Podcasts by The Tennis Files Podcast
Mehrban Iranshad from Tennis Files (tennisfiles.com) is committed to helping you improve your tennis game. He will uncover the best strategies, training methods, mental attitudes, and techniques that will enable you to reach your tennis potential. Mehrban will interview the top minds in tennis on The Tennis Files Podcast, including professional and elite tennis players, coaches, trainers, authors, and other tennis experts. Tennis is a demanding and complex sport which requires hard work, consistency, problem solving, and the determination to reach your tennis goals. Mehrban will find the answers to your tennis problems so you can break through your struggles and become a better tennis player.
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TFP 028: Jeff Salzenstein – From Top 100 to Elite Tennis Coach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today I spoke with Jeff Salzenstein, a former top 100 ATP Pro and one of the most well-respected tennis coaches in the game. Jeff has battled against many of the best tennis players in the world th...
ListenTFP 027: Grand Slam Champion Andy Ram On His Career and Pulse Play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Ram. Andy won the 2006 Wimbledon mixed doubles championship, the 2007 mixed French Open title, and the 200...
ListenTFP 026: 2016 Citi Open Recap with Mulumba from Tennis Column from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, Mulumba from Tennis Column and I discuss the 2016 Citi Open championship matches and recap our thoughts about the players' performances. This year's tournament brought us a lot...
ListenTFP 025: 2016 Citi Open – Day 2 Analysis with Mulumba from Tennis Column from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode, I spoke with Mulumba from Tennis Column about the action at the 2016 Citi Open up to the 2nd day of the main draw (Tuesday). I met him last year in the media tent at the Citi Open....
ListenTFP 024: Stephen Warboys – Playing Jimmy Connors and Becoming the Top Junior in the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My guest on today's show is Stephen Warboys. Stephen became the #1 Junior player in the world and peaked at #73 on the ATP Tour. Throughout his career, Stephen has gone head-to-head against some of...
ListenTFP 023: Choosing the Right Coach for Your Tennis Game with Scott Baxter from PlayYourCourt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today I spoke with Scott Baxter, CEO and Founder of PlayYourCourt. Scott is a USPTA certified tennis coach with over 12 years of coaching experience. He used his problem solving skills and passio...
ListenTFP 022: Taking Your Game to the Next Level with ATP Pro Junior Ore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I spoke with ATP Pro Junior Ore on Episode 22 of The Tennis Files Podcast. I first met Junior at the Aspen Hill Club when he was 7 years old. Everyone at the club knew that he was a very unique ta...
ListenTFP 021: My Experience Playing an ITF Futures Tournament from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I discuss my experience playing in my first professional tennis tournament, an ITF Futures event. Challenging yourself is the best way to improve yourself, and I had a blast tes...
ListenTFP 020: Winning in Your 60s with World Champion Dan Waldman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today I spoke with Dan Waldman, a world champion tennis player. Dan, who is 60 years old, regularly competes in national and international tennis tournaments and ends up winning most of them. Despi...
ListenTFP 019: 7 Reasons Why You Lose Tennis Matches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I discuss 7 reasons that caused me to lose my match in a men's open tournament this past weekend. Analyzing your losses and figuring out what to improve is one of the most impor...
ListenTFP 018: How to Choose The Right Strings for Your Tennis Game with Tim Strawn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's guest on The Tennis Files Podcast is master racquet technician Tim Strawn. Tim is the Executive Director of The International Alliance of Racquet Technicians. He has an extensive amount of ...
ListenTFP 017: Coaching the #3 Doubles Team in the World with Othmane Garma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My guest today is my friend and ATP coach Othmane Garma. Othmane coaches Treat Huey, who with Max Mirnyi, is the #3 doubles team in the world. Treat is ranked #26 on the ATP doubles tour and he s...
ListenTFP 016: How Jesse Witten Took a Set off Djokovic and Remembering Bruno Agostinelli from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My guest today is ATP Pro Jesse Witten. Jesse has been ranked as high as #163 in the world and reached the 3rd round of the 2009 US Open, where he took a set off tennis superpower Novak Djokovic. J...
ListenTFP 015: Tennis Prodigy Sophie Chang on Turning Pro and Rising from the Valley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's guest is rising WTA tennis pro Sophie Chang. At only 18 years of age, Sophie reached career high rankings of #569 in singles and #283 in doubles this week. Sophie is very well-spoken, i...
ListenTFP 014: Nutrition, Sleep, and Supplements with Jeff Rothschild, Registered Dietitian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My guest today is Jeff Rothschild, a Registered Dietitian (RD) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with a Master’s degree in Nutritional Science. Jeff’s clients include M...
ListenTFP 013: Formulating a Winning Game Plan Before Tennis Matches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today I host a solo episode discussing an aspect of tennis that is widely ignored and severely underutilized: pre-match strategy. Tennis players often arrive to a match without thinking through the...
ListenTFP 012: How the Universal Tennis Rating System is Revolutionizing Tennis with Dave Fish, Harvard Men’s Tennis Coach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 12 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dave Fish, coach of Harvard University Men's Tennis, about the Universal Tennis Rating system (UTR). UTR provides tennis players worldwide a ...
ListenTFP 011: How Allistair McCaw Develops World-Class Athletes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Allistair McCaw is today's guest on The Tennis Files Podcast. Allistair is a world class sports performance specialist and owner of The McCaw Method. He has trained some of the best tennis players ...
ListenTFP 010: How to Get a College Tennis Scholarship with Doug Neagle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Doug Neagle, Head Coach of the Towson University Women’s Tennis Program, talked to me about the recruiting process, important rules that parents, coaches, and players must follow, and the keys to g...
ListenTFP 009: Jason Jung on the Challenger Tour and Reaching the Next Level from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
ATP Pro Jason Jung is ranked #245 in the world. He is a regular on the Challenger Tour and is working hard to make the main draws of ATP and Grand Slam events. Jason spoke with me about his juni...
ListenTFP 008: Life on the Futures Tour with Tennis Pro Collin Johns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
ATP Pro Collin Johns talks about his experiences playing on the Futures Tour. Futures events are lower-tier professional tournaments where tennis players grind out wins to move up in the rankings. ...
ListenTFP 007: How Treat Huey Became a Top-Ranked Doubles Player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Treat Huey, ranked #30 in the world on the ATP doubles tour, is my guest on today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast. At the 2016 Australian Open, Treat reached the quarterfinals of the men’s do...
ListenTFP 006: Simplify Your Tennis Technique with Tomaz Mencinger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tomaz Mencinger from feeltennis.net shows us a simpler way to learn and play tennis more efficiently with his unique feel-based approach to the game. Tomaz talks about how spending thousands of hou...
ListenTFP 005: From South Africa to the ATP Tour with Punch Maleka from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on TFP I spoke with Punch Maleka, former ATP professional. Punch hails from South Africa and he told me about his experiences training in his home country that equipped him with the tools and...
ListenTFP 004: 10 Key Concepts for Tennis Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on TFP I talk about 10 crucial concepts that every tennis player needs to understand and implement in order to maximize their tennis potential. Most tennis players don’t succeed because they ...
ListenTFP 003: How to Become an ATP Pro with Paul Harsanyi, Former Professional Tennis Player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest today is former ATP professional Paul Harsanyi. Paul talks us through his training, how he was able to rise to the professional level, and the key differences between the top-ranked playe...
ListenTFP 002: Focus on the Process with Keith Puryear, Head Coach of Navy Women’s Tennis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My guest on this episode is Keith Puryear, Head Coach of the Navy Women’s tennis team. Keith has over 560 wins as a coach at the Division I level, and he was my college tennis coach when I played a...
ListenTFP 181: The Mindset, Routines, and Training Secrets of an ATP Pro with Nathan Pasha from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 181 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pro Nathan Pasha about how you can elevate your training, mindset, routines and technique. Nathan has been ranked as high as #119 in th...
ListenTFP 180: 7 Ways to Improve Your Focus in 2021 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 180 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 7 ways to improve your focus during your matches and practices in 2021. I get a lot of questions from tennis players on how to stay focused...
ListenTFP 179: Top Takeaways From the Podcast in 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 179 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the keys to leveling up your tennis strategy, technique, mental game, and much more from the top 7 episodes of the podcast in 2020! For thi...
ListenTFP 174: Mindset Transformation with Nathan de Veer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 exper...
ListenTFP 173: How to Find the Right Grip for Every Shot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 imp...
ListenTFP 172: 21 Ways to Improve Your Tennis Game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 imp...
ListenTFP 171: How to Transform Your Tennis Strokes with Davor Dekaris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Developm...
ListenTFP 170: Pro Strategies and Techniques with Joel Myers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenTFP 169: How to Add 15MPH+ to Your Strokes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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, ...
ListenTFP 168: The 5 Biggest Mistakes USTA Players Make from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 167: Powerful Secrets to a World-Class Serve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 in...
ListenTFP 166: The 7 Foundational Movements to Build an Effective Training Program with Justin Russ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 165: 6 Ways to Attack the Net from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 f...
ListenTFP 164: Mastering Singles Strategy with Edgar Giffenig from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Cons...
ListenTFP 163: 8 Ways to Generate Massive Topspin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 w...
ListenTFP 162: The Best Tennis Racquets for Your Game with Jean-Pierre Jounier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 tenn...
ListenTFP 161: How to Develop Mental Toughness with Jorge Capestany from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 160: 7 Do's and Don't for Doubles Players from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 159: 7 Do’s and Don’ts in Singles Matches (4.5 Level) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 wi...
ListenTFP 158: How to Compete Against the World’s Best Players with Jibran Mohammadi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenTFP 157: A Simple Stretch Routine for Tennis Players from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 trai...
ListenTFP 156: Winning Gold Balls on the Senior Tour with Brent Abel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenTFP 155: Lower Body Strength Workout Routine with NO Equipment (Part II) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Consi...
ListenTFP 154: A Simple Dynamic Warm Up Routine with NO Equipment (Part I) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 hea...
ListenTFP 153: The 5 Elements of a Solid Tennis Foundation with John Craig from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 pro...
ListenTFP 152: How to Improve Your Game After a Long Break from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 151: Unleash Your Tennis Potential with Emma Doyle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 me...
ListenTFP 150: Volley and Serve Technique with Gregg Le Sueur from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ins...
ListenTFP 149: How to Become a Complete Player with Marc Sophoulis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 pro...
ListenTFP 148: How to Overcome Fear and Expectations on the WTA Tour with Danielle Lao from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenTFP 147: Building Your Roadmap to Mental Dominance with Gigi Fernandez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 i...
ListenTFP 146: Top 10 Takeaways From Tennis Summit 2020! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenTFP 145: The Release and Loading Stages of the Serve with Dr. Mark Kovacs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 perf...
ListenTFP 144: Equipment Trends and Gear Q&A with Babolat’s Allan Iverson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 143: Critical Singles Strategies and Tactics to Level Up Your Game with Rick Macci from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Ma...
ListenTFP 142: How to Become a Resilient Competitor with Dr. Larry Lauer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 141: Proven Secrets From The World’s Best Coaches and Pros from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. ...
ListenTFP 140: World-Class Doubles Strategy with Louis Cayer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 double...
ListenTFP 139: Dealing with COVID-19 and Training at Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ho...
ListenTFP 138: Athlete Monitoring, Workload and Recovery with Tim Roberts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 137: How Using Tennis Technology Can Improve Your Game with Alex Johansson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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, i...
ListenTFP 136: Functional Training Principles with Mike Boyle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 135: The 5-Step Framework for Improving Your Tennis Game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 y...
ListenTFP 134: The Tennis Fitness Mega Episode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenTFP 133: What’s in My Racquet Bag in 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 132: Key Strategies and Tactics at the Australian Open with Peter Freeman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenTFP 131: How to Unlock Your Mind for Peak Performance with Zoran Stojkovic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 t...
ListenTFP 130: How to Hydrate and Prevent Cramping with Andy Blow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 129: How to Play Aggressive Tennis with Emilio Sanchez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ten...
ListenTFP 128: How to Serve and Volley Like A Pro with Taylor Dent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenTFP 127: 13 Tips to Ace Your Goals in 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 w...
ListenTFP 126: The Power of Positive Thinking with Wheelchair Tennis Pro Kaitlyn Verfuerth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 126 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with professional wheelchair tennis player, Kaitlyn Verfuerth, about how she overcame a devastating accident to become an elite athlete through t...
ListenTFP 125: Explosive Movement From the Ground Up with Dean Hollingworth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 125 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dean Hollingworth, about movement, strength and explosive power. Dean has established himse...
ListenTFP 124: How to Break Through Mental Barriers and Reach Your Potential from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 124 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll hear clips of my interviews with several world class mental experts and tennis players about how to break through mental barriers and achieve your...
ListenTFP 123: The Winning Formula for Tour Pros (It’s Not Hard Work) with Fazal Syed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 123 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with former ATP Pro Fazal Syed about what it takes to make it as a professional and have a long and successful career on tour. Fazal was ranked ...
ListenTFP 122: From College Tennis Player to Energy Bar Co-Founder with Andrew Golub from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 122 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with a former Division 1 college tennis player, academy owner, and founding and managing member of Arrowbar, Andrew Golub. Andrew earned his Bach...
ListenTFP 121: Michael Russell - The Grittiest Player In History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 121 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Michael Russell, former ATP Pro and current tennis coach, about the grittiest player in history. Michael reached a career-high of 60 in the ...
ListenTFP 120: The 21 Habits of Winning Tennis Players from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 120 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 21 habits of winning tennis players. I have struggled for a long period of time with building the right habits, and this has motivated m...
ListenTFP 119: Tennis Fitness Fundamentals with Nathan Martin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 119 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with fitness expert Nathan Martin about the fundamentals of tennis fitness. Nathan Martin has worked on the ATP and WTA circuits since 1999, inc...
ListenTFP 118: How Discipline and Work Ethic Unlocked a Pro Career with Daniel Yoo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 118 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with South Korea’s Daniel Yoo, a former ATP Pro, about how his commitment to discipline and work ethic unlocked his dreams of becoming a professi...
ListenTFP 117: Q&A Edition - Playing Serve and Volleyers, Serving Bigger, Movement Tips, and More! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 117 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I am back to answering questions that I received from our fellow tennis players about playing against serve and volleyers and counterpunchers, maintainin...
ListenTFP 116: How to Break Bad Habits with Peter Freeman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 116 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with the founder of Crunch Time Coaching, Peter Freeman, about how to break bad habits that are limiting you from reaching your true tennis poten...
ListenTFP 115: How to Develop Champions in a Non Academy Environment with Todd Widom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 115 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with former ATP Pro and current tennis coach, Todd Widom, about how he has been able to develop elite junior players in a non-academy setting. To...
ListenTFP 114: How to Become a Tennis Journalist and Podcaster with Nina Pantic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 114 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with journalist and podcast host Nina Pantic about how she transitioned from an elite tennis player to a career in the world of tennis media. Nin...
ListenTFP 113: Nick Bollettieri — How to Achieve Your Dreams and Help Others Succeed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 113 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with legendary coach Nick Bollettieri about how to achieve your dreams and help those around you reach their true potential. Nick has over 60 yea...
ListenTFP 112: How to Level Up Your Coaching Career with Marc Lucero from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 112 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with WTA Tour coach and tennis analyst Marc Lucero about how he went from law-school dropout to coaching and commentating at the highest levels o...
ListenTFP 111: How to Survive and Thrive on the WTA Tour with Alexandra Mueller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 111 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with WTA Pro Alexandra Mueller about her rise to the pro tour at a young age, singles and doubles tips to improve your game, the ups and downs of...
ListenTFP 110: The 5 Biggest Mistakes of My Tennis Career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 110 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I discuss the five biggest mistakes that I've made throughout my tennis career. If I could pick five of the most impactful choices on my game, take a ti...
ListenTFP 109: Advice From the Pros Featuring Donald Young and Marcelo Melo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 109 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pros Donald Young and Marcelo Melo about their greatest lessons learned on tour, what makes them world-class athletes, and keys tips to ...
ListenTFP 108: How to Make a Successful Comeback From Injuries with Treat Huey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 108 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pro and former UVA Ace Treat Huey about how he was able to make a successful comeback from tough injuries sustained while on tour, his g...
ListenTFP 107: Thai-Son Kwiatkowski — Pursuing Your Passion On Tour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 107 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pro and UVA standout Thai-Son Kwiatkowski about how he got into tennis, lessons learned in college and on the tour, and key tips for you...
ListenTFP 106: Mental and Emotional Training for Tennis with Dr. Peter Scales from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 106 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and positive youth development expert Dr. Peter Scales about the keys to improving our mental and emotional abilities so that w...
ListenTFP 105: The Best Diet for Your Tennis Game with Jeff Rothschild from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 105 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with dietician Jeff Rothschild about different types of diets and which ones are the best and worst for competitive tennis players Jeff is a R...
ListenTFP 104: 10 Tips for Dealing with Extreme Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 104 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll hear my top 10 tips for surviving and thriving in the extreme heat when you're playing tennis matches Recently temperatures have reached around...
ListenTFP 103: The Life of a Playtester with Sam Jones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 103 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Tennis Express Playtester and Content Writer Sam Jones about the ins and outs of testing the latest tennis gear. Sam has tested and revie...
ListenTFP 102: How to Record Your Tennis Matches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 102 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I explain step by step the different equipment and accesories that you need to record your tennis matches. Recording your matches, practice sessions, ...
ListenTFP 101: Dr. Greg Rose — How to Reach Peak Athletic Performance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 101 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Greg Rose, the co-founder of The Titliest Performance Institute and founder of RacquetFit, about how we can reach peak athletic performa...
ListenTFP 100: [Special Edition] Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Tennis Files Podcast! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's episode is a very special one! We are celebrating 100 episodes of The Tennis Files Podcast with a mega episode featuring several of my most favorite interviews over the years on the podcast...
ListenTFP 099: Badri Narayanan — How to Use Technology to Boost Your Mental Game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 99 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with mental performance expert Badri Narayanan about how we can use technology to boost our mental game so we can win more tennis matches. Badr...
ListenTFP 098: Rick Macci — How to Develop Rock Solid Technique from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 98 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with legendary coach Rick Macci about the most important principles for developing rock-solid technique on our strokes. Rick has coached five n...
ListenTFP 097: Understanding Your Body’s Physical Limitations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 97 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I discuss why it is so critical to understand our body's physical limitations and talk about some really helpful principles that I learned at a RacquetFit...
ListenTFP 096: James Blake – Preparation, Visualization and Reaching #4 in the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with former ATP world #4 James Blake about how he used preparation, planning, and visualization to propel himself to the top of the rankings....
ListenTFP 095: Pro Tactics, Developing Your Game, and Crushing Forehands — A Preview of the Tennis Summit 2019 Sessions Pt. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I put together a preview of three more sessions from the summit on pro tactics, the critical principles that you need to level up your game, and how ...
ListenTFP 094: Strategy, Mental Game and Diet Advice – A Preview of the Tennis Summit 2019 Sessions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I put together a preview of four sessions from the summit on doubles strategy, mental game advice, singles strategy, and key tips on the optimal diet...
ListenTFP 093: Announcing Tennis Summit 2019! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The biggest online (and free!) tennis conference of the year is now open for registration! After four months of hard work, I’m proud to announce on the podcast that I’ll be hosting the third editio...
ListenTFP 092: How My Morning Routine Will Supercharge Your Tennis Game with Mehrban Iranshad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 92 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I walk step by step through my morning routine, why you should have one, and how it can supercharge your tennis game. I used to feel like I was walking...
ListenTFP 091: Will Hamilton — Lessons Learned From The Game’s Greatest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 91 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Will Hamilton from Fuzzy Yellow Balls about the top lessons he's learned from working with the greatest tennis players and coaches on the pla...
ListenTFP 090: 5 of My Favorite Doubles Plays to Take Control of Matches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 90 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I walk through 5 of my favorite doubles plays that you should use to disrupt your opponent's rhythm and take control of matches. Maybe you've heard of...
ListenTFP 089: Johan Kriek — Secrets to a World-Class Serve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 89 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Johan Kriek about his epic battles against the legends of the game, his grand slam titles, and the secrets to a world class tennis serve. I p...
ListenTFP 088: Milan Krnjetin — Pursuing Your Passion and Living the Dream from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 88 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Milan Krnjetin about his journey from a junior player in Serbia to practices with Djokovic, Kyrgios, Jankovic and many more of the very best ...
ListenTFP 087: Franklin Tiafoe — Preparing for the Pro Tour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 87 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Franklin Tiafoe about his tennis career and close relationship with his brother and top 35 ranked pro Frances Tiafoe. I first met Franklin a...
ListenTFP 086: Noah Rubin — Behind the Racquet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 85 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Bill Kellogg about how he has transformed tennis clubs into hugely successful programs, and his incredible experiences both playing and contr...
ListenTFP 085: Bill Kellogg — How to Create and Sustain Thriving Tennis Clubs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 85 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Bill Kellogg about how he has transformed tennis clubs into hugely successful programs, and his incredible experiences both playing and contr...
ListenTFP 084: Tim Bainton — Thinking Outside the Service Box from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 84 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Tim Bainton about how he persevered through many hardships and obstacles to become an extremely well-known and highly sought out expert in th...
ListenTFP 083: Paul Annacone — The Championship Habits of Federer, Sampras, and Henman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 83 of the podcast, Paul Annacone shares the championship habits and characteristics of the greatest players in the world that he's coached, including Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Tim...
ListenTFP 082: Dr. Sean Drake — RacquetFit and the Body-Tennis Connection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 82 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Sean Drake about RacquetFit and the Body-Tennis connection. Dr. Drake is a world-class sports performance and medical expert who has an ...
ListenTFP 081: How the Kinetic Chain Impacts Your Serve with Dr. Mark Kovacs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 81 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with world-renowned sports performance expert Dr. Mark Kovacs about the 8-stage model of the tennis serve. I spoke with Dr. Kovacs about the role...
ListenTFP 080: Q&A 4.5+ Edition — Re-tooling Your Strokes, Backhand Tips, Serve Consistency, Returning, Advanced Drills and More! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 80 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I am back to answering questions that I've received from tennis players like you about how to re-tool your strokes, topspin and slice backhand tips, servi...
ListenTFP 079: Injury Prevention and Movement Mechanics with David Grant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 79 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with licensed athletic trainer and performance coach David Grant about how you can prevent injuries and improve your movement mechanics. David is...
ListenTFP 078: Strength and Conditioning for Junior Athletes with Aaron Patterson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 78 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with sports performance coach and personal trainer Aaron Patterson about how to train our junior tennis players to become better athletes. Aaron ...
ListenTFP 077: How to Crush Your Goals in 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I walk you through the steps you must take to reach your goals in 2019. Many of us get excited when the new year starts and we create goals for ourse...
ListenTFP 178: How to Overcome Adversity and Develop a Winning Mindset with Peter Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 178 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed current ATP and former collegiate coach Peter Smith about how to overcome adversity and develop a winning mindset. Coach Smith has one of ...
ListenTFP 076: How Brad Stine Coached Kevin Anderson and Jim Courier to Top 5 in the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 76 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Brad Stine about how he coached Kevin Anderson, Jim Courier, and many other players to top ATP world rankings. Brad's philosophies, systems,...
ListenTFP 177: The Best Fitness and Sleep Trackers of 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 177 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn about the best fitness and sleep trackers of 2020! With technology evolving every day and the increasing importance of having statistics an...
ListenTFP 075: Q&A Edition — Anticipation, Fitness, Consistency, Technique and More! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 75 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I answer questions that I've received from tennis players like you about anticipation, fitness, consistency, technique, and more! I routinely receive ema...
ListenTFP 176: Get FASTER On the Court with Lee Taft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 kn...
ListenTFP 074: How to Change Your Mindset and Achieve Your Potential with Jeff Salzenstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 74 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Jeff Salzenstein about how we can achieve our potential by changing our belief system and attitudes. This is one of the most mind blowing ep...
ListenTFP 073: 10 Tips to Supercharge Your Tennis Game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 73 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I highlight 10 tips that can supercharge your tennis game. These tips are from 10 of my previous podcast guests, and I wanted to highlight them in this e...
ListenTFP 072: How to Improve Your Tennis Technique from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 72 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I talk about best practices when changing your tennis technique. On this solo episode, you'll learn whether you need to change your technique, what strok...
ListenTFP 071: Playing In the Zone with Dr. Joseph Parent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 71 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Joseph Parent about how we can play in the zone. Dr. Joseph is the author of Zen Tennis: Playing In The Zone. We talk about everything ...
ListenTFP 070: From Top Junior to World-Class Tennis Coach with Peter Freeman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 70 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with my good friend Peter Freeman about his journey from a top junior to teaching tennis players worldwide how to level up their tennis games. Pe...
ListenTFP 069: Strength and Conditioning Training on the Road with Jonny Fraser from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 69 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Jonny Fraser about how tennis players should train when on the road. Whether we are top-ranked players or club players, we often find oursel...
ListenTFP 068: How Gregory Howe Chased His Dream of Getting an ATP Ranking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 68 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Gregory Howe about how he decided to quit his job as a 34-year old to travel the world playing professional tennis tournaments in search of a...
ListenTFP 067: How Leon Vessels Became a Practice Partner for the Pros from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 67 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Leon Vessels about how he became a practice partner for top ATP and WTA pros. Leon has practiced with Alexander Zverev, Kei Nishikori, Grigo...
ListenTFP 066: Jamie Loeb – Staying Mentally Tough on the WTA Tour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 66 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with WTA world #164 Jamie Loeb about her rise from the juniors to playing the biggest tournaments in the world. Jamie developed into a top junior...
ListenTFP 065: How Denis Kudla’s Obsession with Tennis Turned Into a Pro Career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 65 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP world #73 Denis Kudla about how his obsession with tennis turned into a pro career. Denis turned pro as teenager and has had his share o...
ListenTFP 064: Interviews with David Goffin, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Donald Young and more at the 2018 Citi Open! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 64 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll hear several of my interviews with some of the best tennis players in the world and my top takeways from them to help improve your tennis game. I ...
ListenTFP 063: Stringing Machine Tips and Tricks with Mark Gonzalez From Alpha Racquet Sports from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Mark Gonzalez from Alpha Racquet Sports about stringing machines. I asked Mark about the different types of stringing machines, how to c...
ListenTFP 062: 7 Serve Killers and How to Fix Them from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I review the 7 biggest serve killers and how to fix them. Over several decades of playing the game, observing other players, learning from my coaches, and the hundreds of inter...
ListenTFP 061: How Ian Westermann Created One of the Biggest Online Tennis Instructional Sites in the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with my friend Ian Westermann, founder of Essential Tennis. I asked him about his passion for the game, how he went from country club tennis ...
ListenTFP 060: Tennis Summit 2018 Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After nearly 4 months of hard work, I'm proud to announce that I'll be hosting the world's biggest online tennis conference: Tennis Summit 2018! From April 25-30, you'll be able to watch present...
ListenTFP 059: Gigi Fernandez – The Unlikely Path to 17 Grand Slam Titles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I spoke with 17-time grand slam champion Gigi Fernandez about her unique path to becoming one of the legends of tennis. Gigi is widely considered to be one of the best doubles ...
ListenTFP 058: How to Hit Kick Serves with Ramon Osa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I spoke with Ramon Osa from Osa Tennis 360 about how to hit kick serves. Ramon is an expert at helping tennis players discover the fun in tennis, while showing them what they n...
ListenTFP 057: Top 10 Things That Improved My Game in 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I reveal the top 10 things that improved my tennis game in 2017. It's always critical to periodically examine your progress so that you can figure out what is working and what you...
ListenTFP 056: Speed, Power, and Plyometrics with Dean Hollingworth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I spoke with sports performance coach Dean Hollingworth about how we can train to become stronger, fitter, and faster tennis players and athletes. I first met Dean while eating bre...
ListenTFP 055: James Blake — How to Unite Through Activism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I had the honor of speaking with James Blake, former ATP world #4, about his new book Ways of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together. James ha...
ListenTFP 054: How to Become Champion Minded with Allistair McCaw from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I spoke with sports performance specialist Allistair McCaw about how we can become Champion Minded. Allistair was a guest on the podcast on Episode 11 of TFP, when we chatted abou...
ListenTFP 053: Citi Open Recap with Ben Rothenberg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, Ben Rothenberg, New York Times Writer and host of the No Challenges Remaining Podcast, recapped the 2017 Citi Open with me on championship Sunday. Ben travels the globe to cover...
ListenTFP 052: Dennis Novikov on Climbing the ATP Tour Ladder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I spoke with ATP Pro Dennis Novikov. As an 18-year old, Dennis gained direct entry to the 2012 US Open singles and doubles main draws by winning both titles at the Boys 18s Nation...
ListenTFP 051: Level Up Your Footwork with David Bailey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I spoke with footwork expert Dave Bailey about how we can improve our movement on the court. Dave is the creator of the Bailey Tennis Footwork Method, used by top professionals all...
ListenTFP 050: Babolat Racquet and Strings Review with Allan Iverson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode I spoke with Allan Iverson, Babolat's Sales Representative in Southern California and the 2014 Tennis Industry Sales Rep of the Year. Allan and I discussed the history of Babola...
ListenTFP 049: From the Ivy League to the Pro Tour with Tyler Lu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I spoke with Yale standout Tyler Lu. Tyler has played #1 at Yale since his freshman year, and was ranked as high as #64 in the country in college. We discussed Tyler's journey fro...
ListenTFP 048: Optimizing Your Strength and Conditioning Workouts with Dominic King from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dominic King, Head of Athlete Development for Everyball Tennis at Halton Tennis Centre in the United Kingdom. Dom is an expert in stren...
ListenTFP 047: Longevity and Success in Tennis with Charlie Hoeveler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today I spoke with Charlie Hoeveler, CEO and Founder of US Sports Camps. Charlie discussed his secrets to success and longevity in tennis and how he manages to run the largest sports camps organiza...
ListenTFP 046: The Mental Game with Jeff Greenwald from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Greenwald, an internationally recognized sports psychology consultant and licensed therapist who specializes in the mental game of tenni...
ListenTFP 182: How to Level Up Your Tennis Fitness: 8 Key Strategies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 182 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal my top 8 strategies to help you transform your tennis fitness. A lot of us struggle with creating a consistent tennis fitness plan that deli...
ListenTFP 045: Kastles Owner Mark Ein’s Thoughts on the Historic All-Williams Australian Open Final from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mark Ein, founder and owner of the six-time World Team Tennis Champion Washington Kastles, was thrilled to hear that two members of the Kastles family sealed their places in the 2017 Australian Ope...
ListenTFP 044: Mindfulness-Based Tennis Psychology with Neil Endicott from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Neil Endicott, a coach and author who specializes in Mindfulness-Based Tennis Psychology (MBTP). Neil discussed how tennis players can play mo...
ListenTFP 043: How to Run a Successful Tennis Program with Matt Bilger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Bilger, Director of Tennis at Chantilly National Golf and Country Club. Matt was my former assistant coach at The University of Maryland, Ba...
ListenTFP 042: How Clay Thompson Changed His Perspective and Saved His Tennis Career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode I spoke with professional tennis player Clay Thompson, a serious contender for most interesting man in the world (move over, Dos Equis guy!). Clay grinds mostly Challengers and s...
ListenTFP 041: Coaching Elite Junior Tennis Players with Adam Blicher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 41 of TFP I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Blicher about coaching elite junior players and high-performance tennis principles. I first heard about Adam when I searched for tennis...
ListenTFP 040: Tennis Serve Technique with Brian Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I spoke with Brian Smith, creator of Performance Tennis Training, about tennis serve technique. Brian and I went through each phase of the tennis serve, from the grip to the fin...
ListenTFP 039: Todd Ellenbecker—Injury Prevention and Recovery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Todd Ellenbecker, DPT, MS, SCS, OCS, CSCS (whew!). Todd is the Vice President of Medical Services for the ATP Tour and a Director of Physiotherapy Associat...
ListenTFP 038: How to Choose a Racquet with Wilson Sales Manager Preston Lemon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Preston Lemon, a Territory Sales Manager for Wilson Sporting Goods Co. in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Preston, a former college tennis player at...
ListenTFP 037: How Luca Corinteli Became an Elite College Tennis Player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Luca Corinteli from the University of Virginia Men's Tennis team. Luca is an elite tennis player and was ranked as high as #2 in doubles in t...
ListenTFP 036: 6 Quick Tips to Improve Your Tennis Game with Kim Selzman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 36 of TFP, Kim Selzman from The Tennis Quick Tips Podcast and tennisfixation.com joined me to give you some of her best tips to help you improve your game. Kim started playing tennis ...
ListenTFP 035: Martin Blackman—USTA Player Development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Blackman, General Manager of the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) Player Development Program. Coach Blackman is responsible f...
ListenTFP 034: Brian Boland—Turning College Tennis Players into Leaders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Episode 34 of TFP, I had the honor of speaking with Brian Boland, Coach of the 2013, 2015, and 2016 NCAA Division I Championship University of Virginia Men's Tennis program. Coach Boland shows u...
ListenTFP 033: Dr. Mark Kovacs—Strength and Conditioning for Tennis Players from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I spoke with world renowned sports science and fitness expert Dr. Mark Kovacs about strength and conditioning for tennis. Mark has trained numerous top professional tennis playe...
ListenTFP 032: 10 Tools to Become a Better Tennis Player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today I discuss 10 of my favorite tennis tools that I regularly use and recommend. These tools will help you improve your tennis game in many different ways, from learning more about the game to fi...
ListenTFP 031: 7 Effective Technical Fixes for Your Tennis Game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, I discuss 7 of the best technique tips I've ever learned in my 20+ years of playing and coaching tennis. These tips are awesome because they are easy to implement, and you will not...
ListenTFP 030: 15 Tennis Pros Answer: “How Can Our Audience Improve Their Tennis Games?” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, 15 professional tennis players answer the question: "How can our audience improve their tennis games?" I placed their answers in this episode and commented on their responses. ...
ListenTFP 029: How To Dominate College Tennis with Dave Mullins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today my guest is Dave Mullins, former head coach of the Oklahoma Women’s Tennis Team. Dave has had an extremely successful coaching career. His accomplishments include five NCAA tournament appeara...
ListenTFP 002: Focus on the Process with Keith Puryear, Head Coach of Navy Women’s Tennis from 2016-01-31T23:00
My guest on this episode is Keith Puryear, Head Coach of the Navy Women’s tennis team. Keith has over 560 wins as a coach at the Division I level, and he was my college tennis coach when I played a...
ListenTFP 001: The First Episode of The Tennis Files Podcast! from 2016-01-31T23:00
The Tennis Files Podcast is here! Over the past couple months, I realized how amazing it would be to start a podcast devoted to helping you improve your tennis game. Podcasts are awesome because pe...
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