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Zack Ohlin
Nov 7, 202215 min read
Grit: A Case Study of Felix Auger-Aliassime's 2022 Season
On Saturday, Felix Auger-Aliassime's 16-match win streak ended at the hands of Holger Rune in the semifinals of the Paris Master's. It...
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Zack Ohlin
Jul 5, 20203 min read
Learning vs. Training: The Distinction
If we really wanted to divide athletes into two groups, we could make the argument that there are thinkers, and there are grinders. This...
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Zack Ohlin
Jun 27, 20204 min read
Smart Tennis: Playing Both Sides of the Ball
As coaches, we often talk about players being smart. But what does that mean? Is it that they are creative or crafty? Is it that they...
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Zack Ohlin
Apr 18, 20204 min read
Training Depth is Overrated
Yes, I said it. But before you accuse me of heresy, note the phrasing – I didn’t say that depth is overrated, just that training it is....
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Zack Ohlin
Apr 13, 20201 min read
Interview with Zack Ohlin on Tennis 2020 with Duey Evans
Last week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Duey Evans on his show Real Talk. We discussed what I'm doing to help our athletes...
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Zack Ohlin
Apr 11, 20205 min read
Success Quality #3: Maturity
Life as an aspiring professional athlete differs from regular life in many ways, and one of them is the requirement to be among the top...
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Zack Ohlin
Apr 8, 20206 min read
Success Quality #2: Fast Learner
In Part 1 of the Success Qualities, I discussed the importance of being a hard worker. I chose to put it first because I believe it is...
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Zack Ohlin
Apr 5, 20204 min read
Success Quality #1: Hard Worker
Hard work is the factor most commonly quoted when discussing what differentiates high achievers. However, I believe the devil is in the...
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Zack Ohlin
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Introduction to the Success Qualities
The legendary Canadian coach Louis Cayer often says, “I coach people tennis — not tennis to people.” The message is clear: our primary...
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