MINDBOX

Go Beyond Goals
Motivation

Go Beyond Goals

Nov. 21, 2020

Go 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 o…

Compete With Grace
Motivation

Compete With Grace

Nov. 20, 2020

It 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 …

A Day On The Pro Tour
Motivation

A Day On The Pro Tour

Nov. 18, 2020

Find 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 Na…

Losing The First Set
Motivation

Losing The First Set

Nov. 17, 2020

You 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 ten…

Warm Up Analysis
Strategy

Warm Up Analysis

Nov. 16, 2020

What 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…

People Watching You
Emotion

People Watching You

Nov. 15, 2020

How 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 …

Getting Two Steps Ahead
Strategy

Getting Two Steps Ahead

Nov. 14, 2020

Tennis 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, whe…

Be Yourself
Emotion

Be Yourself

Nov. 13, 2020

Be 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 pr…

Self-Confidence
Confidence

Self-Confidence

Nov. 12, 2020

Self-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: …

Conquering The Pusher
Confidence

Conquering The Pusher

Nov. 11, 2020

How 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…

Distractions
Concentration

Distractions

Nov. 10, 2020

Discover 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 Tennisl…

Problem Solving
Confidence

Problem Solving

Nov. 9, 2020

What 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 …

Coaching Your Own Child
Strategy

Coaching Your Own Child

Nov. 7, 2020

Hear 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 adu…

Total Awareness
Concentration

Total Awareness

Nov. 6, 2020

Learn 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 doubl…

Dealing With Anger
Emotion

Dealing With Anger

Nov. 4, 2020

Managing 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 Natio…

Positivity Is Unique
Confidence

Positivity Is Unique

Oct. 30, 2020

Positivity 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 …

When Parents Can Be Helpful Or Harmful
Concentration

When Parents Can Be Helpful Or Harmful

Oct. 29, 2020

As 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: P…

Trust Your Doubles Partner
Emotion

Trust Your Doubles Partner

Oct. 28, 2020

Learn 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…

Winning Ways
Confidence

Winning Ways

Oct. 27, 2020

Discover 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 worl…

Don't Give Up
Motivation

Don't Give Up

Oct. 26, 2020

Don'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…

Don't Look Around
Concentration

Don't Look Around

Oct. 25, 2020

Hear 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 …

Watching From The Sidelines
Emotion

Watching From The Sidelines

Oct. 24, 2020

Are 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 N…

Routines
Concentration

Routines

Oct. 23, 2020

Learn 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…

Baggage
Emotion

Baggage

Oct. 22, 2020

We 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 M…