Helpful Tennis Resources

Join the growing community of tennis players who are improving their game through the free expert instruction at Essential Tennis. Each week USPTA certified tennis professional Ian Westermann adds a new instructional article to the Essential Tennis Blog, and a new episode to the Essential Tennis Podcast which answers questions from listeners around the world helping them with their technique, strategy, mental game, and equipment choices. Come visit the archives for both, and improve your tennis game!

Ian, like myself, is based in D.C. and teaches at one of the nicest clubs in the area. Look him up if you're from around here and in need of a lesson!

I recently joined this tennis social network. It's got a ton of features -- video, pictures, etc. -- and it's great way to meet tennis players in you area. Join and friend me .

Down the Line is a blog that offers "a raw and uncut approach to tennis." Great place to go for a tennis study break.

Visit On the Baseline Tennis News--your best online source for women's tennis news. Keep up with the latest news on all your favorite players, follow results from more than 60 tournaments held around the world each season, and expand your tennis horizon with daily articles, image slideshows, and player interviews.

TennisLessons.com - The place to go to find a pro.

TennisLessons.com is creating the world's largest collection of Tennis Lessons providers, come and search or post now in your local area.

Below is a link to the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation (WTEF). The WTEF was founded in 1955 to help disadvantaged youth. It has evolved into an organization that provides academic help to at-risk children by helping them apply the lessons learned on the tennis court in the classroom and beyond.

The WTEF is a great friend to FYB and has helped us a bunch. You should definitely check out their website and offer any support you can.

The Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) at the Tennis Center at College Park is one of the premiere high-performance junior programs in the world. Frank is the Director of Coaching there.

The JTCC strives to be the best training program in the world for young tennis players, from their introduction to the game through top-tier collegiate and professional competition. The not-for-profit Champions Center has an unwavering commitment to developing tennis champions who uphold the highest competitive, ethical, and personal values on their way to realizing their full potential. Through tennis training, mentoring, community service and tutoring, the Champions Center strives to train Champions on and off the court -- Champions for Life.

Zoo Tennis covers the junior tennis circuit. Check it out for the latest news and updates!

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TennisMindGame.com offers free articles on the mental, tactical and technical part of the game for beginners and advanced players. More serious players can also purchase ebooks and videos with an immediate download.