by Don Metznik | Jan 24, 2024 | Tennis Blog
I took one for the team last week—I sat out a match so that another team member could play. It’s important that all team members play during the regular season in order to qualify for the championships at the end of the season. So I sat, watched, and recorded the...
by Don Metznik | Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
The human tendency is to create distinctions. We create groups, organizations, clubs—any form where there is inclusion and exclusion. This way we can separate ourselves or incorporate ourselves, depending on the motive. Behind it all is often the desire to be...
by Don Metznik | Jan 10, 2024 | Tennis Blog
The game of tennis is full of surprises. Some good, some bad. The same may be said of revelations. For example, I have learned through painful losses that my skills and success at tennis are far less than I expected, given a lifetime of athletic activity. On the other...
by Don Metznik | Jan 2, 2024 | Tennis Blog
Does your tennis game have these symptoms: a general malaise, lack of joy, detachment, disappointment? When you step onto the court, do you ever feel it is like a dry wasteland and you have no pathway to victory? Have you tried these self-help remedies without...
by Don Metznik | Dec 26, 2023 | Tennis Blog
The best coaches are not necessarily the best players because they cannot connect with you and your game. The best coaches understand your uniqueness and draw from extensive experience to customize instruction that makes sense to you and are within your skill level....