NTRP Perspective

Friday, February 01, 2013 9:41am

Ken McAllister

Have you ever warmed up before a match with an opponent whom you did not know and completely misjudged how you were going to do against them? I recall several matches that I thought the guy I was about to play had beautiful strokes and I was about to get killed only to win the matches easily. The... Click to Read More

Cheating and Bullying Not Accepted in Texas

Monday, December 03, 2012 11:46am

Ken McAllister

If you deliberately cheat, intimidate, bully your opponent, rub it in when you win a point or if you think winning is more important than sportsmanship, I am announcing that we do not want you in USTA Texas tennis. Please go do something else.   Our sport is built for those with, or... Click to Read More

Staying in the Present

Monday, December 03, 2012 6:33am

Steve Cobb

To be here now, is the key to competing. The struggle with any competition is keeping your focus and concentration in the present tense. From a physical perspective, we can only control what’s happening now – we cannot do anything about the ball(s) we just hit, nor do we know enough... Click to Read More

Volleying: Take Your Eyes to the Level of the Ball

Friday, September 14, 2012 12:16pm

Steve Cobb

Like so many topics discussed in a lesson or coaching session, I wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve asked this one. When working on the technical aspects of the volley, I usually find the player in a place where I need to ask, “Will you hold your racket at what is your favorite... Click to Read More

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