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  • You Are Enough

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    We spend so much of our tennis lives searching for the thing we think is missing — a bigger forehand, a better serve, someone else's calm. But what if nothing is missing? What if you already have everything you need? Learn to quiet the inner critic, trust what you have, and play with the settled, quiet confidence of a player who has stopped searching and started trusting.

    Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, Certified RSPA Elite Pro Tennis Coach, and Certified Mental Coach.

    Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Former military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past three decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Spent a lifetime overthinking and self-improving.

    Birthplace: England
    Residency: Austin, TX, USA

    Length: 2 minutes 53 seconds
    Theme: Confidence

    Other tracks by Aleks Szymanski: Love Your Racquet, Baggage, Distractions, Self-Confidence, Threat Or Challenge, Stress, Two Outcomes.

    3 min
  • Love Your Racquet

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    Your racquet has carried you through wins and losses, and asked for nothing in return. But this track isn't really about the racquet — it's about gratitude, kindness, and presence. Learn to be thankful for the game, gracious to the people who share it, and gentle with yourself. 

    This is Tennisletics at its heart: play with purpose.

    Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, Certified RSPA Elite Pro Tennis Coach, and Certified Mental Coach.

    Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Former military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past three decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Spent a lifetime overthinking and self-improving.

    Birthplace: England
    Residency: Austin, TX, USA

    Length: 2 minutes 53 seconds
    Theme: Confidence

    Other tracks by Aleks Szymanski: You Are Enough, Baggage, Distractions, Self-Confidence, Threat Or Challenge, Stress, Two Outcomes.

    3 min
  • Being Confident

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    What does confidence mean? It doesn't mean cocky. Take confidence by respecting your opponent and being true to yourself. Reach for the stars and leave footprints on the moon.

    Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.
    Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.

    Birthplace: USA
    Residency: USA

    Length: 2 min 1 sec
    Theme: Confidence

    Tennisletics
    Tennisletics celebrates the lifelong sport of tennis. Play with passion, positivity, and purpose.

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    3 min
  • Two Outcomes

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    In many ways, tennis is binary. Win or lose. But the mental aspect makes it much more complex. Learn the two outcomes principle. Adapt this for your style of play to win more.

    Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, Certified RSPA Elite Pro Tennis Coach, and Certified Mental Coach.

    Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Former military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past three decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Spent a lifetime overthinking and self-improving.

    Birthplace: England
    Residency: Austin, TX, USA

    Length: 3 min 48 sec
    Theme: Confidence

    Other tracks by Aleks Szymanski: Love Your Racquet, You Are Enough, Baggage, Distractions, Self-Confidence, Threat Or Challenge, Stress.

    Tennisletics
    Tennisletics celebrates the lifelong sport of tennis. Play with passion, positivity, and purpose.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    5 min
  • Mental Consistency

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    Consistency is key to tennis success. Mental consistency is critical. With the right mentality, you can grind out wins more times than not and be successful as a player.

    Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.
    Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.

    Birthplace: South Africa
    Residency: USA

    Length: 2 min 5 sec
    Theme: Confidence

    Tennisletics
    Tennisletics celebrates the lifelong sport of tennis. Play with passion, positivity, and purpose.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    3 min
  • Become Extraordinary

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    What are you worried about? To be great, you need to learn how to manage the struggle and unleashing your true greatness.

    Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.
    Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.

    Birthplace: USA
    Residency: USA

    Length: 1 min 46 sec
    Theme: Emotion

    3 min
  • Stress

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    Despite what people might say, when it comes to the tennis court, stress is largely good. Learn how to manage stress by eliminating the small things and focusing on what you can control.

    Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.

    Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Former military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past three decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Spent a lifetime overthinking and self-improving.

    Birthplace: England
    Residency: Austin, TX, USA

    Length: 2 min 54 sec
    Theme: Emotion

    Other tracks by Aleks Szymanski: Love Your Racquet, You Are Enough, Baggage, Distractions, Self-Confidence, Threat Or Challenge, Two Outcomes.

    4 min
  • Dealing With Stress

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    We all have to deal with stress on the tennis court. Harness the good stress. Learn how to be aware of different levels of stress with a color-coded system and handle those difficult situations.

    Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.
    Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.

    Birthplace: South Africa
    Residency: USA

    Length: 2 min 11 sec
    Theme: Emotion

    3 min
  • Choosing Your Doubles Partner

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    There are many opinions on how to choose doubles partners. Get practical advice on the best ways to find your optimum partner or help put partners together.

    Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coach
    Bio: Former head women’s tennis coach for the St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking season as Heartland Conference runner-up, earning their 3rd NCAA Tournament berth, and close the year ranked 22nd in the country. Four-year letter winner for Texas Tech Red Raiders, with career singles record of 61-58 and 41-17 in doubles. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science.

    Birthplace: USA
    Residency: USA

    Length: 2 min 43 sec
    Theme: Strategy

    3 min
  • Ready, Set, Go

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    It's time to get ready, get set, and go. Start competing at the highest level. You are facing yourself and understand your purpose. Go looking for success.

    Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.
    Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.

    Birthplace: USA
    Residency: USA

    Length: 1 min 12 sec
    Theme: Motivation

    2 min

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