Whitt's Wits

Not much in sports compares to the taste of defeat. It comes in many flavors and on countless occasions. Unexpectedly, when you imagine yourself the favorite. Overwhelming, when you never stood a chance. Unfair, when you feel cheated by your opponent or an official. And, perhaps worst of all, bitter:

I'll preface my story with the acknowledgement that weight - gravity's effect on our body - can be a sensitive subject. This is a collection of my thoughts and experiences with weight loss and management. To my knowledge, I do not suffer from any conditions or complications that

Brenda Whitt My mom died from cholangiocarcinoma in April of 2024. She passed while I was on a van bound for Georgia, surrounded by some of my closest friends and teammates. Coach turned the van around, allowing me to make it home to see her one last time at the

About a month ago, a young teen came into the club to join our high-performance clinic. It didn't take long for us to realize she was a solid player; she had good technique, footwork, and a good attitude to boot. But that wasn't what impressed

It wasn't until recently that I became a believer in spending money on online services. I used to think that everything on the internet should be free, or that I should be able to achieve the same results as a service through hard work. That latter sentiment may

Hello! Long-ish time no hear from me. This installment will be a little different from my norm. I've spent the last two weeks visiting Japan and living life away from my racquets and laptop. My goal was to see as much as I could in 12 days

Before I begin comparing these three strings, all of which I am very fond of, I want to discuss the paradox surrounding humans performing athletic testing. I conducted my "research" for this article in about an hour and a half on a typical ball machine. During that time,

I want to spend this week discussing everything I've gained from working at a tennis club. Each week, my work presents new learning opportunities, challenges, and rewards. As I prepare to embark on a new journey, let me reflect on past and present voyages. Professional Background My college

Unfortunately, this is not just a poll asking each of you for the fastest serve you've ever clocked. I understand your disappointment; I also eagerly jump at any opportunity to discuss personal achievements. Everyone likes to talk about themselves! As I mentioned in my last post, I'

I did not decide to hang up the "sticks" after graduating college. I could have gone about my life as though I never played and started a career - the regular choice - but after not choosing that path and being a tennis coach, I could have easily stopped playing

For those of us not plugged into the programming side of internet slang, vibe coding refers to tool-assisted code generation. These tools are part of the rapidly developing field of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). You've probably heard of some already, like OpenAI's ChatGPT

The conclusion of my college ITA tournament career came after the loss to my teammate and good friend, Bo Bush. Bo and I had played countless times throughout junior tournaments since both of us grew up in Kentucky. Our first meeting was in the boys 12-and-under, if I

In the height of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) recertification season - or, potentially, certification season for first-time officials - I'd like to share my thoughts and experiences as an official, obtaining officiating certifications, and responsibilities of tennis officials. Before I dive into my story, I want to note

Dennis Emery The author and storyteller of Serving Up Winners: Ten Steps to Building Your Program is a former collegiate athlete himself and a fabled University of Kentucky tennis coach. After coaching Division I tennis for over 30 years, Dennis decided to share his wisdom, stories, and personal values with

My First App After accepting the task of developing a mobile application for the racquet sports club I work at - a task I was unknowingly wholly unprepared for - I began scouring the internet for a place to begin. I started reading about how iOS and Android apps were developed and