Tagged: tennis

Finding Enjoyment in the Game Fosters Success on the Court

You may recall our post last spring on Ali Pollack, the first student athlete in Wisconsin to ever be recruited to play for Columbia’s tennis team, an NCAA Division One […]

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The History of Tennis & Exercise Throughout Elite’s 30 Years

The past 30 years have brought about a great deal of change in a lot of areas: cars, computers, medicine, and television to name a few. But in those three […]

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Is the Future of Tennis in Danger?

In America, we face the sad truth that the future of tennis may be in danger. With a lack of young kids showing interest in the sport, we face the extinction of the […]

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One More Win: 2016 Summer Olympics

While many Olympic hopefuls had their dreams come true this year for a first-timer’s shot at the world stage, many athletes will be going to the 2016 Summer Olympics in […]

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Tennis Warm-up: Catch Pass Mini Rally

Today’s lesson on the catch pass mini rally is another segment in the tennis warm-up category where we will test your racquet control. This is the third video in the […]

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Tennis Warm-up: Bump-Pass Volley

In the second video of our mini tennis warm-up series we will be talking about the “Bump-Pass” rally to help you focus on the control of the ball and racquet. […]

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Tennis Warm-up: Bump-Bounce-Hit Mini Rally

This is the first video in a series that will focus on mini-tennis skills and warm-ups that will help you gain better control of your racquet face and ball that […]

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Tennis Technique: Swing Path and Spin from Racquet Tip

This mini tennis lesson will describe the relationship of the swing path and the role of the racquet tip as it relates to spin. The two spins I focus on are the […]

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A Family Affair: New Dynamic on the Tennis Court for Mom, Dad, and Daughter

On Tuesday, August 4th, Mike Sperling & Jackie Sperling Houseini won the National Father/Daughter Grass Courts in Boston in the Open Division. Peggy Kirkeeng & Jackie also won a gold […]

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How to Rediscover your Relationship with Tennis

Today, I played tennis for the first time in 20 years, and I’m hooked for life. The drive to Elite River Glen took only 10 minutes, but mustering up the […]

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