I made a mistake…
Mar 01, 2004
By Jim Reffkin
March 2004
Have you ever done something that you were thoroughly convinced was the right thing to do and then later wished you did not do it? In other words, did you make a mistake and then …
It’s the economy stupid…
Jan 01, 2004
By Jim Reffkin
January 2004
Former President George Bush will never forget that phrase, it cost him the election to Bill clinton and it has become a political oversight that will forever be remembered by political analysts everywhere.
Nothing new!
Nov 01, 2003
By Jim Reffkin
November 2003
Finally, there is today, a unanimous consensus that we must look at new programs and innovative ideas to increase the number of junior players and the quality of there play. One thing is …
Soccer then tennis?
Sep 01, 2003
By Jim Reffkin
September 2003
Is the recent bad news about WUSA the first major sign of a “decline” in women’s sports? Everyone, everywhere, is aware of the tremendous growth in women’s athletics. But when the news that …
Everyone agrees!
Jul 01, 2003
By Jim Reffkin
July 2003
Everyone agrees that the antiquated scoring system our sport now uses; love, 15, 30, etc., makes no sense whatsoever, and if anything, serves as an obstacle for a typical sports fan watching on …
Promise then quit
Jan 01, 2003
By Jim Reffkin
January 2003
Do you remember when John McEnroe went on and on about why he should be the Davis Cup Coach. He continuously babbled to anyone and everyone that he was the man for the …
Good News and Bad News!
Nov 01, 2002
By Jim Reffkin
November 2002
The “good news” is a record 101 million people watched some part of the 2002 US Open on television, up 10% from last year. And with total attendance of 628,738 at Flushing Meadows …
Are we changing now or will we pay later?
Sep 01, 2002
By Jim Reffkin
September 2002
This year’s US Open in New York was the perfect showcase and opportunity for a public discussion of a very controversial issue. The huge attention given to our country’s premier tournament event, along with the …
Nothing more important
Jul 01, 2002
By Jim Reffkin
July 2002
There is nothing more important for the future of tennis than children playing our great game. In the National Plan for Growth the USTA would like millions of kids playing tennis. But over the last ten years, …
Did you know?
May 01, 2002
By Jim Reffkin
May 2002
Did you know that a new record was established in Arizona High School Tennis this year? Congratulations to Kendra Strohm of Salpointe High School for winning the 5A State Singles Championship for the fourth straight …
