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Insider's Playbook: Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50

Mike Rogers - Founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked
Tennis
Senior Tennis
Tennis Training
Injury Prevention
Strength Training
Fitness
Wolfe Tennis Performance
Balance
Grunting In Tennis
Doubles Tennis
Poker
Breathing Techniques
Mental Performance
Senior Tennis Unpacked
Coaching
Performance Anxiety
Mental Game
Mobility
Mental Training
Cardio Training

If you’re over 50 and still driven by competition, Insider’s Playbook is built for you. This podcast goes beyond generic tennis advice and into the strategic, physical, and mental edge senior players need to compete longer and win more matches.

Hosted by senior tennis tournament competitor Mike Rogers, and founder os SeniorTennisUnpacked.com, each episode features elite coaches, national champions... more

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Four spine surgeries. A heart arrhythmia during a match. A herniated disc at the World Championships in Budape... more

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Most senior tennis players believe they're too old to make major changes to their game — so they keep grinding the same strokes, hoping for diff... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Friedman
A tennis player with 50 years of competitive experience and 30 years in national senior rankings
National senior tennis circuits
Episode: You're Too Old to Change? The Myth Holding You Back I Eric Friedman
Richard Brice
Vision and brain-based tennis performance specialist, founder of Tennis Hacker
Tennis Hacker
Episode: Pain vs Injury: What Every Tennis Player Gets Wrong I Richard Brice
Nathan Martin
Founder of tennisfitness.com
tennisfitness.com
Episode: Stop Playing Old, Weak Tennis - This Is All It Takes I Nathan Martin
Jonathan Stokke
Former All American Doubles player at Duke; doubles coach and podcaster
Stokke Tennis / Duke University coaching history
Episode: Your Net Position Is Wrong — The Real Reason Your Doubles Poaches Fail I Jonathan Stokke
John Craig
USPTA elite professional, founder of Performance Plus Tennis
Performance Plus Tennis
Episode: Why Your Serve Is Getting Worse — And It Has Nothing to Do With Your Arm I John Craig
Dr. William Kane
Orthopedic surgeon
Black Tie Orthopedics
Episode: Before You Let Them Cut: Protecting Your Tennis Career After 50 I Dr. William Kang
Will Kang
Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in tennis players
Black Tie Orthopedics
Episode: Stop Ignoring These Injuries Before They End Your Tennis Career I Dr. William Kang
Peter Freeman
Founder of Crunchtime Coaching, USPTA elite professional and veteran coach specializing in players over 50
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Episode: Top 10 Reasons Most Seniors Never Reach 4.0 (And Stay Stuck at 3.5) Part 2 I Peter Freeman
Tommy Rounds
Professional poker player who coaches tennis players on mental and strategic aspects
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Episode: They Know Your Next Shot Before You Hit It I Tommy Rounds

Host

Mike Rogers
Host of Insider's Playbook and founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked; a senior tennis competition expert and longtime host

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#88
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#29
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#36
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#43
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#47
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#50
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Pain vs Injury: What Every Tennis Player Gets Wrong I Richard Brice
Q: What practical steps can a player take immediately to protect themselves?
Start with simple balance drills, practice moving all joints daily, and integrate eight-direction gaze training to keep the visual system engaged and reduce injury risk.
Pain vs Injury: What Every Tennis Player Gets Wrong I Richard Brice
Q: What are the common injury risks for players over 50 and how does the brain factor in?
Shoulder and forearm issues are common when modern techniques are used without proper conditioning; the brain's protective response can create pain in joints like the shoulder and elbow even without obvious tissue damage, so focus on gradual builds, balance, and coordination.
Pain vs Injury: What Every Tennis Player Gets Wrong I Richard Brice
Q: What does training your brain to avoid injuries really mean for a senior player?
It means reprogramming how the nervous system interprets movement and pain, prioritizing coordination and safe loading, and embracing gradual progression rather than rushing to adopt advanced techniques before the body is prepared.
Anticipation Beats Speed After 50 — Here's Why I Nathan Martin
Q: What is the single biggest thing a senior player can do to move better on the court within 90 days?
Commit to at least one strength session per week to rebuild the foundation, plus two agility workouts weekly, and push these sessions beyond what feels comfortable to drive meaningful adaptation.
Anticipation Beats Speed After 50 — Here's Why I Nathan Martin
Q: How long does it take to start training some of that speed to get back?
Neural components respond quickly, with noticeable gains in as little as a few weeks, while movement and change-of-direction improvements often take six to eight weeks, especially when incorporating reactive drills.

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A show focused on competitive senior tennis (over 50) that blends strategy, conditioning, injury prevention, and mental edge. Recent episodes frequently explore building sustainable skills for aging bodies, balancing technique with efficiency, and leveraging anticipation, vision, and movement to stay competitive. Guests include top coaches, surgeons, and performance experts who translate science into practical drills, routines, and game plans for longer, smarter careers on the court. The format tends to mix personal anecdotes with repeatable frameworks, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable steps—whether rebuilding a stroke, refining footwork, or avoiding surgery—while staying engaged with the broader senior tennis community. ... more

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