I can’t say I ever blatantly cheated and I know my parents would not have advocated that. I have been cheated on and have had students who have cheated and I always have their back in public but as soon as we are alone we have a little talk! Calling a ball out that was […]

I remember my first tournament as a little girl. I think I was 8 or 9 years old. I remember drawing the number 1 or 2 seed the first round. I was so nervous and knew I was going to lose. My Dad took the approach that this girl whoever she was, was no better […]

This is a very tricky question and topic. I am who I am today because of the life lessons I was taught by my father through his pushing me in tennis. It is such a fine line of encouraging and pushing. Look at some of the infamous tennis fathers and parents…Jennifer Capriati’s father, Steffi Graf’s […]

This is not always easy and you most likely will not have just one coach over your athletic career. When you are just starting out it is important to find a coach that is knowledgeable about your sport and one who is very nurturing. I am talking for ages 4-9. You want to establish a […]

There have been parents who have coached their children into great athletes but, from my observation, many of these relationships seem unhealthy. You need to find the right coach that fits your child and then let them do their job. You should be a positive support to your young athlete. Be the person that they […]