by Tyler Tarnasky | Aug 10, 2019 | Tennis
1.) Post Point Reactions (4 outcomes of the point) You hit a winning shot: post point reaction = positive emotion or take a deep breath Your opponent hits a winning shot: post point reaction = tell your opponent good shot You miss a shot: post point reaction = take a...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Apr 23, 2019 | Tennis
Backhand Slice 1.) Ready Position Continental grip Racquet face angled slightly up Left hand on the throat 2.) Unit Turn (turning of the major muscles) Shoulders turn Arms turn Elbows turn Hands turn Hips turn 3.) Set: Racquet face higher and towards the net on higher...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Feb 18, 2019 | Tennis
All Strokes Have: Proper space = proper distance between hands, elbows, and shoulders in relation to the racquet Proper racquet head speed Proper contact point Extension Proper follow through Shot Mechanics for Groundstrokes: 1.) Ready position: Proper grip with top...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Jan 11, 2019 | Tennis
1.) What was your best tournament in 2018 and why? 2.) What tournament did you struggle the most at in 2018 and why? 3.) What are 3 things you want to do outside of regularly scheduled practiced in 2019 and when are you going to do them? 4.) What is your best tennis...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Nov 30, 2018 | Tennis
1.) Formula for a successful practice: Extreme Effort (Players) + Super Specific Focus (Coaches) = Perfect Practice. Extreme effort is supplied by the players. Even if the focus of practice is not your favorite — extreme effort is required. Specificity of the...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Oct 9, 2018 | Tennis
HARDWORKING Come with a “mentality” to work Set tone for the practice with a proper dynamic Have a positive attitude regardless of what we are doing at practice HUNGRY Motivated to raise level Have an accurate understanding of current level Have result...
by dbrunk | Sep 25, 2018 | Tennis, The Sports Page, Uncategorized
Congratulations to FAC’s 18 and over 3.25 State Champions! Team Captain – Eric Boen Team members: Andrew Davie, Jamie Barnhill, Also Vivo, Marty Baker, Jordan Wright, Greg Kessman, Brian Martfeld, Horacio Trevino, Richard Keech and Max...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Aug 31, 2018 | Tennis
“Today just wasn’t my day.” “It wasn’t meant to be.” “I could not get going.” Sometimes we all feel this way on the tennis court. The reality is that there will be matches where we just never get into a good place and...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Jul 26, 2018 | Tennis
By Drew Sosebee. First blog post by Coach Drew!!! How to Create a Better Elite Drill Environment: Audible confirmations and affirmations. It is not enough to simply lead by example. There must an environment where coaches can close their eyes and know they are in the...
by Tyler Tarnasky | Jun 14, 2018 | Tennis
Frequently, tennis matches can be described as: “I won so I played well,” or “I lost so I played bad.” But what does that really mean? When we feel like we are playing well or not playing very well…why do we have that feeling?...
