Category Archives for "Podcasts"

TFP 065: How Denis Kudla’s Obsession with Tennis Turned Into a Pro Career

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP065.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Denis Kudla” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On Episode 65 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with ATP world #73 Denis Kudla about how his obsession with tennis turned into a pro career.  Denis turned pro as teenager and has had his share of ups and downs, but through it […]

TFP 064: Interviews with David Goffin, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Donald Young and more at the 2018 Citi Open!

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP064.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On Episode 64 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll hear several of my interviews with some of the best tennis players in the world and my top takeways from them to help improve your tennis game.  I spoke one-on-one with David Goffin, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Donald Young, Marcos […]

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 […]

TFP 062: 7 Serve Killers and How to Fix Them

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP062.mp3″ social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode, I review the 7 biggest serve killers and how to fix them.  Over several decades of playing the game, observing other players, learning from my coaches, and the hundreds of interviews on my podcast, Tennis Summits, and Youtube channel, I’ve come to identify several huge leaks […]

TFP 061: How Ian Westermann Created One of the Biggest Online Tennis Instructional Sites in the World

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP061.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Ian Westermann” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with my friend Ian Westermann, founder of Essential Tennis. I asked him about his passion for the game, how he went from country club tennis instructor to one of the biggest online tennis instructional […]

TFP 060: Tennis Summit 2018 Preview

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP060.mp3″ social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] After nearly 4 months of hard work, I’m proud to announce that I’ll be hosting the world’s biggest online tennis conference: Tennis Summit 2018! From April 25-30, you’ll be able to watch presentations and interviews from 30+ world-class coaches on your computer and smartphone. And you can get a free […]

TFP 059: Gigi Fernandez – The Unlikely Path to 17 Grand Slam Titles

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP059.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Gigi Fernandez” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode, I spoke with 17-time grand slam champion Gigi Fernandez about her unique path to becoming one of the legends of tennis.  Gigi is widely considered to be one of the best doubles players of all time. She won 2 Australian Opens, […]

TFP 058: How to Hit Kick Serves with Ramon Osa

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP058.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Ramon Osa” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” twitter_username=”tennisfiles” ] On today’s episode, I spoke with Ramon Osa from Osa Tennis 360 about how to hit kick serves.  Ramon is an expert at helping tennis players discover the fun in tennis, while showing them what they need to do to improve their technique and tactics.  Ramon […]

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 […]