Local Pros Brent and Harrison Take Home Silver at the 55 USTA National Grass Court Championship

Nov,01,2009
  | By Jonathan Klee
Local tennis pros David Brent of Woodmere, N.Y. and Mark Harrison of East Rockaway, N.Y. were finalists at the 55 USTA National Grass Court Championships, held at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, N.Y. the week of Sept. 14-20, 2009. Brent, who teaches at Nassau Indoor Tennis in Inwood and is...Read more

Congrats to Men's 4.0 National Champs From Long Island

Nov,01,2009
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Congratulations to the Men’s 4.0 team from Carefree Racquet Club on winning the National Title and brining the crown to Long Island. It’s been 20-plus years since a team from Long Island has won the National Championship, but Carefree’s 4.0 team from the Merrick, N.Y. facility took home the...Read more

What now?

Nov,01,2009
  | By Alanna Broderick
Over the past couple of years, I have noticed that a lot of my fellow tennis players against whom I competed are still involved in tennis in some form or another. Either, they are coaching at a university, working for a tennis club or coaching part-time somewhere. I found this common thread...Read more

Where to Go on Long Island For Your Tennis Apparel Needs

Nov,01,2009
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Topspin Tennis & Fitness 218 Jericho Turnpike Syosset, NY 11791 Phone #: (516) 364-9470 Topspin Tennis & Fitness is the premier tennis specialty shop in Nassau County. Topspin has just moved to a brand new location, three blocks east from its former Syosset home, to 218 Jericho Turnpike,...Read more

How Did That Child Get Into That College!?

Nov,01,2009
  | By Ricky Becker
I used to get mocked from my friends about that all the time. I was fortunate enough to get admitted to a college (Stanford University) that rejected some of the smartest kids from my high school (Roslyn High School). I wasn’t a moron, but by my own admission, I didn’t have the standard academic...Read more

Reflections on the Open

Nov,01,2009
  | By Alan Fleishman
I have been watching the U.S. Open for a long time. As a former high school teacher, it was the alarm bell that meant summer was over. No more tennis games on weekdays, followed by hamburgers and cold beer, only time for lesson plans and parent conferences. Over the years, I have seen men’s tennis...Read more

The Challenges of Long Islanders

Nov,01,2009
  | By Steven Kaplan
In the last issue of Long Island Tennis Magazine , I, along with several other local tennis professionals, was asked “What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a Long Islander at nationals?” In response to this question, a few parents have remarked about their concerns with the daunting...Read more

Coaching the Person, Not the Talent

Nov,01,2009
  | By Parsa Samii
As long as there has been sport, there has been coaching. Coaching is an occupation that requires several specific qualities that continue to evolve as a sport, and in this particular case, tennis, continue to change year after year. A great coach must be passionate, direct, knowledgeable, sincere...Read more

Tennis Travel Directory

Nov,01,2009
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Hotel/Resort Name Tennis Highlights Amenities About the Facilities Club Med www.clubmed.us Perfect your game at Club Med! Whether you're hitting the courts in the U.S., Caribbean or Mexico, you'll find the perfect tennis getaway for you and your family. From Le Petit Tennis(R), to offering kids...Read more

2009 Holiday Gift Guide

Nov,01,2009
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Advantage Tennis 225 Post Avenue, Westbury, N.Y. 11590 516-334-8180 We have something for every Tennis Lover! Buy any Tennis Racket and get 50% off a Tennis Bag! Buy any clothing items, get the second at 50% off! Can't decide...give them a Gift Certificate and let them choose for themselves!!!...Read more

Special U.S. Open Fashion Apparel Section

Sep,27,2009
  | By Emilie Katz
When it comes to style, tennis has an advantage over other sports. The athletes are not hidden behind uniforms, helmets or padding. Instead, tennis players are given the freedom to wear whatever they like. At this year’s U.S. Open (Aug. 31-Sept. 13), Adidas will dress many of the top players in...Read more

Long Island Tennis Magazine’s Exclusive Chat With Tennis Legend John McEnroe

Sep,21,2009
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Long Island’s own John McEnroe is a former world number one-ranked player. He has won seven Grand Slam titles, three at Wimbledon and four at the U.S. Open, nine Grand Slam men's doubles titles and one Grand Slam mixed-doubles titles. This past season, John played for the New York Sportimes during...Read more

Annual Suffolk Rally Day Held in Islip

Sep,21,2009
  | By Bill Mecca
The USTA Eastern Section and the Long Island Region have again joined forces with the Town of Islip to introduce tennis to the town’s youngsters and others from local Community Tennis Associations (CTA). Joining kids from the Town of Islip’s Summer Tennis Program were those from CTAs Youth...Read more

Always Think the Ball is Coming Back … Your Game Will Improve

Sep,20,2009
  | By Steve Hu
Many junior players have powerful strokes in practice, but they can hardly bring them out effectively in real matches. One common reason is that they tend to take a brief “mental and/or physical break” after a good shot. They wait to see whether the ball is coming back, where it is coming, then...Read more

Putting the “We” in “Win”

Sep,17,2009
  | By Clark D. Ruiz II
In this column, I wanted to share the thoughts and words of a current NCAA Division I player whose college tennis experience will surely provide you with food for thought and guidance on the importance of team dynamics. When you make the decision to play collegiate tennis, you might not realize it...Read more