Between The Points

What if the biggest opponent you face on the tennis court isn't standing across the net, but living inside your head? Every player knows that sinking feeling when nerves take over—sweaty palms before a crucial serve, overthinking a simple volley, or watching a commanding lead slip away as pressure mounts. In this game-changing episode of Between The Points Podcast, we dive deep into the mental battlefield of tennis with PhD candidate Noah Phillips, who reveals the fascinating science behind why our brains betray us under pressure—and more importantly, the proven strategies champions use to turn mental weakness into their greatest weapon. Whether you're choking on match points or helping your players overcome court anxiety, this conversation will completely transform how you think about the mental game. In this episode, Noah and I talked about... Where do nerves come from. Babies and snakes What can we do to get nerves on the tennis court to help us. Worrying about things that we can't control. Process over outcome and how to believe in the process. How a sports psychologist or mental coach helps an athlete. You're up 40-30, the nerves come in, what to do. The root of anger on the tennis court. Post-match evaluation to help us stay focused and excited. Rapid-fire questions. Find Noah on Instagram here. My Instagram... see you between the points,  Coach Greg

In this short podcast episode, I tackle why you're not meeting your goals in tennis. And it might not be what you think.  I cover 3 signs you need a coach. Why you're not hitting your goals. The number 1 mistake you keep making that keeps you stuck. What I tell my clients when they tell me they don't have more time. This weird shift in practice helped my client play their best tennis. What our first coaching session will look like.   Find more info at www.betweenthepoints.com

Cole Shoults is a tennis player who has recently decided to follow his dream of becoming a professional tennis player. He is showing all of us his journey and recording everything along the way. He is sharing his best singles tennis tips that he gains along the way. Cole Shoults Links Instagram -   / coleshoults_tennis   youtube -    / @coleshoultstennis   www.betweenthepoints.com

Doubles is a game that has many nuances. From where to stand, to where to hit, and how to move at the net. It’s also the game that Men and Women can play together, has a team spirit, and most recreational adults play. Will Boucek has had over 20 years of experience coaching in tennis is an ATP & WTA doubles strategy analyst, having worked with top 10 doubles teams at the US Open, Wimbledon, Roland Garros, the Australian Open, the WTA Finals, the Olympics, and other top tour-level events.  Will took the time to sit down with me and discuss Playing to our strengths in doubles Is one up and one back the new way to play doubles How to keep the love of the game for your life Top 3 strategies to use His Top 3 doubles drills And we talked about a fun scenario in the 3rd set tiebreaker up 7-4 and how to think about it How to hit a tweener And some rapid fire questions to get to know Will a little bit more Will is the founder of www.thetennistribe.com where you can dig deeper in he’s strategies and his drills. He’s got courses and a membership where you can get a weekly lesson. Also you can find will on his Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/thetennistribe/ as always, Your coach Greg More from me INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greg.kusnierz/ WEBSITE https://betweenthepoints.com/  YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@greg.kusnierz 

Want to play better on the tennis court? Play with gratitude. Jamie Cerretani played at Brown University followed by a career at the pro level focusing on doubles. He made it to the quarters of Wimbledon 2 years in a row and had a high ranking of 45. After his playing career ended, he has taken on the role as a coach and started Inspired Talent Agency with talented players like JP Smith on the roster. We talked about his approach to life and how tennis players can improve their game with gratitude. Answered an audience member’s question about defending the lob and some of the Inspired athlete’s recent successes. If you’ve been looking for some inspiration, look no further. More from Jamie https://www.instagram.com/jamescerretani/ More from me INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greg.kusnierz/ WEBSITE https://betweenthepoints.com/  YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@greg.kusnierz 

In this episode of Between the Points, Dr Ellen Reed, a renowned High-Performance Coach and best-selling author, discusses the mental workout, designed by her mentor and colleague Dr. Jason Selk. The mental workout is an actionable approach that takes 2-3 minutes daily and allows us to be abnormal on the tennis court and handle the pressure situation like a champion. Here's way that the Mental Workout can help. Handling Pressure Situations: Mental toughness allows players to stay composed during crucial points in a match, such as tiebreaks or break points. Techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and focusing on the next point can help maintain composure. Overcoming Adversity: Players need to stay resilient when facing setbacks, whether it's losing a few games in a row, dealing with bad weather, or coming back from an injury. Mentally tough athletes can maintain confidence and adjust their strategies despite these challenges​ Focus and Emotional Control: Maintaining focus and controlling emotions are essential. Players often practice mindfulness techniques, such as mindful breathing and body scans, to stay present and reduce anxiety. Positive self-talk and reframing negative thoughts are also effective strategies Check out more of Dr. Ellen Reed https://www.instagram.com/drellenreed/ https://linktr.ee/drellenreed More from me INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greg.kusnierz/ WEBSITE https://betweenthepoints.com/  YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@greg.kusnierz 

Kamau Murray, a Chicago native, coached Sloan Stephens to her 2017 US Open title. He's the last American born coach that has helped an American win a grand slam. In this interview we talk about the path to victory for the younger generation of American players, his background in tennis, and his passion on coaching the next generation of Chicago players at his tennis meca XS tennis center in Chicago.