by P.J. | Jan 2, 2015 | General, Psychology
When Your Coach Believes in You By P.J. Simmons“A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.” –Zig ZiglarI love spending time over holidays with my Dad and stepmother, two remarkable people who exude...
by P.J. | Dec 31, 2013 | General, Psychology
My New Year’s Tennis (and Life) Resolutions By P.J. Simmons New 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...
by P.J. | Oct 16, 2013 | General, Psychology
The Meaning of Tennis 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,...
by P.J. | Aug 13, 2013 | General, Psychology, USTA Teams
Why I Love Tennis (GUEST POST) 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...
by P.J. | Jun 9, 2013 | Doubles strategy, Psychology, USTA Teams
COMMUNICATE TO WIN IN DOUBLES TENNIS (GUEST POST) 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...
by P.J. | Apr 27, 2013 | General, Psychology
Feeling Intimidated? Remember: “The Ball is Always the Same” 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...
