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Taking Lessons at Private vs Public Tennis Courts from 2023-09-19T19:07:17
Brian dives into the disadvantages of playing at private tennis clubs and taking lessons. He also discusses Simon Halep's four year doping suspension. Laver Cup without the "Big 3"...
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US Open Prize Money: Pickleball vs Tennis from 2023-08-14T23:21:19
If pickleball is so hot why is it so far behind tennis in prize money when comparing respective US Opens? Brian dives into the numbers and how long it takes to build market share in sports. With...
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Miami Nights. A Magic City Masterclass on How To Play Tennis from 2023-06-18T02:15:31
Want to know what Brian's tennis classes are like? Take a 9 minute listen to what you can learn in his tennis class.
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Varsity Tennis Team from 2023-04-11T19:35:07
What are the advantages on playing on a tennis team in an individual sport like tennis?
1) Coaching
2) Comraderie
3) Affordability
4) Competition
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Why Do Most Rec Pickleball Players Have Non Existent Backhands? 207 Players Give Me Their Feedback from 2022-06-19T18:02:38
Brian gets feedback from Pickleball Forum readers who chime in on all things Pickleball. Including why recreational players avoid the backhand groundstroke by running around and predominantly pl...
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Student Interview with Priscilla: Quit Smoking. Play Tennis. from 2022-02-25T11:00
Inspirational tennis stories with students of tennis coach, Brian Lutz in Miami, FL
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There Is A New Number 1 in Tennis! from 2022-02-24T19:46:46
New World Order: for the first time since 2004 there will be new number on the ATP Tour.
What's In The Water in Mexico? from 2022-02-24T03:30:11
Jet Ski rescue highlights the early rounds of the 2022 Mexican Open in Acapulco.
Kozlov vs Dimitrov (3rd Match in Hig...
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Serve Bot Defeated at Delray Beach Open from 2022-02-22T05:51:36
Reilly Opelka is taken down two tie-breaker by Cameron Norrie in Delray Beach 6-7, 6-7.
Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City
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Murray Gets Dumped in Doha from 2022-02-17T03:33:06
With ATP events in Doha, Qatar. Brian reviews second round action and helps with a pronunciation guide to Qatar.
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Super Sports Weekend: UFC, NFL, ATP from 2022-02-14T04:40:13
Brian highlights the spirit of competition via two very different yet similar individual sports over Super Bowl weekend.
Did Coach Brian Flores Leverage Victimhood Too Far? from 2022-02-10T22:00:04
Did former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores sabotage his future with his mindset during his job search for an NFL head coaching job?
Tennis Loses Its Biggest Gentleman from 2022-02-09T05:24:12
Juan Martin del Potro plays his last career tennis match in front of his fans in Bueno Aires, Argentina. On Court Farewell Speech (In Spanish) Rocky Balboa Match Highlights Last Game Overcome with ...
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Del Potro Nears The End from 2022-02-08T04:58:05
The battle of the Sacha's in France gave a surprise ending and some draw dropping shot making. Alex Bublik vs Alex Zverev. Is Juan Martin Del Potro about to call it a career? Find yo...
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Let's Get Ready for Humble. from 2022-01-31T00:37:56
Daniil Medvedev feels the pain after Rafael Nadal wins his record leading 21st Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia.
The Speech of a Lifetime from 2022-01-30T02:40:05
Ash Barty brings home the long awaited Grand Slam title in her home country of Australia and Danielle Collins steals the show with her runner up acceptance speech in Melbourne.
Medvedev Explodes To Reach Final Versus Nadal from 2022-01-29T01:11:12
Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev have the tennis world buzzing before their clash in the Australian Open Men's Final.
Medvedev's Balls of Steel from 2022-01-27T03:39:18
Is Felix Auger Aliassime the next big thing? He and Daniil Medvedev go the distance in Australia in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 Australian Open Men's Singles draw.
Nadal Is On A Mission in Oz from 2022-01-25T22:14:04
Rafael Nadal survives conspiracy theories and five sets to advance into the semi finals of the 2022 Australian Open.
Nadal Highlights fr...
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Why Where Australian Open Tennis Fans Asked To Remove Peng Shuai T-Shirts? from 2022-01-24T05:54:21
Fans making political statements at Australian Open have their tee-shirts removed over the Peng Shuai controversy. Is the Chinese government forcing the hand of Tennis Australia?
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Erroneous Balls From The Australian Open from 2022-01-18T21:58:42
Brian digs into early first round action from down under and new technology seeks out how to filter the erroneous balls from your tennis game.
TV Watching Strategy for the Australian Open 2022 and MLK Tribute from 2022-01-17T12:00
The 2022 Australian Open TV Schedule and a Brian pays tribute at the end of the podcast to Martin Luther King.
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Blind Spots Send Djokovic Home From Australia from 2022-01-16T21:36:28
Novak Djokovic laser focus on over coming administrative "snafus" at the Australian border may leave an imprint on his brand he may never recover from.
Visa Decision Looms for Novak Djokovic (Again)! from 2022-01-13T14:57:39
Will the Australian minister for visa affairs revoke the world #1 tennis players visa? How will Australians react if he is aloud to play?
On Court Student Experience: Stop Playing Scared As A Practice Habit from 2022-01-11T22:09:36
Brian and his student Lindsay talk live on court during his tennis clinic about removing expectation and the fear of outcome to accelerate her learning curve and make the learning process much l...
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Down Under Turned Upside Down from 2022-01-10T22:44:11
Novak gets released from detention over a technicality. Will he able able to stay in Australia to play the tournament as the State of Victoria makes its case to help control covid-19?
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Will Mob Rule Keep Novak Out of The Australian Open? from 2022-01-10T03:57:54
Does Novak have enough resources to find the political flaws in Australia's covid policies to gain access across the border to play in the 2022 Australian Open?
What If McDonalds Was The Only Food You Ever Tasted? from 2022-01-09T01:57:47
How to tell if you are being sold fast food or filet mignon at your tennis lesson.
The Student Dilemma: Would You Rather Be Right or Good? from 2022-01-07T20:02:13
Daily Tennis Tip
Season 2 / Ep 2
Brian breaks down a conversation with the "know it all student" that doesn't want to run for the ball.
1. Problem: I know I can't do i...
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Novax Down Under from 2022-01-06T23:19:05
Brian Lutz commentary on Novak Djokovic being held in isolation in by Australian border, the art of Public Relations and is the Djokovic brand harmed for good?
Is The Tennis Customer Always Right (2 + 2 = 5)? from 2020-05-31T09:00
Two plus two equals Five? When to let your tennis student self discover their own way to reaching the next level..
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 276
1. Who's Paying?
2. W...
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How To Teach A Tennis Lesson Without Saying a Word from 2020-05-30T21:46:25
Brian dives into teaching tennis when you take away auditory learning.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 275
1. When Is Talking Too Much?
2. Let Players...
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10 Tips on How To Play Tennis in High Heat and Humidity? (Tip #9 Will Surprise You). from 2020-05-29T19:29:25
Tennis players tips for optimizing your time on the practice court in sweltering Summer conditions.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 274
1. Nutrition
2. Hydration...
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The Unique and Beautiful One Handed Backhand from 2020-05-29T01:05:05
Technically speaking hitting forehands and backhands have a different approach. In this episode Brian dives into the difference between forehand and aesthetically pleasing one handed backhand. Listen
The Comparison Trap in Tennis from 2020-05-28T02:26:46
Tennis is full of hierarchy. The sport has rankings for every category including gender, age, country, region, state and locally. We have two sets of player rating systems and a thir...
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Is Practice Makes Perfect The Best Way? from 2020-05-27T00:57:46
Practice makes perfect. But quality sessions with high volume of shot making is an even better a better way to improve you tennis game..
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How To Give A Tennis Lessons To Someone On Their Cell Phone? from 2020-05-23T09:00
After 33 years of teaching tennis Brian has seen it all including someone taking a private tennis lesson on their cell phone.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 270
1. Pro...
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Close Your Eyes. Let's Play Tennis from 2020-05-22T22:50:31
One of the most under utilized ways to teach tennis is from feel also known as kinesthetic learning. Today's lesson talks about how to feel your way through the technical flaws in your swi...
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Why Are Milestone Important For Your Tennis Game? from 2020-05-22T02:24:15
The path to success comes in stages to reach your goals. The key to growing and maximizing your learning curve is to set milestones. Brian explains the value of these milestones with your ...
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How Often Should You Work On Your Volley? from 2020-05-20T23:53:44
Brian gives some practice tips and working on your net play for singles players and doubles players.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 267
1. Define Volley
2...
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How To Self-Discover Your Aha Moment Playing Tennis from 2020-05-20T02:06:25
Brian builds mindset thru intention to help tennis players find confidence on the tennis court.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 266
1. Self Discovery.
2. H...
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Is There A Right Way To Play Tennis? from 2020-05-19T01:54:02
Postmodern philosophy believes there is no truth only infinite interpretation. With this perspective in mind is there a right way to play tennis? Brian explores this topic to help you impr...
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Is Less More When It Comes To Scaling Your Tennis Game? from 2020-05-18T02:43:22
Process vs Outcome. Brian's explains the value of not overloading yourself with information to maximize your results in the long term.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 264
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How To Set Up Your Camera For Video Analysis of Your Tennis Game from 2020-05-16T23:15:24
Technical analysis is the most sought after advice students seek from their tennis professional. Brian breaks down his process when developing the ball striking skill of recreational tenni...
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How To Install Your Tennis Game In 4 Steps from 2020-05-15T09:00
The first step to transforming your tennis game is shifting how you approach each shot you take. This Core System below is the key to your tennis future of your tennis game with the end go...
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What Is The First Step To Reach Your Tennis Goals:? The Beep Test from 2020-05-14T09:00
Brian measures his student's CO2 intake to establish a fitness bench mark for his Backhand City monthly membership.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 261
1. How goo...
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Why Is YouTube A Messy Place for Tennis Advice? from 2020-05-13T09:00
Brian helps your decipher the world of internet tennis lessons on YouTube.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 260
1. It's not targeting you.
2. Camry vs...
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What Happens When You Serve The Wrong Tennis Ball? from 2020-05-12T09:00
What happens if you serve up a stray tennis ball from another court in your tennis match? Does the point count? The answer is: it depends.
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Are You Ready For A "No Brainer" Tennis Offer? from 2020-05-11T09:00
PERFORMANCE = KNOWLEDGE + PRACTICE PLAN
On a tight budget? Are you looking to improve your first serve? Increase your circle of friends? Become a more clutch match player...
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The Value of Distraction During A Pandemic from 2020-05-10T09:00
Brian dives deep into the mental side of tennis as a distraction during a Pandemic.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 257
1. Vitamin D
2. Risk Rew...
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Five Covid-19 Procedures You Will Notice At Tennis Facilities in Florida from 2020-05-03T20:23:42
Brian explains the new normal at tennis clubs in South Florida.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 256
1. Young people are in charge of reservations.
2. ...
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5 Tips For Your First Session Back On the Tennis Court from 2020-04-30T09:00
How to come back after a break on the tennis court from Covid-19?
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 255
1. Activate Your Body Before You Hit a Ball
2. Short Court Warm Up
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How To Use Shadow Tennis Swings To Improve Your Shot Selection with a Bonus Tip? from 2020-04-29T09:00
Brian helps players develop playing styles for the most common situations that come up in a tennis match.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 254
1. Improve Decision Making
2. Refine...
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How To Social Distance On A Tennis Court? from 2020-04-28T09:00
Brian gives good habit for social distancing during your tennis game.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 253
1. Arrive and Leave Tennis Courts in a Timely Manner.
2. Change Overgrip...
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Which Points Are Stress Free in Tennis? from 2020-04-27T09:00
Brian explains which points in tennis are the most stress free.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 247
1. Back Against The Wall.
2. Social Tennis
3. Apathy T...
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What Did I Learn On My First 5 Tennis Jobs? from 2020-04-26T22:17:36
Brian recollects where he got his first pay check teaching tennis and where he found his aha moment.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 248
1. Front Desk at Home Tow...
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How To Play Tennis in Home Confinement With Some Imagination? from 2020-04-25T09:00
Brian examines the innovative ways people have adapted to quarantine by keeping their love of tennis alive.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 247
1. Hit Against the Wall
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How To Find Tennis Courts During Covid-19? from 2020-04-23T09:00
How to find tennis courts near you in the new normal during the Corona Virus pandemic.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 246
Type into Google: "Tennis Courts Near...
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Should Take Tennis Lessons From a Side Hustle Tennis Pro? from 2020-04-22T09:00
Are part time, freelance and side hustle tennis pro's right for your game?
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 245
4 Types of Tennis Instructors
1. ...
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What Makes The Same Tennis Court Faster or Slower from Year To Year? from 2020-04-21T09:00
Brian analyzes court speed and how to decipher how tennis courts are built and maintained for playing tennis for recreational tennis players.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 244 Listen
Is It Easier To Ask for Forgiveness or Permission When Sneaking On a Tennis Court? from 2020-04-18T09:00
Brian gives Covid-19 advice for antsy tennis players looking to play tennis in public courts that are shut down.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 243
1. The Law Listen
When Will Tennis Courts Re-Open? Tennis Economy Deepens Struggle During Covid-19. from 2020-04-17T21:49:59
When will tennis courts re-open? Brian gets into the data and the details with analysis on Re-verse Incentives in HOA with tennis courts. And the huge demand for SBA relief and why it's no...
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5 Things Your Should PAY To Get Fixed In Your Tennis Game from 2020-04-16T09:00
Top 5 Things You Should PAY FOR To Improve Your Tennis Game.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 241
1. Pay for a Reliable Second Serve
2. Pay for a...
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Is It Possible You Are Over Obsessed With Your Tennis Rating? from 2020-04-15T09:00
Brian analyzes tennis ratings and how we think about our own tennis games.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 240
1. Yes, we all over rate ourselves
2. Rating Obses...
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What's The Difference Between a Volley and Rally in Tennis? from 2020-04-14T21:36:47
The often confused terms in tennis are explained.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 239
1. Define Volley
2. Define Rally
3. Why is it impor...
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What's Will Be The Most Valuable Brand in Tennis After Covid-19? from 2020-04-13T20:57:22
Who will be the top influencer in tennis after Covid-19?
DAILY TENNIS NEWS / EPISODE 238
Brian analyzes how brands will adapt to a Covid-19 world and how that will effect the ...
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How To Find a Tennis Job During Covid-19? from 2020-04-12T09:00
How to look for a tennis job during Covid-19.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 237
1. Start now by Updating Your Linked In Page
2. Network
3. Continue to D...
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Generalist or Specialist? Which Is The Best Kind of Tennis Pro To Learn From? from 2020-04-11T09:00
Brian explains the type of tennis pro's to look for when looking for tennis programming.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 236
Generalist:
1. Club Pro: ...
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Wimbledon Cashes In On Pandemic Insurance Policy. from 2020-04-10T09:00
What's going on with the current state of tennis and the courts we play on. Brian analyzes how the international sport of tennis copes with Covid-19.
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Are Your Eyes Fooling You On The Tennis Court? from 2020-04-09T09:00
Brian explains how to solve the transparent net trap when you are playing tennis and other fresh perspectives on how to see the game of tennis.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 235...
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7-Day Kick Start Tennis Series: Day 7 - Point Play from 2020-04-08T09:00
Brian dives into the value of point play for developing your tennis game.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 234
1. Practice Points
2. LiveBall
3. Leag...
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7-Day Kick Start Tennis Series: Day 6 - Habit Building from 2020-04-07T18:52:02
Brian explains how the best tennis players have more discipline than talent.
Day 6 of the 7-Day Kick Start Tennis Lesson Series: Habit Building.
DAILY TENNIS T...
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7-Day Kick Start Tennis Series: Day 5- Situational Drilling from 2020-04-06T09:00
Brian explains the benefits of "Situational Drilling" to improve your tennis game.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 232
1. Who are Situational Drills Good for?
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7-Day Kick Start Tennis Series: Day 4 - Return of Serve from 2020-04-05T09:00
Brian describes how Return of Serve practice can transform your tennis game.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 231
1. Find someone who can serve.
2. Find a B...
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7-Day Kick Start Tennis Series: Day 3 - Serve Practice from 2020-04-04T09:00
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 230
Brian Goes Over the Fundamentals of the Serve to prepare you for his online course Listen
7-Day Kick Start Tennis Series: Day 2 - Movement from 2020-04-03T09:00
Brian incorporates movement into the 7-Day Kick Start Tennis Lesson Series.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 230
1. WARM UP MOVEMENT
2. FEET & LEGS
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7-Day KickStart Tennis Series: Day 1 - Ball Striking from 2020-04-02T09:00
The First Installment of our 7-Day Kick Start Series
Daily Tennis Tip / Episode 229
Day 1 - BALL STRIKING
Brian talks about the importance of ball striking ...
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Have Your Seen The MIAMI TENNIS Retro Tee Shirt? from 2020-04-01T09:00
Brian explains the design process behind the MIAMI TENNIS Retro Tee Shirt.
DAILY TENNIS INSIGHT / EPISODE 228
1. Need Something To Do
2. Create a New Revenue Stream Listen
The Psychological Importance of Routines In Your Tennis Life from 2020-03-31T09:00
Brian gets into the importance of routines when it comes to improving your tennis game and keeping a high spirit during Covid-19.
DAILY TENNIS INSIGHT / EPISODE 227
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What's Your Favorite Miami Open Memory? from 2020-03-30T21:02:45
It was a Friday night in Key Biscayne during the 2nd week of the tournament as local fans and TV viewers witnessed one of the best matches in the history of the tournament. Brian explains ...
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Is Punching Your Volley Bad For Your Game? from 2020-03-28T15:47:47
Brian examines the usage of the term "punch" when considering the optimum visual technique for learning or improving your volley.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 225
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When Will Tennis Courts Open Near You? from 2020-03-27T19:02:02
Brian analyzes the Covid-19 crisis and tries to make and estimate of when it will be safe for tennis facilities to re-open.
Daily Tennis Tip / Episode 224
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What Would John Isner's Game Be Like in the 1990s? from 2020-03-26T23:58:46
Brian analyzes John Isner power tennis game translated in the 1990s.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 223
1. Court Surface
2. Playing Styles
3. Training Listen
6 Things I Learned About Myself During Self Quarantine from 2020-03-24T23:50:40
Brian gets introspective and talks about his day to day life during self quarantine.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 222
1. Routines are important
2. Creative Ou...
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How To Work Your Tennis Craft? from 2020-03-23T17:37:48
Brian dives into the blood, sweat and tears with his life long marriage to the sport of tennis.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISOdE 221
1. Find a role model.
2 Devel...
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What Is On Your Tennis Bucket List? from 2020-03-22T18:53:34
Brian goes over some wish list items for tennis players before they "kick the bucket".
1. Get back to Wimbledon
2. Play at the All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club
3. Travel on I...
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What's The Difference Between A, B and C Level Tennis Players? from 2020-03-21T15:17:25
Which level tennis player are you? What defines these levels and how can you maintain your level as your age or even get better. Brian explores the differences between A, B, and C le...
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What To Do When Your Tennis Courts Are Closed? from 2020-03-20T09:00
So what are you options when a pandemic hits and you can't play tennis at your local tennis courts? Brian gets into the the temporary tennis reality with some helpful pointers to keep your...
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The French Open Makes Historic Changes from 2020-03-19T09:00
The French Open changes is Spring time schedule because of Corona Virus to the Fall. Why the pro's should be grateful and not complain.
TENNIS NEWS / EPISODE 217 Listen
How To Adapt Your Tennis and Lifestyle to Corona Virus? from 2020-03-18T09:00
Change is never easy but if there is one thing that is certain in our life it is change. Brian examines the neuropathology of change and how great tennis players adapt to it and how Corona...
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Are You An "In or Out" Tennis Personality? from 2020-03-17T09:00
Brian explains the "In and Out" Tennis Student. Are you one of these tennis players who is driven by results?
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 215
1. What is an In and O...
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What Should You Do If One Part of Your Game Is Ineffective? from 2020-03-16T09:00
Is one part of your tennis game letting you down? If so, what can you do to get your game back on track?
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 214
1. Take a privat...
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How To Let Your Student Self Discover Their Tennis Skills from 2020-03-15T09:00
Brian demonstrates the art of "getting out of the way" of your student's development.
DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 213
1. You can lead a horse to water but you...
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How To Start Fresh With Your Tennis Game? from 2020-03-14T16:57:52
Brian gives a fresh start system for growing your tennis game from scratch.
1. Are you new to the game of tennis?
2. Are you a lapsed player looking to get back into the swing of t...
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13 Corona Virus Prevention Tips for Tennis Players from 2020-03-12T09:00
Brian gives out 13 practical tips for tennis players help prevent (COVID-19).
DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 211
HEALTH TIP FOR STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM<...
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The 15 Minute Tennis Wall Workout from 2020-03-11T09:00
How to sneak in a productive tennis workout on busy days.
Tennis Wall Workout / Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 210
1. What Level Tennis Players Are You?
2. Sneakers would...
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Is It Too Late To Start Tennis? from 2020-03-10T09:00
Brian answers questions adults often ask about when is the right time to start playing tennis.
1. When should kids start playing?
2. When should adults start playing?
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What Is The Best Sport to Cross Train for Tennis? from 2020-03-09T20:54:15
Brian explains the sports that have cross over skills that are good for tennis players.
1. Basketball
2. Baseball
3. Football
4. Soccer
5. Interval ...
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Do Tennis Players Apologize Too Much? from 2020-03-08T09:00
Brian explains the etiquette of tennis apologies and when they come up and when you should consider it.
EPISODE 207/ DAILY TENNIS TIPS
The Unwritten Tennis Code: Listen
How To Utilize Your 25 Seconds Between Points? from 2020-03-07T10:00
Brian reviews the best practices for using your 25 seconds between points on your serve.
DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 206
1. Play to the Servers Pace
2...
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Low and Go Serve Max Out Serve Technique from 2020-03-06T10:00
Brian gives players an alternative serve for hitting with more power on your service game.
DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 205
1. Keep the toss short.
2. ...
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10 Tips On How To Keep Score In Tennis? from 2020-03-05T10:00
Brian explains how to keep score when playing tennis and how to follow the score when you are watching tennis. on TV, online or in person at a tournament.
DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 204<...
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Alan Alda Tennis Method. How To Teach Actors To Play Tennis? from 2020-03-04T10:00
Method acting are way thru a tennis lesson with actor Alan Alda and tennis coach Brian Lutz.
EPISODE 203 / DAILY TENNIS TIPS
1. Very limited technical instru...
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What is the Difference Between a Break and Hold in Tennis? from 2020-03-03T10:00
Brian explains what it means to break serve and hold serve in tennis lexicon and why it's so hard to win return games vs service games.
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How To Get Tickets to the Miami Open? from 2020-03-02T10:00
Brian gives a comprehensive and insider look on how to get tickets for the 2020 Miami Open?
EPISODE 201 / DAILY TENNIS TIPS
Backhand City: Listen
What Are the 6 Best Tennis Tournaments in the United States? from 2020-03-01T10:00
Brian gives you his top tennis tournament to attend in the United States.
EPISODE 200 / Tennis Travel Tips and Best Tennis Tournaments
1. Miami Open
2. US O...
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4 Good Things And One Bad From the Career of Tennis Star Maria Sharapova from 2020-02-29T10:00
Brian summarizes the career of recently retired tennis star Maria Sharapova and what you can take from her tennis game and her contribution to the world of tennis.
EPISODE 199 &nb...
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What's The Difference Between Switching Sides and Change Overs? from 2020-02-28T10:00
Brian explains when to switch sides and change overs and when they are aloud and how they can be effective.
EPISODE 198 / DAILY TENNIS TIPS
1. What is Switch...
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What Is The Difference Between Deuce and Ad Court? from 2020-02-27T10:00
Brian gives handy guide on how to decipher between the Deuce Court and Ad Court.
EPISODE 197 / DAILY TENNIS TIPS
1. Find the Hash Mark
2. Face the Ten...
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How To Master Service Ritual and Why Is It Important For Your Game? from 2020-02-26T10:00
Brians gives practical insight on the mastery of service game rituals and why they are important for your tennis game.
EPISODE 196 / DAILY TENNIS TIPS
1. What is a Service Ri...
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When Is The Optimum Time To Hit Slice? from 2020-02-25T17:40:02
Slice tennis shots. When is the best time to execute under spin on your ground strokes? Brian explains the strategy behind this technique for recreational tennis players.
How To Watch a Pro Doubles Match from 2020-02-24T22:45:37
What is the best way to appreciate a professional doubles match.? Brian analyzes professional doubles match from the Delray Beach Open in Delray Beach, FL.
EPISODE 194: DAILY TENN...
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How To Not Get Better at Tennis from 2020-02-23T10:00
Ever have a tennis pro feed you from a ball hopper when you don't have to move? This is the perfect recipe for a stagnant tennis game. Brian shows you the features to look for in a t...
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How to Play Tennis When the Wind is Blowing from the North? from 2020-02-22T10:00
Most well constructed tennis courts have a North South alignment. When the wind is blowing from you back or in your face what are the best ways to practice and play in these conditions. Listen
When Is It Time To Hit With More Power? from 2020-02-21T10:00
Everyone wants more power in their game and they want it now. In reality, there is a time and place to add power into your development strategy. Today we reveal one of those times. Listen
Should You Play With a One-Handed or Two-Handed Backhand? from 2020-02-20T10:00
Brian dives into the pro's of cons on choosing the backhand that is right for your tennis game.
EPISODE 190 / DAILY TENNIS TIPS
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4 Levels of Mental Energy During a Tennis Match from 2020-02-19T10:00
Brian dives into the mental game and how to elevate your thoughts and translate them into performing at your best.
4 LEVEL OF MENTAL STATE DURING COMPETITIVE TENNIS
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How To Play Fast 4 Tennis Format? from 2020-02-18T10:00
Brian explains how to put a burst of excitement into your tennis game with the Fast 4 Tennis format started by Tennis Australia and copied by the Lawn Tennis Association in England.
How To Enjoy a Professional Tennis Tournament In Person? from 2020-02-17T15:26:48
Brian gives you a day in the life of following professional tennis up close and in person at the Delray Beach Open
EPISODE 187 / TENNIS TIPS
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The Unconscious Tennis Lesson from 2020-02-16T10:00
Are you playing to please your tennis pro's ideas? Finding your best during your tennis lesson. Brian explains how unconscious behavior can limit your performance.
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When Should You Buy A New Tennis Racquet? from 2020-02-15T10:00
Brian explains how often you should update your tennis racquet with a new one.
EPISODE 185 / TENNIS TIPS
1. Technology
2. Playing Style
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Why Do I Record Daily Tennis Podcasts? from 2020-02-14T10:00
This Valentine's Day edition of Find Your Aha Moment talks about the love of tennis. Brian explains the strategy behind daily tennis podcasts.
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Why Do I Charge More Than Most Professionals for Tennis Lessons? from 2020-02-13T10:00
Brian explains why he charges his rate for private tennis lessons.
EPISODE 183 / TENNIS TIPS
1. Make More Money
2. Create a Value Proposition
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Why Parents Shouldn't Teach Their Kids Tennis? from 2020-02-12T10:00
Brian gives parents some friendly advice on teaching their kids tennis.
EPISODE 182 / TENNIS TIPS
1. It's not your role
2. You really don't know what ...
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Why I Don't Teach Private Lessons With a Ball Hopper? from 2020-02-11T10:00
Brian explains why he rarely uses a ball hopper any more for tennis lessons
EPISODE / 181 / TENNIS TIPS
1. Student doesn't get dependent
2. No R...
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What Are The Top 3 Things You Can Learn Watching Gael Monfils? from 2020-02-10T10:00
Brian dives into the hyper athletic shot maker Gael Monfils with his first victory on the 2020 tennis season and what things you can take from his game for you own tennis game.
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What Does Serena Williams Need To Fix In Her Tennis Game? from 2020-02-09T10:00
What does Serena Williams need to improve in her tennis game to break through with one more Grand Slam in 2020? Brian analyzes the parts of her game that need upgraded.
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6 Best Ways For Juniors Tennis Players To Prepare For Tournaments from 2020-02-08T10:00
Robert Gomez is a guest podcaster from Tier One Tennis. Robert goes over the best ways juniors and parents can prepare for tournaments.
How To Motivate Tennis Students from 2020-02-07T10:00
Tennis players are human and even though tennis class is a students sanctuary and escape from the real world some days the students need a nudge to get them to perform at a higher level to get t...
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How To Find a Tennis Partner from 2020-02-06T10:00
Looking for people to play tennis with? What is the easiest ways to find people to play tennis with? Brian gives a few suggestions.
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How To Beat Your Husband In Tennis from 2020-02-05T10:00
Brian explains how to exploit your husbands strengths and expose his weaknesses on the tennis court.
Daily Tennis Tip / Episode 175
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How to Play FBI in Your Tennis Matches? from 2020-02-04T10:00
What is the acronym FBI stand for and when can you use it when you play tennis? Brian explains the meaning and good times to use it in your tennis matches.
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3 Things You Can Learn From Djokovic's Grand Slam Win from 2020-02-03T10:00
Brian gives 3 practical tips for tennis players after watching Novak Djokovic win his 8th Australian Open title.
1. How to Practice Depth On Your Strokes
2. Shot tolerance an...
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How Many Ranking Points Do Players Get at The Australian Open? from 2020-02-02T10:00
How to follow the weekly ranking points for professional tennis players. Brian goes over the ranking points that drive players entry and seeding into tennis tournaments like the Australian Open....
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How To Figure Out Your Tennis Rating? from 2020-02-01T10:00
Brian's gives you some insight on how to objectively figure out your tennis rating without taking things too seriously.
Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 171
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How To Play Tennis in Windy Conditions? from 2020-01-31T10:00
Brian explains the pro's and con's of playing tennis in windy conditions.
1. Positives of Playing in the Wind
2. Negatives of Playing in the Wind
3. Strong and S...
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What is The Best Sun Protection for Tennis Players? from 2020-01-30T10:00
Brian gives some practical options for keeping the sun off your body when you play tennis.
1. Cover Up Head To Toe
2. Morning Play
3. Evening Play
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How To Dry a Tennis Court Fast? from 2020-01-29T10:00
Brian explains how to deal with moisture on the tennis court to get your tennis game back on schedule..
EPISODE / 168
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6 Tips on How To Play Tennis With a Jerk? from 2020-01-28T10:00
Brian explains how to play tennis with a pontificating "know it all" on the tennis court.
Tips on How to Play Tennis With a Jerk / Episode 167
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5 Things You Can Learn Following the Australian Open? from 2020-01-27T10:00
Brian gives his observations at the midway point of the 2020 Australian Open from Melbourne and what you can learn from watching professional tennis.
1. Winning is tough.
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How To Burn 500 Calories During Your Private Tennis Lesson from 2020-01-26T10:00
Brian gives some practical tips for burning calories during your private tennis lesson.
SHOW NOTES: DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 165
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What is the Most Popular Question Tennis Parents Ask? from 2020-01-25T10:00
Developing Junior Tennis players taking caring and experience to guide kid through the development stages. This Saturday episode features guest host Robert Gomez of Listen
How Often Should Beginner Tennis Players Play With New Balls? from 2020-01-24T10:00
Why are hitting with different tennis balls so important for beginners? Brian explains a pathway for new tennis players to learn the game of tennis fast.
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How To Get More Power In Your Tennis Game? from 2020-01-23T10:00
Everyone wants more power. But how do you get it in your game? Brian's shows you how to get more power in your tennis game.
DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 162
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What Can You Learn For Your Tennis Game Watching Serena Williams? from 2020-01-22T08:00
Brian's breaks down Serena Williams 1st round victory at the 2020 Australian Open and deciphers what match strategies you can use for your own tennis game.
What is the Best Way To Watch a Tennis Match? from 2020-01-21T10:00
Brian gives tennis fans insight on the best way to watch a tennis match whether it's in person, on television or via apps.
Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 160
1. In Person
2. On...
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How To Make a Tennis Draw? The 2020 Australian Open Tennis Tournament from 2020-01-20T10:00
Brian explains how the draws are made up at Grand Slam tennis tournaments and what to expect this year at 2020's first major tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia.
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Why Do You Over Hit Slow Balls? from 2020-01-19T10:00
Brian explains how slow bouncing balls reveal your flaws.
Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 158
4 Types of Slow Balls That Tennis Players Struggle With:
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How To Decide If You Should Play Deuce Court or Ad Court in Doubles? from 2020-01-18T10:00
Brian explains how and when you can decide on the side of the court to play.
TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE: 157
1. Scoring Format
2. Dominant Hand
3. Player Ratin...
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How To Play Mixed Doubles When One Player Is Stronger Than the Other? from 2020-01-17T10:00
Brian explains the optimal strategy to play mixed doubles.
DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 156
1. Protect the weakest shot on your team
2. Communicate
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How Can the Recreational Player Fix The Most Frustrating Errors in Tennis? from 2020-01-16T10:00
Unforced vs Forced Errors. Brian defines which balls as the most frustrating to lose and how you can clean up your game with a training process to make your game more reliable.
How To Handle The Coin Toss Before a Tennis Match? from 2020-01-15T10:00
Brian explains the strategies, options and etiquette of a coin toss or racquet spin before a tennis match.
Your Choices (Not by Priority)
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Who Is the Perfect Candidate for Private Tennis Lessons? from 2020-01-14T10:00
Brian explains when is the right time to take tennis lessons and what you should derive from your one on one time with your professional tennis coach.
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How To Know When Your Pro Doesn't Know How To Teach Tennis? from 2020-01-13T10:00
Brian explains some clues that your tennis pro might be bad at their job.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 152
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When To "Shut Up" During A Tennis Lesson? from 2020-01-12T10:00
Brian explains when to be quiet giving a tennis lesson and let the student figure it out.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 151
1. It's NOT you I mean ME.
2. Story of Yo...
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How To Keep a Doubles Game from Dragging from 2020-01-11T10:00
Brian explains how to keep a doubles game from dragging on and keep the points spirited and the games moving in a comfortable flow.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 150
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If You Could Pick One Shot From Roger Federer's Game For Your Game. What Would It Be? from 2020-01-10T10:00
Fantasy Tennis. Install one shot or aspect from Roger Federer's game into your own game.
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How Your Tennis Rating Can Be a Bad Thing? from 2020-01-09T10:00
Brian explains the purpose of the Tennis Rating Systems and how they can be a negative for your tennis game.
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How To Handle Your Tennis Partner's Excuses from 2020-01-08T10:00
Brian gives practical advice for the spiraling excuses and negativity from your tennis partner.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 147
1. Don't Feed The Beast
2. Acknowle...
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What To Do If Your New Year's Resolution Is a Failure? from 2020-01-07T10:00
Eighty percent of people quit their New Year's Resolution by Jan 12th. If you like finishing everything first then maybe you need a new resolution or yours was too easy. Brian ...
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How To Play Tennis With Your Girlfriend from 2020-01-06T10:00
Brian explains the do's and don't's of playing tennis with your girlfriend.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 145
3 Scenarios for Playing Tennis With Your Girlfriend
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Why Is The Sweet Spot So Important in Tennis? from 2020-01-05T10:00
Brian's explains how the ball contact with the strings is so important to your tennis game.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 144
Features that Affect The Sweet Spot
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When Is The Right Time To Play a Let? from 2020-01-04T10:05:37
Brian explains how to use a let with in the rules and good etiquette.
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What is the Difference Between a TieBreaker and a Super Tiebreaker? from 2020-01-03T10:00
Brian explains the difference between Tiebreakers including: TieBreakers, Super Tiebreakers, Match Tiebreakers and Coman Tiebreakers.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 142
1. Tie Br...
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How To Play No Ad Scoring In Tennis from 2020-01-02T10:00
Brian explains the difference in No Ad and Ad Scoring in tennis and why you when No Ad Scoring is used.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 141
1. Definition of No Ad Scoring
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Your 2020 Tennis Lesson Model: Perfektion vs Direction from 2020-01-01T10:00
Brian explains the value of direction for your 2020 tennis game.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 140
1. Don't be so hard on yourself.
2. Reframe Your Day
3. Each Day You Are Get...
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How To Hit 100 Tennis Balls In a Row For Your New Year's Resolution? from 2019-12-31T10:00
Brian gives you a New Years Resolution that will make you feel good about your 2020 tennis game.
A Resolution that is packed with benefits you can accomplish in one tennis session.
How To Lead Your Tennis Class With Your Best Players from 2019-12-30T10:00
Brian explains why teaching up to the best players works the best in group tennis lessons programs.
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How Do YouTube Instructional Videos Fail Tennis Players? from 2019-12-29T10:00
Brian reveals the challenge with dissecting the right tennis instruction for your game on YouTube.
1. It's unfocused.
2. It's over complicated
3. It'...
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How To Develop Efficiency In Your Tennis Game from 2019-12-28T10:00
Brian gives tips for developing efficiency in your tennis swing to maximize your power while saving critical energy levels.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 136
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How To Start Playing Tennis Without The Excuses. from 2019-12-27T10:00
How to overcome yourself and your mindset. Brian breaks down how to overcome your excuses for not learning how to play tennis in 2020.
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Why Are Teaching Systems Good For Your Tennis Game? from 2019-12-26T10:00
Brian explains the values of teaching systems for your game and real world examples of some of the best systems in sports and your life.
1. Systems Give Your Proper Foundation
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What Is The Best Tennis Present You Can Give Yourself in 2020? from 2019-12-25T10:00
Brian dives into some of the best benefits of self development thru the game of tennis.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 133
1. Connector and Networking.
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What Is Institutionalized Tennis Instruction And Why Is It Bad For Your Tennis Game? from 2019-12-24T10:00
Brian's explains what are institutionalized mantra's in tennis instruction. Where did they come from come from, how long have they been around and why are they bad for your tennis game? Listen
Are You Getting "Over Coached" During Your Private Tennis Lesson? from 2019-12-23T10:00
Brian defines "over coaching" what it looks and sounds like and how it can negatively effect your tennis game.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 131
1. Is there too much talking during the less...
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How To Eliminate Waiter's Tray On Your Serve? from 2019-12-22T10:00
Brian explains the phenomenon know as 'Waiter's Tray" on the serve and how to hold the grip to start the process of eliminating the open racquet face.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 130
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How To Build a Tennis Program People Want to Be A Part Of from 2019-12-21T10:00
3 Keys to Happy Tennis Players
1. Offer multiple programs at different levels.
2. Offer diagnostic services in Private Tennis Lessons.
3. Includ...
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How To Play Tennis with a Headache from 2019-12-20T10:00
Brian give suggestions for playing tennis when you have an unfortunate headache in a tennis match.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 128
1. Drink Water
2. Take More Brea...
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The Tennis Excuses You Should Never Tell Your Opponent from 2019-12-19T10:00
The Golden Rules for Tennis Players.
Brian reveals the things not to say to an opponent before, during or after a tennis match and the reasons why.
1. I don't feel well today
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How High Should You Toss The Tennis Ball On Your Serve? from 2019-12-18T10:00
Brian gives some tips on timing and ball toss to determine what is right for you individual tennis game. 1. Ball Toss On Normal Conditions 2. Ball Toss To Suit Your Physical Limitations 3. Ball ...
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How Low Should You Hold Your Grip On Your Serve? With IGTV Demo in Show Notes from 2019-12-17T10:00
Brian explains where to hold the grip on the serve and the value with each position when serving. Top of Handle - Learning and Control Middle of Handle- Developing Technique Bottom of Handle- Pr...
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How Far Will You Travel To Play Tennis? from 2019-12-16T10:00
Brian shares industry insight and personal experience on how far tennis players travel to play tennis.
1. Regular Game
2. Tennis Programs
3. Tournaments or Events
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The Value of Remembering The First Time You Played Tennis from 2019-12-15T10:00
Brian gives perspective on the value of appreciation and gratitude for the game of tennis.
Find Your Aha Moment / Episode 123
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How Do You Interpret Your Tennis Match Statistics? from 2019-12-14T10:00
Brian explains tennis match charting and how it can help your tennis game and which statistics you should pay the most attention to when analyzing your results.
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What Kind of Tennis Game Does Santa Claus Have? from 2019-12-13T10:00
Brian breaks down Santa's tennis game from his playing style to a practical scouting report when you go up against him.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 121
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How Long Does It Take a Beginner To Learn Tennis? from 2019-12-12T10:00
Brian gives his insight, knowledge and first hand experience on how long it takes for a new tennis player to learn the game of tennis.
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The Misguided Egocentrism of "Playing Up" a Level in Tennis from 2019-12-11T10:00
Why does everyone want to play up? Parents brag about their kids playing in advanced levels. Recreational players think to get better they need to play more advanced players. I...
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10 Reason Pickle Ball Won't Over Take Tennis from 2019-12-10T10:00
Pickleball is trending upward over the last decade but how long can it last and why its GDP will never eclipse the sport of tennis.
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1. Balls Last forever.
2. Rac...
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3 Scenarios Where Pushing the Ball is a Great Idea from 2019-12-09T10:00
Brian becomes "a pusher" for a day. He describes the perfect scenarios for pushing the ball during your match play situations.
1. Lob / Desperation Situation
2. Block R...
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How Important Is Tennis Coaching At Any Level? from 2019-12-08T10:00
Brian drives home the value of coaching and gives real world examples of it's effect at professional and amateur level tennis including: Naomi Osaka, Sloan Stevens, Twins of Miami, Bobby in Boca...
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How Many Times Should Your Repeat Instruction During a Tennis Lesson? from 2019-12-07T10:00
Brian explains his experience with teaching adults and children tennis.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 115
1. This sport is about repetition including tennis instruction.
2. Understan...
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How Does Cold Weather Effect The Tennis Balls? from 2019-12-06T10:00
Brian gives tips on how to play tennis in cold weather with tennis balls and how adapt your playing strategy in this environment.
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Should You Use a Western Grip For Your Forehand? from 2019-12-05T10:00
Brian explains who are the ideal candidates for learning a Western grip forehand and how to make the decision that is right for your tennis game.
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4 Valuable Ways for Absorbing Pace on Your Ground Strokes from 2019-12-04T10:00
Brian shortens up his swing to show players the art of absorbing pace as a valuable addition to your tennis game.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 112
1. Absorbing Pace on Drop Shots
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How To Keep a Tennis Player From Getting Fat Over the Holidays from 2019-12-03T10:00
A Practical Guide to keeping your tennis game sharp and your weight down over the holidays.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 111
1. Buy those mini beverages.
2. Eat healthy before you g...
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How To Decide To Use a One Handed or Two Handed Backhand for Novice Tennis Players from 2019-12-02T10:00
Brian explains the value of grip changes from forehand to one handed backhand groundstrokes to help you decide which grip is right for you when you are learning tennis.
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How Long Should You Go In Between Tennis Lessons? from 2019-12-01T10:00
Brian gives tennis players guidelines on how often you should play with your tennis coach along with value added services.
Value Added Services:
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7 Tips for Having More Fun On The Tennis Court from 2019-11-30T10:00
Brian keeps it fresh with tips on how to mix in fun during your practice sessions as you are developing your tennis game.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 108
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How Many Tennis Puns Can I Execute in One Podcast Episode? from 2019-11-29T10:00
Brian executes 9 minutes of "puns" for tennis players. Let's see which ones you like and hate.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 107
How Many Tennis Balls Do You Hit In a One Hour Tennis Lesson? from 2019-11-28T10:00
Brian breaks down the data how to get a productive workout on the practice court using digital activity tracking devices or old school pen and paper.
SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 107
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How To Develop a Playing Style for Your Tennis Game from 2019-11-27T10:00
What is your playing style? Brian explores the important of developing a playing style based on your tennis skills and personality type.
1. All Court
2. Serve and Volle...
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Installing Your Serve and Return Game from 2019-11-26T10:00
Spending time installing you serve and return game is crucial for your development as a tennis player. Brian bring some practice habits and discipline to keeping these important aspects of...
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Isn't Hitting Cross Court Super Boring? from 2019-11-25T15:13:13
Brian explains there is no better way to develop a winning strategy than hitting cross court.
Benefits to Hitting Cross Court
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My Cat Is a Great Athlete But He Isn't Making It On The Pro Tour from 2019-11-24T10:00
Ball striking is the key to your improvement. Let's begin improving this with practice with purpose.
SHOW NOTES / Episode 102
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What Habits Can You Learn From Professional Tennis Players To Help Your Own Game? from 2019-11-23T10:00
Brian breaks down the discipline of world class tennis players and how they can translate to your tennis game.
SHOW NOTES: Daily Episode 101
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What Are The Three "Gears" for Tennis Players? from 2019-11-22T10:00
Brian explains the three gears of tennis players and how to know which one suits you the most and how much to practice in each gear.
SHOW NOTES/ EPISODE 100
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How Can Tennis Players Deal With Inclement Weather? from 2019-11-21T10:00
You can't control the weather. But you can certainly plan for it. Reduce the chance of your tennis game getting interrupted by Mother Nature with this advice from Brian.
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How Do The Rankings Work in Professional Tennis? from 2019-11-20T10:00
Brian breaks down how players get ranking and which tournaments are worth more than others. As well as how touring pro's make up the schedule every new tennis season.
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What is a Grand Slam and Who Has The Most in Tennis? from 2019-11-19T10:00
Brian explains what a Grand Slam is and which players have the most and significant records in all the the major tennis tournaments around the world.
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When Is A Good Time to Test a Demo Racquet? from 2019-11-18T10:00
Brian' gives you a guide for testing demo racquets.
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What's The Difference Between a Head Pro vs Director of Tennis? from 2019-11-17T10:00
Brian explains the working hierarchy of tennis department at most tennis clubs.
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Can You Play Tennis on a Basketball Court? from 2019-11-16T10:00
Life without a tennis net? In places with finite tennis court availability Brian get's creative by teaching tennis on a basketball court.
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7 Things You Can Do As You Wait For Your Tennis Court? from 2019-11-15T10:00
Brian gives some advice on making the most of your time as your wait for you tennis court to open up.
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360 Degree Tennis Lesson from 2019-11-14T10:00
There are no two shots that are alike. Variables are different everyday when you play tennis. So how can you train your game to adapt to variables when they pop up in your tennis matches? ...
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Can You Hit 20 Balls in a Row within Your First 20 Minutes of Class? from 2019-11-13T10:00
Brian sets the standard for his Beginner tennis lesson series in Miami, Florida by challenging himself and his students to play with consistency within 20 minutes of stepping on his tennis court...
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Alternative Ways To Learning Tennis from 2019-11-12T10:00
The ever growing marketplace of online courses gives consumers more options than ever for learning tennis. Brian explains the landscape of options available to tennis players and the diffe...
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Is It Smart to Use More Than One Tennis Pro? from 2019-11-11T10:00
Omni pro approach for tennis players can be a positive approach but it does come with some pitfalls. Brian breaks it down so you can make the right decision for your tennis game.
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What Is The Best Can of Tennis Balls That You Can Buy? from 2019-11-10T10:00
Brian tells you his favorite can of tennis balls and how is students rave about them when he cracks open a new can.
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How to Handle a Bad Review on Yelp For Your Tennis Lesson? from 2019-11-09T10:00
Not everyone may love you. Brian's explains how to handle a bad Yelp review for your tennis lesson service.
Process vs Outcome. Which is the Best Way To Teach Tennis? from 2019-11-08T13:52:40
In a marketing world where "outcome" reigns king how do tennis pro's "trust the process" to help their students achieve their goals that sold them on their service? SHOW NOTES: Grab your email and ...
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When To Push Your Tennis Student and Let It Be. from 2019-11-07T10:00
Brian explains how to navigate between fun and getting real work done during a tennis lesson.
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10 Ways Tennis Pro's Can Grow Their Instagram Page from 2019-11-06T10:00
Brian gives 10 tips for growing your Instagram page for tennis instructors and tennis players.
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Can You Learn From Tennis Coaches under 30? from 2019-11-05T10:00
Brian explains the benefits of being a tennis coach starting out in 2019 as compared to previous generations and how he coached when he was younger and compared to present day.
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"Show Me The Money" or The Meaning? from 2019-11-04T10:00
Brian retells the story of the psychology of digging holes and how it brings meaning and direction to the job of coaching tennis.
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LiveBall vs Cardio Tennis. What's the difference? from 2019-11-03T10:00
Brian explains the difference between LiveBall and Cardio Tennis and how their paths crossed when the innovators briefly considered merging their ideas.
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The Best 3 Books for Tennis Players from 2019-11-02T09:00
Brian previews the three most influential books written by tennis players decades apart but with no shortage of impact on the world and the tennis community.
3 Ways To Fix Your Ball Toss for Your Serve from 2019-11-01T09:00
Brian breaks down the ball toss to help improve your serve and become a more reliable and consistent tennis player.
Tip 1: Understand the 3 Hinges
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How Overthinking Kills Your Tennis Game from 2019-10-31T09:00
Overthinking can be the enemy of tennis players where confident decision making is paramount.
Tip 1: Frame Your Expectations
Tip 2: Understand Outcomes
Tip 3: Dealing with M...
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How Do You Win More Points On Your Service Game? from 2019-10-30T10:00
Brian explains the easiest way to accumulate points in you service game.
Tip 1: Increase first serve percentage.
Tip 2: Serve to their Backhand
Tip 3: Serve Wide to ge...
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The 3 Truths in Tennis from 2019-10-29T13:00
Brian explains the actuality of your tennis game vs your own interpretation.
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How To Get People To Play Tennis With You from 2019-10-28T13:00
Brian talks about how to get people to play tennis with you.
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How To Create a Deeper Confidence in Your Tennis Game? from 2019-10-27T13:00
Brian explains the steps to developing deeper self confidence for your tennis game in 3 easy to use steps.
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What's The Best Way To Get Fair Line Calls in a Tennis Match? from 2019-10-26T13:00
Brian's explains the best ways to give and receive fair line calls in a tennis match with some statistical perspective.
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How Long Does It Take To Get Good at Tennis? from 2019-10-25T10:00
Brian answers one of the most popular questions tennis students have. How long does it take to get better at tennis?
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"Good Shot" Tennis Pro's: The McDonald's Drive Thru of Tennis Lessons from 2019-10-24T13:00
What is a :good shot" tennis pro? Are you getting the most out of your tennis pro? Brian goes over the signs of tennis pro burn out.
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Nike vs Adidas: Which Shoe Do Tennis Players Like The Most in 2019? from 2019-10-23T09:00
Brian analyzes the big players in the tennis shoe game Nike and Adidas.
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Is Grunting Good for Your Tennis Game? from 2019-10-22T09:00
Is grunting a natural occurrence from hard work? Brian explains the science and sound of the tennis grunting and gives some samples of some of the most famous grunters in tennis.
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5 Ways a Tennis Ball Machine Can Help Your Game from 2019-10-21T09:00
Ball machines have come a long way over the years. They are quieter more efficient and a great way to get a workout and work on your technique. Brain explains how to leverage this to...
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Which Tennis Balls Should You Buy? Regular Duty or Extra Felt? from 2019-10-20T09:00
Does it matter what kind of tennis balls you buy and why the Women's and Men's Tour use different tennis balls? Brian gives you easy to follow tips on picking the correct type of tennis balls fo...
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How Hard Is It To Play Professional Tennis for a Living? from 2019-10-19T09:00
Brian breaks down the financial budget for being a professional tennis player on the ATP Tour.
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What Will Be the Tennis Trends in 2020? from 2019-10-18T09:00
Brian breaks down the trends for the 2020 tennis season.
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How to Find The Right Tennis Pro on Google? from 2019-10-17T09:00
Brian translates page 1 of google searches when looking for tennis professionals.
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How To Get Your First Job Teaching Tennis? from 2019-10-16T09:00
Brian gives a road map to young and aspiring teaching pro's who want to start a career in tennis.
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Peloton or Soul Cycle? Which Indoor Exercise Bike is Best for Tennis Players. from 2019-10-15T09:00
Brian analyzes indoor exercise bikes for tennis players. Which one is right for your tennis game and budget?
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Where is the Best Place to Buy a Tennis Racquet? And the Worst? from 2019-10-14T09:00
Brian breaks down the different places to buy a tennis racquet and which place you should never buy a tennis racquet.
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The 20-Minute Tennis Workout from 2019-10-13T17:02:11
In the final and 13th installment of XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach Brian tells you how to keep your game sharp 20 minutes at a time...
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How to Deal With Tennis Industry Pundits? from 2019-10-12T12:00
Tennis Lesson Service Providers feel the pressure to "grow the game". Commandment XII of 13 Commandments of Tennis Coach is about industry culture and helping the local tennis pro put national m...
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What is "World Class" Tennis Instruction? from 2019-10-11T12:00
Brian pulls back the curtain on the realities of "world class" service in the tennis industry in Commandment X1 in 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach.
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What's the Top 4 Dumbest Things Tennis Instructors Say? from 2019-10-10T12:00
Institutionalized tennis instruction is rampant in the tennis industry. It's so profound the consumer doesn't even realize how bad it is. Brian tells you how to listen for it around ...
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Casanova Syndrome. Are Tennis Pro's Flirts? from 2019-10-09T12:00
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Is your tennis pro a flirt? Evolutionary psychology describes flirting as innate behavior as a process of natural selection. Brian describes the five types of f...
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How To Get Extra Value Out of Your Tennis Lessons from 2019-10-08T12:00
Brian explains how he adds value to his tennis lesson offerings to differentiate himself from the competition and help his students reach their goals faster.
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Who Are the Real Tennis Professionals? from 2019-10-07T12:00
Brian talks about Commandment VII. What does it mean to be a professional in your field? How can you identify unprofessionalism in the tennis industry.
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Who's Got Bug Spray? from 2019-10-06T13:00
Have a Plan B.
Commandment VI of 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach.
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Playing Tennis With a Clock in Your Head from 2019-10-05T13:00
Commandment V. 2 Minute Warning! Brian explains the benefit of practice with purpose.
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Why Isn't Your Student Listening To Any of Your Tennis Instruction? from 2019-10-04T10:00
Commandant #4 of XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach deals with understanding the individual learning styles of your cla...
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Hey You! Part 3 of XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach. from 2019-10-03T10:00
In Commandment III, Brian explains the importance of connecting with new tennis student on their first day of tennis class and how he and his staff assimilated new customers.
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Commandment II: Who's the "Bell Cow" In Your Tennis Class? from 2019-10-02T10:00
Commandment 2 of 13. The importance of understanding student hierarchy in a collaborative teaching environment. Brian explains how he integrates Bell Cow theory in his group te...
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Pobody is Nerfect! XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach: Part 1. from 2019-10-01T10:00
When you step on Brian Lutz' tennis court as a student you get what he calls the 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach. It's a value system Inspired by Bill Parcel's Listen
Mimicry is Great If You Know How To Use It from 2019-09-30T10:00
Brian explains the one under practiced aspect of your game that you could use to improve. A practical way to learn from watching ATP Professionals. Best Return of Servers in the Wo
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Forget Yellow and Get Mellow from 2019-09-29T10:00
Brian explains how to get over bad days on the tennis court and get your tennis game back.
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Is YouTube Good For Your Tennis Game? from 2019-09-28T10:00
Brian explains what it would take for you to hit a forehand like Federer and Nadal from watching YouTube.
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How Many Goals Should You Accomplish In A 1-Hour Tennis Lesson? from 2019-09-27T10:00
Brian helps you establish private tennis lessons goals to get the most value out of your hour on court with your pro.
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How Do You Win Quick Points with Your Serve? from 2019-09-26T10:00
Brian gives advanced level players 3.5 and above a tip for winning quick points on your serve.
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50 Ball Tennis Challenge from 2019-09-25T10:00
Tennis takes discipline and consistency. Brian shows you how to develop consistency for your tennis game with the 50 ball challenge.
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How To Play Tennis Like Dr. Phil? from 2019-09-24T10:00
Trusting your feelings is a big part of decision making process when you are playing tennis. Brian explains how to trust your gut and avoid overthinking your tennis game.
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Boss Talk. Gender Communication in the Workplace. from 2019-09-23T10:00
Brian talks workplace hierarchy inside a tennis company and how to communicate with men and women differently yet effectively in the workplace..
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What is the Player Payout for the Laver Cup? from 2019-09-22T10:00
How much do the best players in the world get paid for competing in the Laver Cup? Brian reveals the player compensation package on Find Your Aha Moment...
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What to Look for in Finding a Good Doubles Partner? from 2019-09-21T10:00
Brian gives very specific tips on finding a good doubles partner for your next tennis match.
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4 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep from 2019-09-20T10:00
Waking up early and going to sleep late create challenges for exhausted tennis professionals. Brian's give 4 tips for helping your fall asleep efficiently to get a good nights rest.
Can You Call Your Own Serve Out? from 2019-09-19T10:00
Brian reviews how the "Tennis Code of Conduct" works for calling your own serve out if your opponent has made a blatant line call error.
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How I Lost 38 Straight Tennis Matches from 2019-09-18T10:00
Brian survives a 38 match losing streak coaching a HS Girls Tennis Team in NYC. Find out how he created an action plan to change the school culture and develop rewarding tennis experience ...
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How Many Doubles Faults Do The Pro's Serve? from 2019-09-17T10:00
How does your second serve conversion compare to touring professionals? And what is a good mind set for reducing double faults and improving the confidence in your second serve?
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What is a Good First Serve Percentage For Your Tennis Game? from 2019-09-16T10:00
Brian compares first serving percentage for some of the best tennis players in the world and explains what a good serving percentage is for your tennis game.
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Aim at Nothing and You Will Hit It Every Time from 2019-09-15T10:00
Brian talks about the importance of taking action in life and your tennis game and how it relates to self fulfilling prophecies.
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Is ESPN.com Tennis Page Too Liberal? from 2019-09-13T10:00
Brian deciphers ESPN.com editorial decisions on the tennis page after the newly released tennis ratings for the 2019 US Open.
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How To Teach Tennis To Super Rich People? from 2019-09-12T10:00
Brian reveals the secrets to teaching his uber wealthy tennis students in the Hamptons. His wealthy clients included: Stephen Ross (Miami Dolphins Owner and Related Company). Jorge Perez (...
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My 9/11 Story from 2019-09-11T05:00
Brian recalls his 9/11 story living in NYC as a Tennis Professional.
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Where Can You Play Tennis in Miami and Not Wait for a Court? from 2019-09-10T10:00
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How Much Should You Pay for Private Tennis Lessons? from 2019-09-09T10:00
Brian goes into details about how to go about investing in Private Tennis Lessons to suit you needs.
5 Things I Learned Teaching Tennis in NYC from 2019-09-08T10:00
If you can make it there you can make it anywhere. Brian talks about how he became a better person and tennis coach teaching tennis in the Big Apple. Listen
Are Semi-Private Tennis Lesson Still Relevant? from 2019-09-07T10:00
Brian explains the history of the Semi-Private Tennis lesson and why it's a well meaning but outdated service.
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Do You Know the Difference between Strategies vs Tactics? from 2019-09-06T10:00
Strategies vs Tactics are often confused and used interchangeably. Brian explains the difference and how you can use strategies and tactics on the tennis court by understanding the tennis court ...
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Are You A Social Tennis Learner? from 2019-09-05T10:00
Extroverts welcomed! If you are a social learner and live in the City of Miami you have come to the right place. We offer Group Tennis Lessons for Adults in Coconut Grove every Monda...
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Are you a Solo Learner on the Tennis Court? from 2019-09-04T10:00
Are you introspective? Not everyone falls into this category of learning style. In fact, it takes certain personality type to learn tennis this way. Brian explains the value and benefits of Solita...
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John McEnroe Learners from 2019-09-03T10:00
"Feel Learners" also known as Kinesthetic Learnings. We all have some level of kinesthetic learning but some have more than others. Brian's explains what to look for when learning te...
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How To Use Your Ears to Get Better at Tennis from 2019-09-02T10:00
Mnemonic learning for tennis players. Brian gives samples of how he discovered auditory learning skills to help his own game and help tennis students develop their own tennis game with an ...
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These Are The Best Tennis Learners on Plant Earth from 2019-09-01T13:00
Tactile learners are the best tennis students! Who are these people and how do they do ti? What can you take from this learning style to ramp up your learning curve and improve your ...
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Are you a Verbal Tennis Learner? from 2019-08-31T13:00
Brian explains how Verbal Learners thrive and the dangers of too much technical talk to over complicate your development on the tennis court.
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Are You a Visual Tennis Learner? from 2019-08-30T09:00
The first installment of a 7 Part Series on learning styles for tennis players.
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Were Tennis Balls Always Optic Yellow? from 2019-08-29T09:00
Brian explains the history of color with tennis balls and what tennis ball is right for your tennis game.
Are Green Dot Tennis Balls Right for Your Game? from 2019-08-28T17:49:19
Green dot tennis balls are at 75% weight capacity of a regular tennis ball. What does this mean for your tennis game? Brian explains how to use green dot tennis balls for your all co...
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Get ready for fun! Are You Ready to Play with Orange Dot Tennis Balls? from 2019-08-27T19:30:20
Orange dot tennis balls. Once you play with them tennis students find they are a lot of fun!
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What's With These Red Tennis Balls? from 2019-08-27T03:29:11
Brian explains the difference between foam and felt tennis balls and which are right for the recreational tennis player.
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Do Vibration Dampeners Work? from 2019-08-20T15:00
Which pro's use vibration dampeners? Brian explores the different kinds of vibration dampeners on the marketplace and what they do for your tennis game.
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Does your tennis racquet slip out of your hand too much? from 2019-08-19T15:00
Brian focuses on over grip options to help you play better and show off your tennis swag.
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What String and Tension is Right for Your Tennis Game? from 2019-08-18T14:00
Which string and tension should I use in my tennis racquet? Brian's helps you find the right choice for your individual playing style.
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Tips for Buying a Tennis Racquet That is Right for You. from 2019-08-17T17:49:16
Tips for the newbie or lapsed tennis player in the market for a new tennis racquet. Brian gives advice on what features to look for how to know what is right for you.
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The Best and Worst Places to Play Tennis in Miami from 2019-08-16T21:28:36
Brian reviews the places to play tennis in Miami including Private Clubs, Public Facilities and Commercial Operations.
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The Art of Getting Better at Tennis from 2019-08-09T22:31:37
Is your game a reliable Toyota Camry or Formula One high performance sports car? I dive into the danger of comparison of watching tennis videos on YouTube and the natural desire to compare...
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What Did Tennis Fans Think of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium? from 2019-07-26T21:23:41
The 2019 Miami Open was one of the most intriguing years of the tournament's long history. How would a tennis tournament look in the parking lot of a football stadium after decades in Cran...
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Staring at the Scoreboard Won't Help You Win from 2019-07-18T21:25:53
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
Scoreboard pressure on and off the tennis court. How does the modern American deal with the pressure to achieve at work, play and social status...
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What to expect your first week as a newbie tennis player. from 2019-07-09T16:26:16
You've decided you want to learn tennis. Or you are a lapsed player that wants to get back into tennis after years away.. Are you nervous? Wondering where to start? Brian guides you ...
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How Can You Win Coming in Second? from 2019-07-08T22:16:05
Innovation vs Copycats. Brian dives into the art of replication to define your success on and off the tennis court. Learn how sometimes it's better to come in second than first in sp...
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One on One Interview with Rafael Nadal from 2019-07-02T19:36:21
Brian Lutz goes one on one with Rafael Nadal before the Miami Open.
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5 Clues Your Tennis Pro Sucks from 2019-06-26T20:06:46
The Pareto Effect strikes again!
Who are the 20% of tennis pro's who do 80% of the output of tennis lessons in your city? There is a lot of bad tennis instruction that consumers are...
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