Episodes

  • The 4 Factor Model of Player Development
    Jun 20 2024

    And more crazy ideas...

    4:00 - Feeding in group sessions

    16:00 - The 4 Factor Model

    36:45 - Coach self-confidence and insecurity

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    50 mins
  • What is leadership? How do we get better at it?
    Apr 23 2024

    Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2024, we tackle leadership: how we define it, what makes it good or bad, and how we can get better at it. Enjoy!

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    49 mins
  • CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!
    Dec 25 2023

    Happy Holidays! We got together, late as always, to discuss how to plan your training blocks, how your coaching philosophy influences your players, and the benefits of structured coaching vs. unstructured play. Enjoy!

    00:00 Planning sessions and blocks

    11:05 Structured vs. unstructured practice

    20:40 The influence of a coach's ideology

    29:50 Players who decide they no longer need coaching

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    39 mins
  • Our Best Episode Ever?
    Oct 13 2023

    Or just our nerdiest. Open vs. closed skill development, non-linear pedagogy, training decision-making, and whether it's more important to be consistent or to have weapons.

    0:00 - Non-linear pedagogy & open/closed skill development

    29:30 - Developing smart players

    39:45 - Consistency vs. power

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    50 mins
  • Types of Training & Ethical Responsibilities
    Sep 29 2023

    Season 2 is here! In which we continue to delve off topic, touching on but rarely answering a variety of questions, such as:

    • How much of an athlete's training should be 4 to a court, 2 to a court or individual?
    • How do you go about welcoming someone new to your program?
    • What are the ethics of communicating with parents and coaches?

    Enjoy!

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    39 mins
  • U12 Technical Development & The First Four Shots
    Sep 9 2023

    The Lost Episode! Season 2 starts soon, but for now, enjoy Season 1 Episode 12:

    00:00 - U12 swing paths

    18:45 - Developing timing skills for return of serve

    22:00 - Should the First 4 really be the First 1?

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    37 mins
  • Technical Evolution, Top 50 Juniors, and Team Coaching
    May 22 2023

    07:40 - Why does technique evolve?

    26:20 - Giving technical feedback in competition

    31:10 - Differences between juniors ranked 800 ITF and 50 ITF

    38:25 - Players having multiple coaches

    Thanks to Magnus, Thomas, and Jordan for sending in questions!

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    50 mins
  • Mental Toughness (What it is and How to Train it)
    Apr 28 2023

    Mental toughness! What does it mean? How do we develop it? Does Al drink coffee or tea? Automaticity, problem-solving, beliefs, mindsets, skills, focus, and more. Timestamps:

    0:00 - Start of episode

    54:30 - End of episode

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    55 mins