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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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