Add Ons
So I am going over a video of one of my stellar athletes and I notice the game has fallen off. Ironically, a few hours later I am doing a lesson and my athlete says this to me: “I notice that each week you add something and each week I continue to grow as a […]
Going Left, Coming Right
Racquetball is a game of opposites. That is what our game is is in its simplest form. If the ball goes to the right it is coming left and vice versa due to the side walls. If it goes behind you it is coming back and same with in front. Now it gets better. If […]
Chasing the Dream
Last night I watched the Knicks win the NBA championship. I used to root for the Knicks back in the day when they were really good, and became a casual observer when they were bad in the 50 some years since they were relevant. One thing really caught my eye and reminded me of some […]
The Art of the Chart!
This email got my attention a few days ago.The question to me was, “Do you use a charting system when you coach matches?” By charting system I think they meant a nice excel sheet with codes for short serves, unforced errors, etc. I have had many friends try to explain to me their charting system […]
Coaches, Learn Your Craft!
I began this journey almost 60 years ago when I learned to play this game. In that time I went from novice to open player, and began winning tournaments and being a “name” who got center court and back to a player on court 9, where I started! From there I began coaching on court […]
Rambling Racquetball Thoughts
Rambling thoughts from the ole ball coach! After hearing comments about pro racquetball players I have to say- Many fans think players have a mental problems vs a particular player, because that certain player always wins, but I tend to think like this: Think that player has a mental problem? You play them for money […]
10 Myths of Racquetball Instruction
Top ten myths of racquetball instruction: 1. Transfer your weight forward to play better. Sure-and then try to get to the next shot without false steps! 2. It does not matter how you hit the ball. Yes, until you blow out a shoulder or back. 3. If you practice hard you will win. No, not […]
Good Old Days!!
I have to say something about some of the observations of the old videos that have recently popped up on social media. Since I was competing in the mid-70s era I can speak to this. The modern player looks at the crowds watching pros in the 70s, 80s etc and immediately makes a judgement like […]
More Creation for Racquetball Nation
After the skills have been mastered; forehand, backhand, drive serve, serve return, conditioning, shot selection, nutrition, and positioning comes that one area that is really hard to teach. That, for lack of a better word, is creativity. How do I define creativity? That is hard to do. Examples of creativity 1. Coaching yourself. It is […]
Whyo So Much Plyo??
I happened upon this the other day and I wanted to get this post out. l saw a video of a proud coach putting some teenagers through depth jumps of four feet up to and down from boxes. Plyometrics (depth jumps) are a great way of training but……….not for kids. In puberty and Pre-puberty aged […]