Which one of these players is set up to hit a winner? Watch this Team GlamSlam video to learn more. If you what you see, we've got a locker full of training videos inside the membership, plus replays of Tennis Yoga, Swing, Mindfulness classes and Virtual Tennis Clinics. Join Here Also! Please caption this photo. We'll include your entry in next week's post! Send your bon mots to info@glamslamtennis.com "En guarde, Lovey!"  "I can't help but feel that I am frozen with indecision."  "Ouch - not the face ..read more

The USTA Adult League 18+ season has just opened for registration! Captains and players are abuzz with excitement and anticipation. Finding the right fit for both the team captain and the players is paramount to team success. The right fit does not happen by accident. Creating the right recruiting fit is a two-way street. Whether the recruiting road ends in a dream or a nightmare is the responsibility of the recruiter and the recruitee! Preparation and planning is key to a happy team. Playing ability is a given in the recruiting equation. It’s the easiest factor to assess. For players seeking ..read more

What words come to mind when you think about going out and playing a tennis match with your friends or family? What words come to mind when you think about going out to play a league tennis match against a rival club or team? Since many of us are returning to tennis after a lengthy hiatus and many clubs and courts are limited to singles play only, this is a great opportunity for you to return to the reason you wanted to play tennis in the first place. Go out and play like the kids do! Play some games. The only F-word that I recommend on the court — ever — is... FUN at practice: Music:  ..read more

Margot Carter demonstrates her five faves from her Fast Feet program: 1) The Push Off Crossover Step 2) A Cross Over Step 3) The Return of Serve Footwork 4) The "Smash Jack" and Scissor Kick Combo 5) Volley Steps You don't need a huge gym to improve your tennis game. These decidedly un-boring footwork drills are great for a workout on your own or as a warmup before a practice or a match. Margot Carter, formerly world ranked 451 is the Founder and CEO of Spherical Yellow Inc, a company dedicated to all aspects of growing Tennis. She is a USPTA Elite Professional and PTR Professional Coach ..read more

Join us on Sunday to meet Margot Carter, who never, ever gives up on a point as you can see here in a scene from an exhibition match point at the GlamSlam Tennis Academy in Los Angeles. Margot will give us a lively lesson on Fast Feet.  To round out the hour, Judy Newman will help us manage our time between points and Kathy Toon will help us manage our F-Word language on the court.  See ya Sunday!  Ready to play some real tennis with the GlamSlam crew? Save the dates: October 15-18. More details on the Glam Slam SoCal Academy at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Pali ..read more

Here's a great 15 minute Cardio Coordination Workout from Michele Krause, "founding mother" of cardio tennis: General Guidelines: • Perform each exercise for 20-30 seconds • Recover/rest for 10-15 seconds • Incorporate these activities into your tennis warm-up Recover/rest activities: • Heel taps • Toe taps • Light jog • Twisters Activities: High Knees Butt Kicks Knee/knee to butt/butt • Saying the words out loud will help with coordination and timing Side Shuffle • Lower your center of gravity, emphasize push off outside foot • Add low arms, high arms and forward punches Side Lunge ..read more

What more could you need to nourish mind, body and soul? We've got a great free clinic lined up for Sunday 5/17 at 1pm. PDT. Register HERE   See you on Sunday ..read more

There’s a lot of excitement in the air right now as we closer to getting back on the tennis courts.  Many of our GlamSlam players are excited and nervous at the same time. It’s going to take some time to adjust to the courts after such a long layoff and, if you overdo it, you may injure yourself.    To that end, we are sharing a free replay of Coach Emma Doyle's energetic presentation at last Sunday's Virtual Clinic. She's got some great moves to train at home and kick start your game. Enjoy! And please watch your email or this page to register for the virtual Re-Boot ..read more

We're pretty excited about the team culture we're building with our GlamSlam Tennis virtual clinics. Here's more information about two of our guest coaches for May 3.  Tina Samara will, in fact, speak about the importance of team culture. Hint: It doesn't just happen, it's built.  Tina is the owner and founder of Transition Coach 4 Athletes. This service helps student-athletes navigate the often challenging world of balancing study and maximizing sports performance as well as helping find US College Scholarships. Having played professional tennis and semi-pro golf herself, she ..read more

Fun and Free! Join us on Sunday, May 3rd at 1pm PDT for our popular Virtual Clinic! There are some new (to us!) coaching faces, plus our founding duo. Click the name for more info re: each of our fab GlamSlam coaches. Mary Pat Faley is our Host and Chief-Zoomer-in-Command Kathy Toon will present Shadow Dance Training for Tennis Emma Doyle will present Mastering Your Mindset Tina Samara will present Team Culture is Built Register HERE and bring your friends and your teammates!      ..read more