Category Archives for USTA
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 […]
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TFP 378: Five Lessons I Learned at 5.0 Nationals + The Unluckiest Draw of All Time!
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 […]
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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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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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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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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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TFP 203: Lessons Learned From A Training Session at the USTA National Tennis Center
On Episode 203 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 few days before returning home. This training session was a big […]
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TFP 168: The 5 Biggest Mistakes USTA Players Make
On Episode 168 of The Tennis Files Podcast, my good friend Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching interviewed me about the 5 biggest mistakes that USTA players make. When you learn these mistakes and work on them, you will become a stronger, smarter, and more successful player. You’ll learn about preparation, strategy, the mental game, […]
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TFP 156: Winning Gold Balls on the Senior Tour with Brent Abel
On Episode 156 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with elite coach from Web Tennis, Brent Abel, about winning gold balls on the senior tour. Brent has won 9 USTA National Gold Balls. He was also the 70s age group Captain of the 2018 and 2019 USA Senior World Cup Teams. Brent founded Web Tennis, […]
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TFP 142: How to Become a Resilient Competitor with Dr. Larry Lauer
On Episode 142 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Larry Lauer, a mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development, about how to become a more resilient competitor.Dr. Lauer earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was previously the Director of Coaching […]
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