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Ep. 236 - The Connection Between Passion and Performance
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the multi-faceted relationship between passion and performance (The Dualistic Model of Passion). The co-hosts review the applications of this research for tenn…
Published on 12 hours ago
Ep. 235 - The Value of Precommitments in Tennis
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of precommitments as a means for setting intentions for coping with challenges and adversity. Tennis is tough; can you precommit to enjoying yourse…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Ep. 234 - Do You Get Bored in Your Training?
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the importance of embracing boredom and the mundane in an athlete’s journey towards improvement. They discuss a recent LinkedIn post by Alex Auerbach in which …
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Ep. 233 - Unwrapping the Gift of Greatness
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how to attain greatness through adaptability and balance. The co-hosts discuss various chapters from Brian Johnson’s book Areté, which emphasize the importance…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Ep. 232 - Handling the Loss of Skill or Talent Level
In this episode, Brian and Josh talk about a recent article from the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport regarding "talent loss." The co-hosts outline the three central views of talent loss from the a…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Ep. 231 - Reframing Situations to Improve Performance
In this episode, Brian and Josh cover how tennis players can build the skill of reframing situations and shifting perspective. The co-hosts discuss why reframing is an important skill for players, re…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 230 - Mental Performance Themes from US Open 2025 | Sabalenka, Anisimova, Alcaraz, Sinner
In this episode, Brian and Josh cover the 2025 U.S. Open Championships. They discuss various themes and sport psychology concepts that emerged from the tournament, particularly by champions and final…
Published on 2 months ago
Ep. 229 - Are Double Faults a Purely Technical Issue?
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss whether double faulting is solely a technical issue, a mental issue, or a combination of the two. Recently Coco Gauff decided to start working with biomechanic…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 228 - The Necessity of Commitment and Enthusiasm on Your Tennis Journey
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the connection between commitment and enthusiasm. Using several quotes as inspiration, they review how tennis players can demonstrate commitment to their journ…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 227 - Building Momentum and Breaking It
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of momentum in tennis. First, they define the term, then they discuss the research about momentum in tennis and question whether momentum objective…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago