Inside the US Open Gym

For the last few days we have experienced an abundance of rain showers to put it mildly.
This has allowed me time to train with Kendrick and Balleret in the gym, hopefully giving them the edge when they get on the court. You need to be ready to perform at a high [...]

ATP World Tour Uncovered

Here is a clip from the hit TV show that is now airing on The Tennis Channel!

Junior Training Camp - Hot Florida Style!

I just completed an 8 day training camp with junior John Woodard. John is heading to LSU this upcoming fall and will be competing on the Men’s Tennis team. John needed to train all facets of his conditioning in order to compete in the upcoming Summer tournament’s.
Here is a [...]

On Court Tennis Movement Training

Here is a clip taken a couple years back when Amer was up in Amelia Island training.
I love doing this drill for tennis movement purposes. It really does cover all the bases when it comes to moving on the tennis court. You have to shuffle, move up and back linearly, and cover [...]

HOTEL WORKOUT IN PARIS SEGMENT

Here is another small clip of what we did before the French Qualies started.
Benjiman Balleret, ranked 226, was leading 6-2, 4-6. 2-0, against the 130 ranked Santiago Ventura, but failed to solidify his lead in the third, losing 6-3.
Nonetheless, his body felt great, and he put himself in a position to win.

CLAY COURT TENNIS 101

It’s a fact that the Europeans have dominated over the Americans on the red clay for years. The main reason for this is that for many of the American juniors, they simply lack the knowledge on how to slide on the dirt.
Here is ATP, 225 ranked, Benjiman Balleret of [...]

Jr. Tennis Training - Bosu Ball Crunch

We all know now that working the core is very important in every thing you do in life, but especially when it comes to the sport of tennis.
Here is one of today’s shining stars, Liam Caruana. Liam takes his training seriously and being a little guy, knows he has to pack [...]

The Harkleroad Backhand - Post Birth

When I read that Ashley was making her comeback to professional tennis at the Miami Nasdaq this Spring, I thought I would feature her in a blog! The last time she played there, she was on an absolute tear, making 4th round of both Miami and Indian Wells.
I always liked watching [...]

Tennis Drill - The Aussie 2 on 1

An oldie but a goodie, the Old Aussie 2 on 1 drill can get the heart rate up and provide a great physical workout for solo hitter. Watch Ashley here work out with Chucky Adams and Aaron Webster at the beautiful Riviera Country Club in Santa Monica, CA.
This is a typical morning workout [...]

Liam Caruana Copper Bowl 12 and Under Winner

Copper Bowl Wrapup - 12s and 14s
by Ali Jones, 11 January 2010
On the first week of 2010 new arrivals and competitors from the previous week’s Winter Nationals converged at the Hilton El Conquistador in Oro Valley for the annual Copper Bowl, originally held alongside the football contest of the same name.
Boys 12s
Fifth seed Liam Caruana [...]