by WTCA coach | Jan 21, 2017 | Tennis Talk
Wimbledon was the first Grand Slam to be played, in 1877, however it only included men. In 1885, Wimbledon included women, making it the first Grand Slam for females, therefore beginning what would be and continues to be an evolutionary growth in the field of...
by WTCA coach | Jan 21, 2017 | Tennis Talk
There are a number of classic “reasons” for the lack of serve and volley among women in the modern game of tennis. Opinions and quotes from fans, players, coaches and commentators are many but here is the short list, true or not, in this court of opinion: “The return...
by WTCA coach | Jan 21, 2017 | Tennis Talk
Imagine this, you send your daughter down to the local baseball club to try out for their team. The first thing the coach asks her is, “can you catch”? Of course this talented youngster can catch, especially with a big mitt on her hand. In any case, to...
by WTCA coach | Oct 30, 2016 | Tennis Talk
Choosing the perfect college is the first major and possibly life-altering decision a student athlete ever faces. This decision not only determines the player’s home for 4 years, but also involves social pressure, academic needs, and tennis opportunity....
