The Tennis Files Podcast

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 your career goals, why evaluating your tennis game is crucial to making progress, examples of the 5-step framework as it applies to different types of players, why you need to track your progress, how I’ve used this framework to improve my own tennis game, and much more!And if you want to learn the latest strategies, techniques, fitness and mental game principles to level up your tennis skills, be on the lookout for Tennis Summit 2020 in late April!  To get notified when the summit becomes available, go to tennisfiles.com and sign up for my email list. Then I will give you a heads up when registration opens for the summit!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 clips from 10 previous interviews with many of the top tennis fitness experts in the world. On the show you’ll learn about strength and conditioning, explosive power, plyometrics, the most common injuries and how to prevent them, working out on the road, why your range of motion makes a huge impact on your technique, the best exercises for tennis players in the gym, how to protect your rotator cuff, important recovery tips, the biggest mistakes when training, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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!Link to Full Interviews:TFP 033: Strength and Conditioning for Tennis Players with Dr. Mark KovacsTFP 039: Injury Prevention and Recovery with Dr. Todd EllenbeckerTFP 048: Optimizing Your Strength and Conditioning Workouts with Dominic KingTFP 056: Speed, Power, and Plyometrics with Dean HollingworthTFP 069: Strength and Conditioning on the Road with Johnny FraserTFP 078: Strength and Conditioning for Junior Athletes with Aaron PattersonTFP 079: Injury Prevention and Movement Mechanics with David GrantTFP 082: RacquetFit and the Body-Tennis Connection with Dr. Sean DrakeTFP 101: How to Reach Peak Athletic Performance with Dr. Greg RoseTFP 119: Tennis Fitness Fundamentals with Nathan Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Racquet and Paddle show, where I saw a lot of new and innovative products. There have been times where I've forgotten to bring certain pieces of equipment and it's made a substantial impact on my performance, especially in a game like tennis which is often decided by razor-thin margins. On the show, you’ll learn the essential types of gear you need to be fully prepared for your practices and matches, the type of racquets and strings that I use, what each piece of gear can do for your game, new equipment that can help you recover faster, the snacks and drinks that fuel me while playing, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, 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 to all the gear mentioned in the episode:Babolat Pure Aero VSBabolat Pure Strike 18x20Babolat Pure Strike 16x19Volkl Cyclone Tour 17gHyper G String 17gSignum Pro X-Perience StringGamma Head TapePenn Tennis BallsBanana Boat SunscreenAdidas Climacool HatWilson Pro OvergripTournagripBabolat OvergripYonex Supergrap OvergripTape MeasurePrecision Hydration - use code TENNISFILES for 15% off your first orderHydroflaskUnder Armour JugStretchbandsResistance BandsLacrosse BallSlinger BagPractice and Match Journal Theragun - email me at mehrban@tennisfiles.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 has coached division 1 college players and has produced state level and national champions. He has been awarded the honor of USTA Georgia Pro of the Year. He has also coached under Tony Palafox, who was John McEnroe’s former coach, and Frank Brennan former Stanford University Coach who won 10 national titles. Peter has a huge passion for tennis and will do whatever it takes to get your game to the next level.On the show, you’ll learn the big differences between Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal’s styles of play, the pros’ pre and post match routines at the Australian Open, Sam Querrey’s take on why the Big 3 are so much better than their competition, the most impressive players at this year’s tournament, what Pete’s students needed to improve on the most at his Aussie Open camp, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Pete! Let us know what you think about the episode 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tennis coach and has two MSc degrees in Sport and Exercise Psychology. He is also the founder of Kizo Performance. His love for coaching and human performance development led him to study how elite performers prepare for competition. Zoran’s mission is to empower people to unlock peak performance and personal satisfaction by training their mind with evidence-based mental tools and techniques. On the show you’ll learn effective techniques to achieve peak performance, how to eliminate distractions and increase your focus, how visualization can help unlock your mind, common misconceptions about the mental game, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Zoran! Let us know what you think about the episode 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at the University of Bath and he is currently the CEO and co-founder of Precision Hydration. He was an elite level triathlete and experienced his own struggles with cramps and hydration that led him to specialize in electrolyte replenishment and eventually co-found Precision Hydration. He is also an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. On the show, you’ll learn how far in advance you need to start hydrating, how much water and electrolytes you need before competition, what to do to recover from cramps as quickly as possible, the actual effectiveness of several common cramping solutions (think pickle juice and mustard packets), how different climates affect your hydration needs, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Andy! Let us know what you think about the episode 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tennis game.Emilio achieved career high rankings of #7 in the world in singles in 1990 and #1 in doubles in 1989. He won 3 Grand Slam Doubles titles (two French Opens and one US Open) and a silver medal in the 1988 Olympic games in men’s doubles. During his tennis career, he won 15 singles titles and 50 doubles and made over $5 million in prize money. Emilio has both played for and captained Spain’s Davis Cup Team to a championship title in 2008. He is the co-founder of the Sanchez-Casal Academy (Academia Sanchez-Casal) where he helps all types of tennis players achieve their true potential.On the show, you’ll learn how to become a more aggressive player and why it is important to your long term success, how to become a better thinker on the court, Emilio’s top returning strategies, how Emilio reached the top 10 in the world in both singles and doubles, what it was like to both play Davis Cup and captain Spain to a championship title, footwork and movement tips, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Emilio! Let us know what you think about the episode 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 achieved a career high ranking of #21 in the world on the ATP Tour and won four singles titles. He reached the 4th round of Wimbledon and the US Open. He also placed 4th in the 2004 Olympics. Taylor has defeated numerous tennis legends such as Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic, James Blake, Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin, and many other unbelievable players with his huge serve and volley game. His parents, half-brother, godfather, and wife also played tennis professionally. Taylor is a coach and co-founder of the Dent Tennis Academy at The Birch Racquet and Lawn Club in Keller, Texas.On the show, you’ll learn how to think like a professional serve and volleyer, the right tactics to use when you are at net, drills you can perform to become a better serve and volleyer, Taylor’s toughest battles in his tennis career, the secret to hitting a 149mph serve, the big change Taylor made to his game early on to succeed on the pro tour, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Taylor! Let us know what you think about the episode 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 without the proper planning, preparation, and the right habits in place, we don’t stand a chance at achieving our goals, especially with all the distractions in today’s society.That’s why I put together this episode, based on my successes, failures, and principles learned from my podcast guests, to give you the strategies you need to ensure your consistency, motivation, and attitude stays at the level you need to conquer your goals.What are your goals for 2020? Are you planning to improve your forehand, backhand, footwork, serve, mental game, or fitness? Do you want to become a professional tennis player? Or maybe you want to increase your NTRP or UTR rating, or start a coaching career.  This episode will help you achieve any goals you desire for 2020 and beyond.I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful 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.I also want to wish you a very Happy New Year!  May this year be filled with prosperity and a fantastic year of tennis! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the power of positivity and determination.Kaitlyn is a three-time Paralympian for Team USA. She participated in Rio 2016, Beijing 2008, and Athens 2004 Paralympic Games. She won a bronze medal in the 2014 Copa Americas Cup, gold medals in both singles and doubles at the Rio 2007 Parapan American games, and was awarded the 2002 USTA Most Improved Female Player of the Year. To help adults and children with disabilities to participate in sports, Kaitlyn founded a non-profit organization called Parasport Flagstaff. She is also the head coach of the girl’s tennis team at Flagstaff High School.On the show, you’ll learn how Kaitlyn recovered from a life-changing incident as a child, how she rose up the ranks of the wheelchair tennis circuit, the differences between wheelchair tennis and the ATP/WTA tour, the ins and outs of using a wheelchair for sport, Kaitlyn’s training regimen, her pre-match routine, and much more!I hope you enjoy my interview with Kaitlyn! Let us know what you think about the episode 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices