TFP 057: Top 10 Things That Improved My Game in 2017

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP057.mp3″ social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s show, I reveal the top 10 things that improved my tennis game in 2017.  It’s always critical to periodically examine your progress so that you can figure out what is working and what you may need to change to become a better tennis player.  I sat down […]

TFP 056: Speed, Power, and Plyometrics with Dean Hollingworth

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP056.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Dean Hollingworth” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s show, I spoke with sports performance coach Dean Hollingworth about how we can train to become stronger, fitter, and faster tennis players and athletes.  I first met Dean while eating breakfast before the World Tennis and Fitness Conference, hosted by the International […]

8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over USTA Ratings

  Many USTA league players drive themselves crazy over NTRP ratings. And I don’t blame them.  The NTRP rating is supposed to be a reflection of the year you had and determines what leagues you can play in.  It’s also fun to anticipate how your match results and  a computer algorithm assesses your game. But […]

TFP 055: James Blake — How to Unite Through Activism

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP055.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and James Blake” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s show, I had the honor of speaking with James Blake, former ATP world #4, about his new book Ways of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together.  James has amassed 10 singles titles, appeared in 24 singles finals, […]

TFP 054: How to Become Champion Minded with Allistair McCaw

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP054.mp3″ title=”TFP 054: How to Become Champion Minded with Allistair McCaw” artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Allistair McCaw” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” hashtag=”championminded” twitter_username=”tennisfiles” ] On today’s show, I spoke with sports performance specialist Allistair McCaw about how we can become Champion Minded.  Allistair was a guest on the podcast on Episode 11 of TFP, when we chatted […]

Chiu/Beck Win Doubles Invitational for Prader-Willi Syndrome Research

Over the weekend, I had the honor of playing in a doubles invitational tournament to benefit the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR). The invitational was held at Chantilly National Country Club and had a star-studded field, including former top collegiate players and ranked ATP-tour players.  More importantly though, the event’s purpose was deeper than lifting […]

TFP 053: Citi Open Recap with Ben Rothenberg

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP053.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Ben Rothenberg” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode, Ben Rothenberg, New York Times Writer and host of the No Challenges Remaining Podcast, recapped the 2017 Citi Open with me on championship Sunday. Ben travels the globe to cover tennis tournaments, and he is one of the most knowledgeable journalists in […]