Tennis and the piano may seem worlds apart, but the link between the two is stronger than you might think. Over the years, as I’ve coached numerous young tennis champions—including national and international standouts—one surprising trend I’ve noticed is how many of these prodigies played the piano as part of their upbringing. At first, I…
The FILA Easter Bowl returns to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for the 57th edition of one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious junior tennis tournaments. Nearly every American men’s and women’s Grand Slam champion since the first tournament began in 1968 has competed in the FILA Easter Bowl, a true pipeline to the…
Helping young athletes attend the colleges of their choice, on full tennis scholarships when possible, is a foundational goal of SPORTIME and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA). With dozens of JMTA students currently competing at top colleges across the country, today the Academy announced the Ninth Annual John McEnroe Tennis Academy College Recruiting Combine, scheduled for the weekend…
The SPORTIME World Tour continued its trek across the globe in 2025 as SPORTIME Syosset held a Melbourne-themed event in honor of the Australian Open this winter. The event features players from all of the Sportime facilities and has an array of on-court games, as well as plenty to take part in off the court….
One of the best qualities any young tennis player can have is the ability to be coached. The desire to get better and improve one’s game means sometimes listening to those trying to help you, and then taking that information and applying it to the court. And that doesn’t imply that you should follow your…
Subject: Concerns Regarding My Children’s Tennis Progress Dear Long Island Tennis Magazine, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out as a concerned parent of two children currently engaged in tennis, and I would like to share my observations regarding their training. We have been working with their coach for three years,…
Strength is a crucial component for tennis players, significantly impacting their performance and injury prevention. Having played collegiate tennis and majored in exercise science, I can say strength is a topic that is not stressed enough in tennis as coaches emphasize the importance of technique, footwork, and timing. Tennis demands a mixture of strength, power,…
As junior tennis players get older and begin to look towards the next chapter in their careers, the college recruitment process is one of the biggest hurdles placed in front of them. For both the players and their parents, navigating the waters in finding the right collegiate fit is a difficult one. CLICK HERE TO…
“Why not me? Why not you? Why not us?” That’s the caption that concludes a lot of Instagram posts from Reagan Chou, a nine-year-old tennis player from Long Island. Chou has become one of the best players on Long Island for his age, and uses his social media channels to not only share his tennis…
One thing that is important at any school or tennis academy is that the students and players there feel comfortable. More integral than anything else is creating a welcoming environment that allows those within it to flourish. And that is what Lola Dangin has found at The Ross School Tennis Center, the top-tier private school…