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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 17 May 2024 | Episode 7: Tennis Injuries and Prevention | 00:51:05 | |
Soham, Alex and Tarun discuss Injuries and Prevention of Injuries in Tennis. Early Specialization in Youth Sports | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | Episode 11: Soham @ the $25K Brightwork Open! | 00:32:39 | |
We discuss Soham Mookerjea’s (UTR 9.1 singles, 8.6 doubles) experience playing an open tournament (singles and doubles)! We also discuss tournment vs. league tennis, the level of competition at open tourneys, etc. Furthermore, we dissect a few of Soham's points against Jan Silva (UTR 12.5 singles). https://hornetsports.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/jan-silva/8530. | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | Episode 8: Roland Garros 2024 | 00:56:46 | |
Soham, Alex & Tarun discuss Soham's trip to Roland Garros 2024 and what we can learn from the pros! Related Top RG matches. | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Episode 3: Tennis Fitness | 00:39:03 | |
The whole Tennishackery gang Alex, Soham and Tarun get together to discuss tennis fitness: what, why and hows. Resources Risks of early specialization in tennis
https://kovacsacademy.com Some good Instagram accounts https://www.instagram.com/_baselinepower_/ @squatuniversity. Disclaimer - Do not learn stuff especially olympic lifting and friends without proper supervision and training. | |||
| 15 Apr 2025 | Episode 24 : Match Analysis - Novak Djokovic vs Daniel Evans! | 00:32:13 | |
Soham and Tarun analyze a Match featuring Novak Djokovic and Dan Evans from the 2021 Monte Carlo Masters. The objective at Tennishackery is to bring this type of data-driven analysis for competitive/recreational players of all levels and ages! Links YT Video Highlights of Evans vs Novak Monte Carlo 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBg9kHZu_cM Brain Game Tennis article discussing this match https://braingametennis.com/dan-evans-dismantled-novak-djokovic-heres-how/ | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | Episode 2: Indian Wells Masters Tournament 2024 | 00:30:06 | |
Episode 2 features Soham's visit to the recently concluded Indian Wells Masters. We talk about broad ranging topics focused on this tournament and more importantly what we can learn from the pro game and players. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Episode 6: The Pro Game | 00:32:55 | |
Soham and Tarun discuss the Pro Game, including their favorite players from ATP/WTA, singles and doubles tennis, as well as what can we learn from these pros. Related String Theory- The finest piece of tennis writing. Period. Stan Wawrinka vs Gasquet - Commentators going absolutely bonkers reacting to insane level of tennis. Sampras vs Agassi USO 2001 Open by Agassi - Autobiography | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Episode 1: Introducing Tennishackery and the Founders | 00:33:16 | |
The launch episode of the Tennishackery podcast. The place where we discuss all things at the intersection of tennis, technology and the brain game. Episode 1 is about what is Tennishackery, how we came about, a little about each of us and the kind of content we are hope to bring. Please follow us on our socials . Instagram: @tennishackery X: @tennishackery Email: tennishackery@gmail.com Website to be launched soon :-) | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Episode 9: Wimbledon 2024 | 00:37:04 | |
Soham and Tarun discuss Wimbledon 2024! | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | Episode 13: Tennishackery Updates & Discussing the World of Tennis! | 00:43:18 | |
Soham and Tarun talk about the events from the world of tennis, plans for Tennishackery. Some of the discussions include US Open 2024 , the rise of Sinner and Sabalenka to the summit of the rankings, the Saudi Kings slam, Retirement announcements by Rafa, Gasquet, Thiem and Cornet, and upcoming talents.. Links: Gasquet vs Wawrinka | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | Episode 12: Doubles discussion with Will Boucek (@thetennistribe)! | 01:00:59 | |
Join us for a fun & insightful discussion on the doubles game with Will Boucek of thetennistribe. Will is well known for his work on doubles strategy at both the pro and amateur levels. Recently, he was a part of the US Olympics team's brain trust - that resulted in medal outcomes (M doubles Silver and Bronze). We talk doubles strategies, pro game, data analysis, common mistakes, etc. Will Boucek @thetennistribe https://www.thetennistribe.com Link to Will's outstanding cheatsheet on serve returns. | |||
| 20 Jul 2024 | Episode 10: Tennis Coaching Philosophies | 00:57:09 | |
The entire gang is joined by new contributor to Tennishackery - Tennis director Craig Lazarchik. We engaged in discussions on coaching philosophies, junior tennis , skill development, etc. | |||
| 06 Apr 2024 | Episode 4: Tennis - A Brain Game (Part 1) | 00:57:31 | |
The gang gets together to discuss the mental aspects of tennis. Broad topics like growth mindset, emotions, energy, self awareness, junior tennis philosophy for parents and kids are discussed in this part 1 of Mental Tennis series. It's a Q&A format with Soham & Alex where Alex talks about her experiences as a pro player and coach, and Soham on his experiences coaching and competing. Resources Jorghe Capstany - Tennis IQ podcast Books Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallaway Fearless Tennis Jeff Greenwald Winning Ugly - Brad Gilbert | |||
| 23 Nov 2024 | Episode 14: USTA NTRP Ratings! | 00:51:49 | |
Craig , Soham and Tarun discuss USTA NTRP ratings! More Resources: USTA NTRP FAQ https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/adult-tennis/programs/national/usta-ntrp-ratings-faqs.html#tab=tournaments Deeper dive into ratings http://computerratings.blogspot.com/p/usta-ntrp-faq.html Ratings and Skill explained by Ian Westerman https://youtu.be/x0ug-ttLjng?si=iLCC1YSO7pyTnATA | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | Episode 15: Thanksgiving Special! | 00:31:26 | |
In this fun Thanksgiving Special episode, Soham and Tarun discuss the recent happenings in the world of tennis from drug controversies to debating allowing on court coaching and more. On Court Coaching: https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/16dx0lz/continue_to_allow_coaching_or_get_rid_of_it/ Halep questions dual-standards: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/simona-halep-says-impossible-to-understand-why-iga-swiatek-doping-treated-differently | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | Episode 20: Aussie Open Wrap-Up & Choking Demystified!! | 00:55:05 | |
This one is a sure blockbuster. Full house with Soham, Alex, Craig & Tarun wrapping up the Aussie Open Singles and discussing the phenomenon of "Choking" in tennis. | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | Episode 22: Indian Wells Masters 2025 Rundown | 00:27:05 | |
Craig, Soham and Tarun discuss the recently concluded Indian Wells 2025 event, results and stars. The episode talks about the rise of the young talents in both men's and women's draws, importance of the mental part of tennis and a look forward to the upcoming events and slams. | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Episode 23: Special Episode featuring Jeff Greenwald from Fearless Tennis | 01:01:50 | |
In this exciting special episode with Jeff Greenwald from Fearless Tennis, the Tennishackery team discuss the mental aspects of tennis. In this conversation, some of the topics of interest include: habits, on and off court training, meditation and visualization, overcoming YIPS, demystifying and destigmatizing choking, understanding the pleasure in pressure situations, evolution of mental training from juniors to college and professional circuit, and identity of the legends of the game.Online Resource: https://fearlesstennis.com/ | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | Episode 18: Tennishackery Website & Aussie Open Preview! | 00:40:17 | |
Soham and Tarun kickoff 2025 with special announcements - website launch. We also discuss the ongoing Aussie Open Links tennishackery.com Tennishackery Episode 12 Ft Will Boucek - Doubles discussion | |||
| 23 Feb 2025 | Episode 21: Special Episode featuring Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces! | 00:59:38 | |
We discuss the parenting side of junior tennis with Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces. The episode discusses information about coaching, competing and of course parenting juniors. Links parentingaces.com tennishackery.com | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Episode 17: 2024 Year-End Special!! | 00:59:52 | |
Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss in detail their Top 3 news worthy items from 2024 in this exciting and entertaining year-end special!
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| 13 Apr 2024 | Episode 4: Tennis - A Brain Game (Part 2) | 01:03:04 | |
The crew discuss things like the improvement process, match management, recognizing patterns, risk taking, dealing with nerves in a match and a bunch of other related fun topics. Links | |||
| 24 Jan 2025 | Episode 19 - Australian Open Semis! | 00:34:39 | |
@Soham and @Tarun discuss the Aus Open so far and the semi finals lineup. Related | |||
| 27 Apr 2024 | Episode 5: Technology in Tennis | 00:49:47 | |
Soham and Tarun discuss technology in tennis, including topics like Rackets, Strings, Analytics, Apps, Videos, etc. Bill Jacobsons Tennis computer | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | Episode 16: Improve your Tennis Match Play! | 01:05:03 | |
Soham, Craig and Tarun discuss match play deficiencies seen at both the junior and adult levels and and how to play better in matches. Topics include importance of training intensity, serve/return game, transition game, drills, dealing with emotions, court geometry, etc. Resources and Links: 16 second CureRoger Federer's outstanding speech at Dartmouth Alex Deminaur in training - Crazy - Dont' try this at home. | |||