Brian Lutz

Brian Thinks: Ideas from the Court

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Short ideas from a lifetime on the racquet court. I’ve spent more than 38 years around tennis and pickleball—coaching players, watching matches, and noticing the strange little decisions that happen between points. These episodes are quick observations about strategy, psychology, and how players actually improve. Longer thinking lives on my Substack, Brian Thinks, where players go deeper and meet Narci, a conversational coaching tool built for the moments between games. The podcast starts the thinking. Narci continues it on the court.

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Brian Lutz

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The Best and Worst Places to Play Tennis in Miami 16.08.2019 8:04

Brian reviews the places to play tennis in Miami including Private Clubs, Public Facilities and Commercial Operations. Brian's Blog Review of U of M Tennis Courts . Google: "Find a Tennis Court Near Me" for more details.

The Art of Getting Better at Tennis 09.08.2019 13:28

Is your game a reliable Toyota Camry or Formula One high performance sports car?  I dive into the danger of comparison of watching tennis videos on YouTube and the natural desire to compare yourself to other tennis players. Backhand City Blog Story: 3 Part Analysis of Progression Based Learning for Beginners Online Course: Complete Tennis Players Brian's Group Lessons in Miami. Private Tennis...

What Did Tennis Fans Think of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium? 26.07.2019 9:42

The 2019 Miami Open was one of the most intriguing years of the tournament's long history.  How would a tennis tournament look in the parking lot of a football stadium after decades in Crandon Park?  Did fans like the experience? We release the Survey Results from this year's Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Join my email newsletter to participate in future tennis surveys.

Staring at the Scoreboard Won't Help You Win 18.07.2019 16:07

A goal without a plan is just a wish. Scoreboard pressure on and off the tennis court.  How does the modern American deal with the pressure to achieve at work, play and social status.  Brian talks about the system and process that are necessary to help you reach your goals and how the tennis industry is underserved using effective models to achieve success on the tennis court.  Whic...

What to expect your first week as a newbie tennis player. 09.07.2019 4:05

You've decided you want to learn tennis.  Or you are a lapsed player that wants to get back into tennis after years away..  Are you nervous? Wondering where to start? Brian guides you thru the process to help you make the most out of your first week back on the tennis court. Tennis Lesson Resources: 20/20 Beginner Tennis Lessons on Backhand City Private Tennis Lessons #WannaBeStartingSom...

How Can You Win Coming in Second? 08.07.2019 5:07

Innovation vs Copycats.  Brian dives into the art of replication to define your success on and off the tennis court.  Learn how sometimes it's better to come in second than first in sports and business.

One on One Interview with Rafael Nadal 02.07.2019 7:06

Brian Lutz goes one on one with Rafael Nadal before the Miami Open.

5 Clues Your Tennis Pro Sucks 26.06.2019 7:48

The Pareto Effect strikes again! Who are the 20% of tennis pro's who do 80% of the output of tennis lessons in your city?  There is a lot of bad tennis instruction that consumers aren't aware of.  How did this happen?  More importantly, how do you keep it from happening to you before it's too late? Brian Lutz /   Backhand City