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- Attrition, Advil, and Age Brackets: Tales from a Senior Tennis Tournament
by Mike Rogers on August 22, 2025 at 4:03 pmWhen the draws are small, the matches are long, and survival sometimes counts as victory.
- Playing Up, Playing Down, Playing for Keeps: How to Thrive Against Any Opponent
by Mike Rogers on August 15, 2025 at 4:04 pmThe secret to enjoying—and improving—your game, whether you’re the underdog, the favorite, or somewhere in between.
- What a Professional Coach Taught Me About Playing Smarter Tennis (Part 1)
by Mike Rogers on August 8, 2025 at 4:03 pmHe Works with the Pros. He Watched My Match Anyway.
- Overloaded by Tennis Tips? Escape the Tennis Advice Addiction
by Mike Rogers on August 1, 2025 at 4:05 pmWhy your forehand doesn’t need seven coaches and a PhD to improve.
- Ever Get Schooled by a Guy After You Lose? I Did.
by Mike Rogers on July 25, 2025 at 4:03 pmWhat a #2 seed taught me about senior tennis—and how I finally listened.
- Chaos on the Courts: My New Tennis Coaching Adventure
by Mike Rogers on July 18, 2025 at 4:04 pmFrom Nervous Newbie to Reluctant Kid Wrangler (and Back Again)
- How I Survived a Weekend of Senior Tournament Tennis
by Mike Rogers on July 11, 2025 at 4:05 pmMy return to tournament play after 76 days—complete with highs, lows, and a whole lot of Advil.
- The 3 Match-Losing Goofs I Still Make (Even When I’m Winning)
by Mike Rogers on July 4, 2025 at 4:02 pmHow to avoid the classic mistakes that turn a sure win into a head-scratching loss (yes, I’m still working on it).
- I Looked in the Mirror and Saw a 40-Year-Old with a Tennis Racquet
by Mike Rogers on June 27, 2025 at 4:03 pmCompeting in my 60s didn’t just change my body—it transformed my mindset on aging.
- How I Scouted My Opponent Like an ATP Coach — And Why It Backfired
by Mike Rogers on June 20, 2025 at 4:41 pmHow overanalyzing rankings and stats sabotaged my game—and what I learned about playing in the moment.
- Can I do it? The First Step in My Journey to 4.5 Tennis Nirvana
by Mike Rogers on June 13, 2025 at 4:20 pmIt’s time to stop talking about it and start doing the work—here’s my plan to make it happen.
- Can a Movie About Tennis Really Change Your Life?
by Mike Rogers on June 6, 2025 at 4:09 pmIt did mine, and got me started competing in Senior Tennis tournaments
- Me Coach Tennis? Because My Own Game Clearly Needs Help
by Mike Rogers on May 30, 2025 at 4:06 pmHelping others improve while secretly hoping it rubs off on me.
- Can a 67-Year-Old Tennis Player Go from 3.5 to 4.5 before hitting 70?
by Mike Rogers on May 23, 2025 at 4:07 pmOne man, one racquet, and a very questionable idea: What could possibly go wrong?
- Tactical Tennis: Unlocking Strategy and Mental Mastery with Will Boucek
by Mike Rogers on May 16, 2025 at 4:10 pmScouting, smart play, and mindset tips to level up your tennis game
- You’re Not Getting Older, You’re Just Getting Better at Tennis (Mostly)
by Mike Rogers on May 9, 2025 at 4:13 pmToo Bad the USTA Doesn’t Seem to Agree 😟
- Revelations of a 66-Year-Old Tournament Player
by Mike Rogers on May 2, 2025 at 4:05 pmHow Tournaments Ignited My Love for Competition
- The Bumpy Road to the Finals: Lessons (and Laughs) from the USTA NTRP 55+ Doubles Nationals
by Mike Rogers on April 25, 2025 at 4:24 pmFrom Mango Smoothies to Match Points: Our Wild Ride to the 55+ Doubles Finals
- Why Senior Tennis Unpacked You Ask?
by Mike Rogers on April 24, 2025 at 1:50 amIf you’re reading this, chances are you’re just like me: someone who lives and breathes tennis, one in the upper age bracket, no matter the weather, and no matter how much ibuprofen it takes to get through the weekend.