MINDBOX
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCreated by Tennisletics, MINDBOX gives you a mental advantage for tennis and pickleball. Use the power of audio to help you with concentration, confidence, emotion, motivation, and strategy through exclusive tracks, stories, and techniques.
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Being Confident
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.57 MBWhat does confidence mean? It doesn't mean cocky. Take confidence by respecting your opponent and being true to yourself. Reach for the stars and leave footprints on the moon. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan rac...
Two Outcomes
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.82 MBIn many ways, tennis is binary. Win or lose. But the mental aspect makes it much more complex. Learn the two outcomes principle. Adapt this for your style of play to win more. Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach. Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-l...
Mental Consistency
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBConsistency is key to tennis success. Mental consistency is critical. With the right mentality, you can grind out wins more times than not and be successful as a player. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brot...
Greatness
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBWhat are you worried about? To be great, you need to learn how to manage the struggle and unleashing your true greatness. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships. ...
Stress
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MBDespite what people might say, when it comes to the tennis court, stress is largely good. Learn how to manage stress by eliminating the small things and focusing on what you can control. Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach. Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Compete...
Dealing With Stress
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MBWe all have to deal with stress on the tennis court. Harness the good stress. Learn how to be aware of different levels of stress with a color-coded system and handle those difficult situations. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Ca...
Choosing Your Doubles Partner
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBThere are many opinions on how to choose doubles partners. Get practical advice on the best ways to find your optimum partner or help put partners together. Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coach Bio: Former head women’s tennis coach for the St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking ...
Ready, Set, Go
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBIt's time to get ready, get set, and go. Start competing at the highest level. You are facing yourself and understand your purpose. Go looking for success. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong seri...
Threat or Challenge
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MBLike many other sports, it is much easier to focus on threats rather than embracing the challenge. Stop placing so much emphasis on winning or losing. Learn how to flip things around and change your mindset. Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach. Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses acro...
When Things Go Wrong
January 12, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBInevitably, things go wrong. Learn how you can help your juniors manage themselves to focus on the things that can be controlled to de-escalate the situation. Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people. Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which presen...
When Tennis Meets Hollywood
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBListen to how Ashley got involved with the movie 'Battle of the Sexes' with Emma Stone and Steve Carell. Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player. Bio: Current professional American tennis player. Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into t...
Why Mistakes Are Good
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBMistakes and failure will always happen when your juniors are playing hard. They need to be encouraged as making mistakes through effort are a critical part of personal development. Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people. Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M...
Confidence Issues
December 31, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MBConfidence is a tricky and fickle thing in tennis. Discover how to understand how to evaluate what is affecting you and how to overcome confidence challenges. Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coach Bio: Former head women’s tennis coach for the St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breakin...
Prepare Like A Pro
December 27, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MBWhy is the preparation at the pro level so much better? Learn to get the mind and body ready. Visualize to relax and prepare and give yourself the best chance of achieving your potential. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wi...
Be Extraordinary
December 23, 2020 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.54 MBHow far are you willing to go? Look hard at yourself. You need to work that little bit harder. Your opponent will be ready for you. Be extraordinary. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, an...
Federer's Mentality
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBWhat was it like to play the young Roger Federer? How did his mindset change as he matured? Discover lessons we can learn from the GOAT's mentality. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic,...
Post-Match Analysis
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBReflecting post-match on what worked and what didn't can be useful. Get three key things to consider to get the most out of this activity. Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coach Bio: Former head women’s tennis coach for the St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking season as Heartla...
Nadal's Attitude
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MBHear first-hand stories about Rafael Nadal's approach to tennis and his mental toughness and attitude that makes him one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers,...
Managing Anger
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBDon't let anger affect you. Anger is your enemy. You need a clear mind, heart, and soul. Anger will not give you satisfaction. Stand tall, swing with power and grace. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, Battl...
Playing When You Are Exhausted
December 03, 2020 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBTennis is physically demanding and takes you to your limits. How can you handle the moments when your body says 'no more'? Get some practical tips that work. Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coach Bio: Former head women’s tennis coach for the St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking...
Be Mentally Ready
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MBThe greatest athletes are mentally tough. They find ways to 'be ready' to perform on the biggest stages. But what does that mean? What tools do they use to get themselves prepared? Coach: Estevam Strecker, head tennis coach Bio: Former head men’s tennis coach at St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas. Second-straight Heartland Conference Coach of the Year award and two-consecutive trips to the NCAA Regional Tournament. Played collegiate tennis at Auburn from 1999 to 2002, claiming 86 singles victori...
Building Confidence
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBWe need to learn to build confidence every single day. Don't relate confidence directly to winning or losing matches. Take something positive for long-term success. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers,...
Regain Your Confidence
November 24, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.58 MBLosses in tennis are inevitable. How do you handle these losses? Discover how to apply the lessons and mentally prepare for the next match. Coach: Estevam Strecker, head tennis coach Bio: Former head men’s tennis coach at St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas. Second-straight Heartland Conference Coach of the Year award and two-consecutive trips to the NCAA Regional Tournament. Played collegiate tennis at Auburn from 1999 to 2002, claiming 86 singles victories (8th on the all-time list) and 3 NCAA...
Best Of Five Sets
November 23, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.48 MBHear epic Davis Cup stories to understand the true value of playing best of five sets and what you can learn from longer matches. Coach: Dennis Ralston, American tennis legend and Hall of Famer. Bio: Right-handed, former American tennis legend whose playing career spanned the 1960s and 1970s. NCAA titles and USC, five major doubles crowns, and Davis Cup wins for the United States both as a player and captain. Coached by the great Pancho Gonzales. As a 17-year-old in 1960, he and 21-year-ol...
Go Beyond Goals
November 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBGo further. Go beyond your goals. Look beyond practice. Get competitive and take training to the next level. Every day is a 'work day'. Go get it. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and O...
Compete With Grace
November 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBIt is more important than ever to help your juniors understand how to compete with grace and integrity. Discover why their 'personal brand' is incredibly important. Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people. Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which ...
A Day On The Pro Tour
November 18, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MBFind out what it is like on a typical day in the life of a WTA Pro at a tournament. Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player. Bio: Current professional American tennis player. Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into the U.S. Open. Birthpl...
Losing The First Set
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.12 MBYou have lost a close first set. What next? Learn to make adjustments and mentally prepare for the second set to give yourself the best chance of success. Coach: Estevam Strecker, head tennis coach Bio: Former head men’s tennis coach at St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas. Second-straight Heartland Conference Coach of the Year award and two-consecutive trips to the NCAA Regional Tournament. Played collegiate tennis at Auburn from 1999 to 2002, claiming 86 singles victories (8th on the all-time li...
Warm Up Analysis
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBWhat can you do in the first five minutes to better understand your opponent? Discover practical tools that you can use every time to assess the player on the other side of the net and help you win more. Coach: Beverly Bowes, Former WTA top 50. Five-time all-American. Bio: Earned top WTA 50 world ranking. Five-time All-American at the University of Texas (UT). Inducted into the UT Women’s Hall of Honor in 2000. Division I NCAA Head Coach at SMU, Assistant Coach at UT, and a USTA National Ju...
People Watching You
November 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBHow can people watching you affect your game? Are they for you or against you? Discover how to use a crowd's negative energy to your advantage. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy...
Getting Two Steps Ahead
November 14, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBTennis can be like a game of chess. Discover how you can outwit your opponent and get two steps ahead. Coach: Mark Hildebrand, high performance (parent) coach Bio: Began as Head Pro at the Green Tree Tennis Club in 1997, where both junior and adult programs won back to back city championships. In 2000, became Head Pro at Oak Hills Country Club and coached the Junior team to a silver medal in the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to be Director of Tennis for the Northside Indep...
Be Yourself
November 13, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBBe yourself on the court. Be natural. Don't try to be something you are not. Experience shows it won't work. Learn to let go and be yourself. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy R...
Self-Confidence
November 12, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBSelf-confidence is a feeling of trust and judgment. It can be an all-conquering potion. Combat negativity to preserve confidence. Learn to use previous successes, visualize the future, and set realistic expectations. Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach. Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology busine...
Conquering The Pusher
November 11, 2020 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBHow do you play against the 'pusher', the player that gets everything back? Discover some great strategies and tips. Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player. Bio: Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into the U.S. Open. Birthplace: USA R...
Distractions
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBDiscover how arousal levels and self-talk can affect you. Learn to embrace the challenges that you experience on the tennis court. Set your mindset right and achieve your potential. Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach. Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at ...
Problem Solving
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBWhat do you do when you are losing a match? Learn practical tips and techniques to help you problem solve in the moment and change your situation. Coach: Beverly Bowes, Former WTA top 50. Five-time all-American. Bio: Earned top WTA 50 world ranking. Five-time All-American at the University of Texas (UT). Inducted into the UT Women’s Hall of Honor in 2000. Division I NCAA Head Coach at SMU, Assistant Coach at UT, and a USTA National Junior Development Coach. Birthplace: USA Residence: USA L...
Coaching Your Own Child
November 07, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBHear the ins and outs of coaching your own son or daughter at the highest level. Coach: Mark Hildebrand, high performance (parent) coach Bio: Began as Head Pro at the Green Tree Tennis Club in 1997, where both junior and adult programs won back to back city championships. In 2000, became Head Pro at Oak Hills Country Club and coached the Junior team to a silver medal in the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to be Director of Tennis for the Northside Independent School District...
Total Awareness
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBLearn how to be aware of everything on the tennis court. Stop trying to block things out because it won't work. Discover how you can keep your focus by accepting what tennis is. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Br...
Dealing With Anger
November 04, 2020 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.43 MBManaging your anger on the court is essential if you want to progress from 'good' to 'great'. Discover how you can manage it. Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player. Bio: Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into the U.S. Open. Birthpla...
Positivity Is Unique
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBPositivity is unique. Be prepared to create the right environment. You need to grow a positive mindset in life and on the tennis court. Learn to embrace the losing experiences to grow for success. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational sp...
When Parents Can Be Helpful Or Harmful
October 29, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MBAs a parent, are you going to be helpful or helpful to your junior players' development? Discover how to ensure you can have the most positive impact. Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people. Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which presents a tre...
Trust Your Doubles Partner
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBLearn about the importance of trusting your partner in good times and bad. Keep that positive attitude and don't blame your partner when you lose. Win and lose as a team. Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles. Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Bro...
Winning Ways
October 27, 2020 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBDiscover a plethora of great tips from decades of playing with multiple coaches that can help you create winning ways on the court. Coach: Beverly Bowes, Former WTA top 50. Five-time all-American. Bio: Earned top WTA 50 world ranking. Five-time All-American at the University of Texas (UT). Inducted into the UT Women’s Hall of Honor in 2000. Division I NCAA Head Coach at SMU, Assistant Coach at UT, and a USTA National Junior Development Coach. Birthplace: USA Residence: USA Length: 4 min 1 ...
Don't Give Up
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.44 MBDon't give up on the opportunity to shine. Don't get distracted by things that hinder you. Be prepared to be a winner. Own the moment before you. Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OC...
Don't Look Around
October 25, 2020 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MBHear about concentration through a powerful story about Dennis playing at Wimbledon as a 17-year-old in 1960 and what he discovered. Coach: Dennis Ralston, American tennis legend and Hall of Famer. Bio: Right-handed, former American tennis legend whose playing career spanned the 1960s and 1970s. NCAA titles and USC, five major doubles crowns, and Davis Cup wins for the United States both as a player and captain. Coached by the great Pancho Gonzales. As a 17-year-old in 1960, he and 21-year-...
Watching From The Sidelines
October 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBAre you a parent watching your son or daughter from the sidelines? Discover the impact of your actions. Coach: Trey Hildebrand, next-generation American tennis player. Bio: Born May 15, 2000, in San Antonio, Texas. Reached No. 2 Junior ranking in USA and No. 5 by Tennis Recruiting Network. In doubles, won 2018 Easter Bowl Championships in Palm Springs, reached SF in the 2018 Belgian International Junior Championships, QF 2018 Junior International Roehampton, and QF 2018 International Spring...
Routines
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.85 MBLearn how you can increase your level of focus on the court by concentrating on the items that enhance your performance. Discover the differences between practice and matches. Embrace routines to take your tennis to the next level. Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach. Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing te...
Baggage
October 22, 2020 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBWe hoard mental baggage as we go through life. Learn to let go with proven techniques that can help you reset when baggage gets in the way on the tennis court. Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach. Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, jud...
The Ride Home
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBJuniors hate the ride home from a match or tournament. Learn how you can navigate this car journey and make sure (as parents) you turn it into a positive experience for both you and your junior. Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people. Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently...
Raising A Champion
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBWhat does it really take to raise a tennis champion? Find out from a parent coach that has done just that. Coach: Mark Hildebrand, high performance (parent) coach Bio: Began as Head Pro at the Green Tree Tennis Club in 1997, where both junior and adult programs won back to back city championships. In 2000, became Head Pro at Oak Hills Country Club and coached the Junior team to a silver medal in the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to be Director of Tennis for the Northside I...