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TFP 221: How to Analyze Your Game Through Video with David Ramos
The Tennis Files Podcast
10/20/21 • 57 min
On Episode 221 of The Tennis Files Podcast, David Ramos, a performance analytics expert, reveals how you can analyze and improve your game through video.
David is a USPTA/PTR, P1 Professional with over 20 years of diverse professional experience. He is currently the Director of Coaching Education and Performance Analytics at USTA’s National Campus in Orlando, Florida. In his role, David’s primary responsibilities include implementing strategic initiatives of USTA’s Player Development including projects for the departments of Coaching Education, Sport Science and Talent Development. David is a Dartfish Certified Technician and Performance Analyst, and works closely with the USTA National Coaches and Training Center students to provide training and video analysis for technique and tactics.
On the show, you’ll learn exactly how David analyzes ATP and WTA Tour matches, the strategies he’s given top US pros to help them beat their opponents before matches, how you can use video analysis to take your game to the next level, the best apps and tools to help you examine your match play statistics, proven strategies that David has learned through watching thousands of hours of video that you can implement in your game for better results, and much more!
I hope you enjoy my interview with David! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!
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TFP 392: From The Big Screen to The Tennis Court with Coach Christopher Crabb – From the 2022 archives
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01/29/25 • 75 min
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]
On Episode 392 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with actor and tennis coach Christopher Crabb about how he went from both competing on the court and acting at the highest level to coaching famous celebrities.
Chris is a tennis coach in Los Angeles with an A-list rolodex of clients. His tennis students include George Clooney, Alec Baldwin, Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Kline, Elle Fanning, Steve Carell, Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy, Dakota Fanning and Jeff Probst. Chris tutored Robert Downey Jr. for his Oscar-nominated role in the film "Chaplin," for which Chris also served as tennis coordinator. He began acting at the age of eight and has starred in many commercials, movies and series including the remake of "A Christmas Carol", "Danger Bay", "Life Goes On", "Rebel Highway", and many more. Chris was a highly-ranked junior tennis player and turned pro at the age of 16. He has defeated grand slam champions Michael Chang and Jim Courier.
On the show, you’ll learn how Chris developed his skills in tennis and acting and how he managed to do both at the highest level, the biggest challenges he faces when teaching celebrities, his unique green jacket approach of coaching, the biggest mistakes that amateur tennis players make, why players don't play well during competition vs. practice, and much more!
I hope you enjoy my interview with Chris! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!
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The Magic Key to Tennis - Eric Sage
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TFP 063: Stringing Machine Tips and Tricks with Mark Gonzalez From Alpha Racquet Sports
The Tennis Files Podcast
07/19/18 • 54 min
On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Mark Gonzalez from Alpha Racquet Sports about stringing machines. I asked Mark about the different types of stringing machines, how to choose the right one for you, and tips and tricks to become a great stringer. The International Alliance of Racquet Stringers (IART) has said that Mark’s knowledge of stringing machines ranks among the very best in the industry.
Mark wears many hats in the tennis world; he is a Sales Manager for Alpha Racquet Sports, an industry consultant for IART, and a Yonex rep. Mark has a reputation for being super responsive and has helped me figure out my stringing machine needs. When I did research on best value stringing machines, Alpha was the brand that popped up more often than all the others in the forums and everywhere else, which is why I decided to bring Mark on the podcast.
It was a pleasure having Mark on The Tennis Files Podcast, and I know this episode will help you choose the right stringing machine for your game and become a better stringer. You'll also save a lot of cash if you get a tennis machine which you can use to play more tennis, upgrade your racquets, and enjoy happy hour after your league matches (if you are of-age, anyway! :) )
I hope you enjoy this episode of TFP with Mark, and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Time-Stamped Show Notes
Intro
[4:02] The biggest advantage of owning a stringing machine
[5:32] The biggest hesitation that players have when deciding whether to buy a stringing machine
[7:20] What sparked Mark’s interest into the world of stringing machines
[9:46] The stringing machines Mark has used throughout his tennis and stringing career?
Researching Stringing Machines
[11:47] The optimal approach to buying a machine
[14:30] When buying a stringing machine, do we plan for the short term or long term? i.e. space in apartment, stringing skill level, potential to string for others, etc.
[15:47] What are the biggest mistakes people make when buying a stringing machine?
Different Types of Stringing Machines
[17:31] What are the different types of stringing machines?
[20:42] The kind of machine Mark recommends for a player’s first machine, that plays 2-3 times a week and breaks strings once every 2-3 weeks?
[21:55] The drop weight machine is the cheapest kind generally - why is that?
[23:53] Who would you suggest a drop weight machine for?
[25:06] Why drop weights can be one of the most accurate types of stringing machines despite the price
[25:47] Is an electric machine worth it, and if so, what type of players would you suggest get one?
[27:58] 2 point vs 6 point machines - what does this mean, and does it matter?
Stringing Accessories
[29:38] The most helpful stringing tools for stringing raquets
[32:29] What part of the stringing machine tends to break the fastest and what to do about it
[34:55] What is the WISE electronic tensioner head and what type of benefit would we gain from getting one? Is it worth it?
Stringing Racquets at this year’s Australian Open
[37:33] Mark’s experience stringing at the Australian Open and the ATP/WTA players he strung racquets for
Stringing Technique
[40:19] The biggest mistakes novice and intermediate stringers make
[41:40] The best way to measure how much string you need to string your racquet and the “4-Wingspan Rule”
Alpha Stringing Machines
[42:57] The awesome stringing machines Alpha has in its lineup and a cool story about customer service
[49:46] Are there any new machines planned for Alpha in the near future, and how we can get an Alpha stringing machine if we are interested in...
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TFP 046: The Mental Game with Jeff Greenwald
The Tennis Files Podcast
02/20/17 • 26 min
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Greenwald, an internationally recognized sports psychology consultant and licensed therapist who specializes in the mental game of tennis. Jeff gave us some fantastic advice on how we can play better tennis by improving the way we think on court and about the game on Episode 46 of The Tennis Files Podcast. If you haven't listened to Episode 44 with Neil Endicott on Mindfulness-Based Tennis Psychology yet, definitely check that one out as well.
Jeff is author of a fantastic book entitled The Best Tennis of Your Life: 50 Strategies for Fearless Performance. He is also a speaker and a former world-ranked pro on the ATP Tour who went on to reach the No. 1 ITF ranking in the world and U.S in the men’s 35-age division.
The mental game is such an important part of tennis and I am really excited to bring you this interview with Jeff. We discuss the most important lessons Jeff has learned about the mental game, his biggest struggles on the court, advice that he'd give his younger college/ATP pro playing self, tips on how to improve your mental approach, and much more. Jeff's advice will help you deal with pressure during matches so you can play better tennis. Click the play button above to listen to the interview. Enjoy!
Time-Stamped Show Notes:
[1:11] How did Jeff got to where he is today in his tennis career
[1:55] What Jeff learned most from The Bollettieri Academy
[3:10] Jeff's most difficult moment as a professional tennis player that pushed him mentally?
[5:27] Jeff's advice to himself as a 20-year old college/ATP pro player
[7:47] What can we do to strengthen our mental game?
[10:15] What are a few things we can do during a match to help us reset for the next point?
[13:12] How can we stay positive after a series of losses?
[15:45] Strategies from Jeff’s book that will make a substantial impact on your performance
[18:36] Books Jeff recommends you read to improve your mental game
The Power of Full Engagement - Jim Loehr
Way of the Peaceful Warrior - Dan Millman
Winning Ugly - Brad Gilbert
Open - Andre Agassi
Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl and William J. Winslade
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck
[22:02] One key tip from Jeff to help you improve your tennis game
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TFP 014: Nutrition, Sleep, and Supplements with Jeff Rothschild, Registered Dietitian
The Tennis Files Podcast
04/20/16 • 95 min
My guest today is Jeff Rothschild, a Registered Dietitian (RD) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with a Master’s degree in Nutritional Science. Jeff’s clients include Mike Bryan, Stefan Kozlov, and James Valentine from Maroon 5. He has also worked with other elite ATP and NCAA tennis players, endurance athletes, boxers, swimmers, and a number of touring musicians at TriFit in Santa Monica, CA.
On this episode, Jeff gives our audience a ton of amazing advice about nutrition, sleep, meal timing, protein bars, supplements, and hydration. You will take your game to the next level if you follow Jeff’s tips about preparing your body to perform at its best.
Jeff also has a fantastic website at http://www.eatsleep.fit and has authored several scientific papers that have been published in peer-reviewed nutrition and food science journals. He has presented his research at national nutrition conferences. Jeff spent five years as the assistant tennis coach at CSU Los Angeles and helped the Golden Eagles earn national Top-25 rankings each of those years. Jeff is also a two-time winner of Assistant Coach of the Year for the West Region by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Jeff has competed as a cyclist and continues to play competitive tennis.
Mike Bryan calls Jeff an encyclopedia of knowledge, and he proved it during our interview! Thanks to Jeff for speaking with me on The Tennis Files Podcast!
Note: The medical and/or nutritional information in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding this information.
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TFP 239: 5 Traits That All Champions Have In Common with Emma Doyle
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02/23/22 • 87 min
On Episode 239 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed high-performance tennis and corporate coach Emma Doyle about the traits that all champions have in common.
Emma is an expert instructor, communicator, and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach their potential on the WTA Tour. She currently runs coaching qualifications for a High-Performance Workplace and Coaching Certification. Emma has also been a Tennis Australia High Performance Coach, and she travels the world as a professional speaker specializing in helping people to maximize and live their potential in the corporate world using lessons learned from her tennis career. Emma is experienced in Exercise Science, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro-linguistic programming and energy coaching. Emma has been featured on several of my Tennis Summits as well.
On the show, you’ll learn how to develop a champion mindset, the five traits that all champions have in common, how to be more resilient, how finding your purpose can help you level up your tennis game, how success in tennis and the corporate world are similar, how to become a better coach, coaching culture and the future of coaching, how to become a better listener, and much more!
I hope you enjoy my interview with Emma! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below!
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TFP 250: Key Tennis Fitness Concepts for Adult Players with Dr. Mark Kovacs
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05/11/22 • 68 min
On this episode of the podcast, Mehrban and world renowned sports science and fitness expert Dr. Mark Kovacs answers audience questions on the most important tennis fitness concepts that every competitive adult player should put into practice. He'll cover mobility, recovery, and much more to help you gain the edge and outlast your opponents!
Mark is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background in training and researching elite athletes. He is the founder of The International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA) of which I am a proud member, and the Kovacs Institute which is based in Atlanta, GA. Mark has trained numerous top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Young and Melanie Oudin. He recently served as the Senior Director of Sports Science for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mark also co-hosts The Doc and Pro Show, together with professional golfer Jason Bohn where they talk about tennis, golf, sports, and life, and how you can improve your sports performance.
I hope you enjoy my interview with Dr. Kovacs! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!
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TFP 358: Christopher Clarey – The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer – From the 2021 archives
The Tennis Files Podcast
06/06/24 • 62 min
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021]
On Episode 358 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with New York Times correspondent and author Christopher Clarey about his book: “The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer.”
Chris is a top international sportswriter and has been a New York Times correspondent for over 25 years. He has covered Roger Federer since the beginning of the Swiss Maestro’s professional career and has interviewed him exclusively more than any other journalist since Federer’s rise to prominence. Chris has just published a new book, “The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer,” this week. It focuses on the pivotal people, places, and moments in Federer's long and rich career and features hundreds of perspectives from him and the many people he played, trained, and interacted with since his early days in tennis.
I was fortunate enough to read an advanced copy of Chris’s book and have thoroughly enjoyed its detailed insights, entertaining stories, unique humor, and the many teachable principles that we can all integrate into our tennis games and our lives. As a result, I very highly recommend that you pick up a copy of “The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer” here.
On the show, you’ll learn the critical decisions that Federer made from a young age which shaped his legendary career, the influence of coaches Peter Carter and fitness trainer Pierre Paganini on Federer’s game and fitness, how working with a sports psychology took his results to the next level, how he manages to live in the present, funny stories about Federer’s mischievous other half, and much more!
I hope you enjoy my interview with Chris! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!
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The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer
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TFP 407: Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Stats That Decided a French Open Classic
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06/11/25 • 14 min
On Episode 407 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most thrilling French Open finals in recent memory—maybe even one of the greatest ever: Alcaraz vs. Sinner.
In this episode, I’ll break down serve numbers, return, winners, errors, net play, and mental toughness. And I’ll also give you practical takeaways from this match that you can apply to your own tennis game, based on how the world’s best perform under pressure.
I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me know in the comments below.
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TFP 313: Pro Strategies and Techniques with Joel Myers - From the 2020 archives
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07/26/23 • 52 min
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020]
On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with USPTA Elite Professional Joel Myers about pro strategies and techniques to help you level up your tennis game.
Joel is a world-class tennis coach in San Diego at Coronado Tennis Center and was a 3-time collegiate All American. He was ranked in the Top 10 in singles and doubles in the NAIA and was the National Player of the Year 2010. Joel has almost 50k followers on Instagram thanks to all the fantastic strategies and techniques that he has shared with thousands of tennis players worldwide. He has received numerous testimonials and endorsements from other elite coaches and players including Coach Peter Smith, Craig O’ Shannessy, Paul Annacone, Marcus Willis, Dr. Mark Kovacs and Allistair McCaw.
On the show, you’ll learn the key technical change that helped Joel add 20MPH+ on his serve, how to improve your forehand and backhand technique, Joel’s top winning singles and doubles plays that will win you more tennis matches, his journey from top junior player to elite tennis coach, how to prepare for matches and tournaments, the secret to Joel’s explosive Instagram growth by sharing his tennis knowledge, and much more!
I hope you enjoy my interview with Joel! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!
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How many episodes does The Tennis Files Podcast have?
The Tennis Files Podcast currently has 407 episodes available.
What topics does The Tennis Files Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Podcasts, Sports and Tennis.
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The episode title 'TFP 188: Illya Marchenko — Training and Fitness Secrets from an ATP Pro' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on The Tennis Files Podcast is 57 minutes.
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Episodes of The Tennis Files Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of The Tennis Files Podcast was released on Feb 1, 2016.
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