The Tennis Files Podcast

On Episode 326 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to stop playing tentatively during matches.On the show, I’ll share my nerve-wracking story at tri-level nationals, the importance of having a game plan, techniques to avoid having a tight grip, how to give yourself the confidence to swing more freely, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!LINKSTennis Con 7The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 325 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to improve your mental health and resilience with the WTA’s Mental Health and Performance Team.On today’s episode, I interviewed three esteemed guests to talk about mental health: Caroline Zadina, Becky Ahlgren Bedics, and Kathy Martin from the WTA’s Mental Health and Performance Team.Caroline is a Mental Health Care Provider at WTA who has counseled a wide range of athletes from high school to elite college and semi-professional competitors. She consults with NCAA member institutions to enhance team climate and culture, and with Olympic training programs to optimize performance transitions and safeguard athletes.Becky is the Vice President of Mental Health and Wellness at WTA. She has been featured on ESPN Outside the Lines and NPR segments related to athlete development and fan behavior, respectively. Prior to joining the WTA, Becky owned a consulting company and partnered with athletics departments and conference offices to enhance their student-athlete development programs. Becky also joined the Janssen Sports Leadership Center as Director of Leadership Development.Kathy is the Senior Director of Mental Health and Performance at WTA. She provides counseling and resources for WTA players relating to emotional health, sports performance, and safety. She is passionate about helping WTA players learn skills that will empower them to make smart and safe choices; improve their on-court performance and mental strategies; and manage the challenges of professional tennis life. Kathy develops WTA policy, education programs and resources for player safety, mental health and well-being.On the show, you’ll learn techniques to improve your mental health and resilience, how to prepare yourself mentally before matches, the most important traits that make tennis players mentally tough, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Caroline, Becky, and Kathy from WTA! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Real Me: Modern Health x WTA YouTube SeriesWTATennis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 324 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to play tennis more intuitively with Nick Aracic from Intuitive Tennis.Nick is the creator of the Intuitive Tennis Teaching Methodology and a USPTR Professional with 25 years of experience. He is a former top 20 junior in Germany and former 2. Bundesliga Player (DTK Dortmund). Nick achieved number a #37 NCAA Division 1 ranking and was a 3-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. Intuitive Tennis currently has 240K+ subscribers on Youtube with 40+ million views, 102K+ Instagram followers and 47K+ Tiktok followers.On the show, you’ll learn how to replace bad technique with good technique, how to generate more power on the serve, whether to prioritize technique or strategy first, how to achieve a lower racquet drop, how to deal with opponents who hit heavy topspin, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Nick! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!TiktokFacebookInstagramIntuitiveTennis247 YouTubeIntuitive Tennis YouTube ChannelIntuitive Tennis Premium Intuitive Tennis App - Apple storeIntuitive Tennis App - Android store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed current ATP and former collegiate coach Peter Smith about how to overcome adversity and develop a winning mindset.Coach Smith is currently the General Manager/Director of Tennis for The Jack Kramer Club in Rolling Hills, California. He also has one of the most prolific records in college tennis history. Coach Smith guided the University of Southern California Men’s Tennis team to 5 NCAA Championships and has notched over 600 wins in his college coaching career. Coach Smith was also a 2-Time ITA National Coach of the Year and 5-Time PAC-12 Coach of the Year. He now coaches top American ATP pros Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey. Coach Smith is one of only two coaches to guide three different schools to the NCAA quarterfinals and top-5 national rankings (USC, Pepperdine and Fresno State). On the show, you’ll learn the principles Coach Smith used to guide his players to the top of the rankings, why it is more important to develop great people first and top tennis players second, what he is currently working on with Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey, routines that you can implement in your day to perform your best, what sports besides tennis you should play to become a better athlete, the toughest moments Coach Smith has had to face and how he has overcome them, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Coach Smith! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight into your inbox!The Score Takes Care of Itself - Bill WalshEleven Rings: The Soul of Success - Phil JacksonThe Inner Game of Tennis - W. Timothy GallweyBeyond Basketball: Coach K’s Keywords for Success - Mike KrzyzewskiPeter’s Instagram Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 322 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to prevent injuries and strengthen your body with Kayla Fujimoto Epperson.Kayla is a Physical Therapist (PT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She is also a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. She is the owner of the Athlete Connection since 2020. Kayla is a Former Division I tennis player at Indiana University and she completed a Kovacs Institute Tennis Serve Biomechanics Fellowship. She currently trains Jennifer Brady (U.S. Open Doubles Semifinalist and 3rd round Singles).On the show, you’ll learn about the most common injuries for amateur tennis players, a simple warm up routine to prevent injuries, Kayla's experience at US Open training Jennifer Brady, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Kayla! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!@theathleteconnection InstagramJessica the Sports RDThe Society for Tennis Medicine and Science - Free upcoming virtual conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world, Lee Taft, about how to become faster and stronger on the tennis court.Lee is known as “The Speed Guy” and has devoted over 30 years to training and teaching his multi-directional speed methods to athletes, top performance coaches and fitness professionals around the world. He’s been a Strength and Speed Coach at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy, conducted workshops for MLB and NBA teams, and consulted for NFL teams. Lee has created tons of programs and books to help you improve your speed, strength and agility, including the Certified Tennis Speed Specialist certification.On the show, you’ll learn a simple and very effective speed workout, the best exercises to become a stronger and more powerful athlete, the biggest mistakes we make when training our speed, how we can improve our lateral and multi-directional movements, tools we can use to get faster, how to divide our training on the court and in the gym, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Lee! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight into your inbox!Lee’s FacebookLee’s TwitterLee’s [email protected] - Certified Tennis Speed Specialist certification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 320 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 7 essentials on how to prepare for matches.I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.Dynamic Warm-Up YouTube VideoPrecision Hydration Sweat Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 319 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 5 doubles strategy mistakes you must avoid.On the show, you’ll learn how to take control of doubles points, how to become unpredictable in doubles formations, how to play against aggressive net players, how to strategize with your doubles partner, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.The Tennis Files PodcastTennis Files Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 318 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to thrive as a multi-sport athlete, dominate junior tennis, and compete at the Division I & ATP Tour Level with Benjamin Kittay.Benjamin currently plays Division I college tennis at The University of North Carolina. He reached as high as No. 32 in the ITA doubles rankings and finished the year ranked No. 39. Benjamin was ranked #1 in Maryland in the juniors. He also reached the Round of 32 in the 2023 NCAA Doubles Championships. Benjamin won five TF Junior Singles & Doubles titles and is an ATP ranked player on the Pro Tour. He was also a catcher during the MLB lockout.On the show, you’ll learn how Benjamin managed to play both tennis and baseball at the highest level, his experience playing Division I college tennis at UNC vs on the ATP Tour, the most important technical changes he's made in his game, how he lost 20lbs by dedicating himself to fitness, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Benjamin! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!30 College Tennis Coaches Reveal Top Character Traits of Successful Student-AthletesBenjamin’s Instagram Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 317 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn 5 strategy lessons from 5.0 sectionals.On the show, I’ll share a recap of my experience playing in 5.0 sectionals and the lessons I learned from our matches.I really hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!The Tennis Files PodcastDillon Sykes Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 316 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to develop a winning mentality with coach Jack Schore.Jack is the President and Founder at Jack Schore Tennis and the President of the Urban Leadership Development Group. He is also the CEO of Montgomery TennisPlex which is one of the biggest junior facilities in the nation. He has coached five players ranked in top fifty in the world, including Grand Slam champions in doubles. He was a three-time winner of the Montgomery County Tennis Association “Tennis Coach of the Year”. On the show, you’ll learn the three common traits among his top players, how to get 100% out of practice, how to win during crunch time, keys to developing a winning team, differences between coaching individuals and teams, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Jack! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Montgomery TennisPlex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with USPTA Elite Professional, Davor Dekaris, about drills and techniques to help you transform your tennis strokes.Davor is the Director of Tennis at Tchefuncta Country Club. He was previously a Stroke Development & High Performance Coordinator at Stone Creek Club and Spa and a tennis instructor in Berlin for 10 years. Davor also played on the ITF, Future Tours and in the highest divisions of the German Team Tennis Leagues. He was awarded USPTA Southern Pro of the Year in 2017. Davor is currently the founder of Tennis Haus, which has grown into a wonderful community of tennis coaches and players. With Tennis Haus’ awesome tips, techniques, drills and advice about tennis, Davor’s community has grown to well over 264k followers on Instagram.On the show, you’ll learn the biggest technical flaws on the serve and backhand, drills to get more spin and power on your serve, how to use your legs and upper body on your volleys, the best grips for your strokes, expert coaching tips, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Davor! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight into your inbox!Tennis Haus InstagramTennis Haus FacebookEquipmentsGrip AidRebound Walls On Court Off Court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 314 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 5 biggest mistakes players make when choosing a new racquet. On the show, you’ll learn the importance of demo’ing racquets, how tennis strings affect the demo experience, how long you should demo a racquet, how to choose a racquet that is best for you, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!The Tennis Files PodcastTennis Files YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with USPTA Elite Professional Joel Myers about pro strategies and techniques to help you level up your tennis game.Joel is a world-class tennis coach in San Diego at Coronado Tennis Center and was a 3-time collegiate All American. He was ranked in the Top 10 in singles and doubles in the NAIA and was the National Player of the Year 2010. Joel has almost 50k followers on Instagram thanks to all the fantastic strategies and techniques that he has shared with thousands of tennis players worldwide. He has received numerous testimonials and endorsements from other elite coaches and players including Coach Peter Smith, Craig O’ Shannessy, Paul Annacone, Marcus Willis, Dr. Mark Kovacs and Allistair McCaw.On the show, you’ll learn the key technical change that helped Joel add 20MPH+ on his serve, how to improve your forehand and backhand technique, Joel’s top winning singles and doubles plays that will win you more tennis matches, his journey from top junior player to elite tennis coach, how to prepare for matches and tournaments, the secret to Joel’s explosive Instagram growth by sharing his tennis knowledge, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Joel! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Joel’s WebsiteJoel’s Instagram PageDr. Mark Kovacs Interview on the ServeThe Tennis Files PodcastTennis Files YouTube Channel (Subscribe!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 312 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the fundamental fitness and mental game principles with Johnny Parkes.Johnny is a Lead National Coach at the USTA Player Development and Master Tennis Performance Specialist through the International Tennis Performance Association. He was the former Assistant Head of Strength and Conditioning and Head of IMG Academy. He is also the co-host of The Compete Like a Champion Podcast.On the show, you’ll learn how to level up your tennis fitness training, how to win matches when you are not playing your best, how to prepare mentally and physically before matches, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Johnny! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Playerdevelopment.usta.comJohnny’s InstagramJohnny’s Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 311 of The Tennis Files Podcast, tennis coach and entrepreneur Marco Impeduglia shares his strategies on how to grow the game of tennis.Marco is a USPTA certified tennis instructor who takes great pride in sharing his passion for the sport with players of all ages in the Washington DC community through ProsToYou Tennis, a company which he runs and operates. ProsToYou Tennis is the premier all-in-one racquet sports provider in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Marco is also the General Manager of Montgomery TennisPlex & Owner of Tennis Topia.An extensive employment history allowed Marco to gain precious insights on the managerial and business areas of the industry. Previous experiences include working as the Program Manager at Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland and the Director of Business Development & Special Events for the Citi Open Tennis Tournament in Washington DC.As a coach, Marco is passionate about interacting directly with tennis students and players: He has been a tennis coach at Connelly School of the Holy Child (Potomac, MD), Flint Hill School (Oakton, VA) and Chevy Chase Club (Chevy Chase, MD).I hope you enjoy my interview with Marco! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!www.tennistopia.comProsToYouMontgomery Tennis Plex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, elite coach Jorge Capestany answers audience questions about nerves during matches, how to refocus, improving your mental toughness, and much more!Jorge is one of only twelve people worldwide that has earned the distinction of Master Professional with the USPTA and International Master Professional with the PTR. Jorge is a certified Mental Toughness Specialist through the Human Performance Institute and holds a USTA Sports Science certification. He is a 6-time Michigan Pro of the Year and 2-time Midwest Pro of the Year and a member of the USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame. Jorge was also named National Pro of the Year by both USPTA and PTR!I hope you enjoy my interview with Jorge! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Jorgecapestany.comtennisdrills.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, Ryan Reidy will teach you his top 6 simple and effective tips on technique and strategy.Ryan is a world-class tennis instructor and has helped thousands of competitive tennis players level up their game. He is the founder of 2 Minute Tennis which offers essential tennis tips for amateur and elite tennis players. 2 Minute Tennis has over 175k subscribers on YouTube and 39.5k followers on Instagram. I hope you enjoy my interview with Ryan! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!2 Minute TennisYouTubeInstagramFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, Marc Sophoulis reveals the most important data points that you can use to transform the way you practice and play matches.Marc is the Head Coach at Melbourne International Tennis School in Melbourne, Australia. He has coached many pros, including Anastasia Rodionova, Arina Rodionova, Dane Propoggia, and Victor Hanescu. Marc has also spoken at conferences around the world and has been a commentator for professional tennis matches. He is the Director and Head Coach of the Tennis Menu, an awesome instructional tennis site which you should definitely check out (link below).I hope you enjoy my interview with Marc! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!thetennismenu.comThe Tennis Menu FacebookMarc Sophoulis TwitterMarc Sophoulis Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, Dr. Larry Lauer reveals a proven step by step process to play clutch under pressure.Dr. Lauer is the mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development. He earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Lauer was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University. He also was an assistant coach and mental coach for Michigan State Men’s Tennis, helping the team reach the 2013 NCAA tournament. Dr. Lauer was a sports psychologist consultant for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. He currently co-hosts the Compete Like a Champion Podcast with Johnny Parkes.I hope you enjoy my interview with Larry! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Larry's Bio Compete Like a Champion Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, Jeff reveals the keys to mastering your mind that include technical and tactical adjustments in the most common pressure situations to play looser and more relaxed tennis…and he answers questions live from the audience! Jeff is an internationally recognized sport psychology consultant, licensed psychotherapist, and the author of the 3rd best-selling tennis psychology book, The Best Tennis of Your Life and Fearless Tennis. Jeff has been helping athletes and professionals through his personal coaching, seminars, book, and audio programs for the past twenty years. Jeff was ranked No. 1 in the world in the men’s 35 age division, is a two-time ITF World Champion and former ATP Tour player and has been inducted into the Northern California Hall of Fame.I hope you enjoy my interview with Jeff! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Fearless Tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, 17-time Grand Slam Champ Gigi answers your questions on strategy, the mental game, technique, the pro game, and more!Former world #1 Gigi Fernandez is widely considered to be one of the best doubles players of all time. She is a Hall of Famer, winner of 17 Grand Slam doubles titles with various partners, and 2 Olympic Gold Medals with Mary Joe Fernandez. In 2000, Gigi was named Puerto Rican Athlete of the Century. Gigi now spends her time coaching adult players how to excel at doubles and developed the Gigi Method of doubles. I hope you enjoy my interview with Gigi! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!thegigimethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 304 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Paul Annacone reveals his top secrets to getting the most out of your game and answers questions from the audience.Paul is a former professional tennis player and one of the world’s leading coaches and commentators. During his 14 years on tour as a player, Annacone won three ATP titles and reached a career high ranking of No. 12 in singles. He won the 1985 Australian Open doubles title and finished his career with 14 doubles titles. Annacone has worked with some of the most accomplished players ever to pick up a racket, including Federer, Sampras, Henman, and Sloane Stephens. He currently coaches ATP top 15 Taylor Fritz.I hope you enjoy my interview with Paul! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Coaching for Life - Paul’s Book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 303 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Jeff Salzenstein will reveal how to achieve optimal performance and decrease stress.Jeff broke the top 100 in the world for the first time at the age of 30 (reached #100 in singles) and #69 in doubles on the ATP Tour and is the founder of Tennis Evolution. Jeff is also a USTA High-Performance Coach, USPTA Elite Professional, and highly sought-after mental performance coach. He has recently made a transition to keynote speaking and corporate coaching.On the show you’ll learn the biggest detractors to optimal performance, a simple routine to help with optimal performance, where stress comes from and why do some people deal with it better than others, how to turn stress into a positive attitude, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Jeff! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!JeffSalzenstein.comTennis EvolutionJeff's Instagram Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Kovacs answers questions on the most important tennis fitness concepts that every competitive adult player should put into practice. He covers strength training, endurance, mobility, recovery, and much more to help you gain the edge and outlast your opponents! Dr. Kovacs is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes. He has trained many top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Young, and Melanie Oudin on peak performance. Dr. Kovacs founded the Kovacs Institute and the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA).On the show, you’ll learn how we should adjust our training when we have physical limitations, how to modify fitness drills for senior players, the best recovery methods, how to develop power that transfers to your tennis game, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Mark! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Kovacs InstituteInternational Tennis Performance Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 301 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn how to master your mindset and excel under pressure.On the show, you’ll learn the need to have a growth mindset, the two of the biggest detractors to optimal performance, how to set intentions and how to prioritize them, how to train with pressure games, how to practice your decision making on the court, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!Join Summit Waitlist for when I open it back up, I’ll email you. Go to tennisfilessummit.com/waitlist!Tennis Summit WaitlistTennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a very special one! We are celebrating 300 episodes of The Tennis Files Podcast by featuring clips from 10 of the most downloaded interviews and discussions over the years on the show! Here's the list of tennis experts, coaches, and players you'll hear from in this special 300th episode of The Tennis Files Podcast: Claudio Pistolesi (TFP 208) James Ludlow (TFP 210) Steve Smith (TFP 214) Dean Hollingworth (TFP 218) Karue Sell (TFP 223) Dr. Mark Kovacs (TFP 235) Brad Gilbert (TFP 270) Peter Freeman (TFP 271) Nick Saviano (TFP 280) Jonathan Stokke (TFP 282) I really hope you enjoy this 300th celebratory podcast episode that we put together for you! It’s nearly three hours long, so if you don’t listen to the whole thing in one sitting I won’t blame you 🙂Let me know what you think about it in the comments below! Thanks for all your support! :O) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with elite coach from Web Tennis, Brent Abel, about winning gold balls on the senior tour.Brent has won 14 USTA National Gold Balls. He was also the 70s age group Captain of the 2018 and 2019 USA Senior World Cup Teams. Brent founded Web Tennis, and his youtube channel has gotten over 11 million views and has helped many thousands of tennis players improve their games all around the world. Brent has been featured on my Tennis Summits as well to share his wisdom about the game with our massive audience.On the show, you’ll learn how senior players can thrive in tournaments and prolong their careers, Brent's favorite singles and doubles match strategies, playing tournaments all around the world, Brent's unforgettable experiences winning gold balls (a LOT of them!), and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Brent! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Web Tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode, I interviewed elite tennis coach John Craig about the five areas of your game you need to develop to have a solid tennis foundation.John is a USPTA professional and a RacquetFit certified coach with over 35 years of tennis coaching experience. He is also the founder of Performance Plus Tennis. John has appeared on my Tennis Summits on multiple occasions to share his fantastic lessons and wisdom about improving your tennis game.On the show, you’ll learn about the principles of the tennis foundation, the reasons why you need to develop this foundation, its game changing benefits, how to create it, how to use it to reach your true tennis potential, what to avoid when building your tennis foundation, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with John! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Performance Plus TennisThe Best Tennis of Your Life: 50 Mental Strategies for Fearless Performance - Jeff GreenwaldInner Game of Tennis - Timothy GallweySecrets of a True Tennis Master - Welby Van Horn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After several months of preparation and hard work, I am super excited to announce that Tennis Summit 2023, a free online tennis conference that I am hosting, is now open for registration! From April 17-22, over 35 world class coaches and experts will reveal proven strategies, techniques, mental and fitness exercises to level up your game. And the most awesome thing of all is you can get your ticket to watch all these online lessons, presentations and live masterclasses for free (for a limited time) at http://tennisfilessummit.com!For today’s podcast episode, I put together a preview of three summit sessions: (1) Jeff Salzenstein on optimal performance, (2) Marc Sophoulis on how to use data to level up your game, and (3) Dr. Mark Kovacs on the most important fitness misconceptions for adult players. To watch the full length version of these sessions and all 40+ summit masterclasses, sign up for Tennis Summit 2023 ASAP at http://tennisfilessummit.com!!I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and I look forward to seeing you at Tennis Summit 2023! Tennis Summit 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode, I spoke with Marc Sophoulis, Head Coach at Melbourne International Tennis School, about how you can become a complete player.Marc has coached many pros, including Anastasia Rodionova, Arina Rodionova, Dane Propoggia, and Victor Hanescu. He has also been a part of the Bryan Brothers team for 6 years at the Australian Open. Marc has spoken at conferences around the world, has been a commentator for professional tennis matches, and has also been featured in my Tennis Summits each year. He is the Director and Head Coach the Tennis Menu, an awesome new instructional tennis site which you should definitely check out (link below). On the show, you’ll learn the essential skills you must develop to become a well-rounded tennis player, proven tips and strategies to level up your game, important lessons Marc learned while working with the Bryan Brothers, how tennis coaches can maximize their impact, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Marc! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!thetennismenu.comThe Tennis Menu FacebookMarc Sophoulis TwitterMarc Sophoulis InstagramEquipment:TherabandMedicine BallBooksRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 295 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn about my favorite USTA doubles strategies and the role of confidence.In today's episode, you’ll hear my recap and observations about the 9.0 mixed and 9.5 combo matches that I played last week, the strategic lessons I learned during those doubles matches, how confidence impacts our performance on the court, how to play against aggressive net players, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.The Tennis Files PodcastTennis Files Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 294 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will reveal the winner of my racquet bracket battle with Sam Jones.Sam has always been fascinated by new racquet and string technologies and how they can help players improve their games and avoid injury. This passion led him to a position at one of the largest online tennis retailers in the world, Tennis Express, as a content writer and playtester. Sam was also certified as a Master Racquet Technician in 2011. He was a 4 year member of The Southwestern University Men’s Tennis Team (2001-2005), and served as a team captain during his junior and senior seasons. Sam achieved All-SCAC (southern collegiate athletic conference) status his senior year, and then began a 10+ year coaching career.On Episode 277 of the show, we talked about the top 8 racquets that Sam and I picked for me to playtest. On today’s episode, we are going to reveal which racquet made it to the top of our list.I hope you enjoy my interview with Sam! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Tennis ExpressTennis Files Youtube ChannelTFP 277: The 8 Racquets I’m Testing To Choose My Next Stick with Sam Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 293 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 10 best tips from the show that helped my tennis game.I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.The Tennis Files PodcastTFP 140: World-Class Doubles Strategy with Louis CayerTFP 278: Doubles Strategy for Club Level Players with Will BoucekTFP 143: Critical Singles Strategies and Tactics to Level Up Your Game with Rick MacciTFP 270: Brad Gilbert — How to Become a Tough Competitor, Reduce Errors and Forget About Your LossesTFP 198: Craig O’Shannessy – The First Four ShotsTFP 121: Michael Russell – The Grittiest Player In HistoryTFP 284: Nick Bollettieri — How to Achieve Your Dreams and Help Others Succeed: From the 2019 archiveTFP 061: How Ian Westermann Created One of the Biggest Online Tennis Instructional Sites in the WorldTFP 216: Why the Contact Point Determines Your Success in Tennis with Vesa PonkkaTFP 096: James Blake – Preparation, Visualization and Reaching #4 in the WorldTFP 046: The Mental Game with Jeff GreenwaldTFP 033: Dr. Mark Kovacs—Strength and Conditioning for Tennis Players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 292 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to use time to your advantage during matches.On the show, you’ll learn how to give yourself more time during points, how to disrupt your opponent's momentum, why you should probably take longer breaks, how to lengthen your opponent’s time on the court, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.Tennis Summit 2023 is coming in mid-April! I look forward to seeing you at Tennis Summit 2023! The Tennis Files PodcastTennis Con Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, I spoke with Dr. Larry Lauer, a mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development, about how to become a more resilient competitor.Dr. Lauer earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University. Dr. Lauer also was an assistant coach and mental coach for Michigan State Men’s Tennis, helping the team reach the 2013 NCAA tournament. Dr. Lauer was a sports psychologist consultant for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. He currently co-hosts the Compete Like a Champion Podcast with Johnny Parkes.On the show, you’ll learn how to become a more resilient competitor, a step by step process for improving your on-court performance, how to deal with pre-match nerves, mental training that you can do while stuck at home, how players at USTA’s National Tennis Center in Orlando train their mental game, excellent books for your mind, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Larry! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!ResourcesCompete Like a Champion PodcastUSTA Player DevelopmentNet GenerationDr. Lauer’s TWBooks:Can’t Hurt Me - David GogginsMind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence - Gary MackThe Obstacle is the WayMindset: The New Psychology of SuccessIn Pursuit of Excellence - Terry Orlick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode, I spoke with former ATP Top 10 singles and doubles player and Grand Slam Champion, Spanish pro Emilio Sanchez, about how to develop a more aggressive tennis game.Emilio achieved career high rankings of #7 in the world in singles in 1990 and #1 in doubles in 1989. He won 3 Grand Slam Doubles titles (two French Opens and one US Open) and a silver medal in the 1988 Olympic games in men’s doubles. During his tennis career, he won 15 singles titles and 50 doubles and made over $5 million in prize money. Emilio has both played for and captained Spain’s Davis Cup Team to a championship title in 2008. He is the co-founder of the Sanchez-Casal Academy (Academia Sanchez-Casal) where he helps all types of tennis players achieve their true potential.On the show, you’ll learn how to become a more aggressive player and why it is important to your long term success, how to become a better thinker on the court, Emilio’s top returning strategies, how Emilio reached the top 10 in the world in both singles and doubles, what it was like to both play Davis Cup and captain Spain to a championship title, footwork and movement tips, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Emilio! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!emiliosanchezacademy.comEmilio Sanchez Academy FL FacebookEmilio Sanchez Vicario TwitterEmilio Sanchez InstagramEmilio Sanchez academy, FL InstagramTennis Worldwide Leadership LinkedInAcademy website Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]On today’s episode, I spoke with former ATP pro Taylor Dent about how you can develop a solid serve and volley game that will put your opponents on the defensive.Taylor achieved a career high ranking of #21 in the world on the ATP Tour and won four singles titles. He reached the 4th round of Wimbledon and the US Open. He also placed 4th in the 2004 Olympics. Taylor has defeated numerous tennis legends such as Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic, James Blake, Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin, and many other unbelievable players with his huge serve and volley game. His parents, half-brother, godfather, and wife also played tennis professionally. Taylor is a coach and co-founder of the Dent Tennis Academy at The Birch Racquet and Lawn Club in Keller, Texas.On the show, you’ll learn how to think like a professional serve and volleyer, the right tactics to use when you are at net, drills you can perform to become a better serve and volleyer, Taylor’s toughest battles in his tennis career, the secret to hitting a 149mph serve, the big change Taylor made to his game early on to succeed on the pro tour, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Taylor! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!LINKSThe Birch Racquet and Lawn ClubGolf is Not a Game of PerfectOutliersInner Game of TennisAtomic HabitsDent Tennis Academy FacebookDent Tennis Academy TwitterDent Tennis Academy Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2016]In today’s episode, I spoke with world renowned sports science and fitness expert Dr. Mark Kovacs about strength and conditioning for tennis. Mark has trained numerous top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Young, and Melanie Oudin. Stack named Mark one of the Top 31 Fitness Professionals to Follow in 2015.Mark is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes. He has been featured in many of the biggest sports and news publications, including ESPN, the New York Times, and Tennis Magazine. Mark was also a top college player at Auburn and achieved a world ranking on the ATP Tour.To sum it up, Mark has one heck of a resume, and it is an honor to speak with him on the show today.Mark co-authored an amazing book and resource, Complete Conditioning for Tennis (2nd edition), which was published a couple months ago. I have a copy of his book and have had a hard time putting it down in my spare time. It has a ton of invaluable information on how we can put together a personalized fitness program using the exercises and in-depth knowledge from Mark, E. Paul Roetert (former managing director of the United States Tennis Association’s Player Development Program) and Todd S. Ellenbecker (Vice President, Medical Services ATP World Tour, and clinic director at Physiotherapy Associates Scottsdale Sports Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona).The book also includes 56 videos illustrating the exercises and stretches which you can access online. The value in this book is unparalleled in comparison to any other tennis fitness book I’ve seen on the market so far.In this episode, I ask Mark questions on how we can improve our tennis fitness to become better tennis players. We also talk about Complete Conditioning for Tennis (2nd edition) and some of the principles in the book that will help take your game to the next level.Mark has an unbelievable amount of knowledge in sports science for tennis, and provided us all with a ton of value on The Tennis Files Podcast.Complete Conditioning for Tennis (2nd edition)Tennis AnatomyDynamic StretchingThe Flexible Stretching Strap WorkbookMark-Kovacs.com<a...

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2019]On Episode 287 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to develop rock solid technique with legendary coach Rick Macci.This is a great interview that I had with Rick from 2019 and I want to bring it back for you because the lessons are valuable and timeless.Rick has coached five number one players: Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Andy Roddick, and Maria Sharapova, as well as hundreds of world class professionals. He has guided his players to a combined 247+ USTA National Championships since 1985, and is widely regarded as one of the best tennis coaches of all time. Rick is also the founder of Rick Macci Tennis Academy, and is a highly sought out motivational speaker, clinician, and author. On this episode, Rick discusses his philosophy on developing biomechanically-sound technique, gives us simple yet super-effective technique tips, and explains some huge mistakes in our technique that, if fixed, will supercharge your efficiency and power. I particularly love the power leak Rick mentions for the serve in the interview (I won't spoil it for you, you'll have to tune in to find out! :O) ).I hope you enjoy this podcast interview episode with Rick! Let us know what you think about it in the comments below!Rick Macci Tennis Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 286 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to become mentally stronger and excel under pressure.On the show, you’ll learn how to reach your full tennis potential, how to deal with negative self-talk, why obsession is a key trait of successful tennis players, how to get out of your comfort zone, how to have a healthy perspective, and much more!If you enjoyed these clips and want to listen to the full episodes featured on TFP 286, visit the links below or go to the episode number in your favorite podcast app or at tennisfiles.com/podcast. I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.TFP 280: Nick Saviano — How to Unleash Your Full Tennis PotentialTFP 271: Why Obsession is the Key to Your Tennis Success with Peter FreemanTFP 226: How to Handle Pressure by Changing Your Perspective with Vesa Ponkka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 285 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal the 8 key fitness principles for a strong and healthy 2023 and a weekly/daily workout template!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.TFP 233: How to Structure Your Diet for Optimal Performance with Tara CollingwoodDartfish - Exercise DatabaseTennis Con Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2019]Legendary tennis coach and icon Nick Bollettieri sadly passed away in December 2022, but his impact on his students, coaches, and the entire tennis community will live on forever. For this episode, I have resurrected my 2019 interview with Nick about how to achieve your dreams and help those around you reach their true potential.Nick had over 60 years of unrivaled experienced coaching the world’s best tennis players. He founded the Bollettieri Tennis Academy, where he worked with such players as Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Jim Courier, Serena and Venus Williams, Mary Pierce, Maria Sharapova, Martina Hingis, Anna Kournikova, Marcelo Rios, Kei Nishikori, and Boris Becker, just to name a few.Nick also co-founded the nonprofit fitness camp, Camp Kaizen with his wife Cindi. He wrote for tennis magazine as an instruction editor and was featured in tv series and documentary films. Nick was also a very accomplished author, having written numerous books, including Bollettieri’s Tennis Handbook, My Aces My Faults, and a recent Biography entitled Bollettieiri - Changing the Game. On top of all this, Nick was inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame and told me that he has been inducted into 12 others as well.On the show we cover the mindset you must have to achieve your goals, why every top performer has a great team behind that person, why you must get to know your students if you want to help them reach their true potential, Nick’s exercise routine at 88 years old, and much more!I hope you enjoy this podcast episode! Let us know what you think about it in the comments below!Nick Bollettieri - IMG Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 283 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the best advice in tennis strategy, technique, mental game, and much more from the top episodes of the podcast in 2022!For this special year-end episode, I sorted through all of my interviews with grand slam champions, former ATP/WTA players, world-class coaches and tennis experts, and my solo episodes from 2022. Then I selected the most downloaded episodes and took clips from each of them containing the best advice on how to create a fitness plan, simple strategies to win more singles and doubles matches, how to reduce errors, how to become mentally tough, and a lot more!If you enjoyed these clips and want to listen to the full episodes featured on TFP 283, visit the links below or go to the episode number in your favorite podcast app or at tennisfiles.com/podcast. I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.TFP 238: 5 Reasons Why Tennis Players Can't Serve Properly with Peter FreemanTFP 270: Brad Gilbert — How to Become a Tough Competitor, Reduce Errors and Forget About Your LossesTFP 235: Dr. Mark Kovacs — How to Create A Fitness Plan to Level Up Your GameTFP 232: Inside the Mind of a 5.0 Tennis Player with Dillon SykesTFP 244: The 5 Most Common Mistakes That 3.0-4.5 Doubles Players MakeTFP 241: Simple Strategies to Win More Singles and Doubles Matches with Jonathan StokkeTFP 239: 5 Traits That All Champions Have In Common with Emma DoyleTFP 233: How to Structure Your Diet for Optimal Performance with Tara CollingwoodThe Tennis Files PodcastTennis Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 282 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about how to win singles matches. Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is a former All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of the Year. Jonathan became the first student-athlete in program history to win the ITA National Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award in 2006 while also earning the USTA Sportsmanship Award. On the show, you’ll learn how to formulate singles strategy, how to hide your weakness from your opponent, what type of serve players should master first, tips to refocus when you get nervous, return strategies, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Jonathan! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Baseline Intelligence Podcast Jonathan’s Instagram Page 30 College Tennis Coaches Reveal Top Character Traits of Successful Student-AthletesPeak: Secrets from the New Science of ExpertisePart I and Part II of Jonathan’s Last Interview with me on the Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 281 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching to talk about our 8 tennis goals for 2023.Peter has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube and at Crunch Time Coaching. He was also named the Georgia Pro of the Year. Pete hosts Tennis Con each year for players over 50, leads really fantastic 7-day and 30-day challenges, and is a great friend of Mehrban and the Summit!On the show, you’ll learn why setting goals is important, why staying in your comfort zone will not make us improve, how to identify if you’re a singles or a doubles player, how to improve fitness and avoid injuries, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Pete! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!TENNIS CON LIVE - Join me, Peter, Gigi Fernandez, Kevin Garlington, Karue Sell, Jeff Greenwald, Ryan Reidy and many others LIVE at Innisbrook Resort in Tampa! - March 30-April 2nd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 280 of The Tennis Files Podcast, legendary coach Nick Saviano reveals how to unleash your full tennis potential.Nick is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent tennis coaches and experts in the field of coaching education. He has 45 years of world-class tennis experience—nine years playing on the ATP tour, followed by 35 years as a high-performance coach. He helped train over 50 tennis players who have gone on to professional tennis careers on the WTA and ATP tours, including Grand Slam winners, Olympic gold medalists, and world’s number one in singles and doubles. Nick established The Saviano Method (TSM), which he has incorporated into the Saviano High Performance Tennis Academy. He also recently unveiled Maximum Tennis, which features online tennis training and insights that maximize your results and give you the edge you have been looking for.On the show, you’ll learn the biggest impediment that prevents players from reaching their full potential, how to become consistent so that you can reach your goals, how to develop mental discipline and utilize visualization, how to deal with nerves and getting tight during crunch time situations, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Nick! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!LINKS:maximumtennis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 279 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Tennis Hacker founder Richard Brice reveals brain based tennis training techniques to help you level up your game.Richard is a Neuro Tennis Performance Consultant who helps tennis players improve performance and address injuries using brain based training and applied neurology. He is an expert in helping tennis players train and elevate their visual system through simple exercises.On the show, you’ll learn what brain based training is and how it can help tennis players improve their game, how to watch the ball better, simple eye drills to improve our vision, common areas that affect our vision on the court, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Richard! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Tennis Hacker YouTube Channeltennishacker.net/visionTennis Hacker Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 278 of The Tennis Files Podcast, fellow podcaster and founder of Tennis Tribe Will Boucek talks about doubles strategy for club level players.Will is an ATP &amp; WTA Doubles Strategy Analyst, founder of Tennis Tribe, and host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast. He works with club level players, D1 college programs, and top 10 doubles players on the ATP and WTA tour to help them better understand their game and strategize against opponents. He has over 20 years of experience playing and coaching tennis, is a former college player, and is currently an NTRP 5.0.Will lives in Fort Worth, Texas and is constantly studying doubles. He started Tennis Tribe as a doubles blog in 2016 and has since turned it into one of the leading resources for doubles players who want to win more matches with a weekly newsletter, a podcast, and video lessons. He also reviews tennis gear including the latest racquets, shoes, bags, strings, and more.On the show, you’ll learn Will’s top doubles strategy takeaways from the WTA Doubles Finals, how to figure out the optimal doubles formation for club level players, the biggest myth about doubles strategy, doubles tiebreaker tips, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Will! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Doubles Only Tennis Podcast | The Tennis Tribe"Watch More Doubles" Shirts - Shop Tennis Tribe Gear (thetennistribe.com)The Tennis Tribe - YouTubeWill Boucek (@WillBoucek) / TwitterThe Tennis Tribe (@the_tennistribe) / TwitterThe Tennis Tribe (@thetennistribe) • InstagramInner Game of TennisEssential TennisMine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 277 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban and Tennis Express playtester and content writer Sam Jones will talk about the 8 racquets I’m testing to choose my next stick.Sam has always been fascinated by new racquet and string technologies and how they can help players improve their games and avoid injury. This passion led him to a position at one of the largest online tennis retailers in the world, Tennis Express, as a content writer and playtester. This is Sam’s third appearance on the podcast, as I previously interviewed him on Episode 103 and Episode 222. Sam was also certified as a Master Racquet Technician in 2011. He was a 4 year member of The Southwestern University Men’s Tennis Team (2001-2005), and served as a team captain during his junior and senior seasons. Sam achieved All-SCAC (southern collegiate athletic conference) status his senior year, and then began a 10+ year coaching career.On the show, you’ll learn the top 8 racquets that Sam and I picked for me to playtest, the unveiling of my racquet bracket, our initial impressions about each racquet, our predictions for which racquets will make it the farthest in the bracket, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Sam! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!Tennis ExpressTennis Files YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices