Developing the Junior Tennis Player
Sports can be a life-changing experience for kids. Through my years of working with middle school through college athletes and learning from top coaches, I’ve seen what truly helps young athletes grow. Here are my top tips for parents to make sure their child’s sports journey is positive, meaningful, and helps develop them into better…
Read MoreDoes Running Help Your Tennis?
If you are running to improve your tennis game, especially your endurance, there are far more effective options for you to consider. In short, running distances over one mile does not transfer to tennis, a sport consisting of short bursts of explosive energy. Even major sports like football, soccer, basketball, and combat sports are cutting…
Read MoreNutrition for Tennis
Both your brain and your body rely on the food you put in your body. Anything short of what your body needs can hinder your performance and progress. Proper fueling allows you to practice, train, and compete at a maximum intensity and duration. Training & Practice Nutrition For tennis sessions focused on skill development, endurance,…
Read MoreBelow the Surface of Superhumans – How Average People Can Become High Performers
I’ve come to the conclusion that many of the experts on human performance were superhuman long before they were known as experts. The list of high performers across all industries commonly includes Navy Seals, professional athletes, young and wealthy entrepreneurs, and Ivy League graduates. Keep in mind, these are achievements they gained in their early…
Read More#42 – Attitude and Action
April 24, 2025 “What I’ve needed whenever I step onto the court is to give it my all. When I’m not giving it my all, when I’m in second gear, everything is much harder.” – Carlos Alcaraz Attitude and Action The simplest way I know to be elite is by attitude and action. You need…
Read MoreKeys Areas of Mental Performance
Mental performance can be broken down into several key categories, each addressing different aspects of cognitive and emotional functioning that contribute to overall performance. Here are some common categories: Focus and Concentration Confidence and Self-Belief Resilience and Stress Management Goal Setting and Motivation Relaxation and Recovery Visualization and Imagery Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Emotional Control Mindfulness…
Read MoreWhat Tennis Players Need to Know About Physical Training
I’m lucky that I found tennis later in life (at age 42). Not only because of how fun it is but also because I was able to approach tennis from the perspective of an outsider. I’m a Performance Coach, sometimes called a Personal Trainer (the difference is unimportant now). My primary job is to keep…
Read MoreIs Knowledge The Problem?
You have the knowledge, but you lack the strategy. “Knowledge is not power, knowledge is a potential power.” The number one red flag I spot for people who aren’t achieving their goals and need the most help is when they say, “I already know what to do.” The joke is, if they knew enough, it…
Read MoreAre You Eating Enough?
Most nutrition marketing I see about weight loss is about eating less calories. However, it may surprise you that many people I coach aren’t eating enough calories. Because the people I work with are active, lift weights, play sports, or all of the above, they need to fuel their bodies with more calories to sustain…
Read MoreWhy We Fail
Failure is necessary if you’re on a worthy pursuit, but failure is only temporary if you understand it, embrace it, and learn from it. If you think you are failing at something, ask yourself these questions:
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