The Tennis Files Podcast

On Episode 176 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 175 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to develop a consistent and reliable second serve.I used to struggle with my second serve. I’d get nervous and double fault on important points. I remember not even knowing the proper technique for a topspin or kick serve, so I relied heavily on my slice serve to get the point started. Double faulting negatively affected my confidence and the rest of my game followed suit. It wasn’t until I learned and implemented most of the information that I share in this podcast episode that I started to develop more confidence in my second serve. Improving your second serve is one of the best investments you can make in your game. As the old saying goes: “You’re only as good as your second serve.” If you want to start having more confidence in your service games, this is the episode for you.On the show, you’ll learn the key fundamentals of the topspin serve, effective drills to help develop height and spin on your second serve, strategic and mental advice to avoid nerves and double faulting, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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 167: Powerful Secrets to a World Class Serve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 174 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Nathan de Veer, a mental performance expert, to talk about mindset transformation for tennis players.Nathan is a mental performance expert who specializes in helping players and athletes master their mind with proven mindset strategies. He played Division I tennis at DePaul University and he is currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He also created a website to share most of his works on the mental side of the game.On the show, you’ll learn ways to increase focus and concentration on the court, how to unlock our true potential as tennis players, the biggest mental game mistakes that we make when playing matches, how to reprogram your mind for success, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Nathan! 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!nathandeveer.comNathan’s Facebook PageNathan’s Instagram Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 173 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to find the right grip for every stroke in your game.Having the right grip for the type of shots you want to produce is critically important. For certain strokes like the serve and the volley, if you use the wrong grip, you will severely limit your potential and effectiveness on those shots. So I put together an episode explaining the different grips, how to find them, what grips the top ATP/WTA players use, the grips I use, and my recommendations.I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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!Grip Aid - OnCourtOffCourtTFP 171: How to Transform Your Tennis Strokes with Davor DekarisTFP 172: 21 Ways to Improve Your Tennis Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 172 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I reveal 21 of the best things you can do to improve your tennis game.A few days ago, I randomly decided to brainstorm all the different methods of improving as a tennis player that I’ve learned through my experiences training and competing, and from interviewing the world’s best coaches and players. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 21 ways to level up your skills, including tips to improve your technique, practice intensity, quality of play during matches, fitness, strategy, footwork, mental game, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 171 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed USPTA Elite Professional, Davor Dekaris, about drills and techniques to help you transform your tennis strokes.Davor is a Stroke Development & High Performance Coordinator at Stone Creek Club and Spa. He was previously a tennis instructor in Berlin for 10 years. He 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 52k followers on Instagram and keeps increasing at a rapid pace.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 HausInstagramFacebookEquipmentGrip AidRebound Walls On Court Off CourtBooksComplete Conditioning for Tennis - Dr. Mark KovacsThe Inner Game of Tennis - W. Timothy GallweyRafael Nadal Biography - Rafael Nadal and John CarlinThe Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 170 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 into 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 169 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the #1 source for more power on your strokes plus five huge power leaks that you need to fix asap.A lot of tennis players, even the pros, are constantly in search of more power on their shots. The extra miles per hour can make the difference between being on offense during a point and playing on the defensive. Unfortunately, most amateur tennis players don’t use their bodies efficiently and maximize its true power on their strokes.On the show, you’ll learn the most effective way to add more power to your groundstrokes and serve, the role of your hips during the loading phase, how to rotate your body properly using your kinetic chain, the top 5 power leak mistakes, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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 Secrets PlaybookStretch Routine PDFTennis Files YouTube ChannelSlinger Bag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 168 of The Tennis Files Podcast, my good friend Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching interviewed me about the 5 biggest mistakes that USTA players make. When you learn these mistakes and work on them, you will become a stronger, smarter, and more successful player. You’ll learn about preparation, strategy, the mental game, and more on this episode!Pete interviewed me to celebrate the launch of Tennis Con 4, which he hosts and starts on October 19th, 2020! Tennis Con is a free annual online tennis event that features many of the best tennis coaches and names in the business (including yours truly!). Pete does an amazing job in hosting this event and it is an honor to be featured on Tennis Con 4 this year.If you want to check out all the awesome lessons and interviews on Tennis Con 4 for free (including my lesson on offensive topspin lobs), go to this link: Tennis Con 4!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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 Con 4 - Get Your Free Ticket Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 167 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’lI learn the most powerful serve advice ever given on the show from legendary coaches, grand slam champions and pro players. I went through all my interviews discussing the tennis serve and selected the clips that will help you fix your technical and strategic serve mistakes and take the most important stroke in your arsenal to the next level.On the show, you’ll learn key concepts from the 8-stage model of the serve, serve secrets from the pros, the biggest mistakes on the serve, the importance of hitting different types of serves, how to generate massive serve power, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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 081: Dr. KovacsTFP 098: Rick MacciTFP 089: Johan KriekTFP 128: Taylor DentTFP 150: Gregg Le SueurTFP 062: Serve Killers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 166 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with strength and conditioning coach Justin Russ about how you can build a simple and effective training program to get stronger and move better on the court.Justin has worked with several pro athletes on the ATP and WTA tour. He is currently an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Virginia and trains their elite NCAA Division I tennis teams. He was also the Head of Tennis Performance at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida and has delivered over 100 live education courses in eight countries and has presented at many conferences. Justin holds numerous certifications from several organizations including a Certified Tennis Performance Specialist with the ITPA and a Master Instructor for both TRX Training and TriggerPoint Therapy.On the show, you’ll learn the 7 foundational movements that all athletes (including tennis players) need to train, how to create an effective training program using these foundational movements, the biggest strength training mistakes tennis players make, how to examine and fix inefficient movement patterns, why you must tailor the program to the athlete and not the athlete to the program, at-home training advice, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Justin! 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!Justin Russ InstagramSimon Sinek Ted TalkMinibandsSuperbandsKettlebellMedicine BallTRX Suspension Training Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 165 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I reveal 6 ways to attack the net that will help you play more aggressively and put pressure on your opponents.I always have been a baseliner since I first started playing. When I got to college, my coach Keith Puryear (who was my very first interview on the podcast, Episode #2!), showed me the fundamentals and the importance of attacking the net when the opportunity presents itself. I vividly remember a match against our conference rivals where I followed the directions of my head coach Keith and Assistant Coach Matt Bilger (who I had on the podcast a couple years back, Episode #43). They told me to concentrate on recognizing short balls and approaching the net on them instead of staying back at the baseline to create pressure on my opponent.If your opponents know you aren’t going to attack the net when they are in trouble, they are going to be comfortable and can hit a lower quality ball back in the court and still be in decent shape. Compare that with being out of position and knowing that your opponent is going to be rushing the net, taking time away from you and volleying your shot, giving you half as much time to recover. Attacking the net creates pressure, errors, and is a game changer.With that in mind, on today’s episode, you’re going to learn 6 simple and effective ways to attack the net and win more tennis matches.I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me know what you think about it 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!LINKS:Approach Shot YouTube Videotennisfiles.comTFP 002 with Keith PuryearTFP 043 with Matt Bilger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 164 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed elite coach Edgar Giffenig about how to play smarter singles matches.Edgar is the founder of Giffenig Tennis and is an International Consultant for TennisGate. He was a National Coach for the USA, Germany, and Mexico. He is also a frequent speaker in coaching workshops throughout the world including my previous Tennis Summits. Edgar has 30 years of experience coaching players of all ages and levels. With his long-term tennis experiences, Edgar wrote two books entitled, “Play Tennis with Passion” and “Developing High Performance Tennis Players”.On the show, you’ll learn why you should think about tennis strategy like gambling, the laws of first and second serves, how to figure out the best playing style for your game, our observations about singles strategy from the U.S. Open, pre and post-match strategy tips, winning tactics for USTA League players, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Edgar! 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!LINKS:Tennisgate.comGiffenig Tennis YouTube PageEdgargiffenig.comTennisfiles.com/edgarBOOKS:Play Tennis with PassionDeveloping High Performance Players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 163 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’re going to learn 8 ways to generate massive topspin.Topspin is an extremely important part of tennis, and I’ve heard from many players that they want to hit with more topspin on their strokes. Topspin helps you avoid errors, hit higher over the net, and makes life tougher for your opponents. My topspin groundstrokes are a huge weapon for me, so I figured I would share my knowledge with you about how you can generate more topspin by making 8 technical and equipment adjustments. You may be surprised with some of the suggestions!I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me know what you think about it 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!RacquetsPure Aero 16x19Wilson Blade 16x19Pure Aero VS 16x20Yonex EZONE 100 16x19StringsRPM BlastRPM Blast RoughSolinco Tour BiteVolkyl CycloneResourcesTennis Files YouTube ChannelThread on Strings and SpinMost Spin-Friendly Racquets Video (Tennis Warehouse) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 162 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with French tennis coach Jean-Pierre Jounier about the most important factors you need to consider when choosing a tennis racquet.A lot of tennis players make the costly mistake of picking a racquet based on their favorite player, what their friends use, or even worse, how the racquet looks. Luckily for you, on this episode Jean-Pierre and I will show you exactly how to choose the optimal racquet for your game.Jean-Pierre has two YouTube channels, Team-Tennis.FR and Team-Tennis [English], geared towards helping players with strategy, technique, and tennis equipment. He has done a lot of in-depth reviews on the latest tennis racquets, and so I brought him on the podcast to help us with this area of the game that so many players both enjoy and struggle mastering. Jean-Pierre is also a great player and has been a practice partner for several tennis pros.On the show, you’ll learn the different types of racquets, the main factors to consider when choosing between them, common mistakes players make when testing racquets, the most popular racquets among different levels, the impact of strings when testing racquets, tips to improve your tennis game, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Jean-Pierre! 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!team-tennis.frTeam-Tennis Youtube Channel (English)Team-Tennis Youtube Channel (French)Team-Tennis Facebook PageThe Building Blocks of Tennis Success eBook (Free Download!)Inner Game of Tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 161 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed elite tennis coach Jorge Capestany about how you can develop a stronger mindset to help you win more tennis matches.Jorge is one of only eleven people worldwide that has earned the distinction of Master Professional with the USPTA and International Master Professional with the PTR. He is a certified Mental Toughness Specialist through the Human Performance Institute and holds a USTA Sports Science certification. Jorge is also 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.On the show, you’ll learn the top mental mistakes amateur players routinely make, exercises you can do on and off the court to become a mentally tougher player, Jorge’s simple system for knowing what to work on next in your game, how to become a more clutch player, strategies to close out matches and start them stronger, and much more!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!Inner Game of TennisCapestanyTennis.com - Free Mental Toughness Video Course + eBook!TennisDrills.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 160 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I discuss 7 key do’s and don’ts for doubles players.I played mostly singles as a junior player. So I really had no idea about what the fundamentals of doubles were, how to move, and even how to volley very well because I spent just about every minute on the court hugging the baseline unless I got a short ball. After law school, I started playing a lot of USTA league tennis, which was a ton of doubles. I gradually picked up a few more doubles strategies, and then my doubles game really picked up when I started Tennis Files around 2015, because I got to interview a ton of expert coaches on the subject. I then developed this deep hunger to really learn the top strategies from the best coaches in the world.So for this episode, I put together a list of doubles mistakes I’ve made and learned to correct through experience, and winning strategies, to share with you to help you improve your doubles game.I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me know what you think about it 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!LINKSYoutube Tennis Files ChannelApple Podcasts Google PodcastsSpotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 159 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’re going to learn 7 key do’s and don’ts in your singles matches.Strategy, unlike technique, is something that you can implement immediately that will make a big impact in your matches. With technique, while the benefits are huge, and you should absolutely work on it, strategy doesn’t need 10s or 100s of hours before you can effectively use it in a tennis match. Lately I’ve been watching points of amateur players on Youtube, and I found myself recognizing several key strategic mistakes, as well as things the players did quite well. And on this episode, you’ll learn exactly what to do and not to do on the singles court.There will also be a video on Youtube of me analyzing and critiquing 5 points from a 4.5 singles match by the time this episode is published. If you want to watch this singles points analysis video, you can go to tennisfiles.com/youtube!I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me 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!LINKSTennis Files Youtube ChannelApple Podcasts Google PodcastsSpotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 158 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Jibran Mohammadi, former ATP Pro and current tennis coach, about how to compete against the world's best tennis players.Jibran achieved a ranking on the ATP Tour, played Davis Cup for Pakistan, and has played with many legends of the sport, like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, the Bryan Brothers, Stephanos Tsitsipas, Denis Shapovalov, and David Nalbandian. He is currently a Tennis Coach in Toronto at the Granite Club where he teaches tennis players of all ages how to level up their tennis games. He’s also got a fantastic Instagram page with a lot of awesome tennis tips and trick shots that you should check out!On the show, you’ll learn about Jibran’s amazing experiences playing with Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Denis Shapovalov, and many other pros, his fortuitous Davis Cup career with Pakistan, Jirban’s journey from the juniors to the pro tour, what he’s learned throughout his career, tips to improve your tennis game, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Jibran! 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!LINKSDynamic Warm-Up Routine - Free PDF!Jibran’s Instagram PageJibran’s YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 157 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I am going to walk you through a simple stretch routine that will increase your flexibility and help you recover faster from your tennis matches and training.Playing tennis and training increases muscle tightness and actually reduces your flexibility, so we need to put in the time to rectify this situation. You will gain huge life changing benefits for just a few minutes of stretching each day. Stretching increases your range of movement of your joints, increases stretch tolerance of the muscles, reduces your risk of injury, and reduces muscle soreness!On this episode, I’ll cover the negative effects that I’ve experienced from not devoting time to stretching, nine of the best stretches you can do anywhere, the proper technique and benefits of these stretches, which areas of the body they affect, critical tips to help you stretch properly, and much more!To get a free PDF of this exact stretch routine, go to tennisfiles.com/stretch!And if you want to watch this full stretch routine on video (it’ll be up within a few days of this podcast episode), go to the Tennis Files Youtube channel at tennisfiles.com/youtube and click the subscribe button and notification bell so that you’ll get an email when the video is up!I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me 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!LINKSStretch Routine PDF - Download for Free!Tennis Files Youtube ChannelComplete Conditioning for Tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 156 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 9 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 10 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!LINKSWeb Tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 155 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I walk you through a simple lower body workout routine that will increase your strength, balance, and coordination to help you play better tennis.Consistent strength training is absolutely critical to increase your performance and lower your risk of injuries. Your game will transform when you feel stronger on the court and have the confidence that your body isn't going to break down easily. One of the most important things I've learned over the years of interviewing hundreds of top tennis pros and coaches, studying tons of resources about tennis fitness, and even getting certified by tennis fitness organizations, is that you need to have strong legs to level up your tennis game.I am going to describe this routine as detailed as I can on the podcast, and if you need a visual, check out my YouTube Channel at tennisfiles.com/youtube and click the subscribe button and notification bell so that you’ll receive an email as soon as I publish a video of this exact workout (a few days after this podcast goes up!).I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me 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:Workout Plan PDFDynamic Warm-Up Plan PDFTennis Files Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 154 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I am going to walk you through a complete dynamic warm-up routine with no equipment that will help you perform your best on the tennis court and stay healthy.Performing a dynamic warm up that is specific to tennis movement is going to give you the best preparation to play well and prevent injuries, according to many studies, the science, and top tennis fitness experts. There are obviously a ton of other warm-up exercises, variations, and levels of difficulty, but I find that this is a simple one that just about anyone can do to get ready for a great practice or match session. Remember to perform this dynamic warm-up routine before your matches and training, and let me know how it works for you.If you want to watch this full dynamic warm-up routine on video (it’ll be up within a few days of this podcast episode), go to the Tennis Files Youtube channel at tennisfiles.com/youtube and click the subscribe button and notification bell so that you’ll receive an email as soon as I publish the video! I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me 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:Warm-Up Routine - Free Download!Tennis Files YouTube ChannelBooks:Dynamic Stretching - Dr. Mark KovacsStudy on Dynamic vs Static Stretching and Activity Specific Warm-ups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 153 of The Tennis Files Podcast, 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!LINKSPerformance 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

On Episode 152 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban is going to present his five-step process for how to get back on the court and start improving your game again.Many of you have been unable to play for many weeks or months and are just starting or soon will be getting back onto the tennis courts. But without the proper approach (pun intended :) ), you are way more likely to get frustrated, or worse, injured.On the show, you’ll learn how to regain and exceed your level of play before your long break from the courts, how to make goals and plan your training, the importance of taking care of your health and fitness while off court, how to be safe while playing, and much more!I hope you enjoy this episode! Let me 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!Resourcestennisfiles.comThe Building Blocks of Tennis Success eBook Tennis Fitness Workout PlanThe Tennis Files Podcast Tennis Files Membership - email me at [email protected] JournalTennis SafetyUSTA Safety for COVID19 - Player Tips and Recommendations ITF Return to Tennis GuidelinesUSTA Tennis Safety for Facilities and Programming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 151 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed elite tennis coach and speaker, Emma Doyle, about how to unleash your tennis potential.Emma is an expert instructor, communicator, and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach top WTA rankings. She is also a Tennis Australia High Performance Coach and travels the world as a professional speaker specializing in helping people to maximize and live their potential through tennis. Emma has been on four of my Tennis Summit as well, and I have brought her back each year because of the fantastic content that she consistently produces to help tennis players improve their skills.On the show, you’ll learn about how you can increase your confidence, find your inner motivation to improve your game, communicate better with your partners, transform your mindset, achieve your true tennis potential, learn the secrets and habits of the pros, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Emma! 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!Books: Atomic Habits - James ClearResources:[email protected] Playing StylesEmma’s TEDx Talk – Unleashing Female PotentialEmma’s YouTube ChannelEM & M SHOW YouTube ChannelEmma’s Demo ReelSocial Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 150 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed coach Gregg Le Sueur from Online Tennis Instruction about how to level up your volley and serve technique.Gregg is currently the lead instructor at OTI where he has helped thousands of tennis players improve their strategy, technique, mental game and fitness. He has also competed at an extremely high level and achieved an ATP ranking while playing in futures tour events. Gregg has been featured on my Tennis Summits the past couple years and continues to impress me every time he shares his knowledge about the game.On the show, you’ll learn how to hit more efficient volleys, how to increase your serve power and spin production, the fundamentals to becoming a better tennis player, Gregg's competitive tennis journey, his experience earning his first ATP point on the pro tour, proven tips and strategies to improve your tennis game, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Gregg! 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!RESOURCESonlinetennisinstruction.comDr. Jim Loehr’s 16-second Cure (4 Stages)BOOKSVic Braden - Tennis 2000Inner Game of TennisWinning Ugly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 149 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed 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 one of the co-founders of 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!LINKS:thetennismenu.comThe Tennis Menu FacebookMarc Sophoulis TwitterMarc Sophoulis InstagramEQUIPMENT:TherabandMedicine BallBOOKS:Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 148 of The Tennis Files Podcast I spoke with Danielle Lao, top 200 WTA pro, about the mindset, preparation, and resilience you need to become an elite-level tennis player.What’s pretty amazing about Danielle’s path to the pro tour that you’ll hear on this episode is that she was basically locked into a normal desk job after college. But something deep inside told her that she needed to pursue her dream of making it on the WTA Tour.Danielle is a former USC standout and has reached as high as 152 in the world. She has played in the main draw of the US Open multiple times and has even co-authored a book called The Invaluable Experience that takes readers through her college tennis journey and why playing sports in college is an invaluable decision I am a big fan of Danielle and especially love that she gives us a rare insight into a professional tennis player’s career through her blog at thelittlegiant.net and on her social media platforms.On the show, you’ll learn about Danielle’s biggest ups and downs in her career and how she overcame them, how she prepares for matches, her morning routine, how she almost took a desk job and what inspired her to choose the WTA Tour instead, what she needs to do to reach the top 100 and beyond, her mental game secrets, unique tips to improve your tennis game, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Danielle! 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!LINKSthelittlegiant.netthelittlegiantblog.wordpress.comtwitter.com/thelittlegiantinstagram.com/thelittlegiant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 147 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with 17-time Grand Slam champion Gigi Fernandez about how you can develop a strong mindset and play confidently against your competition.Gigi is a former world #1 doubles and #17 singles player and is now widely considered to be one of the best doubles players of all time. She is a Hall of Famer and she won 2 Olympic Gold Medals with Mary Joe Fernandez. In 2000, Gigi was named Puerto Rican Athlete of the Century. She now spends her time coaching adult players how to excel at doubles and developed the Gigi Method of doubles.On the show, you’ll learn how to develop your mental and emotional skills, simple pre-match routines that will help you stay calm during matches, the mindset you need to have before a match, how to create your roadmap to mental dominance, and much more!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!Links:The Roadmap to Mental Dominance (+ Gigi Method Free!) - Limited Time Only!Gigi’s FacebookGigi’s TwitterGIgi’s Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 146 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I reveal my top 10 strategy, technique, mental, and fitness takeaways from Tennis Summit 2020 with my good friend Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching. We recorded this live episode at the end of my annual online tennis conference, which was a smashing success with 13,778 registrants!On the show, you’ll learn why you should use more of your back leg during the loading stage of the serve, the importance of practicing serves under pressure, how to improve your serve returns, the three main elements of watching the ball, how to prepare optimally before your matches, and much more!I hope you enjoy this episode! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 145 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with world renowned sports science and fitness expert, Dr. Mark Kovacs, about the release and loading stages of the tennis serve.Mark is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background in training and researching elite athletes. He is the Senior Director of Sports Science for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the founder of The International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA) of which I am a proud member. He is also the founder of the Kovacs Institute which is based in Atlanta, GA. Mark has trained numerous top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Youngm and Melanie Oudin.On the show, you’ll learn how to improve your serving motion, how to toss the ball in the right location consistently, the causes of poor racquet drop and how to fix it, exercises to improve your loading phase of the serve, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 144 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Babolat sales representative Allan Iverson about equipment trends and tennis gear.Allan was awarded Tennis Industry Sales Rep of the Year in 2014. He was Babolat's National Salesperson of the Year in 2012. He is also a USPTA P-1 with more than two decades of teaching experience. Allan has appeared on several Tennis Summits over the years to talk all things tennis gear gear and equipment.On the show, you’ll learn the latest equipment trends and how they can help your game, what to look for when searching for a new racquet, the different types of shoes and which ones are best for you, stringing patterns and the effect of each type on your tennis game, how to choose the right strings, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Allan! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 143 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with one of the most legendary tennis coaches of all time, Rick Macci, about critical singles strategy principles to level up your game.Rick Macci has coached hundreds of world class tennis professionals including world number one players Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Andy Roddick, and Maria Sharapova. His players have won over 247 USTA National Championships since 1985. Rick is the founder of Rick Macci Tennis Academy, and is also a highly sought out motivational speaker, clinician, and author.On the show, you’ll learn how to plan effectively for your matches, how to perform under pressure in a new environment, how Sofia Kenin won her first Grand Slam, what tennis players can do at home to build their mental toughness, how visualization can help you improve your game, some helpful guidelines for imitating the pros, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Rick! 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!Tennis Summit 2020Rick Macci Tennis Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 142 of The Tennis Files Podcast, 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 GenerationBooks: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 OrlickSocial:Dr. Lauer’s Twitter Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 141 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I reveal nine proven secrets that I’ve learned from interviewing and studying the best tennis coaches, pros, and experts on the planet over the years. These secrets are from my newest eBook, the Tennis Secrets Playbook, which you can download for free at tennisfiles.com/playbook!I created the eBook by analyzing hundreds of my interviews from the podcast and summits I’ve hosted, picking the best advice I could find from over 35 top coaches and pros, and using it to create the Tennis Secrets Playbook.On the show, you’ll learn why we need a game plan to maximize success, the importance of scheduling your practice and workouts, the three parameters of footwork, how to fix your technique, why we should take care of our fitness, and much more!If you liked the advice from these amazing coaches and pros, then go to tennisfiles.com/playbook to download the Tennis Secrets Playbook for free!Tennis Summit 2020, an online tennis conference to help you level up your tennis game with lessons from 30+ world class coaches, is happening less than 2 weeks from today! Register for free today at tennisfilessummit.com!LINKS:Tennis Secrets PlaybookTennis Summit 2020Podcast EpisodesJames BlakePaul AnnaconeMichael RussellNick BollettieriTaylor DentDr. Mark Kovacs Emilio SanchezGigi FernandezTodd Widom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 140 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with world-renowned coach and doubles expert Louis Cayer about world-class doubles strategy.Louis has coached and mentored six #1 ranked doubles specialists, including Jamie Murray, and 26 who have reached the ATP top 50. He also served as Davis Cup Captain for both Great Britain and Canada. Louis currently works with the Lawn and Tennis Association.On the show, you’ll learn the skills needed to become a great doubles player, effective strategies against different types of teams, positional strategies to give you a leg up on the competition, what singles players need to know to play better doubles, how to use disruptive plays effectively, and much more!This interview is part of a masterclass I recorded with Louis for Tennis Summit 2020! If you want to watch Louis’s full interview in video format, along with over 30 other on-court lessons and presentations on singles and doubles strategy, technique, fitness, and the mental game, for FREE, click the link below:Tennis Summit 2020 - Click Here to RegisterTennis Summit 2020, which is an online tennis conference from April 20-25, will be the fourth year I am hosting the event. There are going to be more on-court lessons, point analysis, and masterclass presentations this year than ever before!I hope you enjoy my interview with Louis! 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!LINKSTennis Summit 2020 - Click the link to sign up for free today! Join the world’s biggest online tennis conference, hosted by yours truly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 139 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I discuss the huge impact that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on the tennis world, and how we can still improve our tennis games while isolated at home.On the show, you’ll learn exercises you can do at home to stay in tennis shape, how COVID-19 has affected USTA Leagues, the ATP and WTA tours, how to have a great workout with no equipment, why you don’t need a tennis ball (or even a racquet) to keep improving, a sneak peek about an awesome online tennis conference that you should look out for in a few weeks, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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!Exercises:ClamshellsSeated 90-90More Hip Mobility ExercisesMadison Keys Workout on InstagramBooks:Inner Game of TennisOpen - Andre AgassiComplete Conditioning for TennisWinning Ugly - Brad GilbertEquipment:TheragunJump RopeExercise Bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 138 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with sports science expert, Tim Roberts, about athlete monitoring, workload and recovery.Tim is the Director of Sports Science at Theragun. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Sport and Exercise Science and achieved a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science. Tim was a Senior Sports Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. While there, he combined his expertise in sports nutrition/exercise performance and sports science data to develop innovative strategies for athletes and organizations to reach their potential. Tim also founded Scientific-Athlete, and is considered a world leading expert in sports science for golf.On the show, you’ll learn the benefits of athlete monitoring, a simple and easy way to track your workload, how to recovery properly from your workouts and tennis matches, the best devices for monitoring your exercise, sleep and tennis, the fundamentals of proper nutrition, fitness resources for competitive tennis players and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Tim! 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!Buy Theragun tennisfiles.com/theragun - Special TF Member Pricing! Free PDF Downloads Wellness Screen Session Rating of Perceived Exertion (sRPE) Scale Websites / Articles https://performancepartner.gatorade.com/athlete-tools/detail/internal-and-external-load-monitoring-the-science-and-the-practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 137 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis technology expert Alex Johansson about the best tech and equipment you can use to level up your game.Alex, aka The Tennis Techie, is the founder of Coachnect LLC and the Director of the New England Tennis Academy. He has worked with Texas A&M as their video analyst, analysis provider and tech advisor. Alex received the Touring Coach of the Year award from USPTA Texas in 2016 for his work and fantastic results with competitive junior players. He also created a video analysis service called tennisfilm.com and the Hoplu app for player skill building, communication, motivation and tracking. Alex created Tennis Techie, the first online forum dedicated to tennis technology.On the show, you’ll learn how technology can improve your game, essential apps that will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, the easiest way to record yourself playing and video equipment you’ll need (it’s not much!), resources for analyzing your tennis practices and matches, the best wearables and tennis sensors on the market today, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Alex! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 136 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with legendary strength and conditioning and functional training coach, Mike Boyle, about the critical principles you need to know to get better results with your tennis fitness training.Mike co-founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in 1996, where he provides performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. He has served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University for 15 years and became the Boston Red Sox strength and conditioning coach in 2013 that won the World Series. From 1991-1999, Boyle served for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He also was the Strength and Conditioning coach for the 1998 US Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, Gold Medalists in Nagano and 2014 Silver medalists in Sochi.On the show, you’ll learn how the average competitive tennis player should structure their weekly fitness training sessions, what areas of the body tennis players need to concentrate on training the most (the answer might surprise you!), how to increase your mobility, why not warming up is the biggest mistake you can make as a competitive athlete, how tennis players can prevent injuries, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Mike! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 135 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn my 5-step framework for improving your tennis game and fulfilling your career goals.On the show, you'll learn the importance of defining your career goals, why evaluating your tennis game is crucial to making progress, examples of the 5-step framework as it applies to different types of players, why you need to track your progress, how I’ve used this framework to improve my own tennis game, and much more!And if you want to learn the latest strategies, techniques, fitness and mental game principles to level up your tennis skills, be on the lookout for Tennis Summit 2020 in late April! To get notified when the summit becomes available, go to tennisfiles.com and sign up for my email list. Then I will give you a heads up when registration opens for the summit!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 134 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I put together a special mega compilation of the best fitness advice ever given on the show. I went through all of my previous episodes and hand-selected clips from 10 previous interviews with many of the top tennis fitness experts in the world. On the show you’ll learn about strength and conditioning, explosive power, plyometrics, the most common injuries and how to prevent them, working out on the road, why your range of motion makes a huge impact on your technique, the best exercises for tennis players in the gym, how to protect your rotator cuff, important recovery tips, the biggest mistakes when training, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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!Link to Full Interviews:TFP 033: Strength and Conditioning for Tennis Players with Dr. Mark KovacsTFP 039: Injury Prevention and Recovery with Dr. Todd EllenbeckerTFP 048: Optimizing Your Strength and Conditioning Workouts with Dominic KingTFP 056: Speed, Power, and Plyometrics with Dean HollingworthTFP 069: Strength and Conditioning on the Road with Johnny FraserTFP 078: Strength and Conditioning for Junior Athletes with Aaron PattersonTFP 079: Injury Prevention and Movement Mechanics with David GrantTFP 082: RacquetFit and the Body-Tennis Connection with Dr. Sean DrakeTFP 101: How to Reach Peak Athletic Performance with Dr. Greg RoseTFP 119: Tennis Fitness Fundamentals with Nathan Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 133 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn about every single piece of gear that's currently in my racquet bag. I was inspired to do this episode after going to Orlando to attend the Racquet and Paddle show, where I saw a lot of new and innovative products. There have been times where I've forgotten to bring certain pieces of equipment and it's made a substantial impact on my performance, especially in a game like tennis which is often decided by razor-thin margins. On the show, you’ll learn the essential types of gear you need to be fully prepared for your practices and matches, the type of racquets and strings that I use, what each piece of gear can do for your game, new equipment that can help you recover faster, the snacks and drinks that fuel me while playing, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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!Links to all the gear mentioned in the episode:Babolat Pure Aero VSBabolat Pure Strike 18x20Babolat Pure Strike 16x19Volkl Cyclone Tour 17gHyper G String 17gSignum Pro X-Perience StringGamma Head TapePenn Tennis BallsBanana Boat SunscreenAdidas Climacool HatWilson Pro OvergripTournagripBabolat OvergripYonex Supergrap OvergripTape MeasurePrecision Hydration - use code TENNISFILES for 15% off your first orderHydroflaskUnder Armour JugStretchbandsResistance BandsLacrosse BallSlinger BagPractice and Match Journal Theragun - email me at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 132 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Peter Freeman, the founder of Crunch Time Coaching, about the key strategies and tactics the pros used at this year’s Australian Open.Pete has coached division 1 college players and has produced state level and national champions. He has been awarded the honor of USTA Georgia Pro of the Year. He has also coached under Tony Palafox, who was John McEnroe’s former coach, and Frank Brennan former Stanford University Coach who won 10 national titles. Peter has a huge passion for tennis and will do whatever it takes to get your game to the next level.On the show, you’ll learn the big differences between Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal’s styles of play, the pros’ pre and post match routines at the Australian Open, Sam Querrey’s take on why the Big 3 are so much better than their competition, the most impressive players at this year’s tournament, what Pete’s students needed to improve on the most at his Aussie Open camp, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Pete! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 131 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with certified mental performance consultant, Zoran Stojkovic, about how to unlock your mind for peak performance.Zoran is a high-performance tennis coach and has two MSc degrees in Sport and Exercise Psychology. He is also the founder of Kizo Performance. His love for coaching and human performance development led him to study how elite performers prepare for competition. Zoran’s mission is to empower people to unlock peak performance and personal satisfaction by training their mind with evidence-based mental tools and techniques. On the show you’ll learn effective techniques to achieve peak performance, how to eliminate distractions and increase your focus, how visualization can help unlock your mind, common misconceptions about the mental game, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Zoran! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 130 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with sports-scientist Andy Blow about how to properly hydrate and prevent cramping.Andy graduated with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Bath and he is currently the CEO and co-founder of Precision Hydration. He was an elite level triathlete and experienced his own struggles with cramps and hydration that led him to specialize in electrolyte replenishment and eventually co-found Precision Hydration. He is also an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. On the show, you’ll learn how far in advance you need to start hydrating, how much water and electrolytes you need before competition, what to do to recover from cramps as quickly as possible, the actual effectiveness of several common cramping solutions (think pickle juice and mustard packets), how different climates affect your hydration needs, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Andy! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 129 of The Tennis Files Podcast, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 128 of The Tennis Files Podcast, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 127 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 13 tips to achieve your tennis goals in 2020. With the new year upon us comes excitement for great successes and achievements ahead.But without the proper planning, preparation, and the right habits in place, we don’t stand a chance at achieving our goals, especially with all the distractions in today’s society.That’s why I put together this episode, based on my successes, failures, and principles learned from my podcast guests, to give you the strategies you need to ensure your consistency, motivation, and attitude stays at the level you need to conquer your goals.What are your goals for 2020? Are you planning to improve your forehand, backhand, footwork, serve, mental game, or fitness? Do you want to become a professional tennis player? Or maybe you want to increase your NTRP or UTR rating, or start a coaching career. This episode will help you achieve any goals you desire for 2020 and beyond.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.I also want to wish you a very Happy New Year! May this year be filled with prosperity and a fantastic year of tennis! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices