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FROM PLAYER TO TEACHER:
Following the next generation of tennis industry insiders
Written by Andrew Buchholz, a student in Ferris State University's Professional Tennis Management program 

Following the next generation of tennis industry insiders

Welcome to the "real world": How to find that full-time teaching job

I have gone 25 years, 3 months, 1 week and 3 days without having to do such a thing. Now that the time is getting closer and the economy continues to plummet, I am beginning to worry. Not only about finding a job, but finding the right job.<< MORE >>

World TeamTennis: A perfect draw for non-tennis fans

My first NY Sportimes experience was this past Wednesday as the NY Sportimes faced the Boston Lobsters. I had a blast--and a realization: Even though I've been working in the tennis industry for the last three years and I've been an avid tennis fan for close to 10 years, I was shocked that I’ve never even heard of this league before.<< MORE >>

How to get through rainy days on the job

The only thing worse than a slow day of teaching tennis is a rainy day. Here's how you can pass time while trapped in the office...<< MORE >>

Dear High School Tennis Players: PTM is your ticket to a tennis career

Sure, I'm biased. I graduated in May from Ferris State University's Professional Tennis Management program. After four years of studying on the court and in the classroom, I earned a bachelor of science degree in business, along with a USPTA-1 certification as as a teaching pro.<< MORE >>

Federer over Roddick: Best player ever? Best match ever?

With Roger Federer’s clutch 16-14 win in the fifth set over Andy Roddick, he became the record holder for the most Grand Slam victories of all time. Does that, officially, make Federer the best player ever?Consider the evidence... << MORE >>

Wimbledon's slower courts, for better or for worse?

Commentators and players agree that Wimbledon's All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club deliberately switched to a different type of grass than used historically in order to slow down the game. Teaching pros agree this has taken away one of the greatest aspects of the four majors.<< MORE >>

Slower court play on the Wimbledon lawn favors Venus Williams

After watching 10 days of brilliant tennis at Wimbledon, my prediction for Ladies Champion still stands for the women’s side, but I’m having some doubts. I'm confident a "Williams" will get crowned, but considering the style of play best suited for grass, it may be third-seeded Venus instead of my pick, second-seeded Serena. << MORE >>

How to pull yourself out of those mid-summer doldrums

As teaching pros enter the month of July, the first burnout of the summer begins to take its toll. We've all experienced this at one time another. That week has finally hit me...<< MORE >>

Wimbledon: Don't stop at breakfast

At many country club events held every July for Wimbledon, the standard ingredients are strawberries and cream, champagne and tennis. Providing a little taste from the All England Club is a great way to incorporate Wimbledon into member events, but it doesn’t have to stop at breakfast. Here are tips to capitalize on Wimbledon at your facility. << MORE >>

Welcome to our new blog!

Welcome to WorkInTennis.com's new blog, "From Player to Teacher: Following the next generation of tennis industry insiders"! We are most excited to welcome Ryan Borucki and Kyle Revall on behalf of Ferris State University's Professional Tennis Management program. << MORE >>

About this blog

Ever wonder what it takes to be a tennis industry insider? WorkInTennis.com's blog provides insight through the experiences of current and former students of Ferris State University's Professional Tennis Management program. Graduates earn a bachelor's degree in business and USPTA certification for teaching.

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