Making a Racquet in January A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle. Table of Contents Welcome 2025! What is your word of the year? Last year I chose to adopt a word of the year. That word for me was, “focus” and it stayed with me all year long. Sometimes when I would feel myself getting distracted during a match or in practice I would remember to ‘focus’ and then make…

Making a Racquet in December A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle. USTA Ratings are Announced 2025 NTRP Ratings All 2025 NTRP Ratings will be posted by December 3rd. I know that some players will receive their ratings a few days earlier, but no fear… all will be live and ready to be seen by December 3rd. The months leading up to December can be a roller coaster for the league…

Making a Racquet in November A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle. League Update Indoor Timed Matches There is a truth universally acknowledged in the sport of tennis, and that is that there is always more tennis. Even after the last Grand Slam is played, there are more tournaments, more games and more sport to be had. This is true in league play as well. Even after the final few league…

Making a Racquet in October A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle. USTA Fall Outdoor is finishing up and time to sign up for indoors Fall is a magical time here in the mountains of Utah. The trees are changing and the weather is cooling. That makes me think that “Court Cozy” season is upon us!USTA league is slowing down a bit, but as any league player knows… there is always more…

Making a Racquet in September A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle. September is a month where the kids are back in school and I am trying to enjoy the last bit of summer. Table of Contents Racquet Wars Amelia Island, Florida This month I am traveling to participate in Racquet Wars, a weekend of fun, competitive tennis, beautiful Florida beaches and some fun in the sun. Keep an eye on…

Making a Racquet in August A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle. August is a month of high temperatures and back to school vibes. Here are some fun ways to keep cool on and off of the court CONTENT *The temperature is high on the courts - Tools and tips to keep cool on the court*Back to School - Fun ways to show your love for the sport on and off…

Making a Racquet in July A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle. July is here and summer is in full swing. USTA league has begun and 18+ Sectionals will be held at the end of July. That means that there is tons of tennis to be played during the day, the days are longer making it perfect for extra tennis. There is also loads of excellent tennis to be watched on…