Episode 10: How the Role of PE Teacher and Tennis Coach Plays Off Each Other ( With Alex Slezak)

Episode 39: Medicine Ball Throws (With Lee Taft): One of my pet peeves is the use of medicine ball throws to simulate ground strokes with sloppy form, too heavy of a med ball, and too demanding footwork. The goal of a performance coach is to improve athletic ability so the tennis player can use that... by Tennis Speed Show

21 min listen

Episode 38: Skill Acquistion & Motor Learning (With Matt Kuzdub): I love having conversations about skill acquisition and motor learning. Matt Kuzdub coaches tennis players both on and off the court. His approach is "there is more to tennis than x's and o's. Efficient mechanics, mental toughness, high-level... by Tennis Speed Show

46 min listen

Episode 37: A New Way to Look at Tennis Training (With Matthew Flaherty): Coach Matthew Flaherty brings a new way to look at tennis training and overall athletic development. As a 4th degree martial artist, Coach Flaherty brings expertise to how movement should occur, which carries over to tennis. He gives us some... by Tennis Speed Show

43 min listen

Episode 36: How and Why of Chosen Drills (With Andrew Gregory - Part 2): I am honored to have my first guest of the Tennis Speed Show make another appearance. Coach Andrew Gregory delivered some pure gold on why and he uses certain chosen drills. He frequently posts these same drills on his social media. Andrew is... by Tennis Speed Show

33 min listen

Episode 35: My Conclusions on Education ( With Lee Taft ): In this episode, I touch on a subject that is often glossed over. It involves "education"! We tend to hold education as one of the most important areas a coach needs to improve continually. The question is, "What kind of education?". I believe in many... by Tennis Speed Show

15 min listen

Episode 34: Practical Training for Success (With Josh Rifkin): This coach might not be a household name "yet," however, he is on his way to being just that! Coach Josh Rifkin was a highly accomplished collegiate tennis player who turned into a very educated and highly respected performance coach. Josh sit down... by Tennis Speed Show

36 min listen

Episode 33: Inside Look at Player Turned Coach (With Eleni Kordaolaimi): A top collegiate player at the University of Houston, Eleni Kordolaimi, went on to play professionally. She earned her degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, and for such a young person, she has an amazing grasp of what is need for tennis training... by Tennis Speed Show

28 min listen

Episode 32: Prospective of a Professional Player (Ruben Gonzales): This show was one of my top favorites! I had the privilege of sitting down with one of the top professionals in tennis. Ruben Gonzales has been in the professional tennis world for many years and brings so much experience to the table. Listen up,... by Tennis Speed Show

34 min listen

Episode 31: A Closer Look at Programming Training Sessions (With Caleb Kennedy): Coach Caleb Kennedy of Kennedy Sports Performance took time out of his busy schedule to share how he runs his performance training for tennis athletes of all ages and abilities and all athletes. He breaks down the importance of strength, speed, and... by Tennis Speed Show

31 min listen

Episode 30: How to Approach Working with a Beginner Player at Any Age ( With Chris Halliday): Chris Halliday, a player since the age of 10 - turned coach, shares his approach to working with beginning youth and adult players with the end goal of helping them enjoy the game of tennis. We often forget about the 1,000's of people who want to... by Tennis Speed Show

36 min listen

Episode 29: The Cross Under vs Lateral Run Step (Lee Taft): Tennis just got better because of a fantastic, productive, and very respectful conversation on tennis footwork. I had a great discussion with tennis coaches who support the cross-under (I call cross-behind) while supporting the lateral run step. It... by Tennis Speed Show

16 min listen

Episode 28: Speed and Proper Mechanics (With Caryn Bailey Robbins) by Tennis Speed Show

32 min listen

Episode 27: Tennis Players Need to Solve Problems (With Lee Taft): In this special edition of the Tennis Speed Show, Lee addresses the importance of creating scenarios where tennis players must learn to solve the variety of problems that are in front of them on every movement. The more they are exposed to the... by Tennis Speed Show

30 min listen

Episode 26: A Player Turned Performance Coach (With Elizabeth Guy): You are going to love this interview with Elizabeth Guy! Coach Guy is a strength and conditioning coach, Physical Therapy Assistant, personal trainer, and a former college tennis player. She has experience as a strength and conditioning coach for the... by Tennis Speed Show

35 min listen

Episode 25: [Special Edition] Staying Mentally & Physically Active During the Pandemic: What an incredibly important show with a vital message you can't afford to miss! Jae Taft and Andrew Gregory share their perspective on why staying physically and mentally active during the pandemic is necessary. Andrew dove into the specific skills... by Tennis Speed Show

32 min listen

Episode 24: How the Villanova University Staff Prepare their Tennis Athletes for Competition (With Colin Masterson): Listen, as Colin Masterson, of Villanova University Women's Tennis Program, shares how the staff assesses and prepares them to become better athletes first—followed up with allowing the athletes to shine on the courts. Coach Masterson explains how... by Tennis Speed Show

35 min listen

Episode 23: HydroAthletics for Tennis (With Stephen Davide): This is one of the most unique shows I have published. Stephen Davide takes us through his HydroAthletics Program. He explains how he helps tennis players feel better, move better, become stronger and more mobile, and feel in more control. Stephen... by Tennis Speed Show

32 min listen

Episode 22: Let's Talk Sprinting in Tennis (With Kris Borthwick): Coach Kris Borthwick, Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Wake Forest, shares loads of practical information. This show really should have been a three-part series. Listen in as Coach Borthwick describes in detail the repeat sprint test he... by Tennis Speed Show

40 min listen

Episode 21: Skill Development Through Progressions (With Ian Westermann): One of the most successful YouTube tennis resources there is was developed by Ian Westermann. His Essential Tennis site is jammed-full of valuable resources for tennis players, coaches, and trainers. In this interview, Ian explains the importance of... by Tennis Speed Show

45 min listen

Episode 20: Why Strength Training is a Must for Tennis Performance (Ashley Hobson): The Director of Tennis at Inspiration Academy, Ashley Hobson, shares some powerful information in this interview. Listen in as Coach Hobson talks about how important movement is and how he evaluates it. Coach Hobson explains why strength training for... by Tennis Speed Show

30 min listen

Episode 19: The Bailey Method of Footwork (With David Bailey): This show amazing to listen to multiple times. Coach David Bailey shares his Bailey Method of Footwork on the court. He goes into the five R's and the six basic patterns that set up over 140 footwork patterns. He is an amazing coach and teacher of the... by Tennis Speed Show

39 min listen

Episode 18: Insight to a Solid Foundation (With TC Costello): TC Costello has done what it takes to be a top tennis performance coach and it shows. He dedicates his time and gives a lot of to the tennis athletes at the Junior Tennis Champions Center TJCC, located in Maryland. Listen to how TC assesses and... by Tennis Speed Show

38 min listen

Episode 17: Vital Components of Coaching Tennis Performance (With Jeff Salzenstein): Listen to a former top 100 ATP pro and world-class tennis coach, Jeff Salzenstein, talk shop! Jeff shares so much great information we will have to do a part two to continue the conversation. Listen closely as he goes through so many vital areas of... by Tennis Speed Show

43 min listen

Episode 16: Large Group Training (With Andy Wegman): Listen, as coach Andy Wegman shares how the performance team works with large groups of tennis players at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Andy breaks down what a typical warm-up and strength sessions look like for his athletes. He talks about how the... by Tennis Speed Show

28 min listen

Episode 15: Physical Therapy in the Tennis World (WIth Alex Cascone): I have wanted to have a physical therapist share his experience in the tennis world. Alex Cascone shares so many vital points about proper training, mobility, stability to ensure players are safe and performing at their best. This is one show you want... by Tennis Speed Show

39 min listen

Episode 14: Footwork, Mobility, Speed vs Conditioning, and Much More (With Trevor McPherson): Trevor McPherson shares in depth how he manages the various aspects of training a tennis player. He talks about the importance of the assessment in identifying issues that can slow down how a player moves on the court. Coach McPherson goes into... by Tennis Speed Show

39 min listen

Episode 13: S&C for the University of Texas Men's Tennis Team (With Donnie Maib): I could listen to this coach speak all day and every day! Coach Donnie Maib is a good friend and amazing professional. He shares what it is like to work with the University of Texas Men's Tennis Team. Coach Maib tells how he uses various tests to look... by Tennis Speed Show

35 min listen

Episode 12: How to Help Tennis Players Become Super Movers (With Howard Green): Check out this episode with Coach Howard Green. He is creating such wonderful content for coaches, players, and parents to learn from. This show is packed with great advice as Howard talked about the importance of strength, speed, core development,... by Tennis Speed Show

33 min listen

Episode 11: A Fantastic Approach to College Tennis Players' Strength & Movement Program (With Chas Ossenheimer): Chas Ossenheimer of Ole Miss shares his awesome perspective of how a college tennis strength and conditioning should be executed. He has coached National Champs and many other top-rated players. Coach Ossenheimer has a great approach to making sure... by Tennis Speed Show

42 min listen

Episode 9: Extraordinary Perspective of Training Tennis Athletes (With Dean Hollingworth): Dean Hollingworth is a pro's pro! He has an extraordinary perspective on how if the overall athlete is improved, then the tennis movement will take care of itself. He shares great points on why and how he approaches his warmup, the importance of... by Tennis Speed Show

42 min listen

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Episode 10: How the Role of PE Teacher and Tennis Coach Plays Off Each Other ( With Alex Slezak)

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