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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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Friday Oct 16, 2015
Friday Oct 16, 2015
Your grip strength can make or break every other aspect of your swing technique, so how much is too much (or too little)? In this episode I’ll answer a key question from one of you and try to dispel the myths!
Tuesday Oct 06, 2015
Tuesday Oct 06, 2015
Having the wrong mindset in a match can completely derail your performance and cost you the win… Likewise, the wrong mindset in practice can keep you from making any progress! In this episode I'll go over the critical differences and give you a clear vision for success in both.
Thursday Sep 24, 2015
Thursday Sep 24, 2015
It's an unfortunate fact that most tennis players reach a plateau in their skill level, and without the proper understanding of how improvement happens they are stuck there. Don't be one of them! Here is how you can keep your game moving forward.
Friday Sep 18, 2015
Friday Sep 18, 2015
Having a negative doubles partner can have a very negative effect on your mental state, communication and the outcome of the match. Here's what to do when you find yourself stuck with the inevitable grouch, critic, or know-it-all!
Wednesday Sep 09, 2015
Wednesday Sep 09, 2015
Learning new skills is essential to advancing as a player, but what do you do when incorporating a new skill comes at the expense of the rest of your game? In this episode we'll unpack how our brains learn to maximize your progress!
Thursday Sep 03, 2015
Thursday Sep 03, 2015
After what seems like forever the Essential Tennis Podcast is back on the air! This week we'll be discussing short-term vs long-term mindsets, and why you need both to succeed as a player.
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
What causes tennis elbow and why don't professional players ever seen to get it in today's podcast episode.
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Learn how to crush annoying tennis players in today's podcast episode.
Wednesday Aug 13, 2014
Wednesday Aug 13, 2014
So how would you prepare yourself mentally for an important match? I'll answer that question in today's podcast episode.
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
So how many racquets have I smashed in my tennis career? I'll answer that question in today's podcast episode and will also give some advice on keeping tennis in perspective with the rest of your life and controlling emotions and anger on the court.