How does my child get a tennis scholarship at a US college? What do we as parents need to consider? How can we best support our child in this multifaceted process, from the initial vague idea to the concrete step across the pond? These are just some of the questions we suddenly found ourselves asking in 2023 when our daughter Mia expressed her wish to go to the USA on a tennis scholarship after graduating from high school. I wrote a five-part series on our blog about her journey, documenting how Mia, and especially we as parents, experienced the entire application process right up to her departure. Currently, we're preparing everything for our son Tom's stay at college in Alabama in the summer of 2025. And that presents some new challenges as well!
Today I would like to warmly college tennis webinar for parents on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. invite Sandy Franz from Keystone Sports and me your questions in this free and informal webinar. And I'm sure you'll have plenty, right? Whether you've just started looking into college tennis or are already in the middle of the application process, we will certainly be able to answer your questions. And we'll do so openly and honestly, just as you've come to expect from us.
This year, our partner HEAD is celebrating a very special anniversary: 75 years of HEAD. 75 years full of innovation and triumphs. And it all started not with a tennis racket, but with the very first metal ski with a sandwich construction, developed by Howard Head in the USA in 1947. With this, he revolutionized the ski market. Tennis came into the picture in 1968 when a "tennis division" was established within the company. And just one year later, the first metal tennis racket used at the US Open. Another innovation and a small revolution in tennis. Today, HEAD is a ubiquitous tennis brand, trusted by so many tennis professionals. Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova – the list could go on and on with absolute top stars. It's also interesting to note that many technological innovations are conceived not far from us. Kennelbach near Bregenz is HEAD's innovation hub. We're excited to see what innovations will emerge there in the future. We're sure there will be quite a few. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEAD! And of course, to celebrate the anniversary, HEAD is 12 unique prizes , including a Gravity Racket signed by Sascha Zverev.
MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT – WITH THE NEW GRAVITY TENNIS RACKET SERIES FROM HEAD. With its massive sweet spot and state-of-the-art technologies, the HEAD GRAVITY 2025 tennis racket series empowers aggressive, next-generation players to dominate the game.
Aggressive players of the next generation will dominate the game from the baseline with HEAD's new GRAVITY 2025 tennis racket series. Endorsed by Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev, the GRAVITY 2025 series has been upgraded with a new grommet set, among other features. This new Half Cap technology incorporates a longer construction that enhances feel and signature sound while providing added protection and durability. Responding to popular demand, HEAD has expanded the GRAVITY series with the new GRAVITY TOUR racket , designed for advanced, next-generation players looking to dominate from the backcourt. The first GRAVITY racket with a 98² head size, this racket features a 16/19 string pattern, offering a high level of control and touch.
Padel remains one of THE trendiest sports in Germany. We want to take a closer look behind the scenes with our padel expert, Yannik Mann . What will the padel scene actually look like in 2025? How many courts and padel players will there be? How does the league system work, and what tournament series are there? And if you don't know what an Americano or Mexicano is – don't worry. Our "Padel Man," Yannik, will explain it all and describe the two most popular padel event formats in recreational sports. And if you still have questions about padel, you can either ask our expert directly or dive into our padel specialwith lots of information for beginners as well as experienced padel players!
After Dr. Sebastian Altfeld introducing Training champions—who doesn't know them? Or would you even consider yourself part of this category, since everything always goes perfectly for you in training, but then falls apart in matches? In this article, Sebastian explains why setting goals is so incredibly important, both for your training and especially for every match. You'll also learn about the difference between outcome goals and action goals , as well as the crucial distinction between goals and desires. After all, we have so many desires in tennis. And to help you put Sebastian's mental tips into practice right away, we've provided a downloadable worksheet . So that training champions can become true winners! Have fun!
We are delighted to continue our partnership with NK-4 tournament series 's Nicolas Kiefer and Andreas RiedigerWe think the European Fast-4 Tennis Race is fantastic, appealing to players of all levels as well as organizers. We are equally impressed by the passionate commitment of the two founders, who are constantly developing the tournament series with tremendous dedication. I interviewed Nicolas Kiefer, a former professional tennis player with six ATP Tour titles and a silver medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics, about his motivations for launching a new tournament series. Find out why the tournament format is so much fun, especially on vacation, and what memorable moments "Kiwi" has experienced at tournaments. Of course, you'll also learn all the essential details about the tournament series and what you, as a player or organizer, can expect from these exciting events.
Our last TennisTravellerexclusive camp of 2024 was another absolute camp highlight! Under the motto "Tennis ON FIRE," we were guests at the Hotel zum Mohren in Reutte, Tyrol, from November 14th to 17th, 2024. The participants were certainly on fire during the three-day tennis training with Pro Tennisschool, led by Andreas Gerstgrasser and myself. Things really heated up during the cardio tennis sessions, which had everyone sweating profusely and created a great atmosphere, but also some sore muscles. But that wasn't all: we also put together a wonderful, "hot" program of activities off the court. The camp was timed to coincide perfectly with one of Reutte's biggest event highlights. We rocked out at the opening of "Reutte on Ice" at Ehrenberg Castle on opening day, LuMagica and enjoyed a gourmet menu with wine pairings at the hotel. All in all, another truly special exclusive camp that all participants thoroughly enjoyed. And just like in the previous exclusive camps, we were a wonderful group, had lots to talk about and laugh about – we were practically always "ON FIRE". You can read all about what that was like during the four days of camp, and what we experienced, in my travel report here. The excellent feedback from the participants was a huge hit with the hotel, the Pro Tennis School, and of course, me!
Reducing pain with a small patch – is that even possible? To be honest, that was my first thought when Torsten told me about SuperPatches. But the more detailed his explanation of how the patches work, the more intrigued I became. Non-invasive and drug-free pain relief makes perfect sense to me, especially compared to taking painkillers. SuperPatches are designed to positively support and influence various areas through tactile stimulation. There are not only pain patches, but a total of 12 different SuperPatches to enhance performance and well-being. In my interview with Torsten Bonacker , you'll learn how SuperPatches work, where and how they are used, and why they might be particularly interesting for us tennis players. And of course, we couldn't leave out the self-test and our personal conclusion about the product. Since we're introducing SuperPatches to you here and now, you'd be absolutely right to assume that we gave them a thumbs up. Intrigued now? Then keep reading – enjoy!
It is a great pleasure and honor for us to introduce you to Dr. Sebastian Altfeld, our new mental expert . Sebastian is a sports psychologist and psychotherapist who supports various competitive and professional athletes from different sports in dealing with performance pressure, stress, and high demands. "Performing when conditions aren't optimal" and "be comfortable to feel uncomfortable" are his mottos. In the interview, you'll learn more about Sebastian, typical stressful situations in tennis, and how you can cope with them. Sebastian is also the co-developer of the online program Ready2Perform, which we'll briefly introduce in the interview. We are convinced that this program will help you improve your skills in handling pressure, not just in tennis. We are very much looking forward to working with Sebastian on many more mental topics for you in the future. Because no matter your level: mental strength is so important!
Off to sunny climes for a tennis holiday at the end of October! Our Aldiana Travelscout winner, Paula, had been looking forward to this since July. In July, Paula won METZINGEN OPEN 2024, the $15,000 ITF tournament in Metzingen, Swabia Aldiana Club Djerba Atlantide Together with her tennis-playing friend, she then headed off to warmer climes in Djerba. Not only did sunshine and wonderfully pleasant temperatures await them, but also 12 clay courts, delicious all-inclusive meals, and a huge range of sports and relaxation activities. The two students were thrilled with the diverse options at the club and experienced a tennis holiday straight out of 1001 Nights, one that they will remember for a long time! What the two experienced on and off the tennis court during their week-long tennis holiday, and how Paula rates the club and everything surrounding it, can be found in Paula's detailed travel report, complete with beautiful photos! Thank you, Paula, for your fantastic and comprehensive feedback! And a huge thank you goes to Aldiana, who provided us with this tennis holiday week.
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