Compete Like a Champion
Dr. Larry Lauer and Coach Johnny Parkes
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Skill Drill - Coaching Players to be Motivated for Drills They Don't Like
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06/24/24 • 31 min
Players have on-court drills they don't enjoy, but are good for us. How do we help players to not just survive these difficult drills, but thrive through them? We discuss how to set-up, execute, and debrief these difficult drills and turn them into challenges to overcome. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?
How to Prep for a "Big" Event
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07/31/24 • 29 min
In honor of the Olympics we talk about how to prepare for a big tournament. With junior national championships, ITFs and the US Open just around the corner, it's wise to have a plan on how you will prepare to compete well. We talk about some of the most important factors you want to consider as you prepare including not making it big and other ways performers undermine themselves, how to prepare the week before, and how to minimize and deal with distractions. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?
Mental Fatigue? Yes, It's a Thing
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04/22/25 • 35 min
What is mental fatigue? Is it for real? It is actually, but it is difficult to describe for the player. In this podcast we define it, discuss the signs and symptoms, and examine how it impacts our performance. We dive deeper into strategies and habits for preventing and overcoming mental fatigue at the end of the podcast. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on X: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?
Anger in Tennis - Does it Help?
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08/26/24 • 33 min
Discussions about anger in sport and in tennis are too simplistic; it's not just "bad" or "get it out and get on with it". In this episode we talk about anger in depth and why, in most cases, anger doesn't enhance performance. We also talk about anger "presets" in the brain and how to overcome angry responses. This is a must listen for all coaches and parents of junior players! For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?
Boredom Isn't So Bad
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02/24/25 • 20 min
Being bored is a bad thing, right? Maybe not. Should we be actually looking for moments of boredom and do they benefit us? We dive into the experience of boredom in our lives and in high performance tennis and how it could relate to being a more present self. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on X: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?
Skill Drill - Off-Court Coaching Simulation
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11/18/24 • 28 min
Off-Court coaching is coming to ITF tournaments. Coaches, have you planned with the player how you will communicate? In this episode we discuss how to work on off-court coaching by simulating the match situation. We also examine the kinds of conversations that can enhance and detract from performance. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on X: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?
Lessons in Leadership from the Military
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12/14/20 • 45 min
The Army overhauled how it selects battalion commanders because they felt they had a lack of qualty leadership. They were promoting based on legacy. We review the article and talk about if sport organizations are identifying talent accurately. In addition, we discuss how sport organizations can identify quality coaches. Review HBR article: Reinventing Leadership in the Military: https://hbr.org/2020/11/reinventing-the-leader-selection-process?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/? Instagram: @teamusatennis / @johnny_parkes Twitter: @larrylauer / @johnnyparkes1
5 Strategies for Effective Match Preparation
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06/21/21 • 54 min
Time to warm up your brain! Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry offer 5 highly effective pre-match strategies that are used by professional tennis players. Some of these strategies are well known and often used, others are a bit outside the box. We discuss the idea of preparation as a funnel and how the body and mind work together. We also discuss mistakes juniors often make relative to match preparation. Have an open mind and give these 5 strategies a shot. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/? Transcript
5 Things Coaches Should Start Doing Now!
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05/24/21 • 53 min
Want to improve your coaching today? CLC is back after a short hiatus to talk about 5 practices coaches can use to better relate to players and create behavior change. These practices are often overlooked, employed inconsistently, and misunderstood. Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry examine how to use communication practices to improve our coaching including the need for looking at mistakes differently. Employing these practices consistently will improve athlete engagement and learning. Follow Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/? Transcript
Skill Dril - Working On Anger Triggers On Court
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09/17/24 • 29 min
As coaches we often try to avoid angering players on court, because it is difficult to work with players when angry. However, for players to experience success while angry they must work "anger triggers" in training. Johnny and Larry discuss how to coach players through times of anger, and provide a progression to manage anger and channel it into productive responses. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on X: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/podcasts/?
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How many episodes does Compete Like a Champion have?
Compete Like a Champion currently has 118 episodes available.
What topics does Compete Like a Champion cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Education, Sports and Tennis.
What is the most popular episode on Compete Like a Champion?
The episode title 'Skill Dril - When and How to Tap Into a Player's Common Motives' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Compete Like a Champion?
The average episode length on Compete Like a Champion is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Compete Like a Champion released?
Episodes of Compete Like a Champion are typically released every 9 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Compete Like a Champion?
The first episode of Compete Like a Champion was released on Nov 30, 2020.
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