2024 Holiday Gift Guide

November 21, 2024 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff

40 Love Lifestyle

39 Plandome Rd.

Manhasset, NY 11030

(516) 570-0781 

Instagram: @40LoveLifestyle

Hit the courts in style and come in to 40 Love Lifestyle for the top gifts this holiday season. Take the Sporty Spice Pickleball Bag from ThinkRoyln for example.

Fashion and form meet in a Think Royln signature bag perfect for all-day play or a quick date on the court.  Wear it your way…together or apart… this is the perfect match of tote and paddle bag…GAME…SET…STYLE!

  • Double zipper closure on pickleball cover (allowing for 2 paddles)
  • Outside pockets on tote bag include: back slip pocket with magnetic closure, front slip pocket
  • Outside pockets on racket bag: back mesh zipper pocket, zipper pocket
  • Inside pockets include on tote include: 2 side accessory pockets, side zipper pocket, 2 side slip pockets and mesh pocket ideal for water bottle
  • Includes 1 detachable and adjustable luxe trim crossbody strap to be used on tote or pickleball cover
  • Tote bag and pickleball cover attach to be worn as one via snaps and D-ring
  • Tote and pickleball cover detach and can be worn separately
  • For mirror fabrics: This specialized mirror fabric has unique characteristics and may crack and weather over time

Come into 40 Love today and grab the latest gear this holiday season! Visit 40LoveLifestyle.com or call us at (516) 570-0781 to learn more!

 


 

inPhorm

www.inphormnyc.com

(214) 749-0300

inPhorm NYC, renowned for its “simple elegance and classic” activewear for tennis, pickleball, and golf, introduces a striking new addition to its Holiday 2024 collection: golden-hued earthy camouflage.

Inspired by the Hudson Valley’s Autumn Splendor:

The “Autumn Blaze” collection pays homage to the breathtaking natural beauty of Columbia County and the Hudson Valley region, where inPhorm’s Creative Director, Saad Hajidin, finds inspiration during fall and winter. Featuring earthy tones and organic textures, the collection evokes the peacefulness and serenity of the Hudson Valley’s diverse landscapes.

Classic Style with a Modern Twist:

Staying true to inPhorm’s DNA, the “Autumn Blaze” collection offers traditional and classic styling with a modern twist. Expect pieces that seamlessly transition from the court or course to evening activities, ensuring you look and feel your best throughout the day.

Customer-Centric Design:

inPhorm prioritizes customer feedback and continuously gathers reviews on product fit, functionality, and style. This commitment to listening to their customers ensures their designs stay relevant and meet the needs of active individuals.

Explore the full “Autumn Blaze” collection and discover inPhorm’s range of stylish and functional activewear at www.inphormnyc.com.

 


 

Inside the Zone Pickleball

By Author Rob Polishook

Facebook.com/InsideTheZone

rob@insidethezone.com

When you play pickleball, wouldn’t you like to be able to:

→Adapt and adjust when your opponent dinks?

→Bounce back effortlessly after losing a game?

→Manage adversity after missing that third shot drop?

→Avoid getting emotionally down and overthinking after losing a lead?

→Stay focused in the moment, not the past point or future game?

→Compete like a champion despite who your opponent or partner is?

→Focus on what you can control and let go of what you cannot?

Pickleball Inside the Zone: 32 Mental Training Workouts for Champions is the first book of its kind that allows you to be the player, coach and champion of your own game! It inspires, empowers and guides you to look deep inside yourself to play and be your best. The highly interactive format offers individualized mental training articles, quotes, stories and exercises which encourage you to reflect, highlight, and journal your personal experiences in drills, practice and competitive situations.

Then, ultimately, creating your best mental practices specific to you which will help you compete and be the best version of yourself.

You are a Whole Human Athlete-Person First. Get ready to bring who you are to what you do. Get ready to unlock your potential in ways you never thought possible!

 


 

Sassy Li

Lili@sassyli.com

Instagram: @SassyLi.tennis

HOLIDAY SALE!

All bags are now $40 for the month of December. H

Pickleball Bag/Travel Bag: Machine washable, large compartments, Removable pouch padded, Crossbody strap, cell phone pocket, water bottle holder. This bag is large enough to carry six pickleball paddles, and is made of a special light weight and durable material, and comes in fuschia and black colors. The main compartment offers more than enough space for pickleballs, golf shoes, tennis shoes, etc as well as built-in pockets for keys, cell phones, and the side water bottle holder.

The adjustable strap allows you to wear the bag tight or loose.

→Hold up to 6 paddles

→Adjustable shoulder straps

→Built in cell phone, key storage

→Side water bottle holder

→Machine washable

→Holds tennis shoes, golf shoes, pickleball shoes.

For more information and to see more bags, visit SassyLi.com, or contact lili@sassyli.com or 888-808-3664

 


 

The Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Sport Psychology

By Author Dr. Tom Ferraro

Dr.TomFerraro.com

drtferraro@aol.com

Renowned sport psychologist, Long Island’s Dr. Tom Ferraro, has been at the forefront of helping athletes, and recently published his latest book: “The Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Sport Psychology”

With over 25 years of experience in the field, Dr. Ferraro brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table as he offers a unique and insightful perspective on the mental aspects of athletic performance. Dr. Tom Ferraro earned his Ph.D. from SUNY Stony Brook and a psychoanalytic degree from The Long Island Institute of Psychoanalysis Nassau County . He has dedicated his career to helping athletes navigate the psychological challenges of competition.

This groundbreaking book not only identifies the root causes of these behaviors, but also provides practical strategies and techniques for addressing them. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the defense mechanisms that athletes use to cope with pressure, fear, anxiety, loss of confidence, performance slumps, and other psychological challenges. Dr. Ferraro offers valuable insights and tools to help athletes overcome these challenges in order to improve their athletic performance and their mental health to reach their full potential.

Drawing from his extensive background in both sport psychology and psychoanalysis, The Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense is a comprehensive and insightful guide for anyone looking to understand and improve their mental game. As a leading authority in the field of sport psychology, Dr. Tom Ferraro’s latest book is sure to make a significant impact on athletes and coaches worldwide. The book became available in August; you can learn more about Dr. Ferraro and his new book by visiting www.drtomferraro.com.


 

The Secrets of Spanish Tennis 2.0 By Chris Lewit

New release is now available on Amazon!

The much anticipated follow-up to Chris Lewit’s The Secrets of Spanish Tennis is now here!

Released last month, The Secrets of Spanish 2.0 is a comprehensive update to Lewit’s initial release 10 years ago, featuring 45 Spanish tennis drills with detailed explanations that are supplemented by videos on Lewit’s YouTube channel (YouTube.com/chrislewit).

The book features forewords by legendary Spanish coaches Emilio Sanchez and Luis Bruguera, and this edition also includes a new chapter on Toni Nadal and other famous Spanish tennis coaches, a new chapter on the rise of Carlos Alcaraz, and an updated chapter detailing the top Spanish academies.

“Spain has dominated the world rankings on the ATP tour for many decades, a phenomenal accomplishment for such a small country,” says Lewit. “Spain is now positioned as the leading destination in the world for serious tennis players looking to train for the elite junior and professional tours.”

Over the course of 20 years and dozens of study trips, Lewit visited the leading Spanish academies and studied and interviewed some of the most legendary coaches in Spain to discern and distill their unique and special training methodology. Now you can learn the Spanish way of training and use it to make yourself, your kids, or your students better!

Chris Lewit is a former #1 for Cornell and pro circuit player, best-selling author, educator, and one of the top junior coaches in the United States. He is a contributing editor for TennisPlayer magazine, Long Island Tennis Magazine, New York Tennis Magazine and the author of The Tennis Technique Bible. Born and raised in New York City, he now splits his time between New York City and Manchester, Vermont. He develops players in the NYC area and also at his high performance tennis training center in Manchester, Vermont.

The book is available in paperback on Amazon and in bookstores, and makes a great gift for the tennis fan in your life this holiday season!

 


 

TopSpin Tennis & Fitness

218 Jericho Turnpike

Syosset, N.Y.

(516) 364-9470

TopSpinTennisLI.com 

This holiday season, TopSpin has you covered for all of your tennis and pickeleball needs.

Featuring all the brands and styles the tennis or pickleball lover in your life likes, TopSpin is conveniently located on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset, and has a wide array of Selkirk paddles which make the perfect gift for the pickleball lover in your life.

Selkirk Sport has designed the top pickleball paddles with cutting-edge technology, enlarged sweet spots, sleek graphics, and ultra-comfortable grips. All Selkirk pickleball paddles are USAPA-approved and come in a variety of specialty shapes, thicknesses, and grips in our Selkirk pickleball paddle collection and see why pro players choose Selkirk Sport.

Combining optimal performance technology for control, power, or something in between, Selkirk’s paddles range from the original, groundbreaking AMPED Series, to the LUXX Control and SLK by Selkirk collections, and the VANGUARD paddle series, and Selkirk has a paddle for pickleball players of every skill level and every player preference, whether you are a beginner pickleball player or a pro.

Making it even easier to find that ideal paddle, TopSpin offers personalized customer service on this and all rackets, including stringing and demos. Come in today and grab that tennis, pickleball or other racquet sport enthusiast in your life the best gift this holiday season.

 

 

 

 


Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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