Category Archives for "How To"

TFP 121: Michael Russell – The Grittiest Player In History

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3579149594.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Michael Russell” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On Episode 121 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Michael Russell, former ATP Pro and current tennis coach, about the grittiest player in history. Michael reached a career-high of 60 in the world in August 2007. He has also coached many well-known […]

TFP 120: The 21 Habits of Winning Tennis Players

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9085732981.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On Episode 120 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 21 habits of winning tennis players. I have struggled for a long period of time with building the right habits, and this has motivated me to find out which ones are the most important from the […]

TFP 119: Tennis Fitness Fundamentals with Nathan Martin

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3288280401.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Marc Lucero” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On Episode 113 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with legendary coach Nick Bollettieri about how to achieve your dreams and help those around you reach their true potential. Nick has over 60 years of unrivaled experienced coaching the world’s best tennis players. […]

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

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2312584981.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Daniel Yoo” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] 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 […]

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

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV4726874610.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] 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 […]

TFP 116: How to Break Bad Habits with Peter Freeman

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV7580721835.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Peter Freeman” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] 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 […]

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

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3288280401.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Marc Lucero” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On Episode 113 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with legendary coach Nick Bollettieri about how to achieve your dreams and help those around you reach their true potential. Nick has over 60 years of unrivaled experienced coaching the world’s best tennis players. […]

TFP 085: Bill Kellogg — How to Create and Sustain Thriving Tennis Clubs

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP079.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and David Grant” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On Episode 79 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with licensed athletic trainer and performance coach David Grant about how you can prevent injuries and improve your movement mechanics.  David is the founder of Grant Training Systems Lifestyle & Sports Rehabilitation, a sports […]

TFP 063: Stringing Machine Tips and Tricks with Mark Gonzalez From Alpha Racquet Sports

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP063.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Mark Gonzalez” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Mark Gonzalez from Alpha Racquet Sports about stringing machines. I asked Mark about the different types of stringing machines, how to choose the right one for you, and tips and tricks to become […]

How to Choose the Right Tournaments for Your Game

Choosing what tournaments to play can be tricky. You shouldn’t be getting blown out every match, but you don’t want to win every match without a challenge either. Your goal should be to compete in tournaments where at some point, there will be a player there to make you work hard to win. This is how we learn […]