Episodes

  • TFP 379: 8 Huge Mistakes Adult Tennis Players Make

    TFP 379: 8 Huge Mistakes Adult Tennis Players Make
    Oct 30 2024
    On Episode 379 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Peter Freeman and I will talk about the 8 huge mistakes adult tennis players make. On the show, you’ll learn the common yet costly errors that tennis players make that can impact every area of the game and how to fix those with a few simple adjustments. I really hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Get Your Free Ticket to Tennis Con 8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • TFP 378: Five Lessons I Learned at 5.0 Nationals + The Unluckiest Draw of All Time!

    TFP 378: Five Lessons I Learned at 5.0 Nationals + The Unluckiest Draw of All Time!
    Oct 24 2024
    On Episode 378 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll share the 5 lessons I learned at 5.0 Nationals and how we got the unluckiest draw of all time! In this episode, you’ll learn a recap of my 5.0 Nationals experience, my thoughts on the matches, how to compete under pressure, how to stay consistent and reduce errors, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, let me know in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! YouTube Channel The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • TFP 377: 3 Key Habits of Tennis Champions and How to Develop Them in 90 days with Peter Freeman

    TFP 377: 3 Key Habits of Tennis Champions and How to Develop Them in 90 days with Peter Freeman
    Oct 16 2024
    On Episode 377 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching about the 3 key habits of tennis champions and how to develop them in 90 days. Peter has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube and at Crunch Time Coaching. He was also named the Georgia Pro of the Year. Pete hosts Tennis Con each year for players over 50, leads really fantastic 7-day and 30-day challenges, and is a great friend of Mehrban and the Summit! On the show, you’ll learn how to have a clear vision of your tennis goals, how to stay consistent with your routines and habits, how to develop the ability to relentlessly compete, how to develop your strengths in 90 days, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Pete! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Get Your Free Ticket to Tennis Con 8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • TFP 376: USTA Leagues, Unbiased Product Reviews and the Best $40 Reel of String Ever Made with Mark Sansait – From the 2021 archives

    TFP 376: USTA Leagues, Unbiased Product Reviews and the Best $40 Reel of String Ever Made with Mark Sansait – From the 2021 archives
    Oct 9 2024
    [From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 376 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Mark Sansait about his experiences playing in USTA Leagues, recording matches for YouTube, and reviewing tennis products. Mark is the founder of Toxic Tennis. He consistently creates entertaining and educational tennis content. Mark publishes videos of NTRP 4.5-5.0 match play, product reviews, and tutorials on his YouTube Channel, which has nearly 10k subscribers. Mark played college tennis at The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and was recently bumped up to the NTRP 5.0 level. On the show, you’ll learn Mark’s up and down experiences with USTA Leagues, what he thinks about getting bumped up to an NTRP 5.0, how Mark records his matches, Mark’s journey creating tennis content on YouTube, the best $40 reel of string money can buy, his favorite racquets of 2021, facing a copyright claim from one of the biggest online tennis retailers in the world and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Mark! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Mark Sansait’s YouTube Channel Best Stiff Round Poly on the Market Video ISOSPEED Baseline Control String Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • TFP 375: 5.0 Singles Match Analysis - My Top Mistakes and Winning Strategies – From the 2021 archives

    TFP 375: 5.0 Singles Match Analysis - My Top Mistakes and Winning Strategies – From the 2021 archives
    Oct 2 2024
    [From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 375 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn my top mistakes and winning strategies from a recent 5.0 singles match. On the show, we will be analyzing one of my singles practice matches against my friend Greg. You’ll learn why recording yourself during match play is helpful, what types of mistakes you should analyze from your matches, my most successful match tactics and what to avoid, how to play with controlled aggression, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you found it helpful, let me know in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! YouTube Channel The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • TFP 374: How to Handle Pressure by Changing Your Perspective with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives

    TFP 374: How to Handle Pressure by Changing Your Perspective with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives
    Sep 25 2024
    [From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 374 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 Developmental Coach of the Year and has trained top junior players in the United States and Europe for national, NCAA, ITF and professional competition. Vesa’s students have won numerous professional and national titles, achieved the #1 ITF Junior World Ranking, several #1 USTA National Rankings, and NCAA All-American honors. He also received several certifications including USPTA, PTR, and USTA High Performance. On the show, you’ll learn how to gain a healthier perspective, the difference between positive pressure and negative pressure, helpful routines to deal with pressure, how top players develop a healthy perspective, the holistic pathway of development, insights into Frances Tiafoe's and Denis Kudla's training at JTCC, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Vesa! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox!! Junior Tennis Champions Center Get A Grip Podcast JTCC Facebook JTCC Twitter JTCC Instagram The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • TFP 373: STOP Ignoring Your Footwork!

    TFP 373: STOP Ignoring Your Footwork!
    Sep 18 2024
    On Episode 373 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the keys to good tennis footwork. In this episode, you’ll learn how to timing your split steps, the importance of dynamic warm up for your footwork, how to practice basic footwork patterns, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below. And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox. The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • TFP 372: Sinner's Mentality & Movement Propels Him to U.S. Open Victory Over Fritz

    TFP 372: Sinner's Mentality & Movement Propels Him to U.S. Open Victory Over Fritz
    Sep 11 2024
    On Episode 372 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I recap the most important lessons and key points from the 2024 U.S. Open Men's Final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz to help you improve your tennis game. I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below. And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox. Sinner's Mentality & Movement Propels Him to U.S. Open Victory Over Fritz The Tennis Files Podcast Tennis Files Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins