If you’re looking to pick up a tennis racket or sharpen your skills, Brandon has some fantastic options for you. Whether you’re a kid just starting out, a teen aiming to compete, or an adult wanting to stay active and have fun, there’s a tennis program that fits your needs. I’ve spent some time exploring the best places and programs around, and I’m excited to share what I found. Let’s dive into the world of Brandon tennis activities and see what makes this area a great spot f

1990 Kalamazoo champion Eric Dobsha joins Sukhwa Young and Jeff Zinn to prepare top junior tennis players for the USTA Boys’ National Championships.

One of the first things I ask any parent who is criticizing or questioning their child’s play or behavior is simple: Do you play? That answer tells me a lot. If they say yes, it’s much easier for them to understand how difficult the game really is. Things that look simple are not easy to execute, and pressure has a way of making anyone do things that don’t reflect their true ability. If they say no, then the conversation shifts. Now it becomes about helping them understand th

If you spend enough time around youth sports, you start to hear a lot of the same phrases: “Come on, try harder.”“Focus.”“Move your feet.” Most of the time these comments come from a good place. Coaches and parents want young athletes to improve. They want effort, attention, and engagement. But when working with younger athletes, there’s an important principle that often gets overlooked: Motivation is much easier to create through facilitation than through dictation. In many