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Tennis Speed Show

The Tennis Speed Show is dedicated to bringing the world"s best tennis performance experts together in one place. Lee Taft, known to many as "The Speed Guy", interviews coaches on specific techniques, methods, and strategies to improve the speed of tennis athletes. If you want to know more about footwork, speed, training, health, strength, the importance of speed to make better shots, and so much more, then this is the show you won"t want to miss! For even more knowledge on Tennis Speed, go

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Episode 39: Medicine Ball Throws (With Lee Taft)

Tennis Speed Show ·

2021/05/31

One of my pet peeves is the use of medicine ball throws to simulate ground strokes with sloppy form, too heavy of a med ball, and too demanding footwork. The goal of a performance coach is to improve athletic ability so the tennis player can use that improved athletic ability on the court. We are not trying to make them excellent at difficult to perform drills that do not transfer. Medicine ball training can either support performance or hinder performance. Choose wisely!

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46:13

Episode 38: Skill Acquistion & Motor Learning (With...

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2021/05/09

I love having conversations about skill acquisition and motor learning. Matt Kuzdub coaches tennis players both on and off the court. His approach is "there is more to tennis than x's and o's. Efficient mechanics, mental toughness, high-level conditioning, and proper nutrition all contribute to peak performance - nothing can be neglected. In this show, Coach Kuzdub does a fantastic job of breaking down the science and application of how tennis players and athletes benefit from properly programmed

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42:39

Episode 37: A New Way to Look at Tennis Training...

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2021/04/12

Coach Matthew Flaherty brings a new way to look at tennis training and overall athletic development. As a 4th degree martial artist, Coach Flaherty brings expertise to how movement should occur, which carries over to tennis. He gives us some tremendous insight into KB training's importance and value on shoulder stability and strength for the tennis player. Matthew speaks about being strong in a full range of motion to "own the positions." This is just the tip of the iceberg of our conversation!

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32:53

Episode 36: How and Why of Chosen Drills (With...

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2021/03/28

I am honored to have my first guest of the Tennis Speed Show make another appearance. Coach Andrew Gregory delivered some pure gold on why and he uses certain chosen drills. He frequently posts these same drills on his social media. Andrew is consistent with educating his athletes, parents, and coaches with creative yet sound training strategies. You must listen and follow Coach Gregory!

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Episode 35: My Conclusions on Education ( With Lee...

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2021/03/07

In this episode, I touch on a subject that is often glossed over. It involves "education"! We tend to hold education as one of the most important areas a coach needs to improve continually. The question is, "What kind of education?". I believe in many cases; traditional education hasn't held up its end of the bargain! The belief system is most often if you pay TONS of money, then the Education will take care of you. I 100% percent conclude this not to be the case. Take some time and listen in as I

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36:29

Episode 34: Practical Training for Success (With Josh...

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2021/02/21

This coach might not be a household name "yet," however, he is on his way to being just that! Coach Josh Rifkin was a highly accomplished collegiate tennis player who turned into a very educated and highly respected performance coach. Josh sit down with me to talk about the importance of the assessment process of setting up tennis coaching with his players. He dives into strength, power, isometrics to improve positions for strokes, and so much more.

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27:42

Episode 33: Inside Look at Player Turned Coach (With...

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2021/02/15

A top collegiate player at the University of Houston, Eleni Kordolaimi, went on to play professionally. She earned her degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, and for such a young person, she has an amazing grasp of what is need for tennis training and skill development. Originally from Greece Eleni currently coaches in Belgium and is enjoying her time helping players reach their dreams. Eleni dives into the importance of strength and speed in the development of players.

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34:18

Episode 32: Prospective of a Professional Player...

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2021/02/01

This show was one of my top favorites! I had the privilege of sitting down with one of the top professionals in tennis. Ruben Gonzales has been in the professional tennis world for many years and brings so much experience to the table. Listen up, players, because Ruben shares his training workload, the benefits of being strong and fast, and how he MUST stay mentally engaged to compete week after week. This show is pack-full of many, many golden nuggets from one of the game's best doubles

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Episode 31: A Closer Look at Programming Training...

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2021/01/18

Coach Caleb Kennedy of Kennedy Sports Performance took time out of his busy schedule to share how he runs his performance training for tennis athletes of all ages and abilities and all athletes. He breaks down the importance of strength, speed, and injury prevention. Coach Kennedy shares what his session looks like and how he utilizes the various sections of his program (warm-up, speed/jump, and strength). Caleb also dives into the importance of communicating with parents to build your business

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Episode 30: How to Approach Working with a Beginner...

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2021/01/11

Chris Halliday, a player since the age of 10 - turned coach, shares his approach to working with beginning youth and adult players with the end goal of helping them enjoy the game of tennis. We often forget about the 1,000's of people who want to learn how to play tennis. It is such a fantastic life-skill sport. Chris also discusses the importance of strength, footwork, and a topic often missed - the mental part of the game.

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Episode 29: The Cross Under vs Lateral Run Step (Lee...

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2021/01/04

Tennis just got better because of a fantastic, productive, and very respectful conversation on tennis footwork. I had a great discussion with tennis coaches who support the cross-under (I call cross-behind) while supporting the lateral run step. It really will make you love "footwork" conversation in the sport of tennis. It is important to keep discussions like this one out in the open as often as possible to give tennis the kick in the pants it needs.

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Episode 28: Speed and Proper Mechanics (With Caryn...

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2020/12/14

University of Louisville Tennis Performance Coach Caryn Bailey Robbins breaks down the importance of speed and having proper mechanics. She also dives into the importance of using open or reactive based drills to help players develop more quickness. Listen in as she also shares her experience of why having excellent communication skills with coaches and players so that messages do not get misunderstood and success is greater!

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Episode 27: Tennis Players Need to Solve Problems...

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2020/12/07

In this special edition of the Tennis Speed Show, Lee addresses the importance of creating scenarios where tennis players must learn to solve the variety of problems that are in front of them on every movement. The more they are exposed to the kinesthetic differentiation variable, and the more they are challenged to make split-second decisions on the speed, angle of pursuit, and effort level, the greater the problem-solvers they become.

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34:52

Episode 26: A Player Turned Performance Coach (With...

Tennis Speed Show ·

2020/11/23

You are going to love this interview with Elizabeth Guy! Coach Guy is a strength and conditioning coach, Physical Therapy Assistant, personal trainer, and a former college tennis player. She has experience as a strength and conditioning coach for the USTA. Elizabeth delivers some great points about training, court movement quality, the importance of core development for staying strong, and being mobile to play better and stay healthy!

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Episode 25: [Special Edition] Staying Mentally &...

Tennis Speed Show ·

2020/11/19

What an incredibly important show with a vital message you can't afford to miss! Jae Taft and Andrew Gregory share their perspective on why staying physically and mentally active during the pandemic is necessary. Andrew dove into the specific skills athletes can do right now to stay sharp and active. Jae brought with her a key message and strategies on how and why mental preparedness is so crucial- especially not allowing your identity to become wrapped up in the sport where you lose who you are and

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Episode 24: How the Villanova University Staff...

Tennis Speed Show ·

2020/11/16

Listen, as Colin Masterson, of Villanova University Women's Tennis Program, shares how the staff assesses and prepares them to become better athletes first—followed up with allowing the athletes to shine on the courts. Coach Masterson explains how to use lateral and linear speed and unilateral and bilateral strength patterns. You have got to listen in on this one!

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Episode 23: HydroAthletics for Tennis (With Stephen...

Tennis Speed Show ·

2020/11/09

This is one of the most unique shows I have published. Stephen Davide takes us through his HydroAthletics Program. He explains how he helps tennis players feel better, move better, become stronger and more mobile, and feel in more control. Stephen talks about reps and levels of intensities as well. A very cool interview

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Episode 22: Let's Talk Sprinting in Tennis (With Kris...

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2020/11/02

Coach Kris Borthwick, Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Wake Forest, shares loads of practical information. This show really should have been a three-part series. Listen in as Coach Borthwick describes in detail the repeat sprint test he developed for tennis athletes.

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Episode 21: Skill Development Through Progressions...

Tennis Speed Show ·

2020/10/26

One of the most successful YouTube tennis resources there is was developed by Ian Westermann. His Essential Tennis site is jammed-full of valuable resources for tennis players, coaches, and trainers. In this interview, Ian explains the importance of skill development through progressions. Coach Westermann shares the very important footwork patterns that all players should have as a foundation and so much more!

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30:29

Episode 20: Why Strength Training is a Must for...

Tennis Speed Show ·

2020/10/12

The Director of Tennis at Inspiration Academy, Ashley Hobson, shares some powerful information in this interview. Listen in as Coach Hobson talks about how important movement is and how he evaluates it. Coach Hobson explains why strength training for tennis performance and movement on the court is a must.

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