"Learning is supposed to be fun and, at the same time, purposeful," says Crandall. "I want each one of my students to walk away with learning something new, or discovering they can do something they never thought possible for their own individual game."<< MORE >>

With the WTT Championships looming next Sunday, July 25, in Kansas City, New York aimed to keep its position as No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, while Washington hoped to humble the Empire State team. Whichever teams wins a berth in the final is bound to meet a hungry team because there's a tight race for No. 1 in the Western Conference.<< MORE >>

Mike Smookler had been immersed in the USPTA style. That would seem to cover any teaching pro position out of college. Except for the one Smookler got--teaching pros to use the Oscar Wegner Method when giving lessons. Smookler had to make a change.<< MORE >>

What a wacky Wimbledon it has been. No rain? Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal struggling? An 11-hour match? With the men's game as tight as ever, things are not going to calm down. Here's a look at my predictions for the second week at The Championships. << MORE >>

I was always a baseball player. Tennis was an afterthought; something I did when I had the time. But baseball was my life. As high school was drawing near, I had a decision to make: play for the freshman baseball team or for the varsity tennis team. I chose tennis, and I found my passion. Tennis is my life.<< MORE >>

Internships are an integral part of the Ferris State's Professional Tennis Management program. The first internship for first-year PTM students is working the Ferris State Tennis Camps. Jessica Clark, a transfer student, says she's looking forward to the eight-week assignment--her first go at teaching and working with kids on court.<< MORE >>

Some amazing things really stood out to me during the weekend, but not what I was expecting at all. I expected to get a lot of great information from all of the speakers, and I did. The presentations were outstanding and enjoyable in all regards. But the fact that these professionals, some of the top people in the tennis industry, would come speak to 50 college students about tennis and about our futures, giving career advice and on-court knowledge simply blows my mind. Ferris does not pay their way.<< MORE >>

I recently attended my first tennis industry event, the USPTA Midwest Conference held in Columbus, Ohio. Speakers for the event included Tom Gullikson, USPTA Master Professional Bob Love, and tennisdrills.tv creator Jorge Capestany. It was a lot of fun, and it wasn't exactly what I was expecting.<< MORE >>

I've been told this for as long as I can remember, and it's reinforced here at Ferris' PTM program more than anywhere else I've heard. Networking is a big part of the tennis industry and it's something that PTM prides itself on. It was one of the benefits that made me decide to attend PTM so when I arrived I said, "Okay, I'm ready to start networking!" But it really takes a lot more effort and a lot more patience than I had anticipated.<< MORE >>

This final part of a series on the Ferris PTM curriculum focuses on advanced teaching techniques and tournament admin. (Includes videos!)<< MORE >>