Tennis is a fantastic sport for staying healthy and challenging yourself mentally and physically. If you are looking to get into tennis, there are some tips you should know that will help you improve your game. Aaron Umen is a tennis player and coach who currently plays on the Men’s Tennis team at Case Western. […]
How to Treat Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries that occurs when people play tennis. With spring here, more and more people are getting back into the sport, which inevitable leads to more tennis-related injuries. For rising athlete, Aaron Umen, tennis is more than just a sport. As a tennis player and coach, the sport […]
Tips for Beginner Tennis Players
Professional tennis players make the game look deceptively easy. Some people consider tennis a difficult sport to learn due to the intense hand-eye coordination and strategy side of the game. There are many different techniques to learn in order to be a successful tennis player, even if you are just doing it for fun. Don’t […]
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 […]
How to Prevent These 4 Common Tennis Injuries
Just like with any physical activity, there is always the chance of getting injured. With tennis, the most common injuries happen to the elbow, wrist, knees, and toes. Tennis enthusiast Aaron Umen gives his advice on how to prevent these four common injuries. You may have heard of “tennis elbow,” and this is a common […]
Teaching Children Tennis Virtually This Summer
For many children, it looks like this summer will be another socially distanced one. This makes it harder for summer camps to give fun experiences and memories to kids, especially when it comes to sports. Fortunately, tennis is a sport that lends itself nicely to social distancing, whether it be singles or doubles. Tennis player […]