The Tennis Files Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, Mehrban and Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching reveal the 8 biggest training mistakes that are preventing you from reaching your tennis potential.Have you ever wondered what is truly holding you back from getting unstuck and progressing to the next level? You may think it’s because of the way you hit your serve or how you position yourself on the court, but most of the time you need to examine yourself at a much deeper level and fix how you approach the game and your training.That’s exactly what Pete and I get into on this latest episode of The Tennis Files Podcast. Enjoy!Tennis Summit 2021Crunch Time Coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I’ve got another Tennis Summit 2021 preview for you of two awesome mental game sessions. In case you haven’t heard, I am hosting Tennis Summit 2021, a free online tennis conference which has become the largest one in the world (over 14k players and coaches attended in 2020)!   From April 19-24, over 40 world class coaches and experts will reveal proven strategies, techniques, mental and fitness exercises to level up your game. And the most awesome thing of all is you can get your ticket to watch all these online lessons, presentations and live masterclasses for free (for a limited time) at http://tennisfilessummit.com!For today’s podcast episode, I put together a preview of two mental game sessions: (1) Jorge Capestany (USPTA/PTR Master Pro) on how to manage your nerves and energy levels and (2) Adam Blicher (fellow tennis podcaster) on the power of mental flexibility. To watch the full length version of these sessions and all 45+ summit masterclasses, sign up for Tennis Summit 2021 ASAP at http://tennisfilessummit.com!!I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and I look forward to seeing you at Tennis Summit 2021! Tennis Summit 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After several months of preparation and hard work, I am super excited to announce that Tennis Summit 2021, a free online tennis conference that I am hosting, is now open for registration!  From April 19-24, over 40 world class coaches and experts will reveal proven strategies, techniques, mental and fitness exercises to level up your game. And the most awesome thing of all is you can get your ticket to watch all these online lessons, presentations and live masterclasses for free (for a limited time) at http://tennisfilessummit.com!For today’s podcast episode, I put together a preview of three summit sessions: (1) Paul Annacone on how to get unstuck and level up your game, (2) Rick Macci on grand slam habits and training secrets, and (3) Ryan Reidy on doubles positioning tactics. To watch the full length version of these sessions and all 40+ summit masterclasses, sign up for Tennis Summit 2021 ASAP at http://tennisfilessummit.com!!I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and I look forward to seeing you at Tennis Summit 2021! Tennis Summit 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 192 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Lisa Stone, the founder of Parenting Aces, to talk about how to develop successful junior and college tennis players.Lisa has created one of the most valuable resources for tennis parents and junior players with her Parenting Aces platform. Fortunately for us, she took the initiative to research and find the best information on how to develop junior players after being urged to do so by a fellow tennis parent. Lisa hosts The Parenting Aces Podcast, a weekly show which is also on the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. She has interviewed many of the most well-known coaches and experts about the junior and college game.On the show, you’ll learn the biggest mistakes tennis parents make when trying to help their kids succeed in tennis, the current issues surrounding the USTA’s junior ranking system, what colleges are looking for in junior players and how to have the best chance of getting a scholarship, how to choose the right coach for your junior player, the top tips and lessons Lisa has learned from her guests on The Parenting Aces Podcast, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Lisa! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And subscribe to Tennis Files using the link below to receive updates about the free online Tennis Summit starting on April 19th!Tennis FilesTennis SummitParentingAces WebsiteParentingAces PodcastParentingAces ShopInterview with Lisa and Her SonInterview with Tracy AustinZoo Tennis Website - Collette LewisParenting Aces Facebook PageParenting Aces Instagram PageParenting Aces YouTube ChannelInner Game of TennisWinning UglyOpen: Andre Agassi’s Autobiography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 191 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Joshua Oxley talks about the importance of emotional intelligence and how to maximize your tennis potential.I connected with Josh through Clubhouse where he hosts a morning audio room answering players’ questions to help them improve with fellow coach Yannick Schramm. Josh was a highly ranked ITF junior and has played pro level tournaments. His 15 years of experience in the tennis industry includes working with Katy Dunne (ranked 180 WTA), Amanda Carreras (ranked 236 WTA) and Suzy Larkin (ranked 600 WTA).On the show, you’ll learn the concept of emotional intelligence and how can it affect your play, the difference between emotional intelligence and mental toughness, how to deal with negative thoughts and distractions that can derail your game, insights from his work with WTA players, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Josh! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight into your inbox!Josh’s IntragramWinning UglyOpen: Andre Agassi’s Autobiography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 190 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to level up your serve returns, increase your first serve power, develop a stronger mindset, and more on this Q&A edition of the show!I went back into the Q&A mailbag and selected seven excellent questions from the Tennis Files community for today's episode. I'll explain how to level up your NTRP rating, critical checkpoints to develop first serve power and second serve consistency, how to return a lefty's slice serve to the ad court in doubles matches, eye-opening statistics from the pro tour, and much more that I’ve learned from decades playing the game and from the world’s top tennis pros and coaches who I've interviewed on the podcast and for my online summits.I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know by leaving a comment.And subscribe to Tennis Files using the link below to receive updates about the free online tennis summit starting on April 19th!Links:Tennis FilesTennis SummitThe Tennis Files PodcastSpeed Workout Routine - YouTube VideoLeg Strength Workout - YouTube VideoLeg Strength Workout - Free Worksheet!TFP 187: Q&A Edition - Forehand Power, Second Serve Consistency, Concentration Tips, and More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 189 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the most important changes I’ve made to how I approach training and thinking about tennis that has transformed my game.The top pros make tennis look simple, but it is far from an easy game. All of us have gone through struggles and obstacles in tennis and we need to keep figuring out ways how to improve to reach our potential. Sometimes it can take months or years to make a breakthrough, but we have to trust the process and consistently put in the work. In this episode, you’ll learn how I think about strategy and tactics, the importance of self-assessment, key training principles that I have learned from interviewing hundreds of top tennis experts, the approach to your practices and matches that yields maximum improvement, and much more!I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.Links:Tennis SummitThe Tennis Files PodcastTennis Files NewsletterSimple Stretch Routine VideoSimple Stretch Routine PDFTheragunMike Boyle Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 188 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pro Illya Marchenko about his training routines, fitness workouts, and what it takes to be an elite tennis player.Illya Marchenko has been ranked as high as #49 in singles and #268 in doubles on the ATP Tour. He has won 8 ATP Challenger titles, including one just a couple weeks ago where he defeated Andy Murray in the final. Illya also reached the 4th round of the US Open in 2016 (defeating Nick Kyrgios along the way), and has battled top players like Stan Wawrinka, Fabio Fognini, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and David Ferrer. And Illya’s has a fantastic YouTube channel with a great mix of tour life, tennis advice, and hilarious humor.On the show, you’ll learn how Illya achieved his dream of becoming a professional tennis player, a typical day of training and fitness for pro tour players, tips to level up your backhand, the mental attitude you need to succeed on the court, how to deal with nerves and getting tight like the pros, Illya’s awesome YouTube channel, how he defeated Andy Murray to win his most recent title, how to come back from serious injuries, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Illya! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight into your inbox!Illya’s YouTube ChannelIllya’s Isolation Stretching and Mobilization Workout VideoIllya’s InstagramIllya’s TwitterIllya’s Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 187 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn how to increase your forehand power, develop second serve consistency, improve your concentration, fitness, and more on this Q&A edition of the show!I receive a ton of questions from the Tennis Files community on a wide range of topics, from technique and strategy to fitness and the mental game. Today we'll explore step by step methods and proven approaches I've learned from decades playing the game and studying the world's top coaches and pros to answer your most burning tennis improvement inquiries! I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered from it, let me know in the comments below.And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox.Tennis SummitThe Tennis Files PodcastLivestream Workout with Dean Hollingworth from Last Year's SummitLeg Strength Workout - YouTube VideoLeg Strength Workout - Free Worksheet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 186 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pro tennis coach and author Beau Treyz about how approaching tennis from a more analytical and data-based perspective can help you breakthrough and reach your tennis potential.Beau is the author of “How To Tennis: Think Train and Compete to your Potential.” He played Division I tennis at the University of Nebraska and North Florida and achieved a world ranking on the ATP tour. He previously coached ATP Pro Brandon Nakashima and currently coaches ATP Pro Patrick Kypson.On the show, you’ll learn Beau’s data-based approach to creating optimal tennis strategy, how to practice smarter, on-court drills to improve your match-play, key principles from Beau’s new book, the concept of performing what wins the most points, how to analyze your matches, what separates the top 100 players from lower-ranked pros, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Beau! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight into your inbox every week!How To Tennis: Think Train and Compete to your PotentialBeau’s Instagram Beau’s TwitterBeau’s FacebookTennis SummitThe Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices