DID YOU KNOW??

Part of playing competitive league tennis is being able to travel to different places with your team. I’m not talking about going to other clubs for the basic league match, but being able to travel out of your city for these high-level tournaments. There is one thing about going out of town with various members […]

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Accept the GIFT

A couple weeks ago I wrote about giving the person across the net from you a second chance. Or, maybe, at least until the second set and see if she becomes friendlier. Who knows, she might be having a bad day. She might have a lot on her mind. You know, things like kids, homework, […]

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It’s a Gift

We are about to enter yet another fall season of tennis. Again, there is the question “Can I really play this level?” Let’s think about something other than the “level” you are playing. Let’s think about the players you are playing against. We are all ladies – most are married. Yeah, well, you do have […]

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Tennis is bi-polar

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 […]

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It’s Time for 2024 to Kick In

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. […]

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This is your captain speaking…

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 […]

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WHO KNEW?

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. […]

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Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

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 […]

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