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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. Visit www.playerdevelopment.usta.com for more resou... more

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Dr. Larry addresses the changes with the pod and what is to come in the future. He then talks about how to handle situations where a player feels intimidated by the opponent or the crowd. For more information find Dr. Larry on X and LinkedIn. Find ar... more

Jose Cabellero, Senior Director, Head of Player ID & Development at USA Tennis, joins CLC to discuss the vision for developing players. Jose describes what a camp or training weekend such feel like to players, coaches and parents. He also dives what ... more

After a month on tour, Coach Johnny returns to CLC to discuss his observations and how they benefit younger players. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on X: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Websi... more

Following up to the Resilient Confident Competitor episode, Coach Johnny presents an off-court to on-court drill progression for working on a pressure situation. We discuss the details of how to successfully train a player to handle a pressure situat... more

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Recent Guests

Jose Caballero
Senior Director of Player ID and Development at USA Tennis
USA Tennis
Episode: Work Hard, Have Fun: Jose Caballero
Jason Harnett
Member of Team USA Wheelchair Tennis
Team USA Wheelchair Tennis
Episode: Skill Drill - The Hub Drill for Wheelchair
Rob Cross
Member of Team USA Wheelchair Tennis
Team USA Wheelchair Tennis
Episode: Skill Drill - The Hub Drill for Wheelchair
Mike Barrell
Executive Director of Tennis at Sporttime Clubs New York and owner of Evolve 9
Sporttime Clubs New York; Evolve 9
Episode: The Coach - Officer, Doctor, Bartender with Mike Barrell
Chris Lewit
Former number one player at Cornell University, best-selling author, educator, and one of the top junior coaches in the US.
Self-employed, operates a training center in Manchester, Vermont
Episode: The Spanish Way With Chris Lewit: Part 1
Dr. Sean Saltemans
Expert in sportsmanship and perspective
Episode: End of '23 Reflection - How to Reflect in a Healthy Way
Coach Richard Ashby
Respected coach known for his philosophies on excellence
Episode: End of '23 Reflection - How to Reflect in a Healthy Way
Richard Ashby
Coach and mentor in tennis development
USTA
Episode: Coaching Excellence with Young Players - Coach Richard Ashby

Hosts

Larry Lauer
Director of Mental Performance with USTA Player Development
Johnny Parkes
Tennis coach with USTA Player Development

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • This is a wonderful podcast!

    I love this podcast! As the Co-Founder of Colossal Tennis and USTA High Performance Certified Coach, I use many of these exercises in my daily practices with al of my students. Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny do an outstanding job presenting their ideas and information in an educational and entertaining way. Thanks for what you guys do on the podcast and keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colossal Tennis
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome tennis blog

    I’m an improving player and these tips are awesome .. thanks !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LC_improver
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Visualization Ep

    Hey all,

    Loved the Visualization ep. You mentioned resources in the show notes. Could you point me in the right direction?

    Thanks and great work!

    V

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vinnie D #23
    United States7 years ago
  • This helps me understand more of what is required to become a great player

    I have been listening for a while now and I love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reviewNickname3124
    United States7 years ago
  • Thank you

    I am junior player living in Chicago and it’s very helpful. It helps me to accept the fact that I cannot do what most top juniors in nation are doing due to my family finances. Coaches and hosts are saying all the right things about practicing, tournaments etc however the more I listen the more I don’t understand usta and how player development works. I have one problem , I basically train like it’s told on this podcast , I don’t hunt the points mainly because can’t afford to travel and spend hu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tnnsgrl
    United States8 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Mental-skills topics, including visualization, draw interest and requests for related resources.
One junior player values the advice but raises concerns about the cost and access barriers around national tournaments and development opportunities.
Listeners praise the hosts for making tennis and performance guidance educational, engaging, and easy to apply in practice.
Players and coaches say the tips and exercises are useful for training and improving their game.

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#45
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#55
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#8
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Work Hard, Have Fun: Jose Caballero
Q: What should parents, players, and coaches expect from a USA Tennis camp or training weekend?
He described two days of enjoyable, purposeful training in a safe environment, with players learning together, parents receiving guidance about the development process, and coaches building skills through collaboration.
Work Hard, Have Fun: Jose Caballero
Q: What did you emphasize with the players to help them become excellent competitors?
Caballero prioritized character, resilience, respect, professionalism, effort, engagement, and a positive training environment. He also connected mental and physical training to players' goals and encouraged them to enjoy the work.
Mental Fatigue? Yes, It's a Thing
Q: Can you give our audience a little bit of an understanding? How might I exercise to help myself recover versus I'm putting in a hard training load, hard training day?
Exercise can energize you and aid recovery when timed appropriately. Light activities like going for a long run can help alleviate mental fatigue and provide a sense of relief, stimulating the nervous system without intensifying the load.
The Spanish Way With Chris Lewit: Part 1
Q: What external factors contributed to the rise of Spanish tennis?
The rise was aided by a mix of Franco's investments in tennis during a time of repression and the resulting economic growth and subsequent freedoms after his regime ended.
The Spanish Way With Chris Lewit: Part 1
Q: How do the coaching styles of Pato Alvarez and Luis Bruguera differ?
Pato Alvarez is more of a command-style coach, while Luis Bruguera emphasizes exploration and guided discovery for player learning.

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Practical guidance for tennis players, coaches, and parents on building high performance, from mental skills and match preparation to coaching methods and player development. Dr. Larry Lauer and Coach Johnny Parkes bring expertise in mental performance and coaching, combining accessible discussion with structured drills, routines, and frameworks that can be applied in practice. Conversations also feature coaches, player-development leaders, and wheelchair tennis specialists who share experience in coach education, training pathways, and adapting tennis for different athletes. The focus extends beyond technique to confidence, resilience, reflection, relationships, and the habits that support long-term growth. Useful for junior players and th... more

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5. Chris Lewit
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