Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

If you've been frustrated with your pace of improvement in the game of tennis then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a MUST listen! You'll learn which elements you should be focusing on, and why you're probably fixated on the wrong things. Ian also gives a book recommendation for his new favorite resource on the improvement process.

This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast has a special return guest: Frank Giampaolo who has just published a brand new book called “Neuro Priming For Peak Performance”. Frank is a veteran tennis coach who has worked with amateur players, touring professionals, top juniors, and everything in between. Listen in as he talks about how you can improve faster and easier by using simple routines and...

Listen as Ian shares the story of a fellow player who was fed up with her tennis progress, took charge of her lesson structure, and claimed a better way of improving her game. This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features lots of practical tips for finding a better coach, or leading the coach you already have towards deeper, more impactful time on the court.

Ever wonder if you’ve really “got” something new and improved that you’ve been working on in your game? Wonder no longer after listening to this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! Ian will teach you how to evaluate your progress so you can avoid moving on to the next thing too quickly, and avoid getting stuck in your development.

Do you have a burning passion for improving your tennis game but can’t seem to find any players or coaches that share your enthusiasm? If so this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen! You’ll learn Ian’s three top pieces of advice so you can take control of your own tennis development the very next time you step onto the court.

If you ever feel flat footed or constantly behind the action in singles or doubles then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen! You’ll learn practical, actionable things that you can execute the very next time you head to the courts to play so you can be more proactive with your movement, get to more shots, and be more successful.

Ian dives beneath the surface of a recent discussion he had with a viewer on YouTube and explores the common attitude among tennis players and coaches that improvement is easy. You’ll learn the 3 Stages of Improvement and why catchphrases don’t work in this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast!

Watching all those instructional videos on YouTube is helping your game improve, right? WRONG! This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast reveals why information overload is a huge game killer and what you should be doing to fight it so you can continue your progress on the court.

There are SO many ways to measure your improvement (or lack thereof) as a tennis player: all time wins/losses, individual points and matches, quality of practice, beating certain players, the list goes on. The good news is there is a single most accurate way to track your progress that MOST players aren't even using! Here's how to incorporate it into your game…

How do the top pros in the world accelerate SO fast at their forehands over and over without getting tired? They use the correct parts of their body, in the correct order, and they’re exceptionally well trained! This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will dive into all three elements that lead to world class acceleration so you can copy them yourself.

Part 2 of 2 in a series focused on how to develop real, lasting tennis technique improvements that become unconscious habits! This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast picks up where the last one left off by diving head first into progressions: why they’re so vital, how you should use them, and a long list of ideas that you can use the very next time you’re on the court.

There are so many different technique elements that you COULD focus on in your game, how can you possible decide which to make a priority? What’s the best way to systematically improve your skills without getting sidetracked or wasting time? This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast lays out the step by step process that Ian Westermann uses to transform the games of his private students.

Ian describes how in the minds of tennis players up can actually be DOWN! This story comes straight from the court while working with one of his recent private students in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn why awareness is so crucial to improvement and what you can do to improve your own.

There’s a prevalent attitude among some tennis teachers and players that good technique should happen “naturally” if you just let it. Unfortunately in most cases nothing could be further from the truth! Find out why this is a myth and what you should be focusing on to make lasting, meaningful improvements to your game in this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.

Every day countless tennis players fool themselves into thinking they’re better than they actually are… and that their opponents are worse than in reality! Don’t fall for that trap. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn which elements of tennis matter, and which are irrelevant, earning you ZERO “bonus points”.

Today I have a story for you from one of our recent clinics in Indian Wells, California. It illustrates the MOST important part of beginning the improvement process: awareness. Plus, I'll share an amazing resource about how to best build your knowledge of what you're actually doing on the court.

Learn step by step how to prepare for a big tournament so you can make improvements and play your best when it really matters most. You'll find out how to use "periodization" to create a powerful plan of attack that anybody can utilize for big game improvement and more match wins.

So you've tried rituals, positive self talk, etc. and nothing seems to be working....STOP trying to get rid of your nerves during a match; it's what you DO with them that can really make a difference. Here are the TOP 3 mental tennis LIES that most players believe, and how to overcome each of them.

When going into a tennis match, is it better to come up with a strategic game plan for yourself OR to assess your opponent’s weaknesses in real time and adjust accordingly? In this podcast I’ll cover the essential strategies you should apply to EVERY match…

Every tennis player in history has been told to “watch the ball”, but most don’t know when they shouldn’t! Moving your eyes correctly during a tennis exchange means huge jumps in awareness resulting in the ability to anticipate what’s coming next. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn when to watch the ball, when NOT to, and what you should be looking for instead so you can...

Want to improve your tennis game faster or break out of a plateau? The players who consistently break through and climb the ranks one after the other share certain attitudes and beliefs, especially when it comes to challenging themselves and leaving their comfort zones. In this episode you’ll hear how Ian uncovered a common way that players sell themselves short, an inspiring quote from a hall of...

There’s one thing we don’t often associate with tennis improvement: COURAGE. The truth is, as long as you’re afraid to step of your comfort zone and push yourself to try something new you WILL find yourself unable to progress. Here’s how to press forward and really succeed…

EVERY tennis player can relate to the disappointment of hitting confidently in practice only to have everything fall apart in a match. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast we'll discuss WHY this happens and – more importantly – HOW to fix it.

When you encounter a roadblock in your tennis improvement - your age, your fitness level, a difficult skill, a certain shot, etc. - what's your response? Having the CORRECT response to obstacles can be the difference between achieving your tennis goals or being stuck at the same skill level the rest of your life. Here's what I mean…

There’s a belief runs rampant in the tennis world that playing ability equals coaching ability; but do good players always make good coaches (and vice-versa)? Here's what matters most when considering a coach, and why the two disciplines don't completely go hand in hand...