Tennis IQ Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 52 - Improving Your Game Through Recovery Routines
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how tennis players can establish and utilize post-practice and post-match routines to enhance future performan...
Ep. 51 - Dr. Laura Swettenham on Stress, Coping, and Think Aloud
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Laura Swettenham is a sport and exercise psychologist from the UK, chartered with the British Psychological Society. She has experience working wi...
Ep. 50 - How To Be A Clutch Performer
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During a tennis match, there can be several key moments that could determine the outcome. Do you perform well in these moments? Are you good at recogn...
Ep. 49 - The Importance of Sportsmanship
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At most levels of the game, tennis players are required to call lines and honor the rules of the game. It is a unique feature of the sport and it high...
Ep. 48 - Building Mental Fortitude in Tennis
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode reviews how tennis players can build mental fortitude and resilience. Brian and Josh base their discussion on the study “Mental fortitu...
Ep. 47 - Wimbledon 2021 | Lessons from Barty, Pliskova and Djokovic
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Brian review some of the bigger stories from the 2021 Wimbledon Championships through the lens of sport psychology. Topics included are Ash B...
Ep. 46 - Angelo Rossetti and the Power of Purpose
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angelo Rossetti is well-known in the tennis and coaching communities as someone who is very positive, very generous, and a wonderful influence on his ...
Ep. 45 - Preparing for Matches
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how tennis players can handle pre-match preparation. The co-hosts review how utilizing mental skills the day b...
Ep. 44 - French Open 2021 Recap: Mental Health and Mental Toughness
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health and mental toughness were on full display at the 2021 French Open, and in this episode, Josh and Brian review some of the bigger stories...
Ep. 43 - Steve O'Connell and Journaling
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve O'Connell is an accomplished racquet sport professional and educator who is a USPTA elite certified pro, wheelchair tennis instructor, certified...
Ep. 42 - Expectations at the Pro Level
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This episode was recorded on Sunday (5/30) which was before the news broke of Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the 2021 Roland Garros tournament. &...
Ep. 41 - Ryan Harry and Play
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Harry has established himself as an industry leader within the tennis community. His 21-year career has presented opportunities to work at some o...
Ep. 40 - Goal Setting and Achievement
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss goal-setting strategies that can help tennis players further their development. The conversation starts by dis...
Ep. 39 - Dealing with Choking
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh dive into the topic of choking and cover strategies that tennis players can utilize when they feel a match starting to...
Ep. 38 - Developing Your Potential
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to developing your potential as a tennis player, there are a number of factors involved. In this episode, Brian and Josh review several ...
Ep. 37 - How to Play One Point at a Time
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how tennis players can embrace the mentality of playing one point at a time. Many players notice that when the...
Ep. 36 - Coming Back After an Injury or Break
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how athletes should approach returning back to tennis after an injury or break from the sport. Many athletes e...
Ep. 35 - Integrating Mental Skills into Practice
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how tennis coaches and players can integrate mental skills on the practice court. It begins with utilizing del...
Ep. 34 - Finding Flow in Tennis
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flow is a psychological concept that was named by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi in 1975 and can be defined as a state of complete immersion in an activit...
Ep. 33 - Fear of Failure
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of fear of failure. From their perspective, it is important to determine what it is exactly that i...
Ep. 32 - Positive Psychology Interventions for Tennis Players
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh explore the topic of positive psychology and offer some interventions that can be helpful for tennis players. Positive...
Ep. 31 - Handling Pressure
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss handling pressure. Some common barriers to performing well under pressure, including unrealistic expectations,...
Ep. 30 - Marius Barnard and Self-Belief
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marius Barnard is a former ATP pro who spent 13 years on the tour, winning 6 titles, and reaching the men’s doubles quarterfinals at both Wimbledon ...
Ep. 29 - Australian Open Recap - Osaka and Djokovic
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 Australian Open has concluded with Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic claiming the singles titles. We discuss how dominant each of these champion...
Ep. 28 - Focus on the Process
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the importance of focusing on the process. First, they break down the improvement process of becoming a better...
Ep. 27 - Cristina Rolo and Dave de Haan on the Importance of Mental Training
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cristina Rolo and Dave de Haan co-founded Rolo Mental Coaching in 2005, and their coaching focuses on performance enhancement and quality of life. Bot...
Ep. 26 - The Power of Routines
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss routines and break down routines into three parts. First, they review pre-performance routines and how to prep...
Ep. 25 - Mindfulness in Tennis
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh explore the topic of mindfulness. They broadly define and discuss the importance of the topic and discuss how mindfuln...
Ep. 24 - Dealing with Cheating and Difficult Opponents
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how to handle playing against difficult opponents and cheating. They discuss the mentality needed leading up t...
Ep. 23 - What Makes a Mentally Tough Tennis Player?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Josh explore the topic of "mental toughness" and break the concept into key attributes and characteristics of mentally toug...
Ep. 22 - Senior Tennis and Why We Play
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 of the Tennis IQ Podcast discusses senior tennis through the perspective of self-determination theory (SDT). We discuss autonomy, competenc...
Ep. 21 - Jeff Greenwald and Fearless Tennis
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Greenwald is an internationally recognized sport psychology consultant and licensed therapist. For over twenty years he has been helping athletes...
Ep. 20 - Nikola Milinkovic and Managing Your Anxiety
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nikola Milinkovic has extensive work experience in sport and performance psychology and leadership coaching across a variety of high-performing enviro...
Ep. 19 - Some of Our Favorite Books
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tennis IQ Podcast, Josh and Brian share their favorite books related to sport/performance psychology and tennis. With the holid...
Ep. 18 - Use Visualization like Djokovic and Andreescu
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the 18th episode of the Tennis IQ Podcast, Brian and Josh discuss visualization and imagery and how these tools can be used to improve performance...
Ep. 17 - Preparing for 2021
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As 2020 comes to a close, Brian and Josh discuss how to review the year of 2020 and how to plan for the year to come. Despite how challenging of a yea...
Ep. 16 - Dr. Stephen Walker and Getting Competition Ready
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephen Walker has been involved in the sport and performance psychology field since 1983 when he began at the Human Performance Laboratory at the...
Ep. 15 - The Importance of Motivation for Tennis Players
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the 15th episode of the Tennis IQ Podcast, Brian and Josh discuss motivation and the importance of having a clear idea of what motivates each indi...
Ep. 14 - Sean Brawley and The Inner Game
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Brawley is a former Top 150 world ranked tennis professional who competed at the highest level of the game including Wimbledon and the U.S. Open....
Ep. 13 - Bill Tym and the Evolution of a Champion
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Bill Tym was an All-American at the University of Florida where he won 2 Southeastern conference singles titles, and is also in the UF Athletics...
Ep. 12 - Nadal, Swiatek, and Mental Toughness
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 French Open has concluded with Rafael Nadal winning an astonishing 13th French Open title and record-tying 20th major in the men’s champion...
Ep. 11 - Dr. Judy Van Raalte and Self-Talk in Tennis
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Judy Van Raalte is a Professor of Psychology at Springfield College, a Certified Consultant (CMPC) for the Association for Applied Sport Psycholog...
Ep. 10 - Bob Dallis and Team Environment in College Tennis
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Dallis is in his 19th season as the Head Coach of the Dartmouth College Women's Tennis Team. Prior to Dartmouth he was the Head Men's and Women's ...
Ep. 9 - Team Dynamics and Communication in Doubles
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis is generally considered an individual sport because of the emphasis on singles, especially at the professional level. However, doubles in tenni...
Ep. 8 - William Boe-Wiegaard - What It Means To Be A Good Competitor
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
William Boe-Wiegaard is in his fourth season as Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Prior to Sac...
Ep. 7 - 2020 US Open: Djokovic, Tsitsipas, and Serena
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 US Open is reminding us once again that even the best players in the world are human and they can struggle with mental toughness. At the same...
Ep. 6 - Jorge Capestany
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Jorge Capestany is our guest for Episode 6 of the Tennis IQ Podcast. Jorge is one of only eleven people worldwide that has earned the distinctio...
Ep. 5 - Managing Emotions on the Court
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 5 of the Tennis IQ Podcast, Josh and Brian address their first listener question: How can tennis players improve their ability to handle e...
Ep. 4 - Jeff Bearup and Tim Donovan
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bearup and Tim Donovan are the guests for Episode 4 of the Tennis IQ Podcast. Jeff has received numerous accolades and awards within the tennis c...
Ep. 3 - Stages of a Set/Match
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tennis IQ Podcast, Josh and Brian discuss how tennis players should approach various stages of a set/match through a sport psyc...
Ep. 2 - Coach Brian Barker
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Barker is the guest for Episode 2 of the Tennis IQ Podcast. He formerly coached James Blake (ATP #4 player in the world) and is currently the Di...
Ep. 1 - Introducing the Tennis IQ Podcast
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the Tennis IQ Podcast, Josh Burger of Tiebreaker Psych LLC and Brian Lomax of PerformanceXtra introduce themselves and explain...