[smart_track_player url=”https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9245372844.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] 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 […]
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[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 […]
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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 […]
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[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, […]
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I put together a list of people and entities that have a significantly positive impact on tennis. They help tennis players develop, improve, and enjoy their games and lives through their tireless efforts. Here is my list of 10 things that all tennis players should be thankful for: 1. Tennis Coaches Teachers […]
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Tennis is expensive. Racquets, strings, grips, tennis balls, and shoes are just some of the things we have to keep buying to play the game we love. Below are my 10 tips for playing tennis on a budget. Because we need money to pay the rent too. 1. Buy a Stringing Machine You can save […]
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As a proud former UMBC Tennis player, I looked forward to attending my alma-mater’s matches for years to come. There’s an immense amount of joy associated with visiting your school, cheering on the team, and reliving the wonderful days of college athletics. That dream has been destroyed. Monday, November 2, was a dark day for […]
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There are hundreds of character traits that make up an individual’s personality and determine his or her level of success. I used to wonder which of these character traits were the most crucial to reaching one’s potential in sport and in life. So I asked the top college tennis coaches in the nation for the […]
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I want to help you overcome three of the most destructive mental roadblocks that prevent you from improving your tennis game: Laziness, Fear, and Doubt. I fight against these demons from hell every single day and it isn’t easy. After struggling with laziness, fear and doubt for many years, I have figured out strategies to […]
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Everyone loves a good pun. I’m quite fond of them, so I wrote down 54 of the best tennis puns I could think of in 30 minutes. Many of my friends say I have a talent for creating puns. Read them all and let me know what you think. Tennis Puns – Read at Your […]
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