Unlocking the Secrets to Coaching Female Players

Unlocking the Secrets to Coaching Female Players

  If you are reading this, chances are you and I have something in common – tennis is a sport we love to play, watch and coach. It is a great way to keep active and stay healthy, with the added bonus that the game can be played across the ages, from 7 to 77...
Nicole Pratt Wins Inaugural ‘Flory Award’

Nicole Pratt Wins Inaugural ‘Flory Award’

In honoring the life of beloved former WTA tour coach and ATP tour player Andrew Florent, last week the WTCA named its ‘Spirit of Coaching’ award after him. At the WTCA Conference NYC, Nicole Pratt was named the winner of the inaugural ‘Flory...
Using Doubles for Singles

Using Doubles for Singles

As we all know tennis is a unique sport. It however can become even more unique when you take a look at singles and doubles, and see how they can be so different. Variations between singles and doubles include, scoring system, tactics, as well as different mental and...
Lindsay Davenport Heads Up WTCA Conference NYC

Lindsay Davenport Heads Up WTCA Conference NYC

Lindsay Davenport was always a standout. Her all court ability became apparent early in her playing career. As junior she won the 1992 US Open junior event and the 1992 Australian Open junior doubles title. Davenport would go on to reach the number one ranking in the...
What’s With The Shoes? – Moving on Grass

What’s With The Shoes? – Moving on Grass

The main draw of Wimbledon started earlier today. The third major of the year, in today’s game, is quite unique. Apart from having to wear all white (and indulging in champagne and strawberries during the men’s and women’s finals), this slam is played on the historic...