Compete Like a Champion

By U.S. Tennis Association Player DevelopmentSports Education Tennis

Compete Like a Champion episodes

February 25, 2019 Does Being Positive Matter? Positively!
In this episode Dr. Larry considers the importance of being positive and how it impacts your game. There are very practical strategies that are discussed that players and coaches can implement immediately to improve their game.
44 min
February 18, 2019 The Beauty of the Back Draw
There is a growing trend of players dropping out of back draws of tournaments. Why is this? Is it inappropriate? Coach Johnny and Dr. L debate the importance of playing the back draw and just how we might be missing important developmental opportunities.
43 min
February 11, 2019 Are Tennis Parents a Problem or a Scapegoat with Chris Michalowski
In this episode our producer The Mick joins Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry to discuss the role of parents in tennis and if the prevailing concerns about parents are real.
45 min
February 04, 2019 The Powerful Influence of the Coach
American culture tends to undervalue the role of the developmental coach. As coaches we may also fail to see the importance and impact of our role. In the context of the Thai Cave Rescue, Coach Johnny and Dr. L get into the importance of continuing to develop ourselves as coaches so we are ready for extremely challenging situations.
41 min
January 28, 2019 Purposeful Practice and the Mindful Tennis Athlete
Engagement may be the single most important characteristic of a high performing athlete. Coach Johnny and Dr. L tackle how to create engagement consistently in practice through knowing your purpose and being mindful.
46 min
January 28, 2019 What Sets “The Top” Apart from the Rest?
Coach Johnny and Dr. L discuss what they see in the professional tennis players who are at the top of the game, and how they might do things somewhat differently than most. For the aspiring tennis player or a high performance coach this is a must listen!
30 min
January 28, 2019 What is Compete Like a Champion?
Dr. Larry Lauer and Coach Johnny Parkes begin the podcast series by discussing their personal journeys to high performance and what life in high performance is like. They also detail what you can expect from this podcast.
42 min

About Compete Like a Champion

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The best athletes are always looking to gain an edge on the competition. In Compete Like a Champion, Dr. Larry Lauer and Coach Johnny Parkes from USTA Player Development will explore all aspects of high performance tennis and what it takes to become a successful athlete. Our hosts will provide useful tips for tennis players, coaches, and parents.