The Playbook

The Playbook2026-07-22T18:48:42-05:00

This is where we write down what we have learned and why we believe it.

Getting started, skills and coaching, the school and club pathway, parenting an athlete, and a column where we answer real questions. Sorted by subject, so you can start where you actually are.

How do I Gain a Larger Competitive Edge?

Categories: Ask Coach|

Hey Coach, I have been playing competitive tennis for three years now, and I seem to have hit a plateau. Although I feel like I am doing everything I can to get better, my win percentage seems to stay the same. How do I get better, faster? - Love-30 [...]

What Should my Athlete do in the Offseason?

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Hey Coach, My son is entering high school next year. He was a starter on his 8th grade team, but the HS players seem so much larger and faster than him. I’m worried that freshman year will find him on the bench. How should I prepare him this summer? [...]

Should My Daughter Change Sports?

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Hey Coach, My daughter has been playing basketball since she was 8 years old. She started at our local parks department, and rapidly moved into travel ball. The problem is she is now 13 years old, 5’1”, and not going to get much taller. She is a good athlete, [...]

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