The Tennis Files Podcast
Tennis Files LLC 427 episodes Apr 29, 2026
The Tennis Files Podcast is hosted by Mehrban Iranshad of Tennis Files and focuses on helping players improve their tennis games. Episodes cover strategy, training methods, mental approach, and technique. Mehrban interviews professional and elite players, coaches, trainers, authors, and other tennis experts. The show aims to answer common tennis problems so listeners can break through struggles and reach their potential.
Episodes
TFP 427: Move Faster to Every Ball — Simple Drills That Actually Work with Dean Hollingworth
On Episode 427 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Dean Hollingworth to talk about how to move faster to every ball and share simple drills that actually work.In this episode, you’ll learn:How amateur tennis players can dramatically improve their movement on courtHow to fit movement work into a busy schedule, time-efficient training methods for 3.0–4.5 playersThe connection between movement
TFP 426: How We Came Back From 0–3 to Win a Mixed 9.0 Match (Strategy Breakdown)
On Episode 426 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban Iranshad will break down a real mixed 9.0 match where he and his partner came back from 0–3 to win.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to stay calm and adjust when you fall behind earlyWhy placement matters more than power on serveSmart poaching and positioning in mixed doublesHow to build simple, repeatable doubles patternsPractical strategy tips
TFP 425: New Babolat Pure Aero 98 & Jet Mach IV: More Feel, Stability, and Spin with Allan Iverson
In this episode, I sit down with Allan Iverson, Sales Territory Rep for Babolat in San Diego and Arizona, to talk about the latest and greatest in tennis gear.Allan has over 25 years of experience teaching tennis and running pro shops, has appeared on multiple Tennis Summits, and was named Babolat’s Rep of the Year last year. Safe to say—he knows his stuff.We dive into:• The new Babolat Pure Aero
TFP 424: The Only 4 Areas Amateur Tennis Players Should Focus on in 2026 (with Peter Freeman)
On Episode 424 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’m joined by my longtime friend and elite strategy and technique coach Peter Freeman to break down the only four areas amateur tennis players should focus on in 2026.Instead of chasing endless tips and techniques, Peter explains how simplifying your focus can dramatically improve match results—especially for 3.0–4.5 level players who want to win more wi
TFP 423: John Isner & Sam Querrey Reveal the #1 Mistake Rec Players Must Fix
On Episode 423 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we had the opportunity to do a quick interview with John Isner and Sam Querrey at the Tennis Creates Gala to talk about the number 1 mistake recreational players must fix.I hope you enjoy my interview with John and Sam! 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 tenni
TFP 422: How to Grow the Game — Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro on Expanding Tennis for Kids and Adults
On Episode 422 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed the CEO of The USTA Mid Atlantic Foundation, Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro about expanding tennis for kids and adults.In this episode, you’ll learn about USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation and its biggest strengths in tennis, how tennis communities impact connections between players, few details about the upcoming Tennis Creates Gala, and much more!I
TFP 421: Bridging the Gap Between Recreational Players and Creator-driven Tennis Content with Alex Chan
On Episode 421 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Alex Chan to talk about tennis content creators and how we can continue to grow as a community. Alex has been in the tennis industry for more than 15 years. He is a tennis community expert and content creator focusing on recreational players.On the show, we’ll talk about how he started his tennis content creation, how we can grow the t
TFP 420: From D1 Tennis to Content Creator with Kevin Hsieh
On Episode 420 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Kevin Hsieh about his journey from D1 Tennis to being a content creator.In this episode, you’ll learn how Kevin got into tennis and then into content creation, his Juniors and college tennis experiences, USTA league tennis experiences, what Kevin is trying to improve in his game, his ups and downs on his journey, and much more!I hope you en
TFP 419: How We Won Super Tri-Level Sectionals + Top Lessons Learned
On Episode 419 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will reveal the top lessons I learned from the super tri-level sectionals.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.Tennisfilessummit.comTennisfiles.comThe Tenni
TFP 418: Top 10 Doubles Blunders + Tennis Con 9 Preview with Peter Freeman
On Episode 418 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Peter Freeman and I will talk about the top 10 doubles blunders and tennis con 9 preview.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.Join Tennis Con 9 Here: tennisfi
TFP 417: Smarter Gear for Everyday Tennis Players with ADV Founder Lavie Sak
On Episode 417 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Lavie Sak, founder of ADV (Advantage) — a brand creating innovative gear for tennis, pickleball, and other racket sports.In this episode, you’ll learn Lavie’s tennis journey, how he turned setbacks into comebacks after a failed venture, the story behind ADV’s cutting-edge products designed to help players perform and feel their best on and
TFP 416: 7 Game-Changing Doubles Lessons From Pete & Mehrban’s Atlanta Camp
On Episode 416 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’ll talk about the 7 game-changing doubles lessons from Peter Freeman and Mehrban’s Atlanta Camp.In this episode, you’ll learn key strategies to sharpen your volleys, positioning, and shot selection, behind-the-scenes insights and takeaways from the camp, practical lessons you can apply to boost your doubles confidence and results, and much more!I real
TFP 415: Top 10 Doubles Tactics from the 2025 US Open
On Episode 415 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Peter Freeman and Mehrban Iranshad will walk you through the top 10 doubles tactics from the 2025 US Open.In this episode, you’ll learn why the return lob is an effective tactic, how to earn confidence to own the net, how to control the middle of the court, what is the “first four shots rule”, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If
TFP 414: AI + Coaching = Faster Improvement with SwingVision’s Swupnil Sahai
On Episode 414 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’re going to talk about one of the biggest breakthroughs in how tennis players can actually improve their game between lessons with the latest technology.Swupnil Sahai is the CEO and co-founder of SwingVision, an award-winning app that uses AI to track your matches, give you stats, and even call lines. But most excitingly, SwingVision has just launched
TFP 413: Fixing a Shallow Racket Drop: 3 Keys to a More Powerful Serve
On Episode 413 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’ll talk about how to fix a shallow racket drop.In this episode, you’ll learn what a shallow racket drop is, 3 keys to a more powerful serve, why deep racket drop matters, drills you can do to produce more power and spin, and much more.I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.And b
TFP 412: Fix Your Early Racket Drop – Serve Timing Secrets That Add Instant Power
On Episode 412 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will reveal the serve timing secrets that add instant power.In this episode, I’m going to break down exactly what the early racket drop is, why it kills your serve, and the step-by-step fixes that have worked for me and for top players I’ve studied, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know
TFP 411: What Poker Taught Me About Winning More Tennis Matches
On Episode 411 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal what poker taught me about winning more tennis matches.On this episode, you’ll learn a recap of The World Series of Poker why I competed in Las Vegas, the similarities between poker and tennis, how to improve decision-making under pressure, how to read your opponent and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something
TFP 410: Injury Prevention and Recovery with Dr. Reza Ghorbani - From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 410 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Mehrban spoke with Dr. Reza Ghorbani of APMI Health and Wellness Center about injury prevention and recovery for tennis players.On the show, you’ll learn about the critical concept of early intervention, how to train your body to prevent injuries, the best exercises to strength
TFP 409: Why Tennis Knowledge Isn’t Power—with Peter Freeman
On Episode 409 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching reveals why tennis knowledge isn’t power and the real process you must go through to reach your tennis potential.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 Palafo
TFP 408: A Sectionals Heartbreaker – Our 9.0 Mixed Journey
On Episode 408 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll take you behind the scenes of a dramatic, emotional, and unforgettable weekend at 9.0 Mixed Doubles Sectionals.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.Tenni
TFP 407: Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Stats That Decided a French Open Classic
On Episode 407 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most thrilling French Open finals in recent memory—maybe even one of the greatest ever: Alcaraz vs. Sinner.In this episode, I’ll break down serve numbers, return, winners, errors, net play, and mental toughness. And I’ll also give you practical takeaways from this match that you can apply to your own tennis game, based on how
TFP 406: The Small Grip Fixes That Transformed My Game
Episode Summary:On this solo episode of the podcast, Mehrban dives deep into one of the most transformative lessons he’s had in years — a session with his coach Hayan that revealed the power of small grip adjustments across every major stroke.If you’ve ever felt like your serve lacks pop, your volleys aren’t stable, or your slice just floats — this episode is packed with actionable tweak
TFP 405: Preparing for Intense Practices, Developing Consistency, and the Keys to Improving Your Serve with Mike Digby – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]
On Episode 405 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach Mike Digby about how he prepares for intense practices, develops consistency, and the keys to improving your serve.
Mike is currently coaching at Soto Tennis Academy in Spain. He is a former US collegiate tennis player and he graduated in 201
TFP 404: Mike Digby — Lessons Learned From Practicing with the Top Players in the World – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 404 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach Mike Digby about lessons he learned from practicing with the top players in the world.Mike is currently coaching at Soto Tennis Academy in Spain. He is a former US collegiate tennis player and he graduated in 2019. He worked as a full time hit
TFP 403: The 5 Most Common Mistakes That 3.0-4.5 Doubles Players Make – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 403 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal the 5 most common mistakes that 3.0-4.5 doubles players make.In this episode, I’ll walk you through my recent experiences playing USTA League doubles matches and the biggest takeaways from them, along with tips I’ve learned from the best coaches in the worl
TFP 402: How to Develop A Unique Tennis Brand with Furi Sport's Erick Mathelier – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 402 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Furi Sport’s Erick Mathelier about how to develop a unique tennis brand.Erick started playing tennis at the age of 13. His dedication to training helped him earn a scholarship to play Division I tennis. Erick has a Masters in Urban Policy and Management an
TFP 401: How to Choose The Best Strings for Your Game with Richard Groenewold – From the 2022 archives
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TFP 400: Simple Strategies to Win More Singles and Doubles Matches with Jonathan Stokke – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 400 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about simple strategies to win more singles and doubles matches.Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athl
TFP 399: Deliberate Practice and the Keys to Winning in College and Junior Tennis with Jonathan Stokke – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 399 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about deliberate practice and the keys to winning in college and junior tennis.Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both
TFP 398: 5 Traits That All Champions Have In Common with Emma Doyle – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 398 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed high-performance tennis and corporate coach Emma Doyle about the traits that all champions have in common.Emma is an expert instructor, communicator, and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach their potential on the WTA Tour. She
TFP 397: 5 Reasons Why Tennis Players Can't Serve Properly with Peter Freeman – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 397 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching about the five reasons why tennis players can’t serve properly.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
TFP 396: Master Your Technique - Tom Allsopp’s Secrets to Power and Consistency
On Episode 396 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed coach Tom Allsopp about the secrets to power and consistency in tennis.Tom Allsopp is a tennis coach and the founder of TPA Tennis, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their tennis technique. With a passion for breaking down complex concepts, Tom offers in-depth tutorials on everything from
TFP 395: How to Train Smarter, Move Efficiently, and Avoid Injuries with Lane Evans
On Episode 395 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to train smarter, move efficiently, and avoid injuries with Lane Evans.Lane has been teaching tennis for over 45 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the sport. He’s a Master RSPA Professional and Level 3 Certified Tennis Specialist with the Professional Tennis Registry. He is a Master Tennis Performance Speci
TFP 394: Effective Communication in Tennis with Adam Blicher
On Episode 394 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed tennis coach and author Adam Blicher about effective communication in tennis.Adam is a Danish tennis coach whose career has taken him around the world representing the Danish Tennis Federation. At just 21, he made history as Denmark’s youngest Union Coach, and two years later, he was honored as the Danish Tennis Federation’s Coach
TFP 393: Q&A Edition — Overcoming Nerves, Serve Power, and Consistent Groundstrokes
On Episode 393 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I answer insightful questions from the audience about movement, strategy, and tips for improving the consistency of your strokes.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 c
TFP 392: From The Big Screen to The Tennis Court with Coach Christopher Crabb – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 392 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with actor and tennis coach Christopher Crabb about how he went from both competing on the court and acting at the highest level to coaching famous celebrities.Chris is a tennis coach in Los Angeles with an A-list rolodex of clients. His tennis students include
TFP 391: Robin Montgomery — US Open Junior Singles & Doubles Champion – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On today’s episode of the podcast, I interviewed 2021 US Open Girls Singles and Doubles Champion Robin Montgomery about her incredible journey from the juniors to the WTA Tour.Robin was born and raised in Washington DC and trains at both the Junior Tennis Champions Center in Maryland and the Mouratoglou Tennis A
TFP 390: Why You're Not Improving
On today’s episode, you’ll learn why you’re not improving in tennis and how to start improving this year.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.YouTube ChannelTh
TFP 389: How to Conquer Your Tennis Goals in 2025 with Peter Freeman
On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll learn how to conquer your tennis goals in 2025 with coach Peter Freeman.In this interview, you’ll learn why players don’t reach their goals, how to focus on the process and not on the result, the importance of having a coach to help achieve your tennis goals, how to improve your deep practice element, and much more!I really hope you enjoy the show
TFP 388: Dr. Mark Kovacs — How to Create A Fitness Plan to Level Up Your Game – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 388 of The Tennis Files Podcast, world renowned sports science and fitness expert Dr. Mark Kovacs will reveal how to create a fitness plan to level up your game.Mark is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background in training and researching
TFP 387: The Djokovic Australian Open Saga and Tournament Preview with Gill Gross – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 387 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with fellow content creator and Tennis Channel Podcast Network host Gill Gross about Novak Djokovic’s visa cancellations and our predictions for the Australian Open.Gill is the host of Monday Match Analysis on the Gill Gross Youtube Channel, which has over 12k
TFP 386: How to Structure Your Diet for Optimal Performance with Tara Collingwood – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 386 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Sports Dietitian Tara Collingwood reveals how to make small changes in your diet to boost your energy and performance on the tennis court.Tara is a nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Campus in Orlando, Florida. She is also cu
TFP 385: Serve Technique Masterclass Featuring Sell, Ludlow, Freeman, Kovacs, & Iranshad
On Episode 385 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to improve your serve technique featuring advice from Karue Sell, James Ludlow, Peter Freeman, Dr. Mark Kovacs, and your host Mehrban Iranshad.On the show, you’ll learn the biggest serve leaks, how to gain more power on the serve, how to fix the racquet drop, how to use your kinetic chain, how to do proper serve toss, and much m
TFP 384: Inside the Mind of a 5.0 Tennis Player with Dillon Sykes – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 384 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed fellow tennis player and content creator Dillon Sykes about his journey to reaching the 5.0 level.Dillon played Division III college tennis at Christopher Newport University. He plays USTA Leagues and competitive tournaments at the NTRP 5.0 level. Dillon
TFP 383: 15 Things I'm Thankful For - Happy Thanksgiving!
On Episode 383 of The Tennis Files Podcast, with Thanksgiving approaching, I will reveal 15 tennis-related things I’m thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!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 im
TFP 382: Rafa Nadal Has Retired - Why We Will Miss Him
On Episode 382 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will talk about Rafa Nadal’s retirement and his most important traits that you can learn from.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 strai
TFP 381: Q&A Edition — Net Play, Serve Power, Injury Recovery and Footwork
In this special episode, I will answer questions from the Tennis Files community about net play, serve power, injury recovery, and footwork.When you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ll be directed to an optional form where you can describe your tennis-related challenges. I’ve received tons of questions from the Tennis Files audience, and after reviewing some of them, we’ll be answering 12
TFP 380: How to Choose the Best Tennis Shoes For Your Feet with Foot Doctor Zach Thomas – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Foot Doctor Zach Thomas about how to find the best tennis shoes for your feet and your game.Zach is a Podiatrist, tennis player, and is known by many as Foot Doctor Zach. He publishes very unique video reviews and teardowns of the most advanced tennis
TFP 379: 8 Huge Mistakes Adult Tennis Players Make
On Episode 379 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Peter Freeman and I will talk about the 8 huge mistakes adult tennis players make.On the show, you’ll learn the common yet costly errors that tennis players make that can impact every area of the game and how to fix those with a few simple adjustments.I really hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think about this episode in th
TFP 378: Five Lessons I Learned at 5.0 Nationals + The Unluckiest Draw of All Time!
On Episode 378 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll share the 5 lessons I learned at 5.0 Nationals and how we got the unluckiest draw of all time!In this episode, you’ll learn a recap of my 5.0 Nationals experience, my thoughts on the matches, how to compete under pressure, how to stay consistent and reduce errors, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful,
TFP 377: 3 Key Habits of Tennis Champions and How to Develop Them in 90 days with Peter Freeman
On Episode 377 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching about the 3 key habits of tennis champions and how to develop them in 90 days.Peter has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube and at Crunch Time Coaching. He was also named the Georgia Pro of the Year. Pete hosts Tennis Con each year for players over 50, le
TFP 376: USTA Leagues, Unbiased Product Reviews and the Best $40 Reel of String Ever Made with Mark Sansait – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 376 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Mark Sansait about his experiences playing in USTA Leagues, recording matches for YouTube, and reviewing tennis products.Mark is the founder of Toxic Tennis. He consistently creates entertaining and educational tennis content. Mark publishes videos of NTR
TFP 375: 5.0 Singles Match Analysis - My Top Mistakes and Winning Strategies – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 375 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn my top mistakes and winning strategies from a recent 5.0 singles match.On the show, we will be analyzing one of my singles practice matches against my friend Greg. You’ll learn why recording yourself during match play is helpful, what types of mistakes you
TFP 374: How to Handle Pressure by Changing Your Perspective with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 374 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Vesa Ponkka about how to handle pressure by changing your perspective.Coach Vesa Ponkka is the Director of Tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, home to Frances Tiafoe, Denis Kudla, and numerous other elite players. He was selected as the 201
TFP 373: STOP Ignoring Your Footwork!
On Episode 373 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the keys to good tennis footwork.In this episode, you’ll learn how to timing your split steps, the importance of dynamic warm up for your footwork, how to practice basic footwork patterns, and much more!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 sub
TFP 372: Sinner's Mentality & Movement Propels Him to U.S. Open Victory Over Fritz
On Episode 372 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I recap the most important lessons and key points from the 2024 U.S. Open Men's Final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz to help you improve your tennis game.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 co
TFP 371: How to Prevent and Treat Tennis Elbow with Emma Green – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 371 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Emma Green will reveal how to prevent, treat, and heal tennis elbow.Emma graduated from Manchester University, England as a Physical Therapist and gained a Masters degree in Sports Medicine. She is now dual qualified being both a licensed Physical Therapist (USA) and a
TFP 370: How to Improve Your Returns and Develop Winning Strategies with Karue Sell – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 370 of The Tennis Files Podcast, elite tennis pro Karue Sell will reveal how to improve your returns and develop winning strategies.Karue achieved a career high #371 ATP Tour ranking, 15.01 UTR rating, and is Naomi Osaka’s practice partner. He won over 100 matches at UCLA and reached the NCAA team fin
TFP 369: How to Simplify Your Serve and Develop a Winning Mindset with Karue Sell – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 369 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with elite tennis pro Karue Sell about how you can simplify your serve and develop a winning mindset.Karue achieved a career high #371 ATP Tour ranking, 15.01 UTR rating, and is Naomi Osaka’s practice partner. He won over 100 matches at UCLA and reached the NCA
TFP 368: How to Analyze Your Game Through Video with David Ramos – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 368 of The Tennis Files Podcast, David Ramos, a performance analytics expert, reveals how you can analyze and improve your game through video.David is a USPTA/PTR, P1 Professional with over 20 years of diverse professional experience. He is currently the Director of Coaching Education and Performance
TFP 367: The Best Tennis Lesson I've Ever Had (Dr. Mark Kovacs)
On Episode 367 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the best tennis lesson I’ve ever had.On the show, I’ll share a recap of my tennis lesson with Dr. Mark Kovacs in Atlanta, Georgia.Dr. Kovacs is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes. He has trained many top professional tennis
TFP 366: Tennis Specific Movement Training and Recovery with Dean Hollingworth – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 366 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll hear part two of my conversation with strength and conditioning coach Dean Hollingworth about the five biggest tennis fitness training mistakes that amateur players make.Dean has over twenty-eight years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. He has
TFP 365: How to Warm Up and Strength Train for Tennis with Dean Hollingworth – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 365 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with strength and conditioning coach Dean Hollingworth about how to warm up and strength training efficiently and effectively for maximum tennis performance.Dean has over twenty-eight years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. He has established
TFP 364: Advanced Doubles Strategies with Will Boucek
On Episode 364 of The Tennis Files Podcast, founder of Tennis Tribe Will Boucek will talk about advanced doubles strategies.Will is an ATP & WTA Doubles Strategy Analyst, founder of Tennis Tribe, and host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast. He works with club level players, D1 college programs, and top 10 doubles players on the ATP and WTA tour to help them better understand their gam
TFP 363: How Yoga Strengthens Your Mind and Body with Cheri Cope – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 363 of The Tennis Files Podcast, performance coach and yoga certified instructor Cheri Cope reveals how yoga can positively impact your tennis game by strengthening your mind and body.Cheri is a performance and motivational consultant at Cheri Cope, LLC. She received a post-master’s certification in S
TFP 362: Why the Contact Point Determines Your Success in Tennis with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 362 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Vesa Ponkka will reveal how to find your ideal contact point for more powerful and consistent ball striking.Coach Vesa Ponkka is Senior Director of Tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, home to Frances Tiafoe, Denis Kudla, and numerous other elite players
TFP 361: How to Watch The Ball and Scan Your Opponent – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 361 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to reduce mishits, strike the ball cleaner, and anticipate where your opponent’s shot is going.There are three phases you need to learn when the ball is in play: (1) tracking (2) zooming and (3) scanning. A lot of players end up tracking the ball when
TFP 360: How to Develop a Great Base of Tennis Fundamentals with Steve Smith – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 360 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Steve Smith about how to develop a great base of tennis fundamentals.Coach Steve Smith spent many years learning and coaching under tennis legends Vic Braden and Welby Van Horn. He founded the Great Base tennis player development system, which compri
TFP 359: 5 Lessons From Winning The 2024 Asian Games
On Episode 359 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll walk you through the 5 lessons I learned from winning the 2024 Asian Games.On the show, you’ll learn the recap of my matches, return tips, how to have consistent wins, how to reduce errors, how to utilize your strengths to win matches, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know i
TFP 358: Christopher Clarey – The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 358 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with New York Times correspondent and author Christopher Clarey about his book: “The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer.”Chris is a top international sportswriter and has been a New York Times correspondent for over 25 years. He has covere
TFP 357: Winning Doubles: Tackling Your Biggest Confidence Killers
On Episode 357 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn doubles players’ biggest confidence killers with Mehrban Iranshad and coach Peter Freeman.On the show, you’ll learn the three biggest confidence killers in doubles, why players are afraid of poaching, how to improve movement and positioning, how to level up your net play and shot selection, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this
TFP 356: How to Make a Comeback When You’re Losing
On Episode 356 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to make a comeback when you’re losing.In this episode, I’ll share a recap of my doubles match that got our team back to first place in the league, how to reset and focus on the present, how remembering past similar situations can help with making a comeback, and much more!I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned some
TFP 355: How to Simplify Your Tennis Game with Greg Moran
On Episode 355 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to simplify your tennis game with tennis coach and author Greg Moran.Greg has over forty-five years of experience in helping players of all ages and abilities improve their tennis, win more matches, and have a great time doing it. He is the author of The Truth About Tennis: The Definitive Guide for the Recreational Player. Greg
TFP 354: Q&A Mailbag — Second Serve Consistency, Doubles Movement, and Pressure Drills – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 354 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to develop a consistent second serve, how to anticipate where your opponent’s shot is going, my favorite pressure drills, and more on this Q&A edition of the show!I receive tons of questions from the Tennis Files audience on technique, strategy, fi
TFP 353: Vania King — Mental Health, Technical Changes, and the Spirit of Giving – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 353 of The Tennis Files Podcast, former WTA pro Vania King discusses the ups and downs of a professional tennis career and her latest project Serving Up Hope.Vania reached career high rankings of #3 in the world in doubles and #50 in the world in singles on the WTA Tour. She also won two Grand Slams,
TFP 352: Serve Technique Masterclass with James Ludlow – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach James Ludlow and Mehrban take a deep dive into the toughest shot to master with the greatest rewards: the serve.James is a Certified Tennis Instructor at Online Tennis Instruction (OTI). In 2021, James attended a tennis clinic with the Head Coach and Founder
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TFP 351: [Tennis Summit 2024 Preview] – Maximizing Your Potential, Doubles Strategy, and Reading the Court with Annacone, Cayer, and Hassan
After several months of preparation and hard work, I am super excited to announce that Tennis Summit 2024, a free online tennis conference that I am hosting, is now open for registration! From April 22-27, 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
TFP 350: 5 Keys to an Explosive Forehand – From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 350 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 5 keys to mastering an explosive forehand.On the show, you’ll learn how to execute a proper unit turn, how to uncoil your body efficiently, the most common forehand power killers, how the contact point varies for different grips, drills to develop powe
TFP 349: Claudio Pistolesi — Pro Tour Secrets to Unlock Your Tennis Career - From the 2021 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 349 of The Tennis Files Podcast, pro tennis coach Claudio Pistolesi reveals his top insights from over four decades of playing and coaching on the ATP/WTA Tour that will help you reach your fullest tennis potential.Claudio is the Director of the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) Bolles in Jacksonv
TFP 348: 9 Doubles Strategy Lessons Learned from Tri-Level Nationals
On Episode 348 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 9 doubles strategy lessons from Tri-Level Nationals.On the show, you’ll learn the best time to poach, how to play against aggressive movers, how to adjust formations and read your opponents, and much more!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 s
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