by Amy Bryant | Nov 16, 2021 | Advice for Parents, College Athletics Recruiting, Integrity in College Athletics, Team Culture
Dear Coach Bryant: My high school son has played tennis for years, and plans to play in college, too. He has accepted an invitation from one of his target teams to watch a practice and match. This school is a solid contender on his short list of potential programs. He...
by Amy Bryant | Jul 7, 2021 | Advice for Parents, College Athletics Recruiting, Integrity in College Athletics, Team Culture, Uncategorized
Dear Coach Bryant: My son just sustained an injury that might not allow him to play volleyball at the college he plans to attend this fall. He injured his ankle trying to do some cross-training his high school trainer recommended. So, now we’re exploring his therapy...
by Amy Bryant | Jun 7, 2021 | Advice for Parents, Articles about Coach Bryant, Articles about Coronavirus, College Athletics Recruiting, Team Culture
No one expected us to win. As late as March we weren’t sure we could even play. But on Wednesday, May 26, Emory’s women’s tennis team dominated defending NCAA champs Wesleyan, winning the 2021 Division III National Championship 5-0. Until that moment...
by Amy Bryant | May 20, 2021 | Articles about Coach Bryant, Integrity in College Athletics, Team Culture
With the NCAA tennis championships in full swing, we interview two highly successful NCAA DIII tennis coaches. First up is John Shackelford, Director of Tennis at Sewanee. The Tigers men have won 22 conference championships and the women have captured...
by Amy Bryant | Apr 5, 2021 | Advice for Parents, College Athletics Recruiting, Team Culture
Dear Coach Bryant: My son is fortunate enough to be academically and athletically gifted. To be honest, he has always made excellent grades without much study, even as he played travel ball. But college is another matter. He’s considering a demanding major. And even...
by Amy Bryant | Mar 6, 2021 | Articles about Coach Bryant, Articles about Coronavirus, Team Culture
During COVID, my college team has tried not to look at what “was” or what “could have been” and instead focus on where we are NOW and what we can control, in this moment. The most successful athletes and teams in the world embrace this growth...