Youth Sports

We can probably all agree that most youth sports are physically beneficial in some way; bone health, confidence, blood flow, heart health... the list goes on. All kinds of physical activity have been proven to boost immunity, lower the risk of juvenile diabetes, strengthen muscles, increase focus and can be a huge stress reliever! While we don’t believe that any youth sports are bad, youth tennis may come in pretty high on the list when you look both the physical and mental benefits that the sport can provide to your children.

Whether you are a professional tennis coach pushing around a full-size tennis teaching cart all day or someone lugging a bucket of tennis balls trying to get a youngster or partner to develop a love for the game, here are a few tennis-coaching tips to make your life a little easier.

Keep the 10 and under crowd enthusiastic during tennis practice with some prior thought and the right tennis training equipment for kids. Start with equipment that matches both the player’s age and ability. Add specialized items to keep the drills fun.

Any tennis drill for your 10 and under tennis player should be designed for their development level and infused a sense of fun. Here are three tennis drills for kids courtesy of Micah Groom, Co-director of Player Development for the North County Tennis Academy in San Diego County in California and a USPTR certified professional.

It can be hard to find apparel that your junior boy tennis player will not only wear, but will actually play in for a substantial amount of time. If you’ve been at a loss for what to get your young male tennis player to wear during tennis practice, you’re in the right place! We have put together some tennis outfit options to inspire you.

We all knew it was coming. There’s nothing you can do to stop it. Yes, we’re talking, back to school time - a time where parents rejoice and students mourn. Back to school can be stressful, especially when it comes to your youth tennis players who will be back to a full schedule of tennis and an upcoming season in the sport, on top of their next year in school. Here are some tips that can make starting back to school easier for your youth athletes.

For many of us tennis players, we are out on the court several days of the week. This means there is a lot of sun shining on us at all times while enjoying our sport. Luckily Bloq UV tennis apparel has us covered, delivering lasting protection from the sun. With summer around the corner, make sure you get informed about protection from sun exposure.

If you’re having trouble keeping your kids interested in tennis here are some suggestions that will get their attention, and make your life easier. Games are a great distraction and can also help establish the fundamental techniques. There are some great games you can play with just one child and even a group of children.

How many times has this happened to you? You buy some new tennis apparel and can't wait to wear it… but first you must wash it. But how exactly is it you should wash it, compared to your regular clothes? Or what about that stench coming from your tennis shoes? How on earth do you clean or wash them to freshen them up or prevent that awful smell altogether. We've put some tips together that you should keep in mind and use when possible.

Do It Tennis is pleased to announce its 2014 Do It Tennis Demo/Family Day in beautiful Vista, California. This family-friendly event invites local tennis enthusiasts to come test out the latest 2014 product lines of major tennis racquet brands used by tennis superstars such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and the William’s sisters, Venus and Serena.

According to Statistic Brain, three of the top ten New Year’s Resolutions are health improvement related. Gym memberships increase by 30% in January, as eager to get in shape individuals crowd into neighborhood gyms, waiting their turn on the treadmills and weight machines. Those who prefer working out at home to avoid the grunting, groaning, waiting, and sweaty odor of a crowded gym, opt to purchase home equipment; usually a treadmill for a more private work out in a more ambient atmosphere.

Merriam-Webster defines sportsmanship as conduct becoming to one participating in a sport; that conduct being, fairness, respect for one’s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing. Wikipedia touts that good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect and that the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to behave with dignity – whether they win or lose the game.

Finding a talented tennis player in the midst of so many average players is a challenge if you don't know what to look for. You will have to watch many tennis matches and tournaments to be able to see the minute differences between players at young ages. Junior tennis players always lack the polish that older players have, but that doesn't mean that some of them aren't on a higher plane than others. Studying the habits, tendencies, and abilities of certain players will enable you to figure out which players in the group will turn out to be the best. 

As a young junior player I was always nervous when it was competition time. My friends would add some extra pressure saying thinks like: "I know this guy; you should beat him in less than 20 minutes!", "Oh, you'll have an easy match!", "You beat him all the time in practice; it should be easy this time too!" or "This guy is number one seed; good luck!" etc. Whether you are a tennis player or a tennis parent who doesn't know what to tell his/her kid before a match, here is my personal suggestion...

For tennis players who aspire to perform and serve at the optimum level, the Total Serve is designed for you. Based on knowledge of physical movements and different sporting activities, owner and inventor Lisa Dodson has created a tool that educates players what the accurate tennis serve and throwing motion “feel like.” Lisa has enjoyed an illustrious career in tennis. For more then 30 years, she has played tennis professionally, coached, managed tennis clubs and acted as the USTA professional tournament director. She has coached tennis players as young as 5 and as old as 85! But for many years, she used a tube sock with 3 tennis balls in it to help players understand what the proper serve should feel like. The sock, however, did not have a solid grip. Lisa says, “I found so much success with my clients with this simple tool that I decided to make...

No one knows what sport will produce the next great athlete. However, that future athlete is most likely a child just getting involved in sports or working hard to improve their athletic skills. Many parents of a sport athlete understand that with an effective recipe of coaching, training and perseverance, the next great athlete could very well be one of their children. outh sports camps can be an ideal experience for your son or daughter to receive advanced training and coaching from professionals who understand what it takes to blossom the talent each child has within...