Brian Thinks: Ideas from the Court

Which level tennis player are you?  What defines these levels and how can you maintain your level as your age or even get better.  Brian explores the differences between A, B, and C level tennis players.

DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 219

1.  Before There Were Tennis Ratings

2. A Players = Advanced Skills

3. B Players = Intermediate Skills

4. C Players = Novice Skills

Learn the corresponding Ratings for each of these levels to modernize your tennis game.'

EXELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM:  A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis

So what are you options when a pandemic hits and you can't play tennis at your local tennis courts?  Brian gets into the the temporary tennis reality with some helpful pointers to keep your spirit on track in times of uncertainty.

DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 218

1. Have some perspective.  It's only temporary.

2. Watch the Tennis Channel

3. Go for Bike or Run

4. Interval Training

5. Do a Stairwell Workout

6. Hit Against the Wall. Any Wall.

7. Take an online course

8.  Set Up Your Find a Partner Profile

9. Rest Up Some Injuries

10. Write down your goals for rest of tennis season

11. Call a Tennis Buddy

EXELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM:  A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis

The French Open changes is Spring time schedule because of Corona Virus to the Fall.  Why the pro's should be grateful and not complain.

TENNIS NEWS / EPISODE 217

1.  It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

2.  What input could players possible give?

3. The players are the product.

4.  The real customers are the fans.

5.  What will happen to other events and tournaments?

XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start Guide On How To Play Smart Tennis.

Change is never easy but if there is one thing that is certain in our life it is change.  Brian examines the neuropathology of change and how great tennis players adapt to it and how Corona Virus is challenging peoples ability to adapt to new routines. Finally, what can you do to adapt to this change on and off the tennis court.

DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 216

1.  What are we talking about?

2.  Having a Plan B?

3.  Some examples of Plan B for tennis players?

4.  You are probably experiencing some forced neuropathology right now.

5.  Can Covid-19 just made you a better tennis player?

XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM:  A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis

Brian explains the "In and Out" Tennis Student. Are you one of these tennis players who is driven by results?

DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 215

1. What is an In and Out Tennis Student?

2. Why is the result so important to this personality type?

3. How can you use this in a better way?

4.  The Danger of Competitive Anxiety?

5.  How can competition off a productive and positive mind set?

XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM:  A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis

Is one part of your tennis game letting you down? If so, what can you do to get your game back on track?

DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 214

1.  Take a private tennis lesson.

2. Work around your strengths to cover up a weakness.

3. Change your patterns of play.

4. Adapt your positioning

5.  Play weaker players.

6.  Paradigm Shift

XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start on How To Play Smart Tennis

Brian demonstrates the art of "getting out of the way" of your student's development.

DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 213

1.  You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink.

2. Student needs to take ownership of the stroke.

3. Recognize when you are solving a problem as opposed to creating a new one

4. Summarize the outcome

5. Trust the process.

 XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis

Brian gives a fresh start system for growing your tennis game from scratch.

1. Are you new to the game of tennis?

2. Are you a lapsed player looking to get back into the swing of things?

3. Are you a player who's taken a lot of lessons but you aren't improving?

If so, you are listening to the right podcast.  In this episode we are going to dive into a new system for teaching tennis and how this paradigm shift is changing how you look at your game but also the rate of your improvement.

XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis

Brian gives out 13 practical tips for tennis players help prevent (COVID-19).

DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 211

HEALTH TIP FOR STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM

Eat Right, Sleep Well, Drink Lots of Fluids. #BeHealthy

You may get infected but have strong immune system and fight off Covid-19. 

If you suffer from obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure you are vulnerable. If you are sick and have presciptions it's very 

important to take your medicine as prescribed.

HYGIENE TIPS FOR TENNIS PLAYERS. 

Note these will not prevent Corona Virus but will help reduce germs and greater overall health.

1.  Change Your Over Grip Daily

2. Separate Towels and Sweaty Attire

3. Bring dry shirt after tennis.

4. Wash Clothes After Each Session

5. Shower before and After Session

6. Wear more whites and wash in hot water.

7.  Wash white bed sheets. Wash in Clorox with tennis whites

8. Wipe Down Racquet with Sanitizer

9. Play Outdoors if Possible

10. Racquet High Fives Replace Hand High Five

Xelerator Tennis System: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis

How to sneak in a productive tennis workout on busy days.

Tennis Wall Workout / Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 210

1.  What Level Tennis Players Are You?

2. Sneakers would be ideal

3. Start up close.  

4. Work on one shot.

5. Organically back up.

6. Maintain as many reps as you can.

7.  The End / Back to Life

Xelerator Tennis System: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis