Category Archives for "Podcasts"

TFP 052: Dennis Novikov on Climbing the ATP Tour Ladder

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP052.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Dennis Novikov” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s show, I spoke with ATP Pro Dennis Novikov.  As an 18-year old, Dennis gained direct entry to the 2012 US Open singles and doubles main draws by winning both titles at the Boys 18s National Championship at Kalamazoo.  Dennis impressively won his first […]

TFP 051: Level Up Your Footwork with David Bailey

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP051.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Dave Bailey” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s show, I spoke with footwork expert Dave Bailey about how we can improve our movement on the court. Dave is the creator of the Bailey Tennis Footwork Method, used by top professionals all the way down to the amateur level.  Dave has […]

TFP 050: Babolat Racquet and Strings Review with Allan Iverson

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP050.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Allan Iverson” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode I spoke with Allan Iverson, Babolat’s Sales Representative in Southern California and the 2014 Tennis Industry Sales Rep of the Year.  Allan and I discussed the history of Babolat, the best approach to choosing racquets and strings, and improvements in tennis technology […]

TFP 049: From the Ivy League to the Pro Tour with Tyler Lu

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP049.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Tyler Lu” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s show, I spoke with Yale standout and recent graduate Tyler Lu.  Tyler has played #1 at Yale since his freshman year, and was ranked as high as #64 in the country in college. We discussed Tyler’s journey from starting tennis at 12 years […]

TFP 048: Optimizing Your Strength and Conditioning Workouts with Dominic King

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP048.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Dominic King” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dominic King, Head of Athlete Development for Everyball Tennis at Halton Tennis Centre in the United Kingdom.  Dom is an expert in strength and conditioning for tennis players, and it was a great pleasure […]

TFP 047: Longevity and Success in Tennis with Charlie Hoeveler

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP047.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Charlie Hoeveler” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] Today I spoke with Charlie Hoeveler, CEO and Founder of US Sports Camps. Charlie discussed his secrets to success and longevity in tennis and how he manages to run the largest sports camps organizations in the world. Charlie is also a very accomplished player and […]

TFP 046: The Mental Game with Jeff Greenwald

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP046.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Jeff Greenwald” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Greenwald, an internationally recognized sports psychology consultant and licensed therapist who specializes in the mental game of tennis. Jeff gave us some fantastic advice on how we can play better tennis by improving […]

TFP 045: Kastles Owner Mark Ein’s Thoughts on the Historic All-Williams Australian Open Final

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP045.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Mark Ein” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] Mark Ein, founder and owner of the six-time World Team Tennis Champion Washington Kastles, was thrilled to hear that two members of the Kastles family sealed their places in the 2017 Australian Open final. Mark, who is also an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is the […]

TFP 044: Mindfulness-Based Tennis Psychology with Neil Endicott

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP044.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Neil Endicott” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Neil Endicott, a coach and author who specializes in Mindfulness-Based Tennis Psychology (MBTP). Neil discussed how tennis players can play more confident and effective tennis by training the mental part of their game through […]

TFP 043: How to Run a Successful Tennis Program with Matt Bilger

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/tennisfiles/TFP043.mp3″ artist=”Mehrban Iranshad and Matt Bilger” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] On today’s show I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Bilger, Director of Tennis at Chantilly National Golf and Country Club. Matt was my former assistant coach at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County where I played Division I college tennis. He always […]