I often tell my students that tennis matches are “tests.” The rewards of competing are in the outcome, the preparation and the lessons learned and learning from match lessons helps us beyond tennis.
As a child we are usually aware when we asked to perform a test. As an adult we are surrounded by tests and rarely does anyone warn us before they judge us.
As far as life lessons go, anyone that wants a test can get one.
Steven Kaplan
Owner and Managing Director of Bethpage Park Tennis Center
Steve Kaplan is the owner and managing director of Bethpage Park Tennis Center, as well as director emeritus of Lacoste Academy for New York City Parks Foundation, and executive director and founder of Serve &Return Inc. Steve has coached more than 1,100 nationally- ranked junior players, 16 New York State high school champions, two NCAA Division 1 Singles Champions, and numerous highly-ranked touring professionals. Many of the students Steve has closely mentored have gone to achieve great success as prominent members of the New York financial community, and in other prestigious professions. In 2017, Steve was awarded the Hy Zausner Lifetime Achievement Award by the USTA. He may be reached by e-mail at StevenJKaplan@aol.com.
