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Episodes
![Your Ready Position SUCKS - Essential Tennis Podcast #398](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Your Ready Position SUCKS - Essential Tennis Podcast #398
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
There’s a 90% chance your ready position SUCKS based on the tens of thousands of hours I’ve spent coaching everyday tennis players like you. Without checking all four boxes needed you’ll never move around the court as quickly or smoothly as you should. Find out what they are in today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.
![Novak's Mental Deception Revealed - Essential Tennis Podcast #397](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Novak's Mental Deception Revealed - Essential Tennis Podcast #397
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Novak Djokovic is one of the most mentally tough tennis players of all time but it’s not for the reason most people think. Find out what the secret is in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast so you can become a better competitor during matches, play your best when it matters most and level up your game.
![STOP leaving your tossing arm UP! - Essential Tennis Podcast #396](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
STOP leaving your tossing arm UP! - Essential Tennis Podcast #396
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
If you’ve EVER tried to keep your tossing arm up on your serve then you MUST listen to this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast because that tip might be ruining your tennis results. Find out how long is too long to keep your arm up and how to hit your serves with the most power, smoothness and athleticism possible!
![Stop THINKING During Tennis! Essential Tennis Podcast #395](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Stop THINKING During Tennis! Essential Tennis Podcast #395
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
What if you could make your best swings, hit your best shots and play your best level completely on auto pilot? Without thinking about it at all? That’s what the best competitors at ALL levels are able to do: play on instinct and habit instead of a merry go round of constant reminders and thoughts. Find out EXACTLY how to do that in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast!
![Why You’re NOT Getting Better at Tennis! - Essential Tennis Podcast #394](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Why You’re NOT Getting Better at Tennis! - Essential Tennis Podcast #394
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
What if you could make your best swings, hit your best shots and play your best level of tennis completely on auto pilot? Without thinking about it at all? That’s what the best competitors at ALL levels are able to do: play on instinct and habit instead of a merry go round of constant reminders and thoughts. Learn how to do that and much more in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.
![Level Up Your Tennis FAST - Essential Tennis Podcast #393](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Level Up Your Tennis FAST - Essential Tennis Podcast #393
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
If you’re an adult competitive tennis player that feels stuck with the same game, the same strokes, year after year, and you’re starting to feel like giving up - DON’T. This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will reveal how to use the Improvement Circle to break out of the rut of bad habits, advance your game and reach the next level as quickly as possible.
![Starting Over - Essential Tennis Update](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Starting Over - Essential Tennis Update
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
The last 18 months have been a struggle and I wanted to let you know why I haven’t been posting new episodes of the Essential Tennis Podcast. Thank you so much for all your support over the years. I appreciate it tremendously.
![The cause of ALL your tennis mistakes! - Essential Tennis Podcast #392](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
The cause of ALL your tennis mistakes! - Essential Tennis Podcast #392
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
The thing holding you back from the next level of tennis is something truly unexpected. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been playing, what level you are, how many lessons you’ve taken or how many matches you’ve won. Every player across the globe has yet to master this ONE thing and it’s keeping them from the quality tennis they’re capable of. Find out what it is and how to fix it in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast!
![Are Tennis Lessons a Waste of Money? - Essential Tennis Podcast #391](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Are Tennis Lessons a Waste of Money? - Essential Tennis Podcast #391
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Often times tennis lessons ARE a waste of money because they simply don’t provide the type of service that students were expecting. Today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features a candid conversation between Ian and a player who felt ripped off. Was it warranted or did he make a mistake signing up for the coaching he did? Find out so you don’t make the same mistakes and get the most out of your tennis experience.
![Switching to Pickleball - Essential Tennis Podcast #390](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Switching to Pickleball - Essential Tennis Podcast #390
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Pickleball is all the rage right now so I got some coaching and played some matches to see if it’s as great as so many people think. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll hear my candid thoughts about what Pickleball is nailing, what the tennis community can learn from it, and whether I’ll be sticking with tennis or transitioning to Pickleball.