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I'm using it right now on this forum.

I'm hoping TW can expedite the process and get the section back up soon. In the event TW can't move quickly on this, I have started the process to replace my current site dedicated to tennis with a junior forum that uses the same platform (vbulletin). It is my preference that TW can get the...

The Coke comparison was a bit of stretch for me. IMO the tale of Chicken Little is a much more appropriate comparison. In other words, no matter which side of the fence you sit on, the sky may not be perfect but, the sky is not falling and junior tennis will continue on with or without the changes.

Conversely, had you quit the tennis team would your GPA drop? I don't believe so either.

TCF -- First of all please know that I'm not singling you out, but what exactly constitutes a "tennis academy?" I think it's one of the most overused and abused labels in junior tennis.

Tanking is the worst stigma that can be attached to a player. Hewitt set plenty of great examples for young Tomic and Bernie must not have been paying attention.

Everybody is rooting for DB, I just hate it when it gets ugly here.

Totally agree with the "let it play out" comment. All the Monday morning quarterback bunk and crystal ball joo-joo that transpires here is so counter-productive.

We're off topic. Can we get please get back to discussing the candy and cell phones. ;)

Joe Montana's peewee football coach won all those super bowls for Joe. And Uncle Toni hit every winner that earned Rafa a birth to the las petite finals vs gasquet as a young teen. Coaches play a part but please, kids win matches.

andfor, i hate to sound like the mutual admiration society here but, are you an experienced tennis parent? You either have learned from living it as a player, have raised more than one tennis kid, or you're getting some solid guidance. You obviously get it.

This thread is dangerous and should be locked.

Exactly! That's why this discussion is ridiculous.

You mention exceptions not the rule? Was Isner? Was Todd Martin?

Rina I totally agree. Copper Bowl or no Copper Bowl my kid still loves tennis. 32 draw or 128 draw, my kid will still be grinding away and loving every minute of it. We'll deal with the changes or whatever the new world order is once the smoke clears. In the meantime, I have tuned out almost...

Hopefully resolution is around the corner so everyone can get back to tennis. I suspect the Euro's are sitting back and laughing as US tennis parents, coaches, and organizations get worked up over the proposed changes.

The best? The best coaches or parent-coaches for that matter don't advertise or proclaim to be all knowing. And the biggest downfall to being a parent-coach is typically the parent won't fire the coach even if it's in the best interest of the player. ;)

I wasn't talking about what the Dad said, I was referring to N1C's remark.

A player? LOL - yes that too. Wife #6 or #7 now.

Competition is absolutely supposed to be fun and challenging. It's called "love of the game" bro. Listen to Fed talk - the guy LOVES and respects the game.

Just curious, what examples did the father cite that are taking the fun out of tennis?

You have no other option but to defend your position because you're not going to turn your kid over to another coach...period. I'm not knocking you, I'm just trying to save everybody some time here. Let's move on already.

If anybody tells you how great of a coach they are... fire them on the spot.

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Sounds like a small, expensive operation. They list the times of the clinics and the teacher to student ratio, however; prices are "furnished upon request." Anyone know? Is this near Johny's McTennis academy?

DY is a good kid and I agree with the "1 coach" part, however; Donald's mother needs to stay off the court, and therein lies the problem. Being "very involved" and "calling the shots" are two completely different responsibilities. Donald needs his parents to be parents and not his coaches.

I don't know HOW but I know WHY. And if you can teach WHY then HOW will happen.

It's great that you shared his story here. Thanks! And I think it's fantastic that he has never given up. He'll get through the 16s.

I know you do brutha. I got your back.

Thanks bro. You're a class act. :) Nevermind.