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CLC takes a deeper look into a specific distortion called filtering. We describe what it is and how it is happening frequently in practices and matches, including when coaches and parents expect players to make every shot and a miss is treated as something to be fixed. We also detail how players, coaches and parents can be aware of filtering and how to reframe and refocus their mind for greater performance, confidence, and happiness. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

The CLC team is back together discussing cognitive distortions or "faulty thinking". We discuss some of the most common distortions that tennis players exhibit and provide specific examples from our experience. Our hope is that players, coaches, and parents will be more aware of these thoughts that undermine them and begin switch to more rational, helpful thoughts. See a list of cognitive distortions at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201301/50-common-cognitive-distortions Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

Want to increase learning, motivation, and teamwork? The podcast team is back with a discussion about working in teams and how it creates more efficient and effective learning for players. Coach Johnny talks about a book he read, Innovative DNA, and how associative thinking and four distinct behaviors lead to more connections across domains of performance. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

In this episode, we review a Psychology Today article on how success engages the ego and then can undermine genuine leadership and even motivation. We talk about it mainly from two examples. One, a coach moving into a management position, and two, a junior player having success and having ego protection block openness to feedback and other ideas. We also dive into the idea of We before Me when making decisions. Dr. Vonk's article Success as a Liability when Hijacked by the Ego: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ego-and-other-inconveniences/202102/success-is-liability-when-hijacked-the-ego Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

To develop their talent and skills, players must make sacrifices as do their parents. How do we know if or when we've gone too far? We discuss in depth the Achievement by Proxy Distortion model created by Dr. Ian Tofler and how parents (and coaches, too) can, at times, objectify players to reach their own goals. We also explore the common "traps" that lead down the road of objectification in tennis. Our hope is for parents and coaches to listen, learn and reflect upon their involvement in the sport. Are they motivated by the best interest of the whole child or by their own ambitions? See the Achievement by Proxy Distortion model at https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Achievement-by-proxy-distortion-in-sports%3A-a-of-and-Tofler-Knapp/7fce32d44b09d13b3e4a00e1275a622805564b9b Check out the USTA Parent Behavior Assessment: http://assets.usta.com/assets/1/USTA_Import/USTA/dps/doc_437_105.pdf Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

Fresh off the Australian Open, Coach Henner Nehles professional tennis coach and current coach of Ann Li, joins the podcast to discuss the quarantine and how to best prepare and perform in challenging circumstances. We dive into how he and Ann dealt with the quarantine, prepared for the Australian Open, and created a mindset that allowed her to excel. His philosophy truly prepared them for this situation and we examine it. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

Good coaches have high standards and communicate them; it seems universal even to other professions and venues of life. In today's episode, the team explores the standards that create program and coaching excellence. They also dive deep into how to communicate and uphold these standards. This includes how to handle those that are not complying, and when and how to adjust. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

Tennis Down Under came with a quarantine, and even a hard quarantine, for the players. How did they deal with it? Were they ready? How did they perform? We try to tackle some of these questions and talk about how to deal witih the isolation of a quaratine and come out ready physically, mentally, and emotionally. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

Empathy is often considered a soft skill, but we argue that is an essential skill in coaching. Empathy is crucial to developing and maintaining relationships and not just a "soft" strategy for "soft" coaches. We take you through what empathy is, how it relates to emotional intelligence, the benefits of empathy, and, finally, how to demonstrate empathy. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?

Howard Green, Head of Sport Science at Bolton Arena Regional Performance Development Centre, joins the podcast team to discuss how his service in the Royal Marines has influenced his work with tennis players. Join us as we discuss how Howard approaches preparation including rehearsal with tennis players and how to change behaviors. The discussion also covers where to start with younger kids and the role of the coach in developing movement in tennis. Follow Howard on Social Media: @hgreentennisfit Website: www.tennissupermovers.com Email: [email protected] Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?