Podcasts about usta player development

Coach Brian Boland has been a transformative figure in tennis, shaping both the athletic and personal growth of his players. From his tenure as the head coach at the University of Virginia and Baylor University to his leadership role with USTA Player Development, Boland's dedication to maximizing each player's potential has left a lasting impact. Hear from the athletes who have worked with him on how his guidance has empowered them to reach new heights, not only in their tennis careers but in their personal and professional lives.You can reach out to Coach Brian Boland:Boland College Tennis Placement Website: https://bolandcollegetennisplacement.com/Email: brian@coachbowlin.comPhone number: 813 365 2531You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at klauersebas@gmail.com.

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 192 - USTA PLAYER DEVELOPMENTOn the 192nd episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith, Ivan Ozerets and Dave Anderson address the USTA Player Development (USTA PD) program. The following are attached:1) A letter written by Jose Higueras on American tennishttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8rnoacjivjOMt3sc5lRDo9Nccub9wgQ/view?usp=sharing2) A letter written by Wayne Bryan on American tennishttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1wIEoZk1rEZKlP3M_g9uZCEyCCVeB9I88/view?usp=sharing3a) Patrick McEnroe holding three significant tennis positions - spoof by Steve Smithhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1d_T6m_bo3EP4_7VaQUIYEwYf7X_sS9Ie/view?usp=sharing3b) Craig Tiley turning down the opportunity to direct the USTA PD - letter by Steve Smithhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1JmPx3pIfvp3FWlCYoZu5rGmarbVhHqIz/view?usp=sharingAdditional input from numerous podcasts and various blogs were also interfaced with the experience of Smith and Anderson.A book should be written on the subject. One title for consideration: Honey & Money Isn't Funny.

ZooTennis Founder + The G.O.A.T Colette Lewis joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2024 Easter Bowl + J300 San Diego Junior Events. They also offer their reactions to Jose Higueras's stunning assessment of the state of USTA Player Development, plus so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Berger joins us for the 57th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jay was ranked as high as 7th on the ATP tour and won 3 singles titles throughout his career. He was the head men's tennis coach at the University of Miami, was the head of men's tennis at the USTA Player Development, and currently coaches Reilly O'Pelka.We talk:2:05 Playing with intensity6:36 Pillars of his success9:48 Hitting without a coach11:45 Watch more tennis16:01 Learning from Jose Higueras18:34 Developing good habits on the court23:35 Best drills to improve consistency from the baseline26:22 Similarities between the 3.5 player and professionals29:13 Timing your poach31:46 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to subscribe to bonus episodes through captivatehttps://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/supportClick here to subscribe to my Youtube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUsbjorx61kb-S66

Geoff Russell worked for the USTA Player Development department for 13 years. During his time at USTA PD he worked with many of the top players and coaches in the world. Geoff is a leader in sports performance and data analysis. He leverages innovative solutions in optical data, visions, and wearable technologies to provide objective, measurable, feedback around development areas of focus. He is now working as a consultant for a number of college tennis teams, helping them to maximize their use of technology as it applies to player development and recruitment.   In this podcast, Geoff discusses how coaches can implement some level of technology into their coaching modalities; what mistakes he has seen coaches make when trying to help their players reach their full potential; some themes he sees emerging after watching hundreds of hours of college tennis over the last several months and lots of other helpful insights for coaches.

On Episode 312 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn the fundamental fitness and mental game principles with Johnny Parkes. Johnny is a Lead National Coach at the USTA Player Development and Master Tennis Performance Specialist through the International Tennis Performance Association. He was the former Assistant Head of Strength and Conditioning and Head of IMG Academy. He is also the co-host of The Compete Like a Champion Podcast. On the show, you'll learn how to level up your tennis fitness training, how to win matches when you are not playing your best, how to prepare mentally and physically before matches, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Johnny! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Playerdevelopment.usta.com Johnny's Instagram Johnny's Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, Dr. Larry Lauer reveals a proven step by step process to play clutch under pressure. Dr. Lauer is the mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development. He earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Lauer was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University. He also was an assistant coach and mental coach for Michigan State Men's Tennis, helping the team reach the 2013 NCAA tournament. Dr. Lauer was a sports psychologist consultant for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. He currently co-hosts the Compete Like a Champion Podcast with Johnny Parkes. I hope you enjoy my interview with Larry! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Larry's Bio  Compete Like a Champion Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamea Jackson is in her first season as the head women's tennis coach at Princeton. Jamea turned pro at age 16 reaching a career WTA high of No. 43. After just six years she had to call an end to her professional career and reimagine her future career plans. Her first coaching opportunity landed her at Oklahoma State from 2009 – 2013 where she combined her coaching duties with her work on an undergraduate degree. She then served as National Coach for the USTA Player Development department for nine years.   In this podcast, we discuss Jamea's unique path to a head coaching role in the college game; what she learned during her time at Oklahoma State and USTA PD; how she maximizes her practice time and managed her transition to the head coaching role at Princeton.

JY Aubone is our guest for the 32nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. JY was a 2-time All-American and ACC Player of the Year at Florida State University. As a professional he won 3 singles titles, 14 doubles titles and represented the US in the Pan-American Games. He worked with USTA Player Development and went on to travel with Reilly O'Pelka from 2018-2021. We talk:1:30 Traveling with Reilly3:23 Overcoming difficult times5:10 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent7:36 How to spot your opponent's weakness10:54 Being mentally tough13:03 Handling nerves18:11 Figuring it out for yourself22:34 The biggest mistake he sees in matches25:48 Scouting Reilly's opponents28:35 His best drill for consistency29:56 What he learned from being on tour30:58 His best advice for the 4.0 playerYou can find JY at https://www.aubonetennis.com**sound effects by https:www.zapsplat.com

On today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Larry Lauer, a mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development, about how to become a more resilient competitor. Dr. Lauer earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University. Dr. Lauer also was an assistant coach and mental coach for Michigan State Men's Tennis, helping the team reach the 2013 NCAA tournament. Dr. Lauer was a sports psychologist consultant for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. He currently co-hosts the Compete Like a Champion Podcast with Johnny Parkes. On the show, you'll learn how to become a more resilient competitor, a step by step process for improving your on-court performance, how to deal with pre-match nerves, mental training that you can do while stuck at home, how players at USTA's National Tennis Center in Orlando train their mental game, excellent books for your mind, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Larry! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Resources Compete Like a Champion Podcast USTA Player Development Net Generation Dr. Lauer's TW Books: Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence - Gary Mack The Obstacle is the Way Mindset: The New Psychology of Success In Pursuit of Excellence - Terry Orlick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 11, Episode 25, of the ParentingAces Podcast, a proud member of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. This week, Lisa chats with Erik Kortland, former college and professional player and current coach and business person, about his latest venture, RKT Group, Inc. After his playing career, Erik started at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles as Head of Elite Player and Academy Development, where he was responsible for developing a Top-10 national player in every age group of boys and girls. After much success as a private coach, Erik was hired in 2013 by USTA Player Development as National Coach, Junior Development. His primary responsibility was to implement USTA PD philosophy at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, site of the annual US Open Tennis Championships, directly developing USA's very best prospects and creating programming for all juniors.   In 2016 Erik coached Amanda Anisimova (pictured with Erik) to her first junior French Open final and first WTA grand slam win at the US Open. In 2017 he coached Whitney Osuigwe and Claire Liu to the finals of the Junior French open and Claire Liu and Ann Li to the finals of Junior Wimbledon.  In 2017 and 2018 USA recaptured the Junior Fed Cup title twice in Budapest, Hungary with 2017 team of Amanda Anisimova, Whitney Osuigwe, Caty McNally and 2018 team Coco Gauff, Alexa Noel, and Connie Ma. In 2018, Erik was promoted to Lead National coach for men's and women's tennis and was in charge of all women's and junior boys programming at Training Center West in Carson, CA. In 2021 Erik resigned from USTA and joined the Tecnifibre/Lacoste Performance Team as part of their sports marketing and player development department. With all Erik's tennis expertise and business industry experience it was a natural fit to team up with Ryan Redondo and Khuong Tien to form RKT Group, Inc. RKT Group's mission is to grow the game of tennis by working with municipalities, private clubs, coaches, and families to provide educational and funding opportunities through consulting. Erik, Ryan, and Khuong each bring a unique perspective to our sport as players, industry representatives, business owners, and tennis parents. To learn more about RKT, visit its website at http://www.rkt3.com. You can reach out to Erik directly via his email: ekortland@rkt3.com. If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your tennis community. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or via your favorite podcast app. If you haven't already, be sure to become a Member of ParentingAces by visiting https://parentingaces.com/membership-join. And check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop (Premium Members received FREE SHIPPING every day!). CREDITS Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 256 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Larry Lauer, a mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development, about how to mentally prepare for your matches. Dr. Lauer earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University. Dr. Lauer also was an assistant coach and mental coach for Michigan State Men's Tennis, helping the team reach the 2013 NCAA tournament. Dr. Lauer was a sports psychologist consultant for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. He currently co-hosts the Compete Like a Champion Podcast with Johnny Parkes.   On the show, you'll learn a step by step process for how to prepare mentally for your matches, how to achieve the optimal performance state, how to figure out your ideal match temperature, the power of visualization and journaling, how to create a pre-match plan, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Larry! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Larry's Bio  Compete Like a Champion Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Larry Lauer is our guest for the fifteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Larry is the mental skills specialist for the USTA Player Development program. He was also an assistant coach for Michigan State and helped the team reach the NCAA tournament in 2013. We talk: 1:14 What is a mental skills coach? 3:07 Mental toughness 5:07 Resilience 10:30 Making your practices challenging 15:39 Handling match nerves 21:35 Seeing the big picture 24:26 Taking time to practice mental skills 29:59 Why people neglect working on their mindset 32:43 Taking practice skills to the match 35:19 Maintaining focus during a match 36:21 Handling cheaters 40:35 Differences between pros and amateurs **sound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com

In a special episode, we welcome General Manager, USTA Player Development, Martin Blackman who talk about the 2020 US Open along with the rising American pros and top Southern talent. Since 2015 Blackman has been responsible for identifying and developing the next generation of world-class American tennis players. Blackman, who won the USTA Boys’ 16s National Championship in 1986, went on to become a member of two NCAA Championship teams at Stanford University. He continued his play at the ATP level from 1989 to 1995, reaching a career-high of No. 158. Talking Tennis Southern Style is the USTA Southern podcast covers tennis in nine Southern states and is hosted by longtime tennis TV & radio personality and sports journalist Sam Crenshaw. The podcast is the official show of USTA Southern, the largest section of the United State Tennis Association and represents 25% of the national members. 

David Ramos and Geoff Russell of USTA Player Development's analytics team join the podcast to discuss trends they are seeing at the 2020 US Open. We also delve into how they are preparing American athletes using data including what to give coaches and players and creating visuals in presenting the data. We break down some of the success stories and what is in store for the rest of the tournament. Instagram: @teamusatennis / @johnny_parkes Twitter: @larrylauer / @johnnyparkes1

Director of Coaching for USTA Player Development, Ola Malmqvist, joined the podcast team to discuss his journey from growing up in Sweden and falling in love with tennis to playing at the University of Georgia, and his development as a professional tennis coach. Coach Ola goes into detail on examples of how the USTA PD Coaching and Teaching Philosophy is simple, yet comprehensive, and effective. Furthermore, we discuss what qualities make a good practice and how a great coach creates an environment where the player is engaged, getting better and having fun. Many great ideas about how to improve your coaching, especially by creating clear coach-player boundaries www.playerdevelopment.usta.com Instagram: @teamusatennis / @johnny_parkes Twitter: @larrylauer / @johnnyparkes1

"Pete [Sampras] and Andre [Agassi] were obviously as different as a mongoose and a cobra." This week features esteemed coach Tom Gullikson as he dives into stories from his 40-plus years playing and coaching professional tennis. Known affectionately as Gully, the 68-year-old American became a pro after a college career at Northern Illinois and stint as a teaching pro alongside his twin brother Tim (who passed away in 1996). Within a year of turning pro, Gully cracked the Top 50, and would peak at No. 34 in singles and No. 4 in doubles. After he got into coaching full-time, Gully worked with the likes of Jim Courier, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Todd Martin, Michael Chang and Pete Sampras. He was one of the first-ever USTA Player Development coaches, and was the Davis Cup captain from 1994-1999, leading the U.S. team to victory in 1995. As Team USA's coach, Gully also helped Agassi win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It’s hard sometimes when things aren’t going well, but realizing it’s a moment and the next one could be much better allows you to move forward." It's Underrated Week on TENNIS.com and Dr. Larry Lauer joins the show to talk mental strength, one of the most underestimated skills in the game. The mental skills specialist chatted with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi at the USTA National Campus (before the coronavirus pandemic began). Lauer works for USTA Player Development and has been a sport psychology consultant for elite tennis players for over a decade. He shares how he got into the field after his own baseball career, and why he relates so well to the loss of identity athletes feel after their playing days are over. He shares some of the mental exercises he practices with players, including how to deal with chasing results and how to learn from failure. He also explains the overall values of improving your mental strength, both for your game and your life. Watch this TENNIS.com Podcast episode on YouTube and Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 142 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Larry Lauer, a mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development, about how to become a more resilient competitor. Dr. Lauer earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University. Dr. Lauer also was an assistant coach and mental coach for Michigan State Men's Tennis, helping the team reach the 2013 NCAA tournament. Dr. Lauer was a sports psychologist consultant for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. He currently co-hosts the Compete Like a Champion Podcast with Johnny Parkes. On the show, you'll learn how to become a more resilient competitor, a step by step process for improving your on-court performance, how to deal with pre-match nerves, mental training that you can do while stuck at home, how players at USTA's National Tennis Center in Orlando train their mental game, excellent books for your mind, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Larry! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Resources Compete Like a Champion Podcast USTA Player Development Net Generation Books: Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence - Gary Mack The Obstacle is the Way Mindset: The New Psychology of Success In Pursuit of Excellence - Terry Orlick Social: Dr. Lauer's Twitter Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team welcomes David Ramos, Performance Analytics Manager at USTA Player Development, to the podcast. The guys talk about the benefits of using data to inform tennis coaches and players, as well as best practices on how to use the information. They also talk about some of the important statistics coaches should be looking at at all levels, and how to communicate the information with players. The future of analytics in tennis is discussed and it's impact on how it can build a player's confidence. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/36EJTyW  Instagram: @TeamUSATennis Coach Johnny Parkes: @johnny_parkes

Ed Ryan, Director of Medical Services at USTA Player Development, joins the podcast to talk about his role at the National Campus and how the athletic medicine team works to support the players. The episode tackles what players go through psychologically after an injury and/or surgery and what goes into a successful return to play. The importance of communication through the return to play process is highlighted as well as an optimal mentality about training and how a player can stay motivated post-surgery or injury.  Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/34wieOY  Learn more at www.playerdevelopment.usta.com Twitter: Dr. Larry Lauer - @LarryLauer Coach Parkes - @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Team USA Tennis - @teamusatennis Coach Parkes - @johnny_parkes

We love summer and all of the great junior and professional tennis tournaments that are going on, and it is very hot and humid. So much so that the on-court conditions are a challenge for players of all ages and skill levels and are affecting the results of the matches. The team dives into how a player can beat the heat and perform well in extremely hot, humid conditions. The guys review recommendations for how to prepare for the conditions and how to psychologically thrive in extreme environments. Read Dr. Larry's article on competing during the summer: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/news/competing_in_the_summer_heat/ For more information, visit the USTA Player Development website at playerdevelopment.usta.com Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/2P46sWs  Twitter: Dr. Larry Lauer - @LarryLauer Coach Parkes - @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Team USA Tennis - @teamusatennis Coach Parkes - @johnny_parkes

The Head of Women’s Tennis at USTA Player Development and Fed Cup Captain, Kathy Rinaldi delves into her leadership philosophy and style. She discusses what drives her to dedicate her life to working with American tennis players and how to get the most out of this generation of young athletes. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/2LZ4Mgz  Twitter: Dr. Larry Lauer - @LarryLauer Coach Parkes - @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Team USA Tennis - @teamusatennis Coach Parkes - @johnny_parkes

The Head of Men’s Tennis at USTA Player Development, Kent Kinnear outlines his leadership style and philosophy in the increasingly competitive, international game of tennis. He also discusses how to communicate with coaches and players, and set them up for success. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/321ulmw  Twitter: Dr. Larry Lauer - @LarryLauer Coach Parkes - @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Team USA Tennis - @teamusatennis Coach Parkes - @johnny_parkes

The annual GAIN conference brings together some of the best minds working in different fields, different sports, and different countries. This year's theme was building on the basics, and we put together a panel discussion on progression that represented the diverse backgrounds at the conference. Panelists included: Greg Thompson - Primary school physical education teacher at Longacre Elementary in the Farmington Public School District Grace Golden - Program Director of University of Oregon's Graduate Athletic Training Program Jimmy Radcliffe - Head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Oregon Angus Ross - Lead power physiologist for Athletics New Zealand Johnny Parkes - Manager of Player ID and Development at USTA For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/06/gaincast-episode-163-gain-roundtable-on-progressions/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. This month's site theme is the barbell. We'll have some interviews with top lifting coaches, as well as insights on how to use and not use the barbell in training throughout the course of the month. Join HMMR Plus so that you don't miss out and get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. We've had several of the panelists on the GAINcast and HMMR Podcast. Listen to GAINcast 83 (Angus Ross), HMMR Podcast 197 (Greg Thompson), and HMMR Podcast 172 (Grace Golden). Johnny Parkes also hosts his own USTA Player Development podcast. A roundtable from GAIN 2018 was also shared on GAINcast 125. It looked at the road to Olympic gold and included Jimmy Radcliffe, among others. Thompson's presentation from GAIN on physical education is also available for HMMR Plus Members to watch. Progression was also a topic on GAINcast 5, and I also recently shared my thoughts on progressing the athlete.

USTA Player Development’s Mental Performance Team gets together to discuss the psychology of performance and some of the latest theories and techniques. Many practical ideas are provided on how to train for peak performances in tennis including the most effective methods of breathing, mindfulness and visualization. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/2VrdRC0  Twitter: Dr. Larry Lauer - @LarryLauer Coach Parkes - @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Team USA Tennis - @teamusatennis Coach Parkes - @johnny_parkes

USTA Player Development announced that it has hired Andy Gerst as a National Coach, Women’s Tennis. He’ll be based out of the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., reporting to Head of Women’s Tennis Kathy Rinaldi. Andy played collegiately at Washington and Cal Poly SLO, and was an assistant coach at Florida St. He was also a play tester at Tennis Warehouse. This podcast is sponsored by the Smashpoint App - the leading match tracking app. You can find it in the App Store for iPhones. www.Smashpoint.pro Enter promo code: Podcast for a 20% discount on their "pro" products.

Andy Brandi served as a partner of the Harold Solomon Tennis Institute since 2007 before joining the USTA staff in August 2010. While at USTA he led the Player Development team for 12 & Under Boys. From 2001-06, Brandi was Director of Tennis for IMG and the Evert Tennis Academy. From 1984-2001, he was the head coach of the University of Florida women’s team, where is teams reached the NCAA finals 8 times, winning the championship 3 times. During his career, Brandi has worked with top professionals, including Elena Dementieva, Shahar Peer, Maria Kirilenko, Lisa Raymond, Ryan Sweeting and Jesse Levine. While at the University of Florida, he led the Gators to three NCAA Division I Team titles and coached four NCAA women’s singles champions and four NCAA doubles champions. He is currently the co-Head Coach at LSU with his son Chris. We discuss his thoughts on junior tennis development, and why he thought it was important to work with the 12 & Under boys at USTA Player Development. We talk about building a strong foundation, while adapting to the playing style of the player, injury prevention, periodization, and focusing on the long-term development of the tennis player. http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/blogs/andy_brandi/?Year=2017

A couple of weeks ago I got an email from a ParentingAces Parent asking if I could do a podcast about the USTA's Red Orange Green Yellow ball progression. I posted my query on the various Facebook groups I belong to and got a great response! One coach in particular seemed to be the right one to help explain the progression, so I hope y'all enjoy hearing from Coach Michelle Brown! Michelle runs the Longfellow Red Ball Tennis & Youth Sports Zone (contact info below). As a USPTA Elite Professional, she has been working with beginning players for over a decade now to help foster a love of tennis in them as they learn to play the game properly.  In this week's episode, Michelle explains the equipment needs and skill requirements to move through the progression to playing on a full court with yellow balls. For more information on the USTA's rules around ROGY, click here. And here are some additional resources from USTA: Junior Player Progression Player Development for the Beginner Player Early Development Camps NOTE: I just received the following information from one of our listeners and wanted to share it with you . . . The USTA provides sections two options to choose from. Additionally in option 1, a section may also choose to have 1 or 2 orange levels to emphasis level based play. Southern is supposed to use the 2 level system, but in most cases only one level of orange is played (Georgia only uses 1 level of orange). Most sections have adopted the option 1 to use with only one level of orange ball.  In my opinion, Nationally there are two groups of thought on this 10 & U youth progression pathway. For one group the bar is higher than the other. Michelle appears to be in the group that accelerates the pathway without taking into account that players are not advanced unless they meet the correct on- court criteria to advance. With 200 kids in her programming each week, I can understand how she would get pressure from parents  probably demanding their player be advanced asap to the next ball color. The other group, player development advocates such as Craig Jones and Martin Blackman, support that players do not advance until on- court assessments are met. It has been said that the longer a player is on the red ball the stronger the foundation will be in later years. I don’t remember hearing Michelle mention in the assessments at the red ball level, players are to serve using the continental grip, and should be able to hit top spin and slice on both sides. How many red ball players do you see learning those skills before advancing?  As far as Green Ball vs Yellow ball, a couple of things. Nationally the USTA allows sections to choose to play with the yellow ball after a player ages to 11 years old. I believe Southwest requires all 12 & under events, including their Section Championships, use the green ball for 12 & U events. Note: A study in the UK a couple of years ago, according to Mike Barrell comparing green ball rallies vs yellow ball rallies, stated the points for younger players last much longer with a yellow ball than a green ball. What this meant was rallies with the yellow ball were more likely moon balls(bouncing higher, slower out of their natural striking zone with more lobbing) whereas the green ball rallies were shorter which meant strokes were more aggressive plus more likelihood of volleying and more of all court tactics. Again this creates the correct foundation for our young players, which is a very high priority for USTA Player Development.  I understand the USTA, via Net Generation, is working on several innovative types of play not only for the 10& under groups, but for all ages 5-18 to include Red, Green and Yellow balls that are being piloted across the country now. The focus is more on player assessment plus level base play.  Lastly, Net Generation is starting the groundwork to introduce many more events for Entry level tournaments which currently are weak or non- existent in many of the sections.   If, after listening to this episode, you decide the ROGY progression isn't what's best for your child, there are alternatives. Be sure to check out UTR Events and the Little Mo series of tournaments. You can reach Michelle at: The Longfellow Club - Wayland mbrown@longfellowhealthclubs.com  www.longfellowjuniortennis.com   www.longfellowhealthclubs.com   Thank you to STØNE for our music! You can find more of his music at SoundCloud.com/stonemuzic If you’re so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your tennis community. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or via the ParentingAces website.  

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 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7IWAFI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2POMR406N5GX1&psc=1

Dr. Larry Lauer is the mental skills specialist for USTA Player Development, and for over a decade has been a sport pschology consultant with elite tennis players from juniors, college and the pro ranks. “If you thought of your confidence as a well of water, those six streams fill up your well. But you need a deep well, for instance, if you’re going to face Raphael Nadal...” He joins Kathy in this episode, to highlight the path of HEALTHY parenting for sporting families. Separating a child’s goals and aspirations from the parents. Dr. Lauer also talks about grounding your parenting in love and positivity, ensuring your child has a source of confidence to draw from in times of trial, on the court and off.

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In this episode you are going to listen to Diego Moyano, Diego was a professional player himself with a career high of #130 in Singles. He has previously coached players such as Guillermo Coria, Fernando Gonzalez, Paul Capdeville & Carlos Berlocq. In 2010 Diego joined the USTA player development & is currently the Lead National […] The post #44: Diego Moyano – The USTA Player Development appeared first on AdamBlicher.com.

On today's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Blackman, General Manager of the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) Player Development Program. Coach Blackman is responsible for partnering with the U.S. tennis community to identify and develop the next generation of world-class American tennis players. The former ATP pro and college tennis coach spoke to us about the USTA's player development program that has recently seen a lot of success and a ton of top-ranked American talent. The current head of USTA PD was one of the top juniors in the world and eventually climbed to a ranking of #158 on the ATP Tour. He also played Davis Cup for Barbados. After his pro career, Blackman coached the American University tennis team and top junior players at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in Maryland. On Episode 35, Coach Blackman speaks to us about what the USTA is doing to bolster the development of top American tennis players. We can adopt many of Coach Blackman's and the USTA's principles into our own way of thinking to help us improve our tennis games. Time-Stamped Show Notes: [3:44] How Martin Blackman started playing tennis [5:00] Coach Blackman's college and pro tennis career [8:00] The most important part of the evolution of a tennis coach [9:35] How Martin figured out to have a stronger connection with his players [10:50] Advice Coach Blackman would give to his 20-year old self [11:50] The importance of embracing the process [13:11] How does Coach Blackman define player development? [18:57] What key characteristics or traits need the most development among top tennis players? [22:40] Knowing the long-term vision for the player and sacrificing short-term gain [23:11] Why Pete Sampras switched to a one-handed backhand, and Martin's victory over Pete in the juniors [25:10] What our audience can do to help improve their tennis games A huge thanks to Coach Blackman for coming onto the show and for speaking with me about how the USTA, and you all as players and coaches, can better develop into successful tennis players. I hope you enjoy my interview with Coach Blackman! Let me know what you think by leaving a comment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by USTA NorCal Manager of Player Development Dan McCain. Coaching the Person and the Player, and what that means. Panelists include Human Behavior Expert Candace Silvers, Seattle-based WTA Pro Tour Coach Mark Hanson, and Bay Area Clinical Psychologist, author, and mother of a young tennis star Heather Pedersen.

Hosted by USTA NorCal Manager of Player Development Dan McCain. Coaching the Person and the Player, and what that means. Panelists include Human Behavior Expert Candace Silvers, Seattle-based WTA Pro Tour Coach Mark Hanson, and Bay Area Clinical Psychologist, author, and mother of a young tennis star Heather Pedersen.