Brian Lutz Podcast
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings11-Love: Pickleball vs Tennis
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What's the Top 4 Dumbest Things Tennis Instructors Say?
October 10, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBInstitutionalized tennis instruction is rampant in the tennis industry. It's so profound the consumer doesn't even realize how bad it is. Brian tells you how to listen for it around your local tennis courts. This is X (10) of a 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Casanova Syndrome. Are Tennis Pro's Flirts?
October 09, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBCommandment IX Is your tennis pro a flirt? Evolutionary psychology describes flirting as innate behavior as a process of natural selection. Brian describes the five types of flirtatious behavior and where to draw the line on the practice court. Five Types of Flirting 1. Traditional 2. Physical 3. Sincere 4. Playful 5. Polite --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How To Get Extra Value Out of Your Tennis Lessons
October 08, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBBrian explains how he adds value to his tennis lesson offerings to differentiate himself from the competition and help his students reach their goals faster. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Who Are the Real Tennis Professionals?
October 07, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBBrian talks about Commandment VII. What does it mean to be a professional in your field? How can you identify unprofessionalism in the tennis industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Who's Got Bug Spray?
October 06, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBHave a Plan B. Commandment VI of 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach. Have a contingency plan. Brian explains the importance of planning for the unexpected for tennis players and coaches. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Playing Tennis With a Clock in Your Head
October 05, 2019 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBCommandment V. 2 Minute Warning! Brian explains the benefit of practice with purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Why Isn't Your Student Listening To Any of Your Tennis Instruction?
October 04, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBCommandant #4 of XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach deals with understanding the individual learning styles of your class and how to relate to each player as well as the group at the same time. To Find Out Your Learning Style Check out the episodes below: SOCIAL LEARNERS SOLO LEARNERS JOHN MCENROE LEARNERS AUDITORY LEARNERS TACTILE LEARNERS VERBAL LEARNERS VISUAL LEARNERS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Hey You! Part 3 of XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach.
October 03, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBIn Commandment III, Brian explains the importance of connecting with new tennis student on their first day of tennis class and how he and his staff assimilated new customers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Commandment II: Who's the "Bell Cow" In Your Tennis Class?
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBCommandment 2 of 13. The importance of understanding student hierarchy in a collaborative teaching environment. Brian explains how he integrates Bell Cow theory in his group tennis classes. The earliest archeological evidence of bell cows was discovered 5000 years ago in Neolithic China during the Iron Age.. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Pobody is Nerfect! XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach: Part 1.
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBWhen you step on Brian Lutz' tennis court as a student you get what he calls the 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach. It's a value system Inspired by Bill Parcel's 11 Commandments of a Quarterback which as of course inspired from the Bible. Like the original commandments coaches and players must remember that you will never achieve the perfection of execution of the commandments but you can use them as a guideline and system check when the wheels fall off your lesson plan or tennis game. Th...
Mimicry is Great If You Know How To Use It
September 30, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBBrian explains the one under practiced aspect of your game that you could use to improve. A practical way to learn from watching ATP Professionals. Best Return of Servers in the Wo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Forget Yellow and Get Mellow
September 29, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBBrian explains how to get over bad days on the tennis court and get your tennis game back. Sign up for tennis lessons with Brian at Backhand City.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Is YouTube Good For Your Tennis Game?
September 28, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBBrian explains what it would take for you to hit a forehand like Federer and Nadal from watching YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How Many Goals Should You Accomplish In A 1-Hour Tennis Lesson?
September 27, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBBrian helps you establish private tennis lessons goals to get the most value out of your hour on court with your pro. To take Tennis Lessons with Brian fill out this Private Tennis Lessons application here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How Do You Win Quick Points with Your Serve?
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBBrian gives advanced level players 3.5 and above a tip for winning quick points on your serve. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
50 Ball Tennis Challenge
September 25, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBTennis takes discipline and consistency. Brian shows you how to develop consistency for your tennis game with the 50 ball challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How To Play Tennis Like Dr. Phil?
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBTrusting your feelings is a big part of decision making process when you are playing tennis. Brian explains how to trust your gut and avoid overthinking your tennis game. Check out Dr. Phil playing tennis (sort of). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Boss Talk. Gender Communication in the Workplace.
September 23, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBBrian talks workplace hierarchy inside a tennis company and how to communicate with men and women differently yet effectively in the workplace.. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
What is the Player Payout for the Laver Cup?
September 22, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBHow much do the best players in the world get paid for competing in the Laver Cup? Brian reveals the player compensation package on Find Your Aha Moment. 2019 LAVER CUP TEAM EUROPE: Rafa Nadal (2), Roger Federer (3), Dominic Thiem (5) Alex Zverev (6), Stefanos Tsitsipas (7), Fabio Fognini (11). Captain: Bjorn Borg TEAM WORLD: John Isner (20), Milos Raonic (24), Nick Kyrgios (27), Taylor Fritz (30), Denis Shapovalov (33), Jack Sock (210) Captain: John McEnroe --- Send in a voice messag...
What to Look for in Finding a Good Doubles Partner?
September 21, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBBrian gives very specific tips on finding a good doubles partner for your next tennis match. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
4 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
September 20, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBWaking up early and going to sleep late create challenges for exhausted tennis professionals. Brian's give 4 tips for helping your fall asleep efficiently to get a good nights rest. 4 Tips for a Better Nights Sleep --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Can You Call Your Own Serve Out?
September 19, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBBrian reviews how the "Tennis Code of Conduct" works for calling your own serve out if your opponent has made a blatant line call error. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How I Lost 38 Straight Tennis Matches
September 18, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBBrian survives a 38 match losing streak coaching a HS Girls Tennis Team in NYC. Find out how he created an action plan to change the school culture and develop rewarding tennis experience for himself and his players. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How Many Doubles Faults Do The Pro's Serve?
September 17, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBHow does your second serve conversion compare to touring professionals? And what is a good mind set for reducing double faults and improving the confidence in your second serve? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
What is a Good First Serve Percentage For Your Tennis Game?
September 16, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBBrian compares first serving percentage for some of the best tennis players in the world and explains what a good serving percentage is for your tennis game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Aim at Nothing and You Will Hit It Every Time
September 15, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBBrian talks about the importance of taking action in life and your tennis game and how it relates to self fulfilling prophecies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Is There A Right Way to Play Tennis?
September 14, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBBrian explores the way tennis players look at efficiency when it comes to playing and improving your game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Is ESPN.com Tennis Page Too Liberal?
September 13, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.54 MBBrian deciphers ESPN.com editorial decisions on the tennis page after the newly released tennis ratings for the 2019 US Open. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How To Teach Tennis To Super Rich People?
September 12, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBBrian reveals the secrets to teaching his uber wealthy tennis students in the Hamptons. His wealthy clients included: Stephen Ross (Miami Dolphins Owner and Related Company). Jorge Perez (Related), Leon Black (Apollo Advisers), Henry Silverman (Cendant), Andrew Farkas (Island Capital), Ian Schrager (Studio 54), Henry Kravis (Private Equity), Carl Ichan (Investor), Liz Robbins (Lobbyist) and many more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
My 9/11 Story
September 11, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBBrian recalls his 9/11 story living in NYC as a Tennis Professional. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Where Can You Play Tennis in Miami and Not Wait for a Court?
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBBrian reveals the best place to play tennis in Miami and not wait for the tennis court. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
How Much Should You Pay for Private Tennis Lessons?
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBBrian goes into details about how to go about investing in Private Tennis Lessons to suit you needs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
5 Things I Learned Teaching Tennis in NYC
September 08, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBIf you can make it there you can make it anywhere. Brian talks about how he became a better person and tennis coach teaching tennis in the Big Apple. #nyctennis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Are Semi-Private Tennis Lesson Still Relevant?
September 07, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBBrian explains the history of the Semi-Private Tennis lesson and why it's a well meaning but outdated service. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Do You Know the Difference between Strategies vs Tactics?
September 06, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBStrategies vs Tactics are often confused and used interchangeably. Brian explains the difference and how you can use strategies and tactics on the tennis court by understanding the tennis court dimensions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Are You A Social Tennis Learner?
September 05, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBExtroverts welcomed! If you are a social learner and live in the City of Miami you have come to the right place. We offer Group Tennis Lessons for Adults in Coconut Grove every Monday and Tuesday night starting at 7:30pm. Brian explains the trifecta of benefits for social tennis learners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Are you a Solo Learner on the Tennis Court?
September 04, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBAre you introspective? Not everyone falls into this category of learning style. In fact, it takes certain personality type to learn tennis this way. Brian explains the value and benefits of Solitary Tennis Learners and how you can use aspects of this learning style to improve your own tennis game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
John McEnroe Learners
September 03, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB"Feel Learners" also known as Kinesthetic Learnings. We all have some level of kinesthetic learning but some have more than others. Brian's explains what to look for when learning tennis this way and what types of people fall into this category. John McEnroe was the ultimate Kinesthetic Learner. His legendary feel made him the ultimate example of someone who dives into a task head first to experience how to play a sport like tennis. Learn by experience and utilize on court trial and err...
How To Use Your Ears to Get Better at Tennis
September 02, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBMnemonic learning for tennis players. Brian gives samples of how he discovered auditory learning skills to help his own game and help tennis students develop their own tennis game with an auditory learning system. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
These Are The Best Tennis Learners on Plant Earth
September 01, 2019 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBTactile learners are the best tennis students! Who are these people and how do they do ti? What can you take from this learning style to ramp up your learning curve and improve your tennis game? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Are you a Verbal Tennis Learner?
August 31, 2019 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBBrian explains how Verbal Learners thrive and the dangers of too much technical talk to over complicate your development on the tennis court. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Are You a Visual Tennis Learner?
August 30, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBThe first installment of a 7 Part Series on learning styles for tennis players. Brian's explains the value and pitfalls of being a Visual Learner. and what kind of people fall into this category. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Were Tennis Balls Always Optic Yellow?
August 29, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBBrian explains the history of color with tennis balls and what tennis ball is right for your tennis game. Brian's Favorite Tennis Balls Subscribe to Find Your Aha Moment to get notified for the only daily tennis podcast on the internet. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Are Green Dot Tennis Balls Right for Your Game?
August 28, 2019 17:49 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBGreen dot tennis balls are at 75% weight capacity of a regular tennis ball. What does this mean for your tennis game? Brian explains how to use green dot tennis balls for your all court tennis game. Buy Green dot tennis balls here at Tennis Warehouse Learn 1 to 1. Sign up with Private Tennis Lessons with Brian or he'll find you a tennis pro near you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Get ready for fun! Are You Ready to Play with Orange Dot Tennis Balls?
August 27, 2019 19:30 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBOrange dot tennis balls. Once you play with them tennis students find they are a lot of fun! Brian's explains the different ways tennis players use orange tennis balls in tennis and other racquet sports and how they are a great way to fast track the improvement of your tennis game.. Sign up for Brian's 20/20 Beginner Tennis Lesson Series in Miami, FL Buy Orange Dot Tennis Balls at Tennis Plaza or Target. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-cit...
What's With These Red Tennis Balls?
August 27, 2019 03:29 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBBrian explains the difference between foam and felt tennis balls and which are right for the recreational tennis player. You can buy red felt tennis balls at Amazon, Target, Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Express and Tennis Plaza. Sign up for Brian's Tennis Class in Coconut Grove: 20/20 Beginner Tennis Lesson Series --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Do Vibration Dampeners Work?
August 20, 2019 15:00 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBWhich pro's use vibration dampeners? Brian explores the different kinds of vibration dampeners on the marketplace and what they do for your tennis game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Does your tennis racquet slip out of your hand too much?
August 19, 2019 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBBrian focuses on over grip options to help you play better and show off your tennis swag. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
What String and Tension is Right for Your Tennis Game?
August 18, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBWhich string and tension should I use in my tennis racquet? Brian's helps you find the right choice for your individual playing style. Sign up for Brian's Adult Tennis Classes in Miami on Backhand-City.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message
Tips for Buying a Tennis Racquet That is Right for You.
August 17, 2019 17:49 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBTips for the newbie or lapsed tennis player in the market for a new tennis racquet. Brian gives advice on what features to look for how to know what is right for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message