Latest Speedtraining Podcast Episodes
Medicine Ball Throws (With Lee Taft)
Tennis Speed Show - May 31, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutesOne of my pet peeves is the use of medicine ball throws to simulate ground strokes with sloppy form, too heavy of a med ball, and too demanding footwork. The goal of a performance coach is to improve athletic ability so the tennis player can use that improved athletic ability on the court. We ar...
Episode 39: Medicine Ball Throws (With Lee Taft)
Tennis Speed Show - May 31, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutesOne of my pet peeves is the use of medicine ball throws to simulate ground strokes with sloppy form, too heavy of a med ball, and too demanding footwork. The goal of a performance coach is to improve athletic ability so the tennis player can use that improved athletic ability on the court. We ar...
Episode 38: Skill Acquistion & Motor Learning (With Matt Kuzdub)
Tennis Speed Show - May 09, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutesI love having conversations about skill acquisition and motor learning. Matt Kuzdub coaches tennis players both on and off the court. His approach is "there is more to tennis than x's and o's. Efficient mechanics, mental toughness, high-level conditioning, and proper nutrition all contribute to ...
Episode 37: A New Way to Look at Tennis Training (With Matthew Flaherty)
Tennis Speed Show - April 12, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutesCoach Matthew Flaherty brings a new way to look at tennis training and overall athletic development. As a 4th degree martial artist, Coach Flaherty brings expertise to how movement should occur, which carries over to tennis. He gives us some tremendous insight into KB training's importance and v...
Episode 36: How and Why of Chosen Drills (With Andrew Gregory - Part 2)
Tennis Speed Show - March 28, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutesI am honored to have my first guest of the Tennis Speed Show make another appearance. Coach Andrew Gregory delivered some pure gold on why and he uses certain chosen drills. He frequently posts these same drills on his social media. Andrew is consistent with educating his athletes, parents, and ...
Episode 35: My Conclusions on Education ( With Lee Taft )
Tennis Speed Show - March 07, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutesIn this episode, I touch on a subject that is often glossed over. It involves "education"! We tend to hold education as one of the most important areas a coach needs to improve continually. The question is, "What kind of education?". I believe in many cases; traditional education hasn't held up ...
Episode 34: Practical Training for Success (With Josh Rifkin)
Tennis Speed Show - February 21, 2021 18:30 - 36 minutesThis coach might not be a household name "yet," however, he is on his way to being just that! Coach Josh Rifkin was a highly accomplished collegiate tennis player who turned into a very educated and highly respected performance coach. Josh sit down with me to talk about the importance of the ass...
Episode 33: Inside Look at Player Turned Coach (With Eleni Kordaolaimi)
Tennis Speed Show - February 15, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutesA top collegiate player at the University of Houston, Eleni Kordolaimi, went on to play professionally. She earned her degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, and for such a young person, she has an amazing grasp of what is need for tennis training and skill development. Originally from Greece E...
Episode 32: Prospective of a Professional Player (Ruben Gonzales)
Tennis Speed Show - February 01, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutesThis show was one of my top favorites! I had the privilege of sitting down with one of the top professionals in tennis. Ruben Gonzales has been in the professional tennis world for many years and brings so much experience to the table. Listen up, players, because Ruben shares his training worklo...
Episode 31: A Closer Look at Programming Training Sessions (With Caleb Kennedy)
Tennis Speed Show - January 18, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutesCoach Caleb Kennedy of Kennedy Sports Performance took time out of his busy schedule to share how he runs his performance training for tennis athletes of all ages and abilities and all athletes. He breaks down the importance of strength, speed, and injury prevention. Coach Kennedy shares what hi...
Episode 30: How to Approach Working with a Beginner Player at Any Age ( With Chris Halliday)
Tennis Speed Show - January 11, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutesChris Halliday, a player since the age of 10 - turned coach, shares his approach to working with beginning youth and adult players with the end goal of helping them enjoy the game of tennis. We often forget about the 1,000's of people who want to learn how to play tennis. It is such a fantastic ...
Episode 29: The Cross Under vs Lateral Run Step (Lee Taft)
Tennis Speed Show - January 04, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutesTennis just got better because of a fantastic, productive, and very respectful conversation on tennis footwork. I had a great discussion with tennis coaches who support the cross-under (I call cross-behind) while supporting the lateral run step. It really will make you love "footwork" conversati...
Episode 28: Speed and Proper Mechanics (With Caryn Bailey Robbins)
Tennis Speed Show - December 14, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutesUniversity of Louisville Tennis Performance Coach Caryn Bailey Robbins breaks down the importance of speed and having proper mechanics. She also dives into the importance of using open or reactive based drills to help players develop more quickness. Listen in as she also shares her experience of...
Episode 27: Tennis Players Need to Solve Problems (With Lee Taft)
Tennis Speed Show - December 07, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesIn this special edition of the Tennis Speed Show, Lee addresses the importance of creating scenarios where tennis players must learn to solve the variety of problems that are in front of them on every movement. The more they are exposed to the kinesthetic differentiation variable, and the more t...
Episode 27: Tennis Players Need to Solve Problems (With Lee Taft)
Tennis Speed Show - December 07, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesIn this special edition of the Tennis Speed Show, Lee addresses the importance of creating scenarios where tennis players must learn to solve the variety of problems that are in front of them on every movement. The more they are exposed to the kinesthetic differentiation variable and the more th...
Episode 26: A Player Turned Performance Coach (With Elizabeth Guy)
Tennis Speed Show - November 23, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutesYou are going to love this interview with Elizabeth Guy! Coach Guy is a strength and conditioning coach, Physical Therapy Assistant, personal trainer, and a former college tennis player. She has experience as a strength and conditioning coach for the USTA. Elizabeth delivers some great points ab...
Episode 25: [Special Edition] Staying Mentally & Physically Active During the Pandemic
Tennis Speed Show - November 19, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutesWhat an incredibly important show with a vital message you can't afford to miss! Jae Taft and Andrew Gregory share their perspective on why staying physically and mentally active during the pandemic is necessary. Andrew dove into the specific skills athletes can do right now to stay sharp and ac...
Episode 24: How the Villanova University Staff Prepare their Tennis Athletes for Competition (With Colin Masterson)
Tennis Speed Show - November 16, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutesListen, as Colin Masterson, of Villanova University Women's Tennis Program, shares how the staff assesses and prepares them to become better athletes first—followed up with allowing the athletes to shine on the courts. Coach Masterson explains how to use lateral and linear speed and unilateral a...
Episode 23: HydroAthletics for Tennis (With Stephen Davide)
Tennis Speed Show - November 09, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutesThis is one of the most unique shows I have published. Stephen Davide takes us through his HydroAthletics Program. He explains how he helps tennis players feel better, move better, become stronger and more mobile, and feel in more control. Stephen talks about reps and levels of intensities as we...
Episode 22: Let's Talk Sprinting in Tennis (With Kris Borthwick)
Tennis Speed Show - November 02, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutesCoach Kris Borthwick, Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Wake Forest, shares loads of practical information. This show really should have been a three-part series. Listen in as Coach Borthwick describes in detail the repeat sprint test he developed for tennis athletes.
Episode 21: Skill Development Through Progressions (With Ian Westermann)
Tennis Speed Show - October 26, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutesOne of the most successful YouTube tennis resources there is was developed by Ian Westermann. His Essential Tennis site is jammed-full of valuable resources for tennis players, coaches, and trainers. In this interview, Ian explains the importance of skill development through progressions. Coach ...
Episode 20: Why Strength Training is a Must for Tennis Performance (Ashley Hobson)
Tennis Speed Show - October 12, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutesThe Director of Tennis at Inspiration Academy, Ashley Hobson, shares some powerful information in this interview. Listen in as Coach Hobson talks about how important movement is and how he evaluates it. Coach Hobson explains why strength training for tennis performance and movement on the court ...
Episode 19: The Bailey Method of Footwork (With David Bailey)
Tennis Speed Show - October 09, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutesThis show amazing to listen to multiple times. Coach David Bailey shares his Bailey Method of Footwork on the court. He goes into the five R's and the six basic patterns that set up over 140 footwork patterns. He is an amazing coach and teacher of the game. You'll love this interview!
Episode 18: Insight to a Solid Foundation (With TC Costello)
Tennis Speed Show - October 05, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutesTC Costello has done what it takes to be a top tennis performance coach and it shows. He dedicates his time and gives a lot of to the tennis athletes at the Junior Tennis Champions Center TJCC, located in Maryland. Listen to how TC assesses and implements his training programs with the junior ...
Episode 17: Vital Components of Coaching Tennis Performance (With Jeff Salzenstein)
Tennis Speed Show - October 02, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutesListen to a former top 100 ATP pro and world-class tennis coach, Jeff Salzenstein, talk shop! Jeff shares so much great information we will have to do a part two to continue the conversation. Listen closely as he goes through so many vital areas of speed, strength, mental game, and nutrition. Go...
Episode 16: Large Group Training (With Andy Wegman)
Tennis Speed Show - September 28, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutesListen, as coach Andy Wegman shares how the performance team works with large groups of tennis players at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Andy breaks down what a typical warm-up and strength sessions look like for his athletes. He talks about how the speed training and testing occurs and the fl...
Episode 16 Large Group Training (With Andy Wegman)
Tennis Speed Show - September 28, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutesListen, as coach Andy Wegman shares how the performance team works with large groups of tennis players at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Andy breaks down what a typical warm-up and strength sessions look like for his athletes. He talks about how the speed training and testing occurs and the fl...
Episode 15: Physical Therapy in the Tennis World (WIth Alex Cascone)
Tennis Speed Show - September 25, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutesI have wanted to have a physical therapist share his experience in the tennis world. Alex Cascone shares so many vital points about proper training, mobility, stability to ensure players are safe and performing at their best. This is one show you want to listen to and take lots of notes.
Episode 14: Footwork, Mobility, Speed vs Conditioning, and Much More (With Trevor McPherson)
Tennis Speed Show - September 21, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutesTrevor McPherson shares in depth how he manages the various aspects of training a tennis player. He talks about the importance of the assessment in identifying issues that can slow down how a player moves on the court. Coach McPherson goes into footwork, mobility, speed vs conditioning, and so m...
Episode 13: S&C for the University of Texas Men's Tennis Team (With Donnie Maib)
Tennis Speed Show - September 18, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutesI could listen to this coach speak all day and every day! Coach Donnie Maib is a good friend and amazing professional. He shares what it is like to work with the University of Texas Men's Tennis Team. Coach Maib tells how he uses various tests to look at the players' quality of movement and then...
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