Countless birds across the United States and around the world die every year from crashing into windows. This happens so often because windows reflect the sky and surrounding vegetation, which makes it appealing for birds to fly towards. Even if a bird manages to fly away after hitting a window, they often die later due […]
Tips for Beginner Bird Watchers
Birdwatching is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature, learn about your environment, relax, and engage your brain. Birds are a critical part of our ecosystem, and they are beautiful creatures to watch in the wild. Aaron Umen, tennis player and coach, dedicates his spare time to bird protection efforts by volunteering at World Bird […]
How to Avoid Tennis Injuries
Tennis is a great sport for all ages. With summer approaching, it is a great time to take up tennis and hit the court with some friends. For rising athlete, Aaron Umen, tennis is more than just a sport. As a tennis player and coach, the sport is equal parts passion and profession. Before you […]
How to Find a Tennis Coach
Have you always wanted to take up tennis, but aren’t sure where to start? Playing tennis has so many amazing health benefits, and it is a sport you can continue to play throughout your life. If you were never taught how to play tennis before, finding a coach to help you get a hang of […]
Simple Ways to Support Local Bird Populations
In the United States alone, there are 77 species of birds that are at risk of extinction. Birds are important to our ecosystem, and it is important that we all do what we can to protect our environment. Aaron Umen is a tennis enthusiast and a dedicated volunteer for the Food Recovery Network and World […]
Why You Should Play Tennis
We all know that regular exercise is great for your mental and physical health. However, a lot of people struggle to maintain a regular exercise routine or they see exercise as a chore that they don’t want to do. Team sports in general can be a great motivator because they provide a social outlet to […]