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Improve your tennis with the Essential Tennis Podcast, the very first podcast dedicated to tennis lessons and instruction! Tennis professional Ian Westermann answers listener questions about technique, strategy, mental toughness, and much more.
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Jan 9, 2017
Jan 9, 2017
22 min
Want to improve your tennis game faster or break out of a plateau? The players who consistently break through and climb the ranks one after the other share certain attitudes and beliefs, especially when it comes to challenging themselves and leaving their comfort zones. In this episode you’ll hear how Ian uncovered a common way that players sell themselves short, an inspiring quote from a hall of fame athlete, and 6 practical ways to push yourself further and accelerate your improvement.
Dec 16, 2016
Dec 16, 2016
17 min
There’s one thing we don’t often associate with tennis improvement: COURAGE. The truth is, as long as you’re afraid to step of your comfort zone and push yourself to try something new you WILL find yourself unable to progress. Here’s how to press forward and really succeed…
Dec 9, 2016
Dec 9, 2016
17 min
EVERY tennis player can relate to the disappointment of hitting confidently in practice only to have everything fall apart in a match. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast we'll discuss WHY this happens and – more importantly – HOW to fix it.
Dec 2, 2016
Dec 2, 2016
12 min
When you encounter a roadblock in your tennis improvement - your age, your fitness level, a difficult skill, a certain shot, etc. - what's your response? Having the CORRECT response to obstacles can be the difference between achieving your tennis goals or being stuck at the same skill level the rest of your life. Here's what I mean…
Jun 15, 2016
Jun 15, 2016
17 min
There’s a belief runs rampant in the tennis world that playing ability equals coaching ability; but do good players always make good coaches (and vice-versa)? Here's what matters most when considering a coach, and why the two disciplines don't completely go hand in hand...
Feb 1, 2016
Feb 1, 2016
15 min
Ever had your pro attempt to teach you something completely outside of your playing style, only to have it feel completely wrong and like a waste of time? Good news: your pro is smarter than you may think! Here’s why your comfort zone is actually hurting your game…
Jan 15, 2016
Jan 15, 2016
15 min
Hitting with lower level players can feel like a waste of time, so why bother? Believe it or not even "worse" players have something valuable to offer – in this episode I'll tell you why.
Dec 3, 2015
Dec 3, 2015
18 min
Ever had a breakthrough – a "eureka" moment – that took your game to the next level? In this episode, I'll teach you how to hack the improvement process and get on the fast track to improvement!
Nov 13, 2015
Nov 13, 2015
18 min
The dreaded 2nd set slump can be a tough monkey to get off your back, drawing out matches to your disadvantage. What really keeps you from playing like you did in the 1st set? Let’s take a look at the mental and physical aspects in play and find a way out!
Oct 27, 2015
Oct 27, 2015
17 min
For a motivated player, few things are more frustrating or detrimental than being stuck practice partner who doesn't care about improving. In this episode we'll discuss possible solutions and help you find the best one!