PARENT PERSPECTIVE The ‘Elite Athlete’ Myths Every Tennis Parent Should Know (And Why Kids Really Quit) By a tennis parent · 9 min read Another parent at the club mentioned, almost casually, that her son had dropped soccer and swimming this year to “focus fully on tennis.” Five days a week now. She said it […]
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NUTRITION GUIDE What Should a Junior Tennis Player Eat on Tournament Day? By a tennis parent · 8 min read Quick Answer Think in three phases: fuel up with familiar, carb-focused food the day before and morning of, graze on light, easy-to-digest snacks and stay hydrated between matches, then recover with a protein-and-carb snack within
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TOURNAMENT GUIDE Your Junior’s First Tournament: The Complete Survival Guide By a tennis parent · 10 min read Quick Answer Most juniors lose their first tournament — and that’s completely fine. What matters is showing up prepared, staying calm, and leaving with something to build on. This guide covers everything: what to pack, how to
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PARENT STORY Why I Stopped Coaching From the Sideline (And What Happened Next) By a tennis parent · 7 min read It was a Saturday morning at a graded tournament, and my son was a set down. I was standing behind the fence, arms folded, doing that thing where you try to communicate through intense
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PADEL GUIDE Padel for Tennis Players: The Quickest Way to Pick Up a New Sport By a tennis & padel parent · 9 min read Quick Answer Tennis players pick up padel faster than almost anyone else. Your footwork, hand-eye coordination, and court sense all transfer directly. The biggest adjustments are using walls as part
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