by P.J. | Dec 31, 2013 | General, Psychology
By P.J. SimmonsNew Year’s Eve is probably my favorite day of the year. It’s the day I tend to dream biggest… the day when everything seems possible.I love the tradition of considering “resolutions” for the New Year– essentially just...
by P.J. | Oct 16, 2013 | General, Psychology
By P.J. SimmonsFor us serious adult recreational tennis players, passion has no limits. The sport is more than a “hobby” for us: it’s part of our identity. For us, tennis and life go hand in hand. We know we can become stronger, better people through...
by P.J. | Aug 13, 2013 | General, Psychology, USTA Teams
GUEST POSTBy Bob Litwin Bob Litwin never played in college or on the tour, but at age 32 started to compete thinking he might be able to win some matches. He lost a lot for several years. Then he won a gold medal at the 12th Maccabian Games in the 35 and over. And he...
by P.J. | Jun 9, 2013 | Doubles strategy, Psychology, USTA Teams
GUEST POST By Kim Selzman Kim is an avid tennis player who chronicles all of her on-court adventures over at TennisFixation.com. She plays on three tennis teams and concentrates mainly on doubles. Her favorite players happen to be the Bryan Brothers and she was very...
by P.J. | Apr 27, 2013 | General, Psychology
By P.J. SimmonsTennis is such a mind game. And because we’re all unique, everyone needs to discover the specific “mental toughness” tools that work best for them. (For Jamie Powers, another player on the “Road to 4.5”, it’s racquet...
by P.J. | Mar 9, 2013 | Psychology
GUEST POST By Jamie Powers Jamie Powers is baker, dishwasher, counter girl and 9-year long owner of DeLuxe Bakery in Iowa City, IA. She continues to obsess about tennis on an hourly basis. She plays 4 times a week and holds delusions of pro-circuit grandeur. Her...
