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TFP 301: How to Master Your Mindset and Excel Under Pressure

On Episode 301 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to master your mindset and excel under pressure.On the show, you’ll learn the need to have a growth mindset, the two of the biggest detractors to optimal performance, how to set intentions and how to prioritize them, how to train with pressure games, how […]

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TFP 260: Rick Macci — How to Excel Under Pressure, Volley Technique, and Choosing the Right Grip

On Episode 260 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with one of the most legendary tennis coaches of all time, Rick Macci, about how to excel under pressure, hit more effective volleys, and develop better forehand technique. With over 247 USTA National Championships since 1985, Rick is one of the most legendary tennis coaches of […]

TFP 230: The Best Episodes of 2021

On Episode 230 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we look back at the top tips and advice from my podcast guests in 2021!For this special episode, I went through my podcast platform, found the most downloaded episodes of the show this year and selected the best tips and advice from my awesome guests which include […]

TFP 226: How to Handle Pressure by Changing Your Perspective with Vesa Ponkka

On Episode 226 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Vesa Ponkka about how to handle pressure by changing your perspective.Coach Vesa Ponkka is the Director of Tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, home to Frances Tiafoe, Denis Kudla, and numerous other elite players. He was selected as the 2011 USOC National […]

How to Overcome Adversity When the Pressure is On

There are many critical moments in a tennis match where you will feel pressure to succeed. Ironically, because of this pressure, it can be difficult for you to perform your best. I know because I’ve competed for over 2 decades in tournaments against national and world-class competition. And I’ve failed so many times that I’d need […]

1 Optimize Your Environment for Learning Tennis Technique

Photo by: Windsor Tennis Club Belfast – CC BY 2.0When we change our technique, the goal is simple: to become proficient at it as quickly as possible. Yet many of us sabotage our progress by practicing technique in an environment which prevents us from focusing on the technique alone. We must understand that the type of […]

0 How to Handle the Pressure on Big Points

Photo by: Edwin Martinez – CC BY 2.0Most of us dread playing under pressure. It’s 5-all in the tiebreaker and doubts begin to creep into your mind. Your hands start sweating, you think about how badly you need to win the point, and you picture yourself double faulting to a chorus of boos and face-palms. This […]