In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the backhand groundstroke. Topics include: How not to teach the backhand Evolution of the two-handed backhand Grip Swing Body Footwork Contact Backhands & brain types 1-handed vs 2-handed...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss personality and brain types. They introduce the work of Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers (mother and daughter), and Jon Niednagel and Jeremy Niednagel (father and son ). The...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview mindset development coach Joey Johnson. Topics include: Background "Worthy To Win" Advice for tennis parents College tennis experience Developing a healthy mindset Self-worth and winning...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Spencer Johnson. He is the son of Joey and Wendy Johnson. Spencer, who grew up in Utah, recently signed a letter of intent to play tennis for UCLA. The future Bruin has spent years working with...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss world-class player and coach Welby Van Horn. Topics include: Playing background Championship mind Connection with GreatBase Welby's book Welby's System Balance Results Lessons Footwork The right way...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the volley. Topics include: Definition Sources of power Grips History Legendary players Doubles Volley drills Junior tennis College tennis Changes in the game Volley math Feel vs Fact Vic Braden...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Rob Krajicek who is the father of current ATP player Austin Krajicek. He shares advice for tennis parents. Rob and his wife have been through all phases of tennis with their son Austin. Topics...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Canadian tennis coach Richard Hernandez. This episode is the second part of the presentation on Tennis in Canada. Listeners will hear golden nuggets of tennis information, insights, and ideas...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the forehand groundstroke. Topics include: Forehand defined Teaching pros Modern forehand Technology Old school Problems Technique Agassi Federer Sock Nick Bollettieri Vic Braden Application Plus...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview USTA National Coach Mat Cloer. Topics include: Tennis family Harry Hopman Playing multiple sports John Isner Junior tennis College tennis Family first Junior, college, and pro coaching USTA ...