis…

here is a touching and inspiring video I was able to be a part of from fans all over the whole who wish the Maestro a blessed 32nd Birthday!

http://lovesetmatch.net/wp/blog/2013/08/07/video-happy-birthday-roger-federer/

(i am at 2:26!!)

August 8, 2013 Roger is 32 years old! 

Looking forward to attending my first tournament in a long time! I think the last tournament I watched was a satellite tournament when I was a junior. The winner (David Wheaton) got to play against Agassi; man that was a long time ago, like 1990?! If you're in NC or coming to watch, come say HI, as I will be volunteering as a ticket taker for a couple of days. Isner, Monfils,…