Payers & Players Podcast

In this episode we discuss the junior tennis development of Thai Son Kwiatkowski. From his dominance of the Little Mos to his time at USTA Player Development to becoming a 4-time NCAA National Champion at the University of Virginia, Thai shares his journey.

Topics:

Development Plan

Playing Little Mos @mcbtennis

Moving to USTA Player Development @usta

Dealing with emotions and maturity

50,000 Balls

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In this episode Scott and Robert discuss what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable in junior tennis. If we are going to compare our players behavior to Roger Federer, which Federer should it be - the Federer of today or the junior Federer?

We also discuss one podcast and one book that we would recommend to our listeners, and provide a brief recap of the ASU v Stanford, Louisville v Notre Dame and Ole Miss v Vanderbilt tennis matches.

Podcast mentioned: @adamblicher - The Adam Blicher Show, episode #68 with Dave Bandelin (www.EuroElite.info)

Book recommended: @AllistairMcCaw - 7 Keys to being a Great Coach

In this episode we discuss the considerations regarding playing up or staying in your age division.

We also rollcalled our followers - thank you Harvard Women's Tennis, Dr. Kwiatkowski, Bo & Anthony!

Shoutouts to:

Adam Blicher @AdamBlicher

Lisa Stone @ParentingAces

Bobby Knight @College10s2day

Colette Lewis @ZooTennis

In this episode we introduce ourselves and discuss navigating the competitive 10U tennis landscape.

College Tennis Recaps:

Louisville vs. Virginia

Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M