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FB TFP 346_ Lessons Learned From A Training Session at the USTA National Campus - From the 2021 archives

TFP 346: Lessons Learned From A Training Session at the USTA National Campus – From the 2021 archives

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]On Episode 346 of the podcast, I’ll walk you through my 9 biggest takeaways that I learned from taking a private lesson at the USTA National Campus.I recently took a trip to Orlando and booked a one-on-one lesson at the USTA National Campus a […]

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FB TFP 343_ Ante Pavic — Navigating the ATP Tour, Match Preparation and Technical Changes

TFP 343: Ante Pavic — Navigating the ATP Tour, Match Preparation and Technical Changes

On Episode 343 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn about the ups and down of playing on the ATP tour, match preparation, and technical changes with Ante Pavic.Ante achieved career high rankings of #132 in singles and #106 in doubles at the highest levels of our sport. He reached the 2nd round of Wimbledon […]

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FB TFP 312_ Fundamental Fitness and Mental Game Principles with Johnny Parkes

TFP 312: Fundamental Fitness and Mental Game Principles with Johnny Parkes

On Episode 312 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the fundamental fitness and mental game principles with Johnny Parkes.Johnny is a Lead National Coach at the USTA Player Development and Master Tennis Performance Specialist through the International Tennis Performance Association. He was the former Assistant Head of Strength and Conditioning and Head of IMG […]

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FB TFP 260_ How to Excel Under Pressure, Volley Technique, and Choosing the Right Grip

TFP 260: Rick Macci — How to Excel Under Pressure, Volley Technique, and Choosing the Right Grip

On Episode 260 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with one of the most legendary tennis coaches of all time, Rick Macci, about how to excel under pressure, hit more effective volleys, and develop better forehand technique. With over 247 USTA National Championships since 1985, Rick is one of the most legendary tennis coaches of […]

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FB TFP 233_ How to Structure Your Diet for Optimal Performance with Tara Collingwood

TFP 233: How to Structure Your Diet for Optimal Performance with Tara Collingwood

On Episode 233 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 currently the Team Dietitian for […]

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FB TFP 221_ How to Analyze Your Game Through Video with David Ramos

TFP 221: How to Analyze Your Game Through Video with David Ramos

On Episode 221 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 Analytics at  USTA’s National Campus in Orlando, […]

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5 FB TFP 216 Why the Contact Point Determines Your Success in Tennis with Vesa Ponkka

TFP 216: Why the Contact Point Determines Your Success in Tennis with Vesa Ponkka

On Episode 216 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. He was selected as […]

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TFP 035: Martin Blackman USTA Player Development

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 […]

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