The best athletes are always looking to gain an edge on the competition. In Compete Like a Champion, Dr. Larry Lauer and Coach Johnny Parkes from USTA Player Development will explore all aspects of high performance tennis and what it takes to become a successful athlete. Our hosts will provide useful tips for tennis players, coaches, and parents. Visit www.playerdevelopment.usta.com for more resources.
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Welcome to Punch Drunk Sports, the podcast hosted by comedians Sam Tripoli, Jayson Thibault, and occasionally Ari Shaffir, and produced by Johnny Woodard.
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It's Deal or No Deal time on CLC. Coach Johnny explains an exercise he does to help players prepare for environmental, individual, and task factors that can effect performance at an upcoming tournament. We detail not only how to do the exercise but what to consider so the player can feel prepared and not overwhelmed. For more information find us at…
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In honor of the Olympics we talk about how to prepare for a big tournament. With junior national championships, ITFs and the US Open just around the corner, it's wise to have a plan on how you will prepare to compete well. We talk about some of the most important factors you want to consider as you prepare including not making it big and other ways…
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Skill Drill - Coaching Players to be Motivated for Drills They Don't Like
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Players have on-court drills they don't enjoy, but are good for us. How do we help players to not just survive these difficult drills, but thrive through them? We discuss how to set-up, execute, and debrief these difficult drills and turn them into challenges to overcome. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @Larry…
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#489: Dongzilla Minus One + Are the Mavs Done? + Teeb's Big Break + WNBA Eating Its Own (Sam Tripoli Remix)
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We're not done with this thing yet. This week Teeb has a HUGE announcement (he landed a role in an actual movie!), and then we get into the NBA Finals, the whole Caitlin Clark thing, UFC, boxing, fantasy baseball, and loads more. To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patreon.com/punc…
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Commitment Is Greater Than Motivation - Acting off Values
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Motivation is great when we are feeling it, but what about when we are not feeling motivated? CLC gets into the topic of commitment, and how it is greater than motivation. We discuss how to facilitate commitment in teens and children. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @joh…
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#488: "All-Naked Boutique Hotel" + Fury/Usyk + Tyson/Paul + NBA Playoffs with substitute teacher Sam Tripoli
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We are back to talk Fury vs. Usyk, the NBA Playoffs, the NFL Draft, the Tom Brady Roast, and we very nearly get a renewal of the Bag of Bets. Right now, you can get 10-percent off your first purchase by going to www.arenaclub.com/punchdrunk! To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patr…
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Skill Dril - When and How to Tap Into a Player's Common Motives
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In this skill drill we talk about the different player motives of goals, values, expectations, fears and emotions and how to tap into them to creater greater effort. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_parkes USTA PD Website: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/pod…
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How to Motivate Players (and Why It's Challenging)
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In the first of a series on motivation, CLC examines why we can't truly motivate our players, but can guide or facilitate it. We also explore all the different motives a player might have and how that impacts our coaching and parenting. In addition, we pay close attention to how the training environment influences motivation. For more information f…
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#487: "Your Favorite Quarterly Podcast" with Content Creator Sam Tripoli + NFL Draft + UFC
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Believe it or not, the guys are back to talk the upcoming NFL Draft, the latest UFC event, the NBA Playoffs, and whether NIL in college basketball can be fixed. To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kr…
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Skill Drill - Leading Your Performance Team From Forming to Performing
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CLC finishes the discussion on developing performance teams by going deep into how to practically use Tuckman's team cohesion model. The goal is to move your team from forming to performing, and how to navigate each stage including adjourning successfully. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyp…
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Models of Team Formation, Development, and Effectiveness
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Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry discuss three models of team formation, development of teams over time, and how to become an effective team (especially a support team for the tennis player). This episode is crucial for parents hiring coaches and other experts to support their child in tennis. It's also crucial for coaches to understand how to move a gro…
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Skill Dril - On Court Support and Challenge
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In the first skill drill episode of 2024 we discuss how to help players coach themselves where they are balancing challenge and support in a difficult drill. From this episode you will hear about ways to help players develop more honest constructive criticism for themselves, and how the coach plays a primary role in shaping how players coach themse…
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Tennis is an individual sport, however, the teams around the player are important to the player's development and performance. In this first episode of 2024, we discuss why you would create a team, how to set them up, and what makes teams functional and dysfunctional. This episode is for everyone as even an 8 year old starting out has a team: paren…
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#486: "Johnny Apples" + Mahomes vs. Brady + HUGE announcement + fixed Super Bowl bets
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We're back to talk the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes' status as an all-time great, fixed Super Bowl bets, the NFL draft, the NBA trade deadline, and a huge announcement from Jayson. To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Dunca…
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End of '23 Reflection - How to Reflect in a Healthy Way
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In this final episode of the year we reflect on three of our favorite podcasts. We also discuss how to reflect and plan for the new year in a critical, self-compassionate manner. Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry share how they are reflecting and planning for '24. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnny…
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#485: "Koogratulations" + FSU Conspiracy Theory + Ohtani and the Dodgers
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Teeb and Johnny get together in the name of keeping Punch Drunk alive to talk FSU's uber-snub, Ohtani's destination, UFC in the Vegas Sphere, NFL, to catch up on life, and to congratulate the NFL's most accurate kicker (you'll never believe Koo it is). To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com…
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Coaching Excellence with Young Players - Coach Richard Ashby
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CLC's interview of master coach Richard Ashby. Coach Ashby has worked many of the best American female players when they were young. He discusses his philosophy, how he developed his coaching expertise, and best practices for coaching (and teaching) with younger tennis players. Many gems here including how he helps the player take ownership and cre…
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Skill Drill: Slowing Down to Speed Up - Learning Progression and Coach Cues
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Johnny and Larry discuss how to cue players during on court drills and how that is influenced by the player's stage of learning. We examine why when players are learning something new (such as a refocusing routine) we need to slow it down. We also talk about how and when to speed things up and keep the drill or game going. Cues for eliciting a gree…
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#484: "The Las Vegas Monsters" + Fantasy Sports Talk + NFL/NBA + Arguing! ft. Sam Tripoli
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The guys are back just in time to let AI do all the work. This week we name Las Vegas' next pro sports franchise, fight about fantasy sports, talk James Harden, and dissect the failures of the Raiders, Panthers and Falcons. Also in this one, Jayson announces an upcoming reunion on the road with Ari Shaffir. To support the show directly and gain acc…
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Pressure is a Privilege - Integrating Mental Skills into Drills
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CLC team reviews its roadshow at the USPTA world convention. We get into how to integrate mental skills into your every day drills. We also discuss how to create pressure, and not just relying on consequences. To do mental skills work in practice requires planning and a keen focus. Listen to this podcast to prep for your next on court mental sessio…
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Skill Drill - Determination While Defending
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Coach Johnny walks our audience through a drilll working on defending. Larry and Johnny discuss how the drill can be used to develop determination in players, and the mental skills that a player would apply to show determination in a tough drill. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Ins…
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US Open - CoCo’ Resiliency, Ben’s Confidence, Novak's Determination
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What happened at the 2023 US Open that we can learn and apply to ourselves? Johnny and Larry discuss CoCo's resilience, Ben's energy, and Novak's determination. We dive into the topic of what kind of environment creates a confident competitor as well as what kind of motivation we observe in champions (it might surprise you). For more information fi…
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#483: "How Many Leagues Are You In?" + NFL Week 3 with Emergency 3rd QB Sam Tripoli
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This week we preview week three of the NFL, discuss the Chubb injury, consider starting a WNBA fantasy league, and mourn the loss of Winning Time. It's the most wonderful time of the year! This week the guys draft their fantasy teams live on the show, and talk about the season to come. Sam Tripoli even makes an appearance! To support the show direc…
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Skill Drill - Effective Use of the Towel Between Points
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Do you use the towel during matches? Are you using it to truly refocus? This episode will help you use the towel as a means to refocus in between points. Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry discuss what the meaning of the towel could be instead of just wiping off sweat. We talk about how to incorporate mental skills into a towel ritual and how to find an op…
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#482: "2023 NFL Extravaganza" with 6 p.m. Meeting Host Sam Tripoli
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! This week the guys draft their fantasy teams live on the show, and talk about the season to come. Sam Tripoli even makes an appearance! To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kre…
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The CLC team talks about 3 common myths in tennis. Going fast to avoid thinking, more is more, and angry outburts to let go. We discuss why these exists and why they are ineffective. We offer solutions to each of these myths, as well. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @joh…
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Skill Drill - Simulating Major Competitions
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This episode is about how to simulate major competition environments. We discuss the specifics on how a coach can adjust the timing, rewards/consequences, and stressors to simulate the environment of a Slam or major tournament. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: @johnny_par…
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#481: "For Sam, Idle Hands Quickly Have a B*ner in Them"
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We're back to talk the NFL and Justin Fields, the death of west coast college athletics, female sports fans, Sam Tripoli's tendency to get into trouble when bored, and Lizzo. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreisc…
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5 Factors for Effective Coaching at Major Competitions
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How do you prepare players for major competitions? The team discusses Professional Tennis Coach David Sammel's 5 Factors for Coaching at Grand Slams (Leaders in Sport newsletter). These competitions could be the local championship or a Grand Slam. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny on Twitter: @LarryLauer / @johnnyparkes1 In…
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In this skill drill episode we talk about how to maintain perspective while competing, and how to practice it. We discuss the long-term perspective, delaying gratification, and psychological skills and/or concepts that will help players maintain perspective while competing. We also dive into how to shape behavior. For more information find us at Dr…
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#480: "Now We're Rollin'" with Substitute Teacher Sam Tripoli
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This week we talk women in sports commentary, the massive ESPN layoffs, and a load of NBA free agency and the draft. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shore, Tom Segura, Bobby Lee, Brody Ste…
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In this episode we interview Clinical Psychologist and former professional tennis player Dr. Shawn Foltz-Emmons about competition in perspective. The conversation moved from what a healthy perspective is to why many struggle to have a healthy perspective of competition in tennis. We also examined how to create perspective within others. This interv…
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Skill Drill - Overcoming Excuses On-Court
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Time to tackle excuse-making on court. Coach Johnny and Dr. Larry share games you can play in practice to challenge a player's perceptions of what is happening and why. We also get into the importance of asking questions and countering the excuses in vivo or live! Transcript Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coach Johnny @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Coac…
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#479: "Geography of Southern California" with part-time tour guide Sam Tripoli
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The guys are back to talk Southern California roads, geography, and neighborhoods, and to touch on the NBA Finals, the Saudis buying the PGA Tour, and a little NFL. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again…
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Are excuses always bad or could they play a protective role? How do we know when to call out excuses? This episode will have you think about excuses in a way that hopefully creates more transparent and open conversation with players. Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coach Johnny @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Coach Johnny @johnny_parkes USTA Player Develo…
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#478: "David Duke's Banjo Hits" with crisis actor Sam Tripoli
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The guys are back (finally) to talk NBA playoffs and draft, the quirky new Falcons cheerleaders, and whether Bryce Young getting one pass knocked down at practice is a cause for spazzing out. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trus…
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Skill Drill time again! In this episode we discuss how work on players hitting out on ball and making good decisions under pressure using games. Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coach Johnny @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Coach Johnny @johnny_parkes USTA Player Development Website
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Inspired by Navy Seal Pete Naschak's talk on the Art of the Debrief, Johnny and Larry discuss their thoughts on how to debrief after matches. The common pitfalls of debriefs were discussed, as was how to approach the debrief including setting the expectation, making it a safe space, staying goal-focused, facilitating versus telling, and summarizing…
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It's skills and drills time again! Our focus is on how to practice bouncing back from a break. It's a simple game but a challenging one that encourages players to be resilient. Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coach Johnny @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Coach Johnny @johnny_parkes USTA Player Development Website…
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#477: "The 19th Hole is Your Mouth"
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This week we preview the NFL Draft, talk about Teeb's new idea for a golf segment, the Washington Commanders deal, and loads more. Go to HelloFresh.com/punchdrunk50 and use the code "punchdrunk50" for 50 percent off, plus your first box ships free! To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/pun…
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#476: "Together Again: The Guys Return to Studio"
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The guys are finally back together in studio! We talk NFL draft, UFC, and the NBA playoffs. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shore, Tom Segura, Bobby Lee, Brody Stevens, Don Barris, Jason E…
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Coaching Players to Bounce Back and the "Andy Murray Effect"
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The team covers 7 ways coaches can help players develop their capacity to bounce back or be resilient. We also talk about what it does for players when they see other players comeback from match point down (see Andy Murray). Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coach Johnny @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Coach Johnny @johnny_parkes USTA Player Development Web…
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#475: "Take Care" with Nick Youssef and Executive of the Year Sam Tripoli
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We're still here. And this week Nick Youssef makes his return to the show to talk NFL free agency madness, UFC and boxing with Teeb, Sam and Johnny. Watch Nick Youssef's comedy special "Take Care" for free: https://youtu.be/4q5MzAsF81o To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports…
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Skill Drill - Focusing on the Serve & Return
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In our first skill drill of '23 we discuss how to take the concept of focus and, specifically, channels of internal-external, narrow-broad from the TAIS model and practice them. The keys are to know what to focus on when and how to shift to that focus channel. The drills we describe will help with shifting focus. Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coac…
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This podcast is for any player who struggles to focus and attention to the appropriate cues. We cover the TAIS model and how to teach it to players. Examples are provided for each of the 4 channels of attention. We also cover the key concept of shifting attention and ways to train it. Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coach Johnny @johnnyparkes1 Insta…
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#474: "The Yelps" with unofficial LeBron James biographer Sam Tripoli
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The guys are back, just in time to talk UFC, the Super Bowl, and LeBron breaking the all-time scoring record, while simultaneously destroying his team. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shor…
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A Healthy Tennis Pipeline: Australian Open 2023 Review
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In the first episode of 2023 Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny return to discuss the Australian Open. We examine what has the Americans doing so well and how they can keep the momentum going! Twitter: Dr. Larry @LarryLauer Coach Johnny @johnnyparkes1 Instagram: Coach Johnny @johnny_parkes USTA Player Development Website…
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#473: "Back-ish" with Geopolitical Balloon Expert Sam Tripoli
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The guys are back(ish) to talk all the sports that have happened since they last recorded, including Barry Bonds' home run record, and Nixon's plan to get us out of Vietnam. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreisch…
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#472: "Last of the Best" with Santa-in-Waiting Sam Tripoli
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After an extended holiday break, the guys are back to talk all the sports you can stand. To support the show directly and gain access to the weekly Super Secret Pod visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports. Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shore, Tom Segura, Bobby Lee, Brody Stevens, Don Barris, Jason Elli…
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Skill Drill - Leading a Pre-Season Team Meeting
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Our next drill is how to lead an effective pre-season meeting. While it may seem straightforward, if led with planning and foresight, the pre-season meeting can be a difference-maker in a player's motivation, focus, and confidence. We go through the four parts of a pre-season meeting and how to make the most of the time together as a team with the …
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