Senior Tennis Insiders Playback

Mike Rogers

Dental

How a Tooth Extraction Turned Into My Tennis Fitness Wake-Up Call

Honestly, the trouble started long before the dentist even gloved up, but after the surgery, this was the only concern I had.
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tennis

Attrition, Advil, and Age Brackets: Tales from a Senior Tennis Tournament

When the draws are small, the matches are long, and survival sometimes counts as victory.
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tennis

Playing Up, Playing Down, Playing for Keeps: How to Thrive Against Any Opponent

The secret to enjoying—and improving—your game, whether you’re the underdog, the favorite, or somewhere in between.
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Tennis

Overloaded by Tennis Tips? Escape the Tennis Advice Addiction

Why your forehand doesn’t need seven coaches and a PhD to improve.
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Tennis

Ever Get Schooled by a Guy After You Lose? I Did.

What a #2 seed taught me about senior tennis—and how I finally listened
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Tennis coaching

Chaos on the Courts: My New Tennis Coaching Adventure

From Nervous Newbie to Reluctant Kid Wrangler (and Back Again)
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Mike

How I Survived a Weekend of Senior Tournament Tennis

My return to tournament play after 76 days—complete with highs, lows, and a whole lot of Advil.
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senior tennis

The 3 Match-Losing Goofs I Still Make (Even When I’m Winning)

How to avoid the classic mistakes that turn a sure win into a head-scratching loss (yes, I’m still working on it).
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player

I Looked in the Mirror and Saw a 40-Year-Old with a Tennis Racquet

Competing in my 60s didn’t just change my body—it transformed my mindset on aging.
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I’m Mike Rogers, and yes, I’ve spent more time hacking away at tennis balls than I’d care to admit. Let’s just say my knees and I have seen a few wars (most of them against my own backhand). The truth? You never really reach the finish line in this game. There’s always a new trick to learn, a serve to fix, or a point to chase—even when you swear you only came for the post-match snacks.

Expect a steady mix of practical tips and hilarious lessons, all served with a healthy dose of honesty and laughter. I spotlight wild points, friendly rivalries, and those moments when we’re all just out there hoping our shorts don’t split. My stories come from my journey—and from players who know what it’s like chasing the next win after sixty.