Category Archives for "How To"

TFP 204: How to Play Your Best Tennis with Jeff Greenwald

On Episode 204 of the podcast, mental game expert Jeff Greenwald will reveal the keys to mastering your mind, including technical and tactical adjustments in the most common pressure situations.Jeff is an internationally recognized sport psychology consultant and licensed psychotherapist. He is the author of the 3rd best-selling tennis psychology book entitled The Best Tennis […]

TFP 200: A Very Special Mega-Episode to Celebrate #200!

Today’s episode is a very special one! We are celebrating 200 episodes of The Tennis Files Podcast by featuring clips from 11 of the most downloaded interviews and discussions over the years on the show! Here’s the list of tennis experts, coaches, and players you’ll hear from in this special 200th episode of The Tennis Files […]

TFP 186: How to Think, Train, and Compete to Your Potential with Beau Treyz

On Episode 186 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP Pro tennis coach and author Beau Treyz about how approaching tennis from a more analytical and data-based perspective can help you breakthrough and reach your tennis potential.Beau is the author of “How To Tennis: Think Train and Compete to your Potential.” He played […]

TFP 184: How to Get Unstuck (3.5 → 4.5+) with Kevin Garlington

On Episode 184 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Kevin Garlington, the founder of Total Tennis Domination, on how we can go from being stuck and frustrated to rapidly improving our games.Kevin is the Head Tennis Pro at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Oklahoma and also churns out online tennis instruction content at Total […]

TFP 182: How to Level Up Your Tennis Fitness: 8 Key Strategies

On Episode 182 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll reveal my top 8 strategies to help you transform your tennis fitness.A lot of us struggle with creating a consistent tennis fitness plan that delivers the physical improvements we need to play better tennis and prevent injuries.  There’s no doubt that fitness can be the difference-maker […]

TFP 180: 7 Ways to Improve Your Focus in 2021

On Episode 180 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 7 ways to improve your focus during your matches and practices in 2021.I get a lot of questions from tennis players on how to stay focused when playing, which is one of the keys to success in tennis. When we lose our focus, an avalanche […]

TFP 179: Top Takeaways From the Podcast in 2020

On Episode 179 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the keys to leveling up your tennis strategy, technique, mental game, and much more from the top 7 episodes of the podcast in 2020!For this special year-end episode, I sorted through all of my interviews with grand slam champions, former ATP/WTA players, world-class coaches and […]

TFP 178: How to Overcome Adversity and Develop a Winning Mindset with Peter Smith

On Episode 178 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed current ATP and former collegiate coach Peter Smith about how to overcome adversity and develop a winning mindset.Coach Smith has one of the most prolific records in college tennis history.  He guided the University of Southern California Men’s Tennis team to 5 NCAA Championships and […]

TFP 175: How to Develop a Consistent Second Serve

On Episode 175 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to develop a consistent and reliable second serve.I used to struggle with my second serve. I’d get nervous and double fault on important points. I remember not even knowing the proper technique for a topspin or kick serve, so I relied heavily on my […]

TFP 173: How to Find the Right Grip for Every Shot

On Episode 173 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to find the right grip for every stroke in your game.Having the right grip for the type of shots you want to produce is critically important. For certain strokes like the serve and the volley, if you use the wrong grip, you will severely […]