Our journey of discovery continues as part of our themed specials "Tennis & Family in Carinthia ." We travel from Lake Wörthersee to Lake Klopein, where the Hotel & Spa Sonne is located on the western shore in St. Kanzian. This family-run, 4-star hotel offers ideal conditions for a family tennis holiday from April to October. The hotel has always had a special place in its heart for families. In fact, the tennis hotel actually comprises two separate holiday hotels: the Hotel & Spa Sonne and the Sonnelino Baby and Children's Hotel. Families are warmly welcomed in both hotels, which offer a diverse and varied activity program for all ages. The only difficult decision left is which of the two beautiful hotels you would like to spend your tennis holiday in. One thing is certain: the tennis courts are just a stone's throw away from both hotels – as is Lake Klopein, which lies right on the hotel's doorstep and offers an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake and mountains . Learn more about the wonderful holiday options for tennis families in my interview with Stefanie Obermayer , who is responsible for sales at the Hotel & Spa Sonne. Join us on our Tennis & Family discovery tour!
The next aspiring student-athlete in our family is about to embark on their journey. After his older sister left for the USA two years ago on a tennis scholarship, our son Tom will also be the US for college tennis . And as is often the case: two children, two very different paths, especially when it comes to tennis scholarships. To give you a preview: Tom has opted for a junior college and will begin studying and training at Wallace State Community College in Alabama in August. But what exactly are the differences between a two-year junior college and a four-year college ? We want to explain that to you in this blog post. And of course, we'll also share how the process has gone for us so far, from application to decision, over the past few months. Because even as parents, we've discovered that, although we've gone through the process twice now, there are still many, many differences and always something new!
Before the tennis travel season really gets underway at Zischka's destinations in Croatia, Bernd Ochensberger , Managing Director of the tour operator Hannes Zischka Tennis internal workshop every year . For two days near Graz, the ever-growing team was prepared for the new season, new offerings were presented, and everyone had the opportunity to exchange ideas. Continuous professional development is particularly important to Bernd. New training methods for group sessions were demonstrated on the tennis court, and the coaches also tried their hand at padel, using shorter rackets. Presentations on topics such as conditioning and the psychological influences on tennis training rounded out the successful event. You can find out why this professional development workshop is so important to Bernd in our interview with him. One thing is certain: there's never any stagnation at Zischka , and we think that's fantastic. Because all the holidaymakers who spend a tennis vacation at the various destinations in Croatia benefit from it.
The first stop on our Carinthia "Tennis & Family" special is the beautifully situated Parkhotel Pörtschach on Lake Wörthersee unique peninsula location of this traditional four-star superior hotel, directly on the shores of Lake Wörthersee, alone three clay courts right next to the hotel and the diverse leisure activities for kids and teens, and the hotel becomes the perfect destination for tennis-loving families. And then there's the hotel's distinctive blend of modern and 60s design, which will captivate you. Excellent cuisine, beautiful rooms, and breathtaking views: all these are the best reasons to experience a dream tennis holiday with your family right here. Christopher Zavodnik, Director of the Parkhotel Pörtschach, answered our Tennis & Family questions for us, so you know exactly what to expect on your family tennis holiday at the Parkhotel Pörtschach on Lake Wörthersee!
The Failed Attempt Paradox , or How to Tame Your Inner Monkey. That's the title of our latest mental tip. If you think you don't have an inner monkey, you'll get to know one today thanks to our mental expert, Dr. Sebastian Altfeld. He explains why this inner monkey isn't a bad thing at all and what it has to do with the failed attempt paradox. And you'll be surprised, because every tennis player is already familiar with both the failed attempt paradox and their inner monkey. You just might not have been able to understand them properly before. We hope you enjoy getting to know your inner monkey. And even more importantly: we wish you success in dealing with it "correctly." To help you with this, Sebastian provides a worksheet that you can use to conduct a so-called 3S reflection on your game and your competition. Sounds exciting? It is, and it will definitely help you improve your game!
As versatile as his game was, so too are his professional endeavors today. I'm talking about Nicolas Kiefer, former professional tennis player with six ATP Tour titles and a silver medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Nicolas, known to most by his nickname "Kiwi," is not only a consultant, coach, ROBINSON sports ambassador , and, together with Andreas Riediger, founder of the NK-4 tournament series , the European Fast-4 Tennis Race. Did you know that Kiwi also launched his own fashion label, #kiwifash ? I interviewed Kiwi about it because, of course, I wanted to get a behind-the-scenes look. When the idea came about, how the #kiwifash label was founded, and what's available in his online shop—Kiwi reveals all in the interview. And one thing is certain: #kiwifash naturally offers tennis apparel for women, men, and kids—including teamwear. Yes, and perhaps you or even your team will find the dream outfit for the new clay court season there?
Over the next few weeks, we invite you to our special feature "Tennis & Family in Carinthia . Tennis and family – a combination that's especially important on vacation. Ideally, a hotel's vacation package should suit all family members – then a dream vacation is practically guaranteed. For families where everyone or some of the family wants to play tennis on vacation, tennis courts and suitable training programs are, of course, essential. But activities off the court are also in demand. All of this can be perfectly combined in the vacation destination of Carinthia in southern Austria, with over 600 outdoor tennis courts . Add to that mild temperatures from March well into October, warm lakes for swimming, action-packed adventures for adrenaline junkies, magical moments in nature, and irresistible Alpine-Adriatic cuisine that delights young and old alike. In our special feature, we'll introduce you to wonderful tennis hotels for families and show you exactly what (tennis) families can expect and what you can look forward to. As always, varied, a little different, and full of highlights. Join us on a family tour to Carinthia!
By the way: the tennis hotels we've featured are not only perfect for families, but also for TennisTraveller without children.
Life begins at 66, at 66 you start having fun. Udo Jürgens sang this, knowing that his now-legendary lyric contains a great deal of truth and conveys a great deal of motivation for "senior age." Joerg Pfuhl daily on tennis courts around the world that life in tennis doesn't end at 60. He has written a wonderful book about his tennis career, which truly took off after retiring from his successful career as a publishing manager: " Second Serve" is the title of his debut book, published by Edel Sports. The title couldn't be more fitting. This 208-page book tells the story of how Joerg, at 60, made it into the senior tennis world rankings, why his first serve had to be followed by a second, and how he discovered entirely new facets and talents within himself. A wonderful read, motivating, amusing, and thought-provoking – and not just in relation to tennis! This book is a source of inspiration not only for aspiring and more or less active (tennis) seniors, but for everyone facing what may be the final chapter of their life. Stay tuned for our book review.
College tennis is a topic that's currently occupying a lot of my and my family's thoughts. After our daughter Mia went to the USA as a student-athlete two years ago, we're now in the middle of the "onboarding" process for the second time. Our son Tom will also be packing his tennis gear in August to play at a college in Alabama. This is reason enough for me to chat with Dennis Eichner, father of 17-year-old Leni Eichner from Meerbusch. Leni will also be graduating from high school in the spring and will be flying to the USA on a scholarship to play college tennis, so they're currently facing the exact same questions and challenges as we are. Dennis and I find this exchange of experiences between parents incredibly valuable. Even though we're going through the process for the second time ourselves, sharing experiences is invaluable. It helps you gain a better understanding of the vast world of college tennis and also shows that there are quite a few differences. You'll soon find out how it's all going for Tom in a separate blog post. Today, it's all about Dennis and Leni and their journey in the USA . Let's get started!
NK-4 meets Kranichhöhe on Sunday, March 30, 2025. On this day, the first NK-4 tournament for children, teenagers, and adults , the NK-4 TWH Cup , will take place in the tennis hall of the Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe Much, just outside Cologne. Short sets to 4, no ad, no let, and at least two matches per player promise lots of fun and excitement! Anyone can participate, regardless of club membership; guests are expressly welcome. The NK-4 TWH Cup will be something truly special, as Nicolas Kiefer, former professional tennis player with six ATP Tour titles and a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, will be there in person. He will be involved with the local organizer and, of course, available for questions and a friendly chat about tennis. For me, this tournament is also very special: bringing two partners together and creating something new is a great joy! And so today I'd like to give you a little insight into why the NK-4 tournament format is perfectly suited not only for clubs, but especially for tennis hotels. I'll be discussing this in an interview with Nathalie Wisser, the tennis-enthusiastic managing director of the Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe in Much .
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