Carlos Alcaraz is known for his speed on the court, and according to noted tennis coach Rick Macci, he’s the fastest player ever. Tennis requires a lot of running around, and while it’s not the most important skill, it certainly can help if you’re a great mover on top of that. When you think about…
Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze says he’s extremely grateful for the opportunity that head coach Jamahl Mosley has rewarded him with since Wendell Carter’s left hand injury (averaging 7.7 PPG/6.8 RPG/2.0 APG/1.8 BPG/56.5% FG/72.2% FT in 17 starts). (via Bally Sports Florida): Dante Marchitelli: “Just tell us about this opportunity that you…
Photo: FIBA In November, ASVEL president Tony Parker shared his thoughts on appointing Gianmarco Pozzecco as the team’s head coach. The four-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer discussed the club’s quest for a transformative shift and highlighted the distinctive qualities that Pozzecco brings to the table. “There weren’t many options, to be honest,” Parker…
It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Maceo Jack, who has gone from a timely mid-season signing to a vital leader for the Cheshire Phoenix in what has been a successful season so far for captain and club. On October 18 2022, 6’5” Buffalo native Jack joined the Nix Nation, and with Head Coach…
ANOTHER ONE! Yes, that’s right. For the second time this season, Cheshire Phoenix Head Coach has won the Molten Kevin Cadle Coach of the Month award, securing November’s prize. The leader of the Nix Nation, Thomas, guided Cheshire to a stellar month and a 5-1 record with impressive victories on the road against Manchester Giants,…
Carlos Alcaraz pleaded guilty to intentionally ignoring a phone call from his coach during a fun-filled session with sports equipment company Babolat. A select ATP and WTA players sponsored by one of the world’s oldest racket manufacturers took part in the ‘Never Have I Ever’ game that aimed at asking them plenty of questions about…
USC head coach Andy Enfield shared insights with reporters following Bronny James’ first full-contact practice, shedding light on the young player’s progress and expectations for his debut with the Trojans. Enfield expressed optimism about James’ performance, stating, “He looked good, and he has to get his timing back and get in game shape, but I…
Photo: Atlanta Hawks/Twitter In a tenure marked by coaching changes, Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks seems to have found stability and respect in the form of new head coach Quin Snyder. Since his NBA debut in 2018, Young navigated through four different coaches, including Lloyd Pierce, Nate McMillan, Joe Prunty, and now, Snyder. NBA…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, December 7, 2023 Conchita Martinez is back in the coaching game. Martinez will coach world No. 34 Marie Bouzková in 2024, she told Eurosport Spain. Nadal: Ready to Face Fears and Doubts Former world No. 2 Martinez made history in 1994 when she defeated Martina Navratilova to become…
Novak Djokovic has been compared to many players in the way he approaches tennis, but Rennae Stubbs actually threw out Serena Williams as a comparison. While they are somewhat different players, there are certainly many parallels between them. Both Djokovic and Serena are widely considered the greatest tennis players ever to live, which makes them…
