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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.