by Kylie Klotzbach | Mar 30, 2019 | Blog
For as long as he can remember, Jeff Salzenstein has been obsessed with tennis. A self-proclaimed student of the game, he was constantly looking for ways to improve, which eventually led to him becoming one of the game’s most talented servers with an unexpected, yet...
by WTCA coach | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog
By Jamie Kirkman How often do you as tennis coaches work on return of serve with your players? I hope your answer to this question is that you work on the return of serve very frequently, considering that the return of serve is the most important shot next to serving....
by Kylie Klotzbach | Feb 15, 2019 | Blog, Tennis Talk
A few times in a generation, we are lucky enough to be introduced to athletes who not only transcend their sport, but transform it. Among those athletes is Rosemary “Rosie” Casals. Casals’ tennis career was illustrious not only on the court, but also through her fight...
by WTCA coach | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Tennis Talk
THERE ARE 3 MATCH SITUATIONS YOU WILL FACE EVERY TIME YOU GET ON THE COURT. EACH REQUIRES A DIFFERENT MENTAL APPROACH AND RISK TAKING TO HELP YOU WIN THE MATCH! 1. YOUR TEAM IS BETTER THAN THE OPPONENTS If your team is better, this is a time to play steady...
by Kylie Klotzbach | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Tennis Talk
Burnout. It is a concept that we often hear applied to athletes who have been pushed passed the point of exhaustion, leading them to hate the sport that they once fell in love with. However, we often neglect the fact that coaches can also experience the extreme state...
by Kylie Klotzbach | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Tennis Talk
The importance of networking is perhaps one of the most widely discussed topics across all industries and professions. However, for a variety of reasons, many professionals are hesitant to put themselves out there and form these new relationships. Unfortunately, this...