The Tennis Files Podcast

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[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 400 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about simple strategies to win more singles and doubles matches. Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is a former All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of the Year. Jonathan became the first student-athlete in program history to win the ITA National Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award in 2006 while also earning the USTA Sportsmanship Award. On the show, you’ll learn Jonathan’s coaching philosophy for developing elite players and how it has changed over time, how to record and analyze your tennis matches and practices, the keys to developing a winning mindset, the most effective strategies for singles and doubles matches, and much more! I hope you enjoy part two of my interview with Jonathan! 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! Geau Sport - Get 10% off with this link Baseline Intelligence Podcast Jonathan’s Instagram Page 30 College Tennis Coaches Reveal Top Character Traits of Successful Student-Athletes Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 399 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about deliberate practice and the keys to winning in college and junior tennis. Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is a former All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of the Year. Jonathan became the first student-athlete in program history to win the ITA National Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award in 2006 while also earning the USTA Sportsmanship Award. On the show, you’ll learn what deliberate practice is and how to implement it in your training, the most effective drills you can use during your practices, the keys to success in junior and college tennis, the most important traits of a successful tennis player, how Jonathan became an elite level tennis player, the pros and cons of online tennis instruction, and much more! I hope you enjoy part one of my interview with Jonathan! 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! Baseline Intelligence Podcast Jonathan’s Instagram Page 30 College Tennis Coaches Reveal Top Character Traits of Successful Student-Athletes Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 398 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed high-performance tennis and corporate coach Emma Doyle about the traits that all champions have in common. Emma is an expert instructor, communicator, and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach their potential on the WTA Tour. She currently runs coaching qualifications for a High-Performance Workplace and Coaching Certification. Emma has also been a Tennis Australia High Performance Coach, and she travels the world as a professional speaker specializing in helping people to maximize and live their potential in the corporate world using lessons learned from her tennis career. Emma is experienced in Exercise Science, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro-linguistic programming and energy coaching. Emma has been featured on several of my Tennis Summits as well. On the show, you’ll learn how to develop a champion mindset, the five traits that all champions have in common, how to be more resilient, how finding your purpose can help you level up your tennis game, how success in tennis and the corporate world are similar, how to become a better coach, coaching culture and the future of coaching, how to become a better listener, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Emma! Let us know what you think about the 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! Episode 151 Inner Game of Tennis The Coaching Podcast emmadoyle.com.au acecoach.com.au linktr.ee/EmmaDoyleiii Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 397 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching about the five reasons why tennis players can’t serve properly. Pete has coached division 1 college players and has produced state level and national champions. He has been awarded the honor of USTA Georgia Pro of the Year. He has also coached under Tony Palafox, who was John McEnroe’s former coach, and Frank Brennan former Stanford University Coach who won 10 national titles. Peter has a huge passion for tennis and will do whatever it takes to get your game to the next level. He also hosts Tennis Con, one of the biggest and best annual online tennis conferences, each fall. On the show, you’ll learn how the grip affects your serve, how to escape the “technique hole”, why your ego holds you back from hitting big serves, how to develop your serve the right way, the right mentality you need to level up your serve, serve strategy tips, how to participate in Pete’s 7 Day Serve Challenge, 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! 7 Day Serve Challenge Pete’s Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 396 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed coach Tom Allsopp about the secrets to power and consistency in tennis. Tom Allsopp is a tennis coach and the founder of TPA Tennis, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their tennis technique. With a passion for breaking down complex concepts, Tom offers in-depth tutorials on everything from footwork and ball control to mastering advanced strokes. He has worked with players of all ages for over 20 years, on three continents: England, Australia, and America. Although he has USTA and LTA qualification, he learned the most about coaching by having Keith Reynolds as his mentor. Tom’s approach combines technical expertise with practical tips to help players develop a more effective and efficient game. On the show, you’ll learn the key elements of a proper forehand grip for different types of shots, how to increase backhand depth and consistency, how to add more spin to your serve, how to improve reflexes and anticipation, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Tom! 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! Geau Sport - Get 10% off using code TennisFiles10 TPA Tennis - Youtube TPA Tennis Website Stroke Analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 395 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to train smarter, move efficiently, and avoid injuries with Lane Evans. Lane has been teaching tennis for over 45 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the sport. He’s a Master RSPA Professional and Level 3 Certified Tennis Specialist with the Professional Tennis Registry. He is a Master Tennis Performance Specialist with the International Tennis Performance Association and a Master Trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association, holding six certifications in fitness and performance. Lane also played a key role in developing the RacquetFit curriculum and is certified in Serve by the Kovacs Institute. A highly sought-after speaker, he shared his expertise on tennis, fitness, and performance at events across the U.S. and around the world. He is currently working on a book set to release in 2025 and has authored numerous published articles. Despite enduring multiple injuries and surgeries—including two Achilles ruptures, knee and hip replacements, and a temporary loss of sight—Lane remains dedicated to helping athletes improve their tennis and golf performance. On the show, you'll dive into Lane's tennis journey and career path, discover smarter and more efficient tennis training strategies, gain valuable advice for players overcoming injuries, learn what inspired him to write his books, and so much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Lane! 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! Theraband - https://amzn.to/4jWjbIn red or green LEtennisandgolfperformance.com LEvans290@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 394 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed tennis coach and author Adam Blicher about effective communication in tennis. Adam is a Danish tennis coach whose career has taken him around the world representing the Danish Tennis Federation. At just 21, he made history as Denmark’s youngest Union Coach, and two years later, he was honored as the Danish Tennis Federation’s Coach of the Year. In 2015, he received the Paul Arber Young Coaches Award from the iTPA. Adam also hosts the Tennis Coaches Podcast, “Dissecting High Performance in Tennis”, where he’s extracted insights from over a 100 of the world’s most experienced tennis coaches. Currently, Adam serves as the national coach of the Faroe Islands, a role he has held since 2022. He’s also the author of the new book: Winning Words – How to Unlock Potential Through Communication as a Tennis Coach. On the show, you’ll learn what inspired him to write Winning Words, how coaches can earn a player’s trust, most effective cues for keeping a player focused on a match, how can coaches adapt their communication style to different personalities and emotional tendencies in high-pressure situations, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Adam! 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! Winning Words – How to Unlock Potential Through Communication as a Tennis Coach Dissecting High Performance In Tennis Podcast Control the Controlables Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 393 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I answer insightful questions from the audience about movement, strategy, and tips for improving the consistency of your strokes. I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered 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. YouTube Channel The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 392 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with actor and tennis coach Christopher Crabb about how he went from both competing on the court and acting at the highest level to coaching famous celebrities. Chris is a tennis coach in Los Angeles with an A-list rolodex of clients. His tennis students include George Clooney, Alec Baldwin, Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Kline, Elle Fanning, Steve Carell, Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy, Dakota Fanning and Jeff Probst. Chris tutored Robert Downey Jr. for his Oscar-nominated role in the film "Chaplin," for which Chris also served as tennis coordinator. He began acting at the age of eight and has starred in many commercials, movies and series including the remake of "A Christmas Carol", "Danger Bay", "Life Goes On", "Rebel Highway", and many more. Chris was a highly-ranked junior tennis player and turned pro at the age of 16. He has defeated grand slam champions Michael Chang and Jim Courier. On the show, you’ll learn how Chris developed his skills in tennis and acting and how he managed to do both at the highest level, the biggest challenges he faces when teaching celebrities, his unique green jacket approach of coaching, the biggest mistakes that amateur tennis players make, why players don't play well during competition vs. practice, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Chris! 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! Christopher’s Instagram Inner Game of Tennis Winning Ugly The Magic Key to Tennis - Eric Sage The Hollywood Reporter Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On today’s episode of the podcast, I interviewed 2021 US Open Girls Singles and Doubles Champion Robin Montgomery about her incredible journey from the juniors to the WTA Tour. Robin was born and raised in Washington DC and trains at both the Junior Tennis Champions Center in Maryland and the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in France. After winning both the Junior Singles and Doubles titles at the 2021 US Open, she is now focusing her efforts on WTA Tour tournaments. Robin also won the 2019 Orange Bowl title. On the show, you’ll learn what separates the best junior players from the rest of the pack, how Robin structures her daily training sessions, how Robin won both the singles and doubles titles at the US Open Junior tournament last fall, how Robin prepared the day before and day of her record-setting championship wins, the advantages that left-handed players have over right-handers, Robin’s team and support system, the importance of mental game training, the racquets, strings, and shoes that Robin uses on court, and much more!! I hope you enjoy my interview with Robin! 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! Robin’s Instagram Shoe Dog - Phil Knight Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, you’ll learn why you’re not improving in tennis and how to start improving this year. I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered 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. YouTube Channel The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll learn how to conquer your tennis goals in 2025 with coach Peter Freeman. In this interview, you’ll learn why players don’t reach their goals, how to focus on the process and not on the result, the importance of having a coach to help achieve your tennis goals, how to improve your deep practice element, and much more! I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered 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 Best Year Ever Blueprint - Free Download! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 388 of The Tennis Files Podcast, world renowned sports science and fitness expert Dr. Mark Kovacs will reveal how to create a fitness plan to level up your game. Mark is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background in training and researching elite athletes. He is the Senior Director of Sports Science for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the founder of The International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA) of which I am a proud member. He is also the founder of the Kovacs Institute which is based in Atlanta, GA. Mark has trained numerous top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Youngm and Melanie Oudin. He is also one of the hosts of The Doc and Pro Show, together with professional golfer Jason Bohn where they talk about tennis, golf, sports, and life, and how you can improve your sports performance. On the show, you’ll learn how busy competitive tennis players can create a consistent training plan, the key to maintaining intense footwork in an entire match, the top health and fitness changes over the past decade, equipment and apps that can help tennis players improve their game, 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! The Doc and Pro Show KovacsInstitute.com Kovacs Institute Instagram itpa-tennis.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 387 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with fellow content creator and Tennis Channel Podcast Network host Gill Gross about Novak Djokovic’s visa cancellations and our predictions for the Australian Open. Gill is the host of Monday Match Analysis on the Gill Gross Youtube Channel, which has over 12k subscribers. He is also the host of Three - A Tennis Show which focuses on Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic and is on the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. On the show, you’ll learn why Djokovic’s visa was canceled twice, who is to blame for the prolonged ordeal involving the Australian government, Tennis Australia, and the world’s #1 player, whether we think Rafael Nadal will win the Australian Open, Gill’s favorites and dark horses to win the first Grand Slam of the year, how Djokovic’s Australian Open saga ended, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Gill! 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! Monday Match Analysis Three - A Tennis Show Tennis Channel Podcast Network The Secrets of Spanish Tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 386 of The Tennis Files Podcast, Sports Dietitian Tara Collingwood reveals how to make small changes in your diet to boost your energy and performance on the tennis court. Tara is a nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Campus in Orlando, Florida. She is also currently the Team Dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team and Nutrition Consultant to The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Athletic Department. Tara has worked with numerous high-profile companies including Walt Disney World, Rodale Publications, Tupperware, Canyon Ranch Spa, Rosen Hotels, United Behavioral Healthcare, and many others. She owns Tara Gidus Nutrition Consulting in Orlando and was also a health blogger for five years. On the show, you’ll learn the top 5 best and worst foods for tennis players, how to structure your meals the day before and day of a match, Tara’s simple rules for determining what ratio of carbs, proteins, and fats you should consume, sample healthy meals you can start eating today to increase your energy, why traditional sports drinks are the best way to hydrate yourself during intense exercise and what to add to them if you sweat a lot, the best snacks to eat while playing and in-between matches (hint: they are not the same!), how to prevent cramping and improve your on-court performance, how to stay consistent with your diet and nutrition, slow vs. fast digesting carbohydrates and the optimal time to eat them, how soon you should eat after a match to maximize your recovery, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Tara! 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! Dietdiva.net Tara’s Instagram Tara’s Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 385 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to improve your serve technique featuring advice from Karue Sell, James Ludlow, Peter Freeman, Dr. Mark Kovacs, and your host Mehrban Iranshad. On the show, you’ll learn the biggest serve leaks, how to gain more power on the serve, how to fix the racquet drop, how to use your kinetic chain, how to do proper serve toss, and much more! I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered 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. TFP 381: Q&A Edition — Net Play, Serve Power, Injury Recovery and Footwork TFP 223: How to Simplify Your Serve and Develop a Winning Mindset with Karue Sell TFP 352: Serve Technique Masterclass with James Ludlow – From the 2021 archives TFP 238: 5 Reasons Why Tennis Players Can’t Serve Properly with Peter Freeman TFP 205: Dr. Mark Kovacs — Serve and Backhand Technique Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022] On Episode 384 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed fellow tennis player and content creator Dillon Sykes about his journey to reaching the 5.0 level. Dillon played Division III college tennis at Christopher Newport University. He plays USTA Leagues and competitive tournaments at the NTRP 5.0 level. Dillon is also the founder of Dill Plays YouTube Channel where he shares match play footage from USTA leagues and tournaments against 4.5-5.5 tennis players. On the show, you’ll learn how Dillon started playing tennis, the differences between 4.5 and 5.0 players, how to deal with pressure, Dillon’s set up to video record his gameplay, tips for 4.5s to get to 5.0s, his monster training routine during the pandemic, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Dillon! 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! Dill Plays Youtube Dillon’s Instagram Dillon’s Tiktok (or search for @dillplays) Winning Ugly Inner Game of Tennis Open - Andre Agassi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 383 of The Tennis Files Podcast, with Thanksgiving approaching, I will reveal 15 tennis-related things I’m thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered 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. Episode 382 - Rafa Nadal Has Retired - Why We Will Miss Him Rafa Nadal YouTube Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 382 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will talk about Rafa Nadal’s retirement and his most important traits that you can learn from. I really hope you enjoy the show! If there is a particularly useful piece of advice that you discovered 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. YouTube Channel The Tennis Files Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices