Ep. 21 - Jeff Greenwald and Fearless Tennis

Jeff Greenwald is an internationally recognized sport psychology consultant and licensed therapist. For over twenty years he has been helping athletes and professionals around the world transform and take their performances, and their lives to another level through his personal coaching, seminars, book, audio programs, and online courses.

Frustrated with his performance as a modestly ranked professional tennis player in his twenties, Jeff went on to earn Master’s Degrees in clinical and sport psychology. During this process, he discovered the fundamental principles of athletic performance which propelled him from a moderately successful tennis player to No. 1 in the world in his age group with two ITF world titles.

Interview Highlights:

2:05 - Jeff's introduction to the sport of tennis

4:22 - Overcoming adversity and Jeff's experience of leaving home and training at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy

5:44 - Jeff's college tennis experience and his transition to the professional tour

9:31 - The concept of "Fearless Tennis"

11:51 - Helping tennis players redirect their focus

14:37 - How can tennis players go from feeling tight to playing loose

20:30 - Helping players maximize their time in-between points and during changeovers through routines and mindfulness

26:28 - Developing pre-match routines to prepare for competition

29:52 - Utilizing a clinical background to aid with sport/performance psychology

33:34 - Accepting thoughts and feelings that arise during competition

36:20 - The importance of gratitude and the link between gratitude and performance

41:22 - Helping athletes understand that focusing on the process will ultimately lead to better results

45:58 - Figuring out your "recipe" for performing at your best

48:02 - Jeff's experiences utilizing sport/performance psychology tools on the court as he continues to compete

49:37 - How Jeff's experience as a competitor helps him identify with his clients

53:59 - How expectations and focusing on the outcome can lead to tightness on court

55:54 - Jeff's current focuses including his recent courses Fearless Tennis and Getting Tight

Book: The Best Tennis of Your Life: 50 Mental Strategies for Fearless Performance - https://www.amazon.com/Best-Tennis-Your-Life-Performance-ebook/dp/B00506VMWE/

Course: Fearless Tennis Online Training - https://fearlesstennis.com/online-tennis-mental-training-course/

Course: Getting Tight with Craig O'Shannessy - https://www.braingametennis.com/getting-tight-preview-opponent-awareness/?fbclid=IwAR2AhMisCLKK9jFqILirnCSAMPUtYg4sflr5opIwTOOFVvl-b6Gxs4eXA6Y