Feature Articles

May 17, 2012
Cold Spring Harbor to Face Hewlett for Nassau Championships
Cold Spring Harbor defeated Friends Academy 5-2 in the semifinals of the Nassau County High School Boys Tennis Conference Playoffs yesterday, setting up a showdown for the Nassau County title with Hewlett.
May 17, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Azarenka Pulls Out of Italy With Shoulder Injury
World number one-ranked Victoria Azarenka was forced to withdraw from the 2012 Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, Italy after sustaining a right shoulder injury.
May 17, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Captain John McEnroe Leads the New York Sportimes Into the 2012 WTT Season
After coming one victory short of first place in the Eastern Conference last year, the New York Sportimes of World TeamTennis (WTT) look to rebound in 2012 as the team will play seven July home dates this season, including five at the Sportime Randall’s Island Tennis Center and two at SEFCU Arena at the University of Albany.
May 17, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Nintendo Partners With the USTA for Smashzone Mobile Tour
The USTA has announced that Nintendo has signed on as an Official Sponsor of the SmashZone Mobile Tour, the interactive tennis fan attraction which introduces children to tennis in a fun and engaging way. As part of the agreement, Nintendo, the worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, will incorporate video game kiosks into the SmashZone experience throughout the duration of the tour.
May 16, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
A Blueprint for Accountability
Recently, Long Island Tennis Magazine asked me and several of my fellow teaching professionals a few philosophy-based question that touched on subjects like: What's wrong with American tennis? Why doesn't the U.S. dominate the world rankings? Will home schooling help me improve my game?
May 16, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
All-White Attire Rule Lifted at Wimbledon to Embrace 2012 Olympics
Wimbledon's all-white dress code won't be in effect for the Olympics. The usual green backdrop surrounding the courts will also be gone.
May 16, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Murray Celebrates 25th Birthday by Advancing to Round Three of Italian Open
On his 25th birthday, Andy Murray of Great Britain defeated David Nalbandian of Argentina in three sets, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5, to advance to the third round of the 2012 Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, Italy.
May 15, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Ivanovic Topples Kuznetsova at Italian Open
Ana Ivanovic defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 in her first round match at the 2012 Italian Open.
May 15, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Long Island Boys High School Match Results (Monday, May 14th)
The results of the Long Island High School Boys tennis matches held Monday, May 14th are listed below ...
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Featured Blogs

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May 9, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
Fear of Losing is Almost Always a Bad Thing
The fear of losing while playing can motivate greatly, but most often negatively because it distracts and impedes optimal performance. Fear is a terrible focal point.
Joel Ross's picture
May 8, 2012
By Joel Ross
Fear of Losing When You Are Winning Can be a Good Thing
You're winning. That's good. You're composing your victory speech. That's bad. You can still lose!
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May 8, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
In All Fairness
I often hear players talk about favoritism by coaches. The frequent complaint is that "favoritism is unfair treatment," and while there may be a small absolute truth here, the larger truth is that "sameness" is not "fairness."
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April 30, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
Magical Thinking
If you are the parent of an aspiring young player on Long Island, there is a very good chance that "prominent" coaches have told you that "your child has the talent to be a pro." Most of you will be skeptical, especially when they add, "we are the only place with the ability to take them to the top."
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April 16, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
True Life
One of my favorite drill games is called "True Life," and the explanation of this game is way more complex than its execution.
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April 4, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
Burn and Churn?
The USTA announced changes to the National Junior Tennis Tournament structure last week. It seems like changes to the national format are as inevitable as death and taxes and after speaking with many people, only slightly less welcomed.
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March 21, 2012
By Frank Dolan
Improve Your Cutting Ability on the Court - Video
Watch this quick video to improve your lateral speed, agility, and change of direction.
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March 20, 2012
By Joel Ross
Down Love-40? No Problem ... Forget About It!
You're down love-40 and your world is coming apart. Not to worry. Try to get temporary amnesia ... in other words, forget about it.
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March 18, 2012
By Frank Dolan
Core Training
Are you still doing crunches and sit-ups to train your "core"? Think again when you are training for tennis performance.
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March 17, 2012
By Frank Dolan
Foot and Ankle Exercises to Improve Your Speed
Do you want to improve your speed on the court? You may be missing these simple speed training exercises in your workout routine.

Blogs

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April 28, 2011
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With the Future?
“Eric, you seem like a really smart guy. What do you think will be the next big weapon in tennis?”
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February 1, 2011
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With Wearing All White?
Growing up on Long Island, I had a reputation that I was a good tennis player. Much like many people with similar reputations, I was asked constantly throughout the summers of my youth if I could participate in Member/Guest Country Club Tournaments all throughout the area.
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November 23, 2010
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With How to Beat Nadal?
Let me start off by saying that I’m a huge Rafael Nadal fan. I respect his talent. I respect his drive to be the very best. I respect the way he competes and handles himself during his matches.
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September 16, 2010
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With Tennis Compared to Other Sports?
Why is it that tennis players seldom get any respect from athletes in other sports? I remember many times growing up being made fun of because I played tennis. For some bizarre reason, being a “tennis player” comes with this stereotype that we are all wimps or weaklings that cannot handle competing or getting roughed around in other sports.
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September 2, 2010
By Daniel Kresh
The Rookie Chronicles: Part V
Day Two of the main draw of the 2010 U.S. Open was once again full of heat and excitement. On my first shift out on court, I got to watch the 22nd-seeded Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez dispatch American Jamie Hampton. Though Hampton was cramping, she put up a good fight, the sets were competitive with nice good tennis being played by both women.
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Multimedia

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Inside Look at the Training of a 4 Yr Old Tennis Prodigy
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2011 USONP: ESPN's Mike Greenberg Teams With Chris Evert
Radio personality Mike Greenberg of ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" realizes a lifelong dream of playing at the National Tennis Center with idol and 18-time Grand Slam Champion Chris Evert.
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USTA's QuickStart Program for Players 10 and Under
A great video helping to explain USTA's new 10 and under QuickStart rules.
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Events

Sat, 05/19/2012
2102 Long Island Carrabba’s Corporate Challenge
The 2012 Long Island Annual Carrabba’s Corporate Tennis Challenge has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at Broadway Park in Sayville, N.Y.
Sat, 05/19/2012
USTA Eastern LI Region/May 19th Bellmore-Merrick Relay for Life
The USTA Eastern Long Island Region will be bringing its 10 & Under tennis courts plus kid-sized equipment and local pros to the Bellmore-Merrick Relay for Life on Saturday, May 19 at 5:00 p.m. at Merrick Road Park, located at 2550 Clubhouse Road in Merrick, N.Y.
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