Compete Like a Champion
By Dr. Larry Lauer and Coach Johnny Parkes
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The best athletes are always looking to gain an edge on the competition. In Compete Like a Champion, Dr. Larry Lauer and Coach Johnny Parkes from USTA Player Development will explore all aspects of high performance tennis and what it takes to become a successful athlete. Our hosts will provide useful tips for tennis players, coaches, and parents.
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US Open 25 - Ingredients for High Performance
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Skill Drill - Yellow Light Practice
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Yellow Lights and Misconceptions
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Skill Drill - Coaching Yourself in the Teachable Moment
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Catching the Teachable Moments
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Skill Drill - Games for Transitioning Court Surfaces
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Coaching for Adaptability (Johnny's Not So Random Musings)
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May 26, 2025 |
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Mental Fatigue? Yes, It's a Thing
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Skill Drill - Mindfulness On-Court to Off-Court
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Skill Drill - Spanish "Suffering" Drills
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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The Spanish Way With Chris Lewit: Part 2
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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The Spanish Way With Chris Lewit: Part 1
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Boredom Isn't So Bad
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Skill Drill - Finding Other Ways to Improve During Injury Time Off
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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How to Handle Injuries Effectively
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Enhancing Your Performance and Life via Reflection and Gratitude
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Skill Drill - Off-Court Coaching Simulation
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Off-Court Coaching: Necessary Evolution or Threat to Tradition
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Skill Drill - Outtoughing Opponents
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Out-Toughing Opponents: Closing the Talent Gap
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Skill Dril - Working On Anger Triggers On Court
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Anger in Tennis - Does it Help?
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Skill Drill - Deal or No Deal
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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How to Prep for a "Big" Event
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Skill Drill - Coaching Players to be Motivated for Drills They Don't Like
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Commitment Is Greater Than Motivation - Acting off Values
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May 27, 2024 |
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Skill Dril - When and How to Tap Into a Player's Common Motives
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May 13, 2024 |
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How to Motivate Players (and Why It's Challenging)
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Skill Drill - Leading Your Performance Team From Forming to Performing
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Models of Team Formation, Development, and Effectiveness
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Skill Dril - On Court Support and Challenge
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Habits of Effective Tennis Teams
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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End of '23 Reflection - How to Reflect in a Healthy Way
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Coaching Excellence with Young Players - Coach Richard Ashby
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Skill Drill: Slowing Down to Speed Up - Learning Progression and Coach Cues
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Pressure is a Privilege - Integrating Mental Skills into Drills
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Determination While Defending
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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US Open - CoCo’ Resiliency, Ben’s Confidence, Novak's Determination
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Effective Use of the Towel Between Points
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Busting 3 Tennis Performance Myths
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Simulating Major Competitions
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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5 Factors for Effective Coaching at Major Competitions
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Competition in Perspective
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Keeping Competition in Perspective
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Overcoming Excuses On-Court
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Excuse Me - Why We Make Excuses
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May 29, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Reward the Process Games
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May 15, 2023 |
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The Art of the Debrief
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May 01, 2023 |
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Skill Drill: Bounce Back Game
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Coaching Players to Bounce Back and the "Andy Murray Effect"
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Focusing on the Serve & Return
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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How do Players Pay Attention (TAIS)
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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A Healthy Tennis Pipeline: Australian Open 2023 Review
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Skill Drill - Leading a Pre-Season Team Meeting
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Creating an Effective Pre-Season
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Fun Athletic Warm-ups
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Structuring Warm-ups to Develop the Athlete
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Awareness Game: Identifying Patterns of Play
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Developing Awareness and Problem-Solving
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Stressful Simulation
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Hey Coach, Are You Listening?
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Creating Environmental Distractions
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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There Goes My Hero...Inspiration from the Pros
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Playing When You're Tired
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Do Hard Things: Steve Magness Interview
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Skill Drill: 30 Ball Drill
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Wanna be tough? It's more than physical toughness
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Visualization Prior to the Return of Serve
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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How to Have Players Try Something New
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Using a Centered Breath to Improve the Return of Serve
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Considerations for Developing the Return of Serve
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Skill Drill - Reward Yourself for Playing Great
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May 23, 2022 |
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Designing a Mental Construct to Enhance Understanding and Application
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May 09, 2022 |
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Burnout and Well-Being in a Time of High Stress
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May 02, 2022 |
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Mental Drill - Staying Motivated When Losing
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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People Behaving Badly
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Mental Drill - Putting Motivating Cues On Court
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Turning Loss into Inspiration
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Mental Drill - On Court Goal Achievement
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Lessons Learned on Recovery
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Mental Drill - On Court Goal Board
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Super Bowl LVI Making Plays Under Pressure
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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What if I'm the Hunted? Strategies for the Favorite
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Trust Me You're Not a Choker
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Game Styles With Coach Tom Gullickson
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Breaking Down Tennis Game Styles
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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The Power of Packaging Mental Skills Into Routines
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Fluctuations in Performance - Regression and Progression to the Mean in Tennis
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Person First Pride in Coaching - JY Aubone Interview
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Embrace the Competitive Experience, the Plan Creates Clarity: 2021 US Open Review
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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The Hunter - US Open Week 1 Review and Week 2 Preview
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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US Open Qualies Review and a Look Ahead to the Main Draw
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Interview with David Hall - Wheelchair Tennis Champion
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Mental Health of Athletes Takes Center Stage at the Olympics With Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Coaching Between the 2nd and 3rd Set
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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How to Avoid Worrying About What Others Think of You
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Is Mixing Praise and Feedback a Problem?
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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How the Stories We Tell Ourselves Affects Our Confidence With Jimmy Arias
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Why Losing Should be Painful
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Making the Leap of Inference
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Jun 28, 2021 |