Category Archives: Tennis Instruction

Constructive Competition with a Talented Team

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Bill Sullivan

Our Suffield team played well against one of our favorite hosts, Pomfret, and the scores below belie the effort and competitive play on each court. Many games in the singles made it to 30-30 before the “no-ad” system narrowed the … Continue reading →

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A Close Match That Ended On The Last Court

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy Girls Tennis versus Berkshire School, April 20, 2013 Suffield Academy 3 Berkshire 4 Berskhire was a great host today, and the sun came out as we played with some windy conditions under the mountain. Right from the warm-up, … Continue reading →

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We Played Some of Our Best Tennis Today

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy Girls Tennis versus Deerfield Academy, April 17, 2013 The girls took advantage of our great spring weather today to put forth their best tennis this season. Deerfield’s squad was disciplined by managing their errors and sustaining quality shots … Continue reading →

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A Good Wrap-Up For Week Three

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy’s Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Pomfret School, April 13, 2013 Suffield 6 Pomfret 1 First Singles: Sarah Berchuck vs. CC Cunningham 6-1, 6-1 Second Singles: Emily Hudson vs. Lexi Gulino 6-1 6-1 Third Singles: Lucy Zimmermann vs. Taylor Crompton … Continue reading →

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What is a good definition of mindfulness? Jon Kabat-Zinn

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Bill Sullivan

We often watch athletes live in the present so well, but do we pay attention at how well they do stay in the moment? Here’s a great definition of mindfulness that we can use in our tennis matches as we … Continue reading →

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Great Visual for Learning How to Use Tennis Trakker Pro

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Bill Sullivan

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A Player’s Motivation is Important During a Drill

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Bill Sullivan

As we look to regain, improve and master our cross-court compentancy, let’s watch someone do this drill well.

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We’re on a roll

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy Girls Varsity Tennis v. Williston School April 25, 2012 Suffield 7 Williston 0 1st Singles Sarah Berchuck 6-0, 6-0. 1st Doubles Lexi Bicknell & Lucy Zimmermann 6-4, 7-6 (7-1). 2nd Singles Briell Smith 6-2, 6-1. 2nd Doubles Jaclyn … Continue reading →

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Great Afternoon of Tennis with Berkshire. Week Five: Spin Serve!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy Girls Varsity Tennis (6) v. Berkshire School (1) April 21, 2012 The Girls Varsity Tennis team hosted the Berkshire School for some good tennis today, and many matches were won after executing consistent rallies. Suffield sustained good play, … Continue reading →

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Great Closure for Week Three. Check out this This Other Tennis Team Applying Dweck’s Growth Mindset Ideas.

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

Suffield Academy Girls Varsity Tennis (6) v. Pomfret School (1). April 14, 2012 1st Singles Sarah Berchuck 6-0, 6-1 1st Doubles Lexi Bicknell & Lucy Zimmermann 6-4, 6-2. 2nd Singles Briell Smith 6-1, 6-0 2nd Doubles Hailey Burke & Annie … Continue reading →