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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
Wolfe Tennis Performance
Fitness
Grunting In Tennis
Breathing Techniques
Mental Performance
Mental Game
Performance Anxiety
Mental Training
Mark Vines
Physiology Of Sports
Cardio Training
Strength Training
Australian Formation
One Minute Tennis
Coaching
Cognitive Changes

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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Most doubles players think poaching is a gamble — a wing-and-a-prayer lunge you attempt when you "feel it." Jonathan Stokke says that's exactly backwards. In this episode of Insider's Playbook, Stokke breaks down why 99% of hi... more

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If your serve has quietly gotten shorter, slower, and less reliable over the last few years, you've probably blamed your shoulder, your elbow, or just "getting older." John Craig has coached hundreds of senior players over 40 years and says the real ... more

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Every competitive tennis player over 50 will eventually sit in a surgeon's office. Most walk in completely unprepared.

In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Kang — who plays and treats tennis players — gives you the exact questions to ask ... more

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What ends senior tennis careers isn't one big injury — it's the slow accumulation of small ones you kept playing through. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Will Kang explains exactly what to watch for before it's too late.

In this episode, Dr. Kang breaks down... more

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Will Boucek
Founder of Tennis Tribe and host of the Doubles Only Podcast
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Episode: The #1 Doubles Formation for Players Over 50 I Will Boucek
Jeff Jacklich
A coach with experience in coaching senior tennis players at all levels
Episode: Secrets to Coaching Senior Tennis Players Over 50 I Jeff Jacklich
Kevin McCarthy
Author of Heady Tennis, focused on mental strategies for tennis players.
Episode: Senior Tennis Strategy: Smarter Play with Heady Tennis Insights I Kevin McCarthy
Ben Wolfe
Coach who takes a holistic approach to player development focusing on fitness and injury prevention.
Wolfe Tennis Performance
Episode: Tennis Over 50: Exercises to Play Forever I Ben Wolfe
Stephen Bourne
Founder of One Minute Tennis and a former professional tennis player
One Minute Tennis
Episode: Coaching Across Ages and Levels I Stephen Bourne
Brent Abel
Accomplished senior tennis player and coach
webtennis.com
Episode: Managing Nerves and Performance Anxiety I Brent Abel
Noah Phillips
Cognitive Science PhD candidate and founder of Apex Cognition
Apex Cognition
Episode: How the Mind Changes with Age - What That Means for Tennis Players I Noah Phillips
Mark Vines
A player and coach with a lifetime of experience in competitive tennis.
Episode: Unlock the Mental Edge Every Senior Player Needs on Court I Mark Vines

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Mike Rogers
Host of Insider's Playbook and senior tennis tournament competitor; central figure in discussions around strategy, coaching, and performance for players over 50.

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#33
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#24
Canada/Sports/Tennis
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#82
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
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#61
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#134
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#4
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#24
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#37
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#38
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#43
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#50
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The #1 Doubles Formation for Players Over 50 I Will Boucek
Q: Are there certain points in the game, certain scores that you should run a different formation or just when you want to switch things up?
Will explains that the choice of formation can depend on the matchup and score, advising players to be cautious with riskier plays in critical points while using formations that exploit their opponents' weaknesses.
The #1 Doubles Formation for Players Over 50 I Will Boucek
Q: How do you suggest when to change up their formations and which ones may work best for their games?
Will recommends adapting formations based on the opponent's weaknesses, suggesting that senior players generally favor the Australian formation over the I-formation, as it forces opponents into uncomfortable situations.
Stop Playing 'Old Man' Tennis (Modern Strategy Over 50) I Jeff Jacklich
Q: How do you gauge the decision making of other players versus their shot making?
By assessing confidence in their game and whether adjustments are needed based on their performance and the conditions of play.
Stop Playing 'Old Man' Tennis (Modern Strategy Over 50) I Jeff Jacklich
Q: What really does competing at a high level and senior tennis mean to you?
It involves coaching, fitness preparation, and understanding your own game and your opponents' strengths and weaknesses.
Simple Ways to Improve Your Game Even at 55+ I Ben Wolfe
Q: What's the best way they can get in touch with you?
Ben mentions they can follow him on Instagram and Facebook, or visit his website for workshops and more information.

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This show centers on strategic, physical, and mental edge for competitive tennis players over 50. Episodes feature elite coaches, national champions, and performance experts who share real-world tactics for smarter movement, efficient training, injury resilience, and out-thinking younger opponents. Across conversations, listeners encounter practical advice on technique adaptation, mental performance, game theory, and coaching insights tailored to the challenges and opportunities of senior competition. A standout theme is the emphasis on incremental improvements, strategic match planning, and sustainable longevity in tennis, making it especially helpful for serious players and aspiring guest coaches who want to reach an experienced, age-cons... more

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2. Jeff Jacklich
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4. Ben Wolfe
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7. Noah Phillips
8. Mark Vines

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