Brian Thinks: Ideas from the Court

Brian pulls back the curtain on the realities of "world class" service in the tennis industry in Commandment X1 in 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach. Episode 59

Institutionalized tennis instruction is rampant in the tennis industry.  It's so profound the consumer doesn't even realize how bad it is.  Brian tells you how to listen for it around your local tennis courts. This is X (10) of a 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach.

Commandment IX Is your tennis pro a flirt?  Evolutionary psychology describes flirting as innate behavior as a process of natural selection.  Brian describes the five types of flirtatious behavior and where to draw the line on the practice court. Five Types of Flirting 1.  Traditional 2. Physical 3. Sincere 4. Playful 5. Polite

Brian explains how he adds value to his tennis lesson offerings to differentiate himself from the competition and help his students reach their goals faster.

Brian talks about Commandment VII.  What does it mean to be a professional in your field?  How can you identify unprofessionalism in the tennis industry.

Have a Plan B. Commandment VI of 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach . Have a contingency plan. Brian explains the importance of planning for the unexpected for tennis players and coaches.

Commandment V. 2 Minute Warning! Brian explains the benefit of practice with purpose.

Commandant #4 of XIII Commandments of a Tennis Coach deals with understanding the individual learning styles of your class and how to relate to each player as well as the group at the same time. To Find Out Your Learning Style Check out the episodes below: SOCIAL LEARNERS SOLO LEARNERS JOHN MCENROE LEARNERS AUDITORY LEARNERS TACTILE LEARNERS VERBAL LEARNERS VISUAL LEARNERS

In Commandment III, Brian explains the importance of connecting with new tennis student on their first day of tennis class and how he and his staff assimilated new customers.

Commandment 2 of 13.  The importance of understanding student hierarchy in a collaborative teaching environment.   Brian explains how he integrates Bell Cow theory in his group tennis classes. The earliest archeological evidence of bell cows was discovered 5000 years ago in Neolithic China during the Iron Age..

When you step on Brian Lutz' tennis court as a student you get what he calls the 13 Commandments of a Tennis Coach.  It's a value system Inspired by Bill Parcel's 11 Commandments of a Quarterback which as of course inspired from the Bible.  Like the original commandments coaches and players must remember that you will never achieve the perfection of execution of the commandments but you...

Brian explains the one under practiced aspect of your game that you could use to improve.  A practical way to learn from watching ATP Professionals. Best Return of Servers in the Wo

Brian explains how to get over bad days on the tennis court and get your tennis game back. Sign up for tennis lessons with Brian at Backhand City.com

Brian explains what it would take for you to hit a forehand like Federer and Nadal from watching YouTube.

Brian helps you establish private tennis lessons goals to get the most value out of your hour on court with your pro. To take Tennis Lessons with Brian fill out this Private Tennis Lessons application here.

Brian gives advanced level players 3.5 and above a tip for winning quick points on your serve.

Tennis takes discipline and consistency.  Brian shows you how to develop consistency for your tennis game with the 50 ball challenge.

Trusting your feelings is a big part of decision making process when you are playing tennis.  Brian explains how to trust your gut and avoid overthinking your tennis game. Check out Dr. Phil playing tennis (sort of).

Brian talks workplace hierarchy inside a tennis company and how to communicate with men and women differently yet effectively in the workplace..

How much do the best players in the world get paid for competing in the Laver Cup ?  Brian reveals the player compensation package on Find Your Aha Moment. 2019 LAVER CUP TEAM EUROPE: Rafa Nadal (2), Roger Federer (3), Dominic Thiem (5) Alex Zverev (6), Stefanos Tsitsipas (7), Fabio Fognini (11). Captain: Bjorn Borg TEAM WORLD: John Isner (20), Milos Raonic (24), Nick Kyrgios (27), Taylor Fri...

Brian gives very specific tips on finding a good doubles partner for your next tennis match.

Waking up early and going to sleep late create challenges for exhausted tennis professionals.  Brian's give 4 tips for helping your fall asleep efficiently to get a good nights rest. 4 Tips for a Better Nights Sleep

Brian reviews how the "Tennis Code of Conduct" works for calling your own serve out if your opponent has made a blatant line call error.

Brian survives a 38 match losing streak coaching a HS Girls Tennis Team in NYC.  Find out how he created an action plan to change the school culture and develop rewarding tennis experience for himself and his players.

How does your second serve conversion compare to touring professionals?  And what is a good mind set for reducing double faults and improving the confidence in your second serve?