Brian Thinks: Ideas from the Court

This Valentine's Day edition of Find Your Aha Moment talks about the love of tennis. Brian explains the strategy behind daily tennis podcasts. EPISODE 184/ TENNIS TIPS 1.  I love tennis. 2. I love radio 3. It keeps me sharp 4. Grow my authority in the industry. 5.  Create interest in my programs 6.  Grow my customer base. 7.  Feed my blog content. SHOW NOTES: Daily Tennis Score...

Brian explains why he charges his rate for private tennis lessons. EPISODE 183 / TENNIS TIPS 1.  Make More Money 2. Create a Value Proposition 3.  Pareto Effect 4.  Easy  Differentiate 5.  Eliminate the Tire Kickers SHOW NOTES: Daily Tennis Scores from the ATP, WTA and ITF Tennis Circuits on Backhand City. Join Brian's 2020 Beginner Tennis Lesson Series in Miami. Find a Te...

Brian gives parents some friendly advice on teaching their kids tennis. EPISODE 182 / TENNIS TIPS 1.  It's not your role 2. You really don't know what you are doing? 3. They won't listen 4.  Freudian reasons: Their behavior is a reflection of you not their performance. SHOW NOTES: Daily Tennis Scores from the ATP, WTA and ITF Tennis Circuits on Backhand City. Join Brian's 2020 Beginner T...

Brian explains why he rarely uses a ball hopper any more for tennis lessons EPISODE / 181 / TENNIS TIPS 1.  Student doesn't get dependent 2.  No Red Flags 3.  Create Urgency 4.  Create Accountability 5.  One Shot at a Time SHOW NOTES: Daily Tennis Scores from the ATP, WTA and ITF Tennis Circuits on Backhand City. Join Brian's 2020 Beginner Tennis Lesson Series in Miami. Fi...

Brian dives into the hyper athletic shot maker Gael Monfils with his first victory on the 2020 tennis season and what things you can take from his game for you own tennis game. EPISODE / DAILY TENNIS TIP 180 1.  Have fun! 2. Scramble like your eggs. 3. Be a good sport. SHOW NOTES: Video Highlights of Gael Monfils Victory in Montpellier, France this week. Outrageous Gael Monfils Highlight Reel...

What does Serena Williams need to improve in her tennis game to break through with one more Grand Slam in 2020?  Brian analyzes the parts of her game that need upgraded. EPISODE 179 / DAILY TENNIS PODCAST 1.  Backhand Volley 2. Transition Game 3. Off Speed Balls 4.  Battle of Nerves Daily Tennis Scores from the ATP, WTA and ITF Tennis Circuits on Backhand City. Join Brian's 2020 Beg...

Robert Gomez is a guest podcaster from Tier One Tennis . Robert goes over the best ways juniors and parents can prepare for tournaments. DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 178 6 Best Ways For Juniors To Prepare for Tournaments 1.  Preparation the Week Before Tournament. 2. Working on Player Strengths 3. Practice Matches 4.  Night Before Match Planning 5.  Day of Match Planning 6.  Jou...

Tennis players are human and even though tennis class is a students sanctuary and escape from the real world some days the students need a nudge to get them to perform at a higher level to get the most out of an on court session.  Brian gives a few tips and insight on some ways to accomplish this goal. Find Your Aha Moment Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 177 1.  Auditory Motivation 2.  ...

Looking for people to play tennis with? What is the easiest ways to find people to play tennis with?  Brian gives a few suggestions. 1.   Join a Tennis Clinic 2. Bring a new can of tennis balls. 3. Join a League or Play a Tournament 4.  Sign up for an online Find a Partner service. Join Brian's 2020 Tennis Lesson Series for Adults in Miami on Backhand-City.com Get Live Tennis Scores...

Brian explains how to exploit your husbands strengths and expose his weaknesses on the tennis court. Daily Tennis Tip / Episode 175 5 Crucial Steps To Defeating Your Spouse 1.  Keep the ball in play. 2. Keep the ball low with slice 3. Keep the ball deep 4.  Play his backhand more 5.  Wear something attractive to numb his killer instinct. Fill out Brian's Private Tennis Lesson applic...

What is the acronym FBI stand for and when can you use it when you play tennis?  Brian explains the meaning and good times to use it in your tennis matches. SHOW NOTES / DAILY TENNIS TIPS 1.  Informal Matches and Pick Up Games 2. Social Tennis Games 3.  Sanctioned Tennis Matches.

Brian gives 3 practical tips for tennis players after watching Novak Djokovic win his 8th Australian Open title. 1.  How to Practice Depth On Your Strokes 2. Shot tolerance and lock down mode 3. Trust Your Game Join Brian's 2020 Beginner Tennis Lesson Series in Miami on Backhand-City.com Get Daily Live Tennis Scores on Backhand City from the ATP, WTA and ITF tours.

How to follow the weekly ranking points for professional tennis players. Brian goes over the ranking points that drive players entry and seeding into tennis tournaments like the Australian Open..  Ranking Points Grid Live Tennis Scores from the ATP, WTA and ITF  Tours on Backhand City Sign up for Brian's 2020 Adult Tennis Lesson Series in Miami on Backhand-City.com

Brian's gives you some insight on how to objectively figure out your tennis rating without taking things too seriously. Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 171 Some of the more popular tennis rating systems in tennis. Backhand City Tennis Rating aka NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) Universal Tennis Rating ELO Rating for Chess Players Sign up for Group Tennis Lessons with Brian in Miami on Backhand-Ci...

Brian explains the pro's and con's of playing tennis in windy conditions. 1.  Positives of Playing in the Wind 2. Negatives of Playing in the Wind 3.  Strong and Steady 4.  Breezy 5.  Swirling Winds 6.  Cross Winds 7.  Head Winds 8.  Rear Winds 9.  Combo Winds Join Brian's e-Tennis Newsletter to stay up to speed on all of the tennis events including the Miam...

Brian gives some practical options for keeping the sun off your body when you play tennis. 1. Cover Up Head To Toe 2. Morning Play 3. Evening Play 4. Sun Block- Vertra Stick 5. Indoor Courts - Passion4Tennis 6. Rick Macci Tennis Center -Canopy Covered Court in Boca Join Brian's email newsletter to stay informed of all the news and events going on in tennis including the Miami Open Players Party. L...

Brian explains how to deal with moisture on the tennis court to get your tennis game back on schedule.. EPISODE / 168 Court pitch, temperature, wind, sun, drainage.  Brian gives tips on how to get playing tennis fast on a rainy day. 1. Hard Court 2. Clay Court 3. Grass Court 4. Artificial Turf. Join Brian's Tennis Newsletter for information on tips, tickets, events and lessons in the world of...

Brian explains how to play tennis with a pontificating "know it all" on the tennis court. Tips on How to Play Tennis With a Jerk / Episode 167 1.  Remember you agreed to this.   2. Maybe they mean well? 3. Silence is your friend 4. Provide counter points but don't get your hopes up. 5.  Try to find the positive in the situation. 6.  No is always and option Join Brian's Tennis N...

Brian gives his observations at the midway point of the 2020 Australian Open from Melbourne and what you can learn from watching professional tennis. 1.  Winning is tough. 2. Being is shape is paramount. 3. High shot tolerance is crucial. 4.  Its startling to see some player deficiency 5.  The commentators are Americanized. Join Brian's Backhand City Newsletter to stay up to speed o...

Brian gives some practical tips for burning calories during your private tennis lesson. SHOW NOTES: DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 165 1.  Have a lesson plan. 2. Stick to the plan. 3. Have a good Pre Game Meal 4. Have your tennis bag prepared. 5. Interval training. 6. Play Consistently  7. Save the Serving for the End of Session or Don't Serve at All 8. Wear a smart watch  Sign up for...

Developing Junior Tennis players taking caring and experience to guide kid through the development stages.  This Saturday episode features guest host Robert Gomez of Tier One Tennis in Coral Gables, FL.  In this episode Robert answers the number one question he gets from Tennis Parents regarding Junior Tennis. SHOW NOTES:  EPISODE 164 HOW TO LOOK FOR A TENNIS COACH FOR  YOUR CH...

Why are hitting with different tennis balls so important for beginners?  Brian explains a pathway for new tennis players to learn the game of tennis fast. DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 163 1. Lower bounces are easier to hit. 2. New balls bounce high 3  New balls bounce fast. 4.  Heat can amplify the bounce. 5.  Red, Orange and Green Balls are Decompressed. Sign up for Brian's 202...

Everyone wants more power. But how do you get it in your game?  Brian's shows you how to get more power in your tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIPS / EPISODE 162 1. Don't hate me but you have to PRACTICE 2. Relax with Minimal Effort Drill 3. Develop Efficiency thru Timing 4.  Get Strong 5.  Get Flexible Sign up for Brian's 2020 Adult Tennis Lesson Series in Miami on Backhand-City.com

Brian's breaks down Serena Williams 1st round victory at the 2020 Australian Open and deciphers what match strategies you can use for your own tennis game. See match Highlights here on Backhand-City.com

Brian gives tennis fans insight on the best way to watch a tennis match whether it's in person, on television or via apps. Daily Tennis Tips / Episode 160 1. In Person 2. On Cable TV 3. Apps Reserve your spot in Brian's 2020 Adult Tennis Lessons Series in Miami on Backhand-City.com TennisTV  (All non Grand Slam ATP Tennis Tournaments and replays) ESPN+ (Grand Slam Tournaments) Tennis Channel...