Aubone Tennis Online Coaching (Jean-Yves Aubone)

Ohhhhh I've been wanting to write this one for a while. Innocent well-intentioned actions can do more harm than we think. We overlook the consequences of actions that WE think don't mean anything. But it's not what we think. It's what is.

I've worked with some players and parents who look at the draw and all it is is a waste of their time. It changes nothing for them. I've worked with others who can't help but look at their second round opponent, believe it's an easier match than the first one, and try to use that as motivation to have a focused first round match. They then go on to lay an egg in the first round, making that potential second round opponent non-existent.

Many who know me know I believe in efficiency. If the benefits of doing something are so skewed to the downside, I won't do it. I won't waste my time. I'll put my energy into something where it's better spent. Why risk ruining something if there's so little to gain?

Click below for the full blog. Hope you enjoy the podcast!

www.aubonetennis.com/blog/stoplookingatthedraw

This week I had the honor of joining Lisa Stone on the Parenting Aces podcast to discuss bad line calls in junior tennis. They're are an unfortunate but common occurrence. Whether they were intentional or an honest mistake, dealing with it can be frustrating for players and parents. In this episode, we’ll cover strategies for addressing cheating in a way that fosters personal growth, sportsmanship, a healthier experience, and the important role parents play.

If you're a junior tennis parent, make sure to check out www.parentingaces.com for more incredible information!

And don't forget to stop by www.aubonetennis.com as well! If you're interested in the Match Journal mentioned at the end of the podcast, click here: www.aubonetennis.com/matchjournal

I prefer to work on a few things at a time for a long time. If a player works on too many things at once, they’ll be mediocre at everything, great at nothing. It’s better to master the most important things first, then start adding in everything else later.

1. Footwork

2. A Weapon

3. 2nd Serve

4. First Volley

5. Mental Skills (could be #1!)

Here is the link to the blog!

Tennis is far behind when it comes to using video technology in their coaching methods. All major sports are using them and it's time for tennis to catch up! In this episode I discuss the benefits of using video technology, and how it can help in the development of a player.

Click below for the blog portion!

https://www.aubonetennis.com/blog/whyvideoissoimportant

Strictly coaching the tennis aspect of the game can be easy. High percentage is cross court. On the run is open stance. Contact point in front. Follow through. Weight forward. All that and more.

Even the non coaches who’ve watched and studied tennis for years as a hobby can point out basic things that are done incorrectly.

But when you’re coaching a player, you’re not just coaching the game. You’re coaching the person. Their personality. The moment. The day. The energy. The mood. Everything that doesn’t have to do with actually hitting the ball.

www.aubonetennis.com

A tennis player spends approximately 80% of a match WALKING around. Not running and playing. Walking. Yet we spent 99.99% of our practices working on everything else, and we wonder why most kids struggle to be mentally tough.

An argument can be made that the routines in-between points are the most important thing that will determine how mentally tough a player will be in a match. In this podcast I discuss the routine I try to teach the players I work with. If your players are not implementing a consistent routine in some form, please have them listen to this podcast! If anything will have a more immediate impact on their results, it will be this.

Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more podcasts and blogs!

As he prepares to play in the French Open, Martin Damm Jr. was kind enough to spend some time discussing:

• How he got started in tennis
• His experience playing junior ITF's
• Being a part of the youngest team ever to win a US Open doubles match
• Why he turned pro at 15 years old
• And how he had to reidentify his game as a pro

This is an amazing episode for junior tennis players and parents trying to learn about the different pathways players take! For those who are just getting started out, here’s a mini bio on Marty:

• Current ATP singles ranking of 179
• Top American junior player growing up
• ITF Junior #3
• 2019 Kalamazoo Doubles Champion w/ Toby Kodat
• Reached the 3rd round of the Miami Open this year

Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more!

In this episode of The Aubone Tennis Podcast, we dive deep into the most powerful lessons learned from a year of coaching elite tennis players. Discover how mental toughness begins with physical toughness, why building true grit requires tough love, and how embracing nerves can unlock peak performance. Whether you’re a high-performance player or a parent supporting one, these lessons can transform your approach to competitive tennis.

Tune in for more advice and eye-opening stories that will prepare you for the challenges ahead in 2025 and beyond!

As always, check out www.aubonetennis.com for past blogs, podcasts, and coaching information!

This is part 2 of a 2-part special guest episode with Christopher Trizzino. In part 1 Chris shared his fearless journey of how he started tennis very late at the age of 13, fell in love with coaching but had no idea how to succeed with it, and now runs one of the best academies in the entire region. This episode is a great reminder that you don't need to plan every step of your journey in order to succeed.

In this episode, Chris discusses the importance he places on parent education, being present at tournaments, and creating a team atmosphere in an individual sport.

At the beginner level, tennis is a very technical sport, but at the high performance level, technicals take a bit of a back seat, and movement leads the way.

High performance tennis is considered to be one of the toughest sports in the world, due to the level of physical and mental fitness required. Unfortunately, too many people focus on the technical side of the game, as opposed to the physical.

You can work on your technique all you want, but if you can't get to the right position, with the right footwork, and have the appropriate strength to accelerate, you'll have trouble succeeding.

Hope you enjoy the podcast and check out www.aubonetennis.com for more tennis tips!

One of the least talked about areas parents have to deal with is the time in-between 2nd and 3rd sets. I wonder how many parents were given the heads up that they'd be put in a situation where they'd have to consider putting their coaching hat on. It's an unfair position to be put in. Parents aren't coaches! They're just there to parent, and this is a delicate and important moment in the match. How they handle this time is important! They can either provide more anxiety for their child, or bring calmness and confidence. I hope the few things I mention in the blog provide some help in handling these situations when the coach is not present.

Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more!

If someone’s tournament schedule isn’t handled appropriately, they won’t be prepared to play well. And if they don’t know what constitutes an appropriate tournament schedule, they’ll incorrectly have high expectations going into an event. They’ll be all excited as they’re playing their first tournament in a while. They’ve practiced a lot. They think they’re ready to compete!

And then boom!

They experience nerves under pressure for the first time in weeks.

Odds are, they’re going to struggle.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the College Tennis Series!

Are you a junior tennis player dreaming of competing in college? Or a parent navigating the challenging junior tennis journey? Dive into our brand-new podcast series where we interview collegiate tennis players across all divisions to uncover:

✅ How They Got There: Real stories from players who made it.

✅ Training Insights: When they started tennis, match play, and fitness routines.

✅ UTR & Rankings: How they handled the pressure and stood out.

✅ Recruiting Secrets: From school lists to the ultimate decision—everything you need to know.

➡️ Listen Now to Episode 2 and start building the path to your college tennis future!

This week we have Hunter Robbins from Florida Atlantic University discussing his junior and college tennis experience, where he discusses playing multiple sports, burning out, and struggling with traveling to tournaments. Hunter also discusses how he went from being a 3-star recruit, to quitting, to walking on to the team, and becoming a successful starter in their lineup.

📍 Visit ⁠www.aubonetennis.com⁠ to explore episodes, resources, and expert advice for junior tennis players and parents!

There are days where we wake up and for some reason, our favorite forehand is no where to be found. Our fitness levels feel depleted. Our legs feel like cement. And our serve feels like we forgot how to hit it.

There’s no real explanation for it. That’s just the way it is. Just like Steph Curry’s 3 point shooting percentage is never exactly the same day after day, neither is our tennis game.

Because of all that, we as tennis players need to be continuously flexible. When yesterday we needed to hit forehands cross-court because we were playing a lefty, today, we need to try to hit more down the line because our opponent has an incredibly good righty forehand. Is it higher percentage to go cross-court? Yes, but our opponent’s forehand is so good, we’re almost guaranteed of losing the point if they’re able to find that shot. So today, the lower percentage shot to execute, the down the line shot, now becomes the highest win percentage play.

Tomorrow, you might play someone with a better backhand than forehand, so now you’ll go back to hitting that forehand cross-court.

And on and on it goes, and that’s the world tennis players need to live in. The world where everything is about percentages, not rules, and those percentages can seesaw back and forth depending on the flavor of the day.

Click here for the blog

Juniors in the United States talk about the pressure to win. The pressure to get their UTR up and get into college division. The pressure to win because success in tennis is unfortunately how they define their self-worth.

Can you imagine having to win just so your mandatory military sentence is not so intense?

In Israel (and maybe other countries too), if you’re one of the best amateur athletes in your sport, you’ll be allowed to continue training while completing your service. If you’re not one of the best, it will be more difficult to train.

How do you work around that pressure?

There’s no quitting to get away from the stress. There’s no “oh just play for fun” or “don’t worry about the rankings.”

Your ranking does matter as a junior. Your success does matter. It can legitimately change your life.

Sure, for American’s, if their ranking isn’t high enough, they might not get to play college tennis where they wanted, but they have the option to go to college, get a job, and move on with their life. They’re not forced to go to the army.

So it’s an extremely difficult balance in Israel. Focusing on winning now has been proven to limit development, therefore limiting success in the future. Focusing on learning, developing, and letting the winning happen when it’s meant to happen is the best way to improve the fastest.

But how do you tell a kid that they need to focus on their development when their success as a junior determines if they're wearing combat shoes or tennis shoes in a few years?

So for the American’s or citizens of a country that don’t have a mandatory military service, please appreciate the life you have. It’s not like that everywhere else.

This is part 1 of a 2-part special guest episode with Christopher Trizzino. In part 1 Chris shares his fearless journey of how he started tennis very late at the age of 13, fell in love with coaching but had no idea how to succeed with it, and now runs one of the best academies in the entire region. This episode is a great reminder that you don't need to plan every step of your journey in order to succeed.

After you're done with part 1, check out part 2 where Chris discusses the importance he places on parent education, being present at tournaments, and creating a team atmosphere in an individual sport.

The hardest part when selecting the 5 things to fix in high performance junior tennis was narrowing it down to just 5! A lot has changed since I started playing junior tennis. Some things for the good, but some things for the worst. Maybe it's just because now I'm a coach that I'm more involved with what's going on, but it's tough to sit back and listen to stories of parents wondering if they should pull their kid out of tennis. There will always be kids that switch sports. That's totally fine. But I'd love for it to be for other reasons. Hopefully this blog can get to some people in charge and get the conversation started. And if you have any ideas that are different, I'd love to hear them as well! Heck, the majority of the ideas I have come from listening to other coaches and parents sharing their thoughts! http://www.aubonetennis.com/blog/5ideastoimprovehpjuniortennis

This podcast crossed my mind as I put myself in the shoes of many parents, and wondered what type of training setup I would look for if my son decided to pursue high performance tennis. I tried to be reasonable. Of course I’d want everything on site right ? Nutritionist. Mental coach. Physical therapist. Restaurant. Indoor courts. Classroom. Locker rooms. Etc. Etc.. The list could go on forever.

But few places like that exist, and they’re usually part of a massive operation. I don’t want to be a part of a massive operation. I want something small. Something where a team and family atmosphere can be created. Something where a kid doesn’t get lost in the shuffle and thrown on the back courts if they aren’t performing at the highest level of tennis.

Thinking about what that might realistically look for, I came up with the list in the photo above. (If you haven’t done so, please read the list on the photo at the beginning of this post).

Click here to read the blog version:

www.aubonetennis.com/blog/juniortennistrainingsetup

Welcome to Episode 4 of the College Tennis Series where have Julian Rousseau-Tuan from the Oregon University Club Tennis. Julian discusses why he chose to play club tennis at OU, instead of going to play on a varsity team at any other school, when he had the UTR to do.  Make sure you listen until the end where he also discusses why he chose to stay on the club team, and why that experience has been so valuable to him.

If you're a junior tennis player dreaming of competing in college? Or a parent navigating the challenging junior tennis journey? This podcast series is for you! Dive into our brand-new podcast series where we interview collegiate tennis players across all divisions to uncover:

✅ How They Got There: Real stories from players who made it.

✅ Training Insights: When they started tennis, match play, and fitness routines.

✅ UTR & Rankings: How they handled the pressure and stood out.

✅ Recruiting Secrets: From school lists to the ultimate decision—everything you need to know.

➡️ Listen Now to Episode 4 and start building the path to your college tennis future!

📍 Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.aubonetennis.com⁠⁠⁠ to explore episodes, resources, and expert advice for junior tennis players and parents!

When we think of the word weapon in tennis, we’ve been trained to think of a powerful weapon. A big forehand. A monster serve. The ability to finish points at the net. Something that can overpower your opponent, and take the racket out of their hand.

I’d like to redefine that. 

Visit www.aubonetennis.com for more

Answering this question is straight forward, but finding that type of environment is difficult.

-There will always be a higher level training group so at some point, a coach has to say no, they can’t move you up.

-Does the player show a disciplined effort to train at 100% no matter who they're with?

-Is it fair for the higher level players when the lower level player joins them?

-Can you get better training with a lower level player?

These are the things I discuss in this podcast, along with how important it actually is to train with higher level players.

This week we have a special episode! It's the first time we have a guest joining us. Marcelo Ferreira, Windy Hill High Performance Tennis Manager joined us to discuss the incredible program he's built in Atlanta, GA.

Marcelo discusses how culture, character and discipline come first, and then tennis. Their person first approach combined with their holistic mindset is what makes their program so unique. Fitness, yoga, meditation, nutrition, and mental skills training are a mandatory part of their program. Their group sizes are limited, and their dedication to proper development is refreshing in today's climate of revenue first programs. It's no surprise that their program has turned out the #1 girls 12u player in the country, as well as this year's Boy's 16u Eddie Herr Doubles Champion. I hope you enjoy today's episode, and if you'd like to reach out to Marcelo, his contact information is below:

Email: ⁠Marceloferreira2310@gmail.com

Instagram:  coachferreiratennis

Click here to view the Windy Hill Athletic Club

Being a junior tennis parent is a tough job. Being a junior tennis parent with a teenage child whose hormones are going all over the place is an even tougher job. You can say the right thing and be wrong. You can do nothing and be wrong. And you can answer their questions and be wrong.

It can be a stressful experience that oftentimes strains the relationship between the parent and the child.
Well if you're a junior tennis parent that can sometimes feel overwhelmed, this podcast is for you. In this episode I give 5 simple tips to make your job easier, while maintaining a strong and healthy relationship with your child!

If you've already gone through the journey as a parent yourself, or are a coach currently helping other parents, I'd love to hear your favorite advice!

Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more info on how to manage your child's journey!

When people believe their basic qualities can be developed, failures may still hurt, but failures don’t define them. And if abilities can be expanded-if change and growth are possible-then there are still many paths to success.” - Carol Dweck “Mindset”

Losing is always going to be painful, even if you lose the right way. For parents who don't have a tennis background, they're not sure what they see in a match. They just see a bunch of shots and the result. And if their own experiences serve them correct, winning is succeeding, losing is failing. A's are good F's are bad. But in tennis, the grading scale isn't based on the result of the match. Not only can someone lose and get better, but they can win and get worse. 

Welcome to Episode 3 of the College Tennis Series where have Ethan Green from Denison University joins us to discuss how he made it to such a high level of tennis, yet started playing at the age of 10!

And even though his first Level 1 event wasn't until the 16's, he reached a Division 1 level, but ultimately chose to play Division 3, and couldn't be happier.

If you're a junior tennis player dreaming of competing in college? Or a parent navigating the challenging junior tennis journey? This podcast series is for you! Dive into our brand-new podcast series where we interview collegiate tennis players across all divisions to uncover:

✅ How They Got There: Real stories from players who made it.

✅ Training Insights: When they started tennis, match play, and fitness routines.

✅ UTR & Rankings: How they handled the pressure and stood out.

✅ Recruiting Secrets: From school lists to the ultimate decision—everything you need to know.

➡️ Listen Now to Episode 3 and start building the path to your college tennis future!

📍 Visit ⁠⁠www.aubonetennis.com⁠⁠ to explore episodes, resources, and expert advice for junior tennis players and parents!

If you can’t see these things in person, it’s hard to get inspired by them. It’s hard to feel the magic. It’s hard to feel the crowd come alive. It’s a completely different feeling to see a 145mph serve in person come off of Isner’s racquet. To hear the sound of Juan Martin Del Potro’s forehand as it connects with the center of his strings. To see Federer’s beautiful gliding slice that barely goes over the net. To see and hear Nadal’s huge fist pump after a forehand buggy whip winner on the run from the back corner of the stadium. Growing up, one of the biggest inspirations I had each year was going to the Miami Open. Every March, my parents would take my brother and I to the tournament, and it was one of the most exciting times of the year. It was an opportunity to see the best players in the world, up close and in-person, learning and studying the best. I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be as good as them. It was a yearly motivational event for me. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more podcasts, blogs, and information on my coaching services!

Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.” Simon Sinek

When you stop to think about it, it’s incredibly difficult. The balance we ask kids to find, while going through the biggest hormonal change in their life, is tough.

Most parents and coaches (yes, not all) try to preach about not worrying about today’s results. They ask the kids to focus on getting better and not care if they win or lose. “Just give 100% of your energy and focus and make the most out of today” is some version of what they say.It’s the right idea, and the correct thought process that helps athletes improve the fastest.But let’s take a deeper look into what what we’re asking kids to do.

www.aubonetennis.com/blog/thedifficultbalance

"Five minutes before entering the central office, I suddenly felt really bad, extremely nervous. I started to cry. I even had to go throw up a bit.” Stan Wawrinka discussing his emotions before walking on the court for the 2016 US Open final. He won the match and the title.

“You know, half an hour before the match I didn’t even want to step on the court, because I just really felt really bad, and I had to, like, lock myself in the physio room and I had to talk to my psychologist. I was actually crying.” Barbora Krejcikova discussing how she felt before her 4th round match at the French Open in 2021. She won the match as well as the singles and doubles title later that week.

“Have no fear” or “don’t be nervous” or any of that junk is the biggest bunch of bologna on the planet. Things like fear, stress, and nerves never go away. There will never be a match where a player feels absolutely nothing but calmness before stepping onto the court. If that happens to them, they probably don’t care enough.

Champions like Wawrinka and Krejcikova are full of all sorts of miserable emotions during big moments. They’ve just learned how to compete with them.

“Does my child need to homeschool to make it to division 1 collegiate tennis?” - Junior Tennis Parent

It’s a question parents ask themselves all the time. They hear the stories of players coming out of IMG, Saddlebrook and other academies. They hear the stories of former successful players practicing 4-5 hours of tennis a day, doing fitness, and think that might be the only way.

I’m here to say…….it’s not the only way.

But the things home school programs offer must be done some how and this is where a lot of after school programs fail.

They fail because after school drills occur during the busiest times of play. This limits the types of practices they can offer.

Homeschooling programs occur during the quietist times of the day. They can use as many courts as they want to spread kids out. This allows coaches to run the best practices possible. They can do match play, full court singles drills, proper feeding drills, utilize the gym for fitness, etc.

For after school drills to offer the same quality practices, they’d have to severely limit the number of kids taking part in drills, or limit member or public play so the kids can have more courts to spread out. Both options hurt their revenue, and would leave a lot of people unhappy.

The good news is, if a parent can implement the following 7 things in their child’s development, they’ll have a better chance of making it to division 1 college tennis, without homeschooling.

A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t” - Jack Dempsey It’s a hard thing to explain to someone if they haven’t gone through something incredibly difficult and challenging, and refused to back down. It can also seem like an unfair thing to explain to a young athlete. When talking to a child, a psychologist probably wouldn’t be too happy with a coach saying physical effort is not enough, and that deep inside that child has an extra gear, a 6th or 7th gear they need to tap into to take their game to the next level. I’ve had to do that before. It’s tough and I need to be careful with my words, but I’m not in the happiness business. I’m in the high performance business. I’m in the growth business. I’m in the “I’ll be happy when I’m improving as a tennis player while trying to achieve my goals” type of business.  It’s not for everyone. I say it all the time. There’s multiple ways to enjoy tennis. Choosing the right path is important because that’s where you’ll find true happiness. Neither one is wrong. But if being the best tennis player you can possibly be during competition is the tennis journey that’s for you, then you need to know the difference between a good attitude and a champions attitude, and embrace it. Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more! #tennis #tenniscoach #lifecoach #athlete #champion #tennis player

** Special Guest Episode**

Sam Jalloh joins us to discuss his incredible story of how he survived a civil war in Sierra Leone, and chased his dream of becoming a professional tennis player. From defying the odds at birth, he continued to defy the odds by becoming one of Sierra Leone's tennis players. He learned how to play hand ball first, then built his own tennis racket out of whatever material he could find, played tennis without shoes, crossed multiple borders at the age of 16 while searching for better training, risked his life, and more in the pursuit of his dreams.

If you enjoy this episode, please check out Sam's book "How Tennis Saved My Life" available now on Amazon.

Amazon Link

As always, don't forget to check out www.aubonetennis.com as well!

If you're a competitive tennis player like I was, you need match play skills! And these skills are different than technical skills. They include:

- how to use your strengths and hide your weaknesses

- how to position yourself

- what adjustments to make in your strategy

- developing the routines in between points such as how to breathe, when to take time, when to play fast

- how to handle cheating

The best way to develop these skills is.....having coached practice match play, and having your coach watch your competition! Unfortunately, most players do have these things and are playing events ill-prepared. . Also, they're at a severe disadvantage when they compete against opponents who DO have this as part of their development process.

Go to www.aubonetennis.com to learn more. You can also reach out to me through my website in case you have any questions or comments.

We have another special guest episode with Jonathan Stokke (full bio below) from the Baseline Intelligence podcast. If you haven't listened to the Baseline Intelligence podcast, and you're a tennis coach, parent, or player, you need to! Stokke has an incredible wealth of knowledge, from his experience as a junior and collegiate player, playing in the US Open, coaching in college tennis, and now a private coach with an amazing podcast. He's interviewed many incredible people like Paul Annacone, Brad Stine, Jessica Pegula, Gil Reyes, Lindsay Davenport, and more, but this time it was his turn to speak. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to get his perspective on things like managing a competitive attitude with good sportsmanship, thoughts for college recruits, and having a better mindset while competing. Enjoy the podcast!

Jonathan Stokke BioStokke was a top junior in the United States growing up, having played in the Men's 2001 & 2002 US Open Doubles. After his junior days were over, he continued his tennis journey at Duke University. At Duke, he was an All-American & ITA National Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship & Leadership Award. From there, he spent some time coaching at the Smith Stearns academy, before becoming the Women's Assistant Coach at Wake Forest University. Stokke took another leg up in his career by becoming the Associate Head Coach for the Duke Men's Tennis Team. He now coaches in the Charleston, South Carolina area, where he's also the host of one of the most popular tennis podcasts called Baseline Intelligence.

Don't forget to check out www.aubonetennis.com for more!

Junior tennis ranking systems for people to be obsessed with have existed for decades. UTR is just another system with its own advantages and disadvantages. What’s changed is how academies, parents, and players have easy access to seeing the “ratings” thus exposing how much they actually look at them.

Click below for the full blog. Hope you enjoy the episode!

http://www.aubonetennis.com/blog/utr

This can probably be said for most individual sports as well.

Team sports have the advantage of having everything organized for the players. There’s a coach. A season. A set schedule. Set practice times. Uniforms. Etc..

Sure, there’s still a cost to all that, but all the information is put together, and handed out to the parents. They know what to expect, what their schedule is, and then put on their uber hat and drive the kids everywhere.

That doesn’t exist in junior tennis.

www.aubonetennis.com

Recovery has become one of the hottest topics in junior tennis talk over the last few years. With the implementation of doubles at so many events, kids are finding themselves consistently playing 3-4 matches a day. That’s a lot of tennis for young kids, especially in the summer. Understandably so, I’ve heard of many players whose level of tennis drops precipitously towards the end of the tournament, right at the most important time to play one’s best tennis. Hopefully this podcast can help players avoid that same fate, and instead play their best tennis when it really counts. Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more information on how to become a better tennis player during competition! #tennis #tenniscoach #tennisplayer #tennistips #recovery #tennistraining

What's more important to a player, the racquet or the string?

Should kids be using polyester strings?

What's the best way to test racquets?

These are some of the questions we asked racquet specialist, and Head of USA Marketing for Tecnifibre, Philippe Oudshoorn.

Philippe is an incredible resource to have because his knowledge of these things is directly from the player and coach's perspective. Before joining Tecnifibre, Philippe played collegiate tennis at the University of Virginia, then professional tennis, coached collegiately at George Washington and UCF, and finally as a National Coach for USTA Played Development.

There's no better person to talk to then Philippe when it comes to equipment. Tecnifibre provides Grand Slam winners (Daniil Medvedev, Iga Swiatek, Joe Salisbury), many top professionals, and top juniors with the best equipment in the world.

Hope you enjoy the podcast and check out www.aubonetennis.com for more!

We have a tendency to spend too much time talking about bad calls after a match. Even if they happened at big moments in the match, how did you lose all the other points? How did you get down 5-4 40-30 match point in the third set anyway? How did you lose a set prior to that?

We need to focus on the biggest reason you lost. Was it the 36 forehand unforced errors? Or the 14 doubles faults? 

Let's put our attention there instead of the 4 or 5 bad calls you THINK went against you.

www.aubonetennis.com

One of the most common questions I get from junior tennis parents is should my child home school? Is it the only way they can develop into a division 1 collegiate athlete?

And I get that question not because they’re in love with the idea of homeschooling. It’s because they feel like they’re being forced into it by the current junior tennis structure. Most parents don’t actually want their child to homeschool. They want to keep them in regular school.

Well I have a way to work around part of the issue. I can’t help you with your school being upset about absences due to tournament travel, but I can help you in regards to a better training environment. It’s going to be a huge commitment, but if you’re considering homeschooling, you’re already extremely committed to doing everything possible for your child’s success.

So here we go.

Click here to read the blog associated with this episode!

Everybody has moments where they lose focus or get tight. It happened to both players in this match. They’re the #1 and #2 players in the world, yet it still happens to them. But look at how they each handled it in the 2nd and 3rd set! Incredible. A lot to learn for juniors.

Ah! The grand ol question I’ve received more times than I care to remember. Not only from juniors, but from adults as well! Players across all levels struggle against pushers. I get it. They’re terribly boring to play against. They give you no rhythm. They make for long and exhausting matches that test not only your physical fitness, but your mental fitness as well.

Well say no more to those horrible nightmares! It’s time for the pushers reign to end. In this blog are 5 strategies to beat those frustrating opponents.....Sorry pushers, but it's time to go!

Here is the written blog for this podcast!

www.aubonetennis.com/blog/5strategiestobeatapusher

Welcome to Episode 1 of the College Tennis Series!

Are you a junior tennis player dreaming of competing in college? Or a parent navigating the challenging junior tennis journey? Dive into our brand-new podcast series where we interview collegiate tennis players across all divisions to uncover:

✅ How They Got There: Real stories from players who made it.

✅ Training Insights: When they started tennis, match play, and fitness routines.

✅ UTR & Rankings: How they handled the pressure and stood out.

✅ Recruiting Secrets: From school lists to the ultimate decision—everything you need to know.🎧 Learn the strategies they used to stay ahead and set yourself up for success!

➡️ Listen Now to Episode 1 and start building the path to your college tennis future!

📍 Visit www.aubonetennis.com to explore episodes, resources, and expert advice for junior tennis players and parents.

Murphy Cassone was kind enough to share what his junior tennis journey was like from Kansas, how he ended up in Florida, why he played ITF's, how he settled on Arizona State, his brief burn out, and the importance of fitness.

One of my favorite things to do at the end of the year is to take some time to reflect. Days can quickly turn into months, and just like that, the year is over. It’s hard to stop, slow down, and evaluate things, yet it’s something I try to do as much as possible. It’s during these moments that we can fine tune our process, and redirect our coaching energies to the most important places.

In this podcast I discuss the 3 things I learned in 2023, as well as 3 things that stayed the same. Enjoy!

Twice in my life I've made improvements to my nutrition, and they were so impactful that I can never go back to my old ways. The foods and liquids we consume, how we consume them, and when we consume them have a direct affect not only our energy, but our mood. If we have low energy, we’ll be more at risk of being in a bad mood, having a negative mindset throughout the match, and we’ll struggle to make proper decisions.

If you’re going to spend thousands of dollars a year on tennis training, the last thing you want is for your nutrition to ruin everything. Give this area the same attention you would any other part of your tennis training. 

The tips in this blog are not so much about what to eat, as that is very specific to each person, and a nutritionist should handle that, but more so about how to handle certain important situations. Hope you enjoy the blog so much that it kick starts your own personal nutritional discovery!

If you'd like to read the blog, click below:

https://www.aubonetennis.com/blog/tennisnutritiontips

If you're in need of a nutritionist, please click on either of the links below and reach out to these two people:

- Alejandra Boker, Owner of Functional Bites

- Jessica Mantell, Owner of Next Generation Nutrition

What are you willing to tolerate on your high performance junior tennis journey? Some people can't handle the emotional outbursts, bad line calls, frustrating parents, and the overall emotional roller coaster. They want a nice respectful game, with a nice relaxing atmosphere, and if goals aren't achieved, it's not a problem. Others can tolerate the roller coaster so long as progress is being made and the child is showing continuous signs of happiness.

Unfortunately you have to pick. Striving to have a beautiful and calm atmosphere with continuous progress will more than likely not be a successful journey.

Check out www.aubonetennis.com for more!