Tennis is a bi-polar sport. Nope, I’m not talking about Houston weather where you start playing a match and the weather is 40 degrees and when you are finished the temperature is 75 degrees. But, yes, that does indeed happen. Dress in layers!!! It’s bi-polar because of the players on the team. It does not […]

We are about to begin a new season of women’s tennis–Monday day, Tuesday night, Wednesday day, over 40, over 55. There are so many divisions. Welcome 2024 tennis! Now, the big question is…what’s it going to be like this year? I’m starting off the season with a new grip, new strings and a new ATTITUDE. […]

I have always been impressed at how much stuff is in a ladies hand bag. Then I was next to a tennis player with this huge tennis bag and could only imagine what in the world was in her bag so I sent out the question of what is in your tennis bag. Amazing things… […]

It’s so easy being a team captain when… …your team members say they will do whatever you need them to do …They offer to play singles even when the heat index gets to above 90 degrees …It comes down to the last line and they give everything they have to win that line It’s easy […]

Dear 18-year old, Well, this can be directed to 19, 20, 21 & 22 years olds as well as recent collegiate tennis players. Do you really enjoy traveling to these tennis clubs to play in a league that is mostly made up of 30 and over women players? Let’s say it takes you 30 minutes […]

Ladies tennis tournaments are so much fun. They are 3 times the joy when you get to go out of town with your team. Usually, with these out-of-town tournaments, teams are in hotels. Partners usually room together. But, oh, it’s a game changer when the entire team spends 4 days together in the same house. […]

When playing in these tennis leagues for multiple seasons, tennis ladies get to know one another pretty well. Hug, hug, smile, smile, kiss, kiss. “Oh my God, I haven’t seen you in so long!” How much of this is genuine? You have these ladies that are known for their attitude all the time. They are […]

A new tennis season is about to begin. How are you going to look at it? Last season, you think, was not a fun season. OR, wow, last season was so much fun. Which one is your statement? The answer to that statement is probably based on your win-loss record. So, new season, new you. […]

Competing in tennis tournaments are always fun weekends. It’s a fun time to bond with your teammates and enjoy being with friends. But, truly, it’s so much more than that. There are many steps needed to form a women’s team and prepare for a tennis tournament STEP 1: Form a team. Skill is important but […]

Ever have one of “those days” on the court where absolutely nothing goes right? I mean, you get all ready to have a great, fun tennis match. It doesn’t even have to be a league match. These days can happen when you are playing with your regular group of teammates. So, you have a couple […]