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TFP 136: Functional Training Principles with Mike Boyle

On Episode 136 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with legendary strength and conditioning and functional training coach, Mike Boyle, about the critical principles you need to know to get better results with your tennis fitness training.Mike co-founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in 1996, where he provides performance enhancement training for athletes of […]

7 Key Tennis Training Principles from a Top Fitness Expert

Tennis players tend to lack a lot of knowledge in the area of tennis-specific fitness training.  As much as we admire and fawn over the exemplary techniques of Novak Djokovic, the mental ferocity of Rafa Nadal, and the agility and grace of Roger Federer, if you asked most tennis players what fitness program a high […]

TFP 118: How Discipline and Work Ethic Unlocked a Pro Career with Daniel Yoo

On Episode 118 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with South Korea’s Daniel Yoo, a former ATP Pro, about how his commitment to discipline and work ethic unlocked his dreams of becoming a professional tennis player. Daniel achieved career highs of 326 in singles and 425 in doubles in 2011. He was coached by Pierre […]

TFP 117: Q&A Edition – Playing Serve and Volleyers, Serving Bigger, Movement Tips, and More!

On Episode 117 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I am back to answering questions that I received from our fellow tennis players about playing against serve and volleyers and counterpunchers, maintaining fitness and improving movement, controlling power on our strokes, hitting faster serves and more! I routinely receive emails and messages on my social media […]

TFP 116: How to Break Bad Habits with Peter Freeman

On Episode 116 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with the founder of Crunch Time Coaching, Peter Freeman, about how to break bad habits that are limiting you from reaching your true tennis potential. Pete has coached Division 1 college players, produced state level and national champions and been awarded the honor of USTA Georgia […]

TFP 115: How to Develop Champions in a Non Academy Environment with Todd Widom

On Episode 115 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with former ATP Pro and current tennis coach, Todd Widom, about how he has been able to develop elite junior players in a non-academy setting. Todd is a former Top 200 ATP Professional and 18-and under Super National champion. At the University of Miami, he became […]

TFP 048: Optimizing Your Strength and Conditioning Workouts with Dominic King

On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dominic King, Head of Athlete Development for Everyball Tennis at Halton Tennis Centre in the United Kingdom.  Dom is an expert in strength and conditioning for tennis players, and it was a great pleasure speaking with him and learning about many important principles and tips […]

TFP 035: Martin Blackman—USTA Player Development

On today’s show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Blackman, General Manager of the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) Player Development Program. Coach Blackman is responsible for partnering with the U.S. tennis community to identify and develop the next generation of world-class American tennis players. The former ATP pro and college tennis coach […]

Tennis on a Budget: 13 Ways to Save Money

Tennis is expensive. Racquets, strings, grips, tennis balls, and shoes are just some of the things we have to keep buying to play the game we love. Below are my 10 tips for playing tennis on a budget. Because we need money to pay the rent too. 1. Buy a Stringing Machine  You can save […]