
Short ideas from a lifetime on the racquet court. I’ve spent more than 38 years around tennis and pickleball—coaching players, watching matches, and noticing the strange little decisions that happen between points. These episodes are quick observations about strategy, psychology, and how players actually improve. Longer thinking lives on my Substack, Brian Thinks, where players go deeper and meet ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | SportsTennis | ||||

Many players say they want to improve, but quietly organize their decisions around protecting a number.
A DUPR rating.
A league level.
A reputation on the court.
The result is predictable: safer choices, fewer experiments, and slower improvement.
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In this episode, Brian dives into the humorous and absurd world of unsolicited advice—comparing it to a passenger trying to coach a pilot during takeoff and landing. He explores how, in tennis, many consider themselves critics while forgetting that t... more
Today in the show Brian has a special guest, Director of Racquets at One Mile Racquet Club, Vernon Gettone Jr. (USPTA Florida Professional of the Year) as they talk about personality types on the tennis lesson court. Which one are you?
Major League Pickleball started with 24 teams and is down to 22.
Brian discusses the emerging professional sport of pickleball and it pro sports league (MLP). Where to watch and what do they need to succeed in the short and long term.
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I’m loving these quick and realistic episodes. Thanks Brian! Keep up the great work!
I love this podcast is full of interesting tennis facts and anecdotes The narrator makes these episodes funny and the music is great. I highly recommend this easy listening to any tennis lovers or anyone that wants to learn more about this fascinating sport!
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