Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

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Improve your tennis with the Essential Tennis Podcast, the very first podcast dedicated to tennis lessons and instruction! Tennis professional Ian Westermann answers listener questions about technique, strategy, mental toughness, and much more.

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The cause of ALL your tenni...

07.18.2023

The thing holding you back from the next level of tennis is something truly unexpected. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been playing, what level you are, how many lessons you’ve taken or how many matches you’ve won. Every player ...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips episodes:

07.18.2023 The cause of ALL your tennis mistakes! - Essential Tennis Podcast #392 The thing holding you back from the next level of tennis is something truly unexpected. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been playing, what level you are, how many lessons you’ve taken or how many matches you’ve won. Every player ...
07.12.2023 Are Tennis Lessons a Waste of Money? - Essential Tennis Podcast #391 Often times tennis lessons ARE a waste of money because they simply don’t provide the type of service that students were expecting. Today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features a candid conversation between Ian and a player who ...
07.06.2023 Switching to Pickleball - Essential Tennis Podcast #390 Pickleball is all the rage right now so I got some coaching and played some matches to see if it’s as great as so many people think. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll hear my candid ...
06.29.2023 Mental Tennis Turnaround - Essential Tennis Podcast #389 The mental side of tennis used to be my biggest weakness and now it’s one of my biggest strengths. I’ve gone from being angry, self critical and spiraling out of control match after match to perfectly balancing my thoughts, feelings ...
06.20.2023 Terrible Match Play Solution - Essential Tennis Podcast #388 If you’re sick of playing better in practice than you do in matches then this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast can’t be missed. You’ll learn the two big problems holding players back from their best performance when the ...
06.14.2023 Why So Many BAD Tennis Line Calls - Essential Tennis Podcast #387 If you’re sick and tired of bad line calls in tennis matches then this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen. You’ll learn the surprising reason behind why they happen so frequently, what you can do ...
06.08.2023 The Trap Keeping You From 4.5 - Essential Tennis Podcast #386 One thing more than any other keeps players from immproving level after level in tennis. It’s not technique or strategy related, or even access to good coaching. Without addressing it you’ll eventually plateau and then stay stuck for the rest ...
05.30.2023 STOP trying to follow though! - Essential Tennis Podcast #385 Out of all the cliché, overused tennis coaching the instruction to “finish your follow through!” is one of the worst. Find out why and what you should be doing instead in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast. You’ll ...
07.15.2022 Roger Federer’s Demons Exposed - Essential Tennis Podcast #384 What’s happening inside the mind of an elite competitor like Roger Federer right as things are looking most dark and pessimistic during a match? Is he visualizing holding a trophy, saying positive affirmations or some kind of special mantra? This ...
06.23.2022 Tennis Friction and Flow - Essential Tennis Podcast #383 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your tennis game then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen. It features four stories from Ian’s past as a player and coach where things felt very wrong and how ...
05.16.2022 How you SABOTAGE your Tennis Game - Essential Tennis Podcast #382 A huge chunk of the practice tennis players do is a total waste of time. It’s a waste because the same bad habits are getting repeated again and again and again. How do you get off that merry go round ...
05.09.2022 The Tennis Domination Delusion - Essential Tennis Podcast #381 There’s a shocking truth about how points are won and lost in tennis. It’s true for the most elite professional players in the world and also true for the rest of us. Failing to understand the reality of this insight ...
05.02.2022 Why You’re NOT Getting Better at Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #380 Tennis players blame all kinds of things for not improving as fast as they want including lack of time, money, training partners and quality coaching. Unfortunately there’s a much bigger, more important reason that nobody ever talks about. Find out ...
03.17.2022 I Wasted This Coach’s Time - Essential Tennis Podcast #379 I recently took a tennis lesson in which I wasted my coach’s time. It could have easily been avoided by taking some simple steps before the lesson started but I failed to see it coming. Find out what that mistake ...
03.03.2022 The Top Tennis LIE - Essential Tennis Podcast #378 It doesn't matter how long you've been playing, what level you've risen to or how high your tennis IQ is; you're probably living this lie on the court right now. Find out what it is and the two solutions you ...
01.05.2022 Play Your BEST Tennis at any Age! - Essential Tennis Podcast #377 As we get older adjusting our training, mindset and expectations on the tennis court can be a huge challenge! Today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features an open, candid conversation between two lifelong tennis coaches (Ian Westermann and ...
12.21.2021 Huge Tennis Mindset Hack - Essential Tennis Podcast #376 Ever have an off day on the tennis court? Of course you have! How you react and respond to those days may very well determine if you continue to improve, stay stuck, or even regress back to lower levels. Today’s ...
12.10.2021 My Serve FAILED Me - Essential Tennis Podcast #375 All my life my serve has been smooth, flowing and natural. Now, over just the last few months, it has become jerky, tight and slow. Why?? The answer reveals tennis improvement truths that are critical for all players to understand ...
11.17.2021 7 Signs You Should FIRE Your Coach - Essential Tennis Podcast #374 Are you wasting time and money on your current tennis coach? This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast dives deep into the signs and signals that it may be the case and also provides a clear blueprint for what ...
11.04.2021 Top 7 Competitive Tennis Lessons - Essential Tennis Podcast #373 A year ago I challenged myself to get back into competitive tennis after focusing exclusively on my coaching for over a decade. Now, after high performance training sessions, drilling, playing league matches, doubles tournaments and singles tournaments I realize I ...
11.04.2021 Where I’ve been… (personal update) A lot has happened since the last episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast so I wanted to post a quick explanation about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. If you’re curious then listen in. If you’re looking ...
04.19.2021 6 Step Match Anxiety Cure - Essential Tennis Podcast #372 Do you get nervous during tennis matches causing you to play worse, get tight, and choke? If so this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen because you'll discover a step by step process for dealing ...
04.01.2021 The Key To Improvement, No Fooling - Essential Tennis Podcast #371 April 1st has a very deep and special meaning for me and in this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I’ll reveal what it is. You’ll learn how it has shaped my growth as a tennis player, coach, business owner ...
03.05.2021 The Secret To Federer’s Success - Essential Tennis Podcast #370 Everybody knows Roger Federer as an elite tennis player but how did he gather those skills? What and where are his roots as a person and a competitor? My special guest on this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast has ...
02.25.2021 The Truth About Being Nervous - Essential Tennis Podcast #369 Do you get nervous before big tennis matches? Of course you do - you’re not a robot! The key to tennis success when the pressure is on isn’t removing nervousness but having the right relationship with it which is exactly ...
02.18.2021 Why You Don’t Get Better At Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #368 Do you feel stuck with your tennis development? If so you’re probably overlooking ONE big element of improvement. Unfortunately most tennis players skip it which leads to lots of time spent on elements that don’t really matter. To find the ...
02.10.2021 The Big 3 Of Success Routines - Essential Tennis Podcast #367 If you want to play your best tennis then setting up healthy habits and routines is critical, especially around the “Big 3”: sleep, exercise and nutrition. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll hear what tips, tricks ...
02.10.2021 Where I've Been It's been a long time since I've uploaded an episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast. I'm sorry! I felt like I should explain where I've been so this is a quick update. No coaching or instruction. Just letting you know ...
09.10.2020 My First Tennis Lesson In 20 Years - Essential Tennis Podcast #366 Recently I took off my coach’s hat and put on my student hat as I took my first tennis lesson in two decades from a local high performance coach. It was an amazing experience and in this episode of the ...
09.04.2020 76 Year Old Serve Breakthrough - Essential Tennis Podcast #365 If you think old dogs can’t learn new tricks this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is for you! You’ll hear the story of a 76 year old coaching student that transformed his first and second serves within just a ...
08.25.2020 How To Coach Yourself - Essential Tennis Podcast #364 Have you invested in lots of online coaching only to feel overwhelmed and stuck? If so this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is exactly what you need to listen to! Ian uncovers his 7 step process for identifying what ...
08.19.2020 Changing A Decades Old Bad Habit - Essential Tennis Podcast #363 Do you have a bad tennis habit that’s been stuck for 10 years or more? So did John, but recently he made a huge breakthrough! Find out how he was able to do it and what steps he took that ...
06.30.2020 2 Things Needed For Improvement - Essential Tennis Podcast #362 Guess what you DON’T need to improve your tennis game: a coach, ball machine, hitting partner or even a tennis court! Sure, those things could all be helpful but often we’re restricted in our ability to access them which is ...
06.23.2020 Placing Your Energy - Essential Tennis Podcast #361 Millions of tennis players dedicate mental and emotional energy to the WRONG things every single time they play a match. The result is no bandwidth left over to focus on what really matters when it comes to playing great tennis! ...
06.19.2020 What Are Your Risking? - Essential Tennis Podcast #360 What do skateboarding tricks and tennis improvement have in common? You’ll find out in this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! Any time you venture out and try new techniques, swings, or upgrades you’re making a risk. Time, energy, and ...
06.02.2020 Tennis Action or Tennis Reaction? - Essential Tennis Podcast #359 It doesn’t matter if you’ve been playing your whole life or picked up a racquet for the first time yesterday: tennis is chock full of challenges, obstacles and disappointments. What really matters is your response when you encounter them, which ...
05.27.2020 Why I Won’t Quit And You Shouldn’t Either - Essential Tennis Podcast #358 In life we’re frequently put in situations that feel hopeless. Where it doesn’t seem like there’s anything we can control and everything is working against us. I was recently put in an uncomfortable position exactly like that and some people ...
05.19.2020 Easing Back Onto The Tennis Court - Essential Tennis Podcast #357 Have you had a long break away from the court and you’re wondering how to transition back in an effective way? If so this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is critical listening! You’ll learn how to mentally, physically, and ...
05.13.2020 The Secret To Tennis Feel - Essential Tennis Podcast #356 Most tennis players have terrible feel because they view “touch” as being an on/off switch. Find out how you should approach it instead in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! You’ll even learn a feel drill that you ...
05.13.2020 Essential Tennis Changes - An Update From Ian A lot of changes have taken place at Essential Tennis over the past two months. This quick upload explains them! Not a regular tennis instruction episode. Thanks for your support!
04.13.2020 Tennis Is As Easy As 3-2-1 - Essential Tennis Podcast #355 Today’s special guest is a two time tennis world record holder who knows a thing or two about focusing on what matters most! You’ll learn about Angelo Rossetti’s breakthough “3-2-1 Method” for drawing his student’s attention to the most essential ...
04.09.2020 Quarantine Mindset Keys - Essential Tennis Podcast #354 Believe it or not being stuck at home presents 3 big opportunities for tennis players! Unfortunately they're overlooked by most because their mindset and perspective has been thrown off by the difficult situations around them. Find out how you can ...
03.30.2020 My Tennis Feel Disappeared (solution!) - Essential Tennis Podcast #353 Some time ago, while Ian was teaching a week-long clinic, he lost the feel for his simplest, most practiced shot – the feed! It's a universally dreaded experience for tennis players to have an off day and lose one of ...
03.23.2020 Improve Your Tennis At Home - Essential Tennis Podcast #352 With leagues cancelled, clubs closed, and tennis courts all around the world being shut down it feels like the improvement journey has to be put on hold. Wrong! There is SO much you can do right in your own living ...
03.17.2020 3 Critical Tennis Improvement Tools - Essential Tennis Podcast #351 There's nothing more frustrating than putting your valuable time into improving an aspect of your tennis game, only to look back weeks, months, or even years later and still be struggling with the same problems. The truth is, it doesn't ...
03.10.2020 The TRUTH About Amateur Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #350 Have you ever wondered what separates a tremendously successful tennis player from a struggling one, or what separates a world-class player from an amateur? This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features Warren Pretorius, founder of Tennis Analytics – a ...
03.03.2020 The Answer To Every Tennis Problem - Essential Tennis Podcast #349 It doesn’t matter if your mental game, strategy game, technique or even fitness is holding you back: this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will give you the solution to breaking through those barriers and reaching the next level of ...
02.26.2020 The Secret To Tennis Success - Essential Tennis Podcast #348 This mindset episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will get you thinking deeply about why you love the game, what you really want to get out of it, and where you should set your sights in the coming weeks, months, ...
02.08.2020 Top 5 Pro Tennis Secrets - Essential Tennis Podcast #347 What patterns, techniques and strategies can you copy from the pros NOW? Find out in this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! You’ll hear a special conversation with Matt Bradshaw, the host of “Coffee Break Tennis” on YouTube who’s been ...
02.04.2020 Who’s In Your Tennis Driver’s Seat? - Essential Tennis Podcast #346 Feedback is a crucial element for any successful student-coach relationship, but what about directing your coach to work on the things you want to improve? In this episode the of the Essential Tennis Podcast we'll discuss how trying to manage ...

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