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Boredom Isn't So Bad
Being bored is a bad thing, right? Maybe not. Should we be actually looking for moments of boredom and do they benefit us? We dive into the experienc…
1 year, 1 month ago
Skill Drill - Finding Other Ways to Improve During Injury Time Off
In the first skill drill of the year Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry talk about creative ways to improve when you are injured. For more information find u…
1 year, 2 months ago
How to Handle Injuries Effectively
In our opening episode of 2025 we delve how coaches can help players deal effectively with the initial uncertainty and stress of an injury, and the r…
1 year, 2 months ago
Enhancing Your Performance and Life via Reflection and Gratitude
At the end of the year tennis players and coaches reflect on their expriences to develop important and meaningful goals. The quality of that reflecti…
1 year, 3 months ago
Skill Drill - Off-Court Coaching Simulation
Off-Court coaching is coming to ITF tournaments. Coaches, have you planned with the player how you will communicate? In this episode we discuss how t…
1 year, 4 months ago
Off-Court Coaching: Necessary Evolution or Threat to Tradition
The ITF is allowing off-court coaching during matches. Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry walk through the rule change and the pro's and con's. BBC article: …
1 year, 4 months ago
Skill Drill - Outtoughing Opponents
Outtoughing an opponent requires perseverance, and that is something that can be trained. In this skill drill episode we offer two games that will he…
1 year, 5 months ago
Out-Toughing Opponents: Closing the Talent Gap
Mental toughness has many definitions, but how are you defining toughness? Johnny and Larry discuss Boston Celtic Jayson Tatum's definition of mental…
1 year, 5 months ago
Skill Dril - Working On Anger Triggers On Court
As coaches we often try to avoid angering players on court, because it is difficult to work with players when angry. However, for players to experien…
1 year, 6 months ago
Anger in Tennis - Does it Help?
Discussions about anger in sport and in tennis are too simplistic; it's not just "bad" or "get it out and get on with it". In this episode we talk ab…
1 year, 7 months ago