I Help Tennis Coaches Start Profitable Tennis Coaching Businesses Without Having Prior Experience!
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Riley Jensen (Twitter: @rileyjensen) has been playing or coaching high school and collegiate football for more than 27 years. Over the past (7) years he has been part owner and co-founder of the Mountain West Elite sports camps which operate in several states. He started as a quarterback at an NCAA D1 school (USU), was named 1st team junior college All-American QB (Snow College), coached football at a Division 1 program (NC State), and has coached several successful Salt Lake City area high ...
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Episode #226 Less Show Horse, More Shire Horse Please
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Drawing from the principles of Self-Determination Theory, we uncover the importance of relatedness and its role in building confidence. The draft horses' ability to work together, train with one another, and rely on the support of their handlers highlight the crucial role of social connections in bolstering our self-belief.…
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Over the past 7 years, I have worked with high profile athletes who deal with adversity, difficulties, triumphs, and criticism. The darkside of being a famous/successful athlete is darker than you can even imagine. I am shocked at the ferocity of fans and observers.By Riley Jensen
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In a world full of athletes that curse, overreact, and melt down in competition, it feels more and more like the ability to handle adversity or a loss is a super power. One’s ability to control his thoughts and his reactions, just may be the most efficient way to become great.By Riley Jensen
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According to a study from Bellevue University in Nebraska, men give nicknames as a way of being affectionate without compromising masculinity. So, in other words, men can keep their man card by affectionately giving nicknames to other men.By Riley Jensen
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Episode #222 How To Turn Any Loss Into A Win
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We can literally turn any loss into a win by focusing on the bravery and the courage of the moment. Good parents, good coaches, and good leaders know this secret: If you place value on the bravery and the courage that it took to play under pressure, they will be more likely to do it again, and again, and again. And more times than not, fortune favo…
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Be like field corn. Get up today and grow where you’re planted. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be great. And you certainly don’t have to wait for someone to bestow the title of greatness on you before you can perform. Just go and do it. Do it today. Do it for you. Do it for the sake of being great.…
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So what can we learn from a robbery, a pandemic, and an effort to get better? There are a few things we can learn. 1) The great one’s have a plan. They don’t have a “sorta”plan, they don’t have a “maybe” plan, and they certainly don’t have no plan. What is your plan? Every great individual, every great team, and every great organization that I know…
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Episode #219 Psychology Of Injury And Healing
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To heal faster use these 4 tools. 1) Take personal responsibility for your healing. 2) Use Creative Imagery3) Have a great team around you. 4) Use positivity and optimism to your benefit.By Riley Jensen
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Episode #218 Strategies To Cope With Covid - 19
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3 ways to combat the Covid-19 Blues1--Routines, win the morning! Win the evening (gratitude journal)2--Be intentional and deliberate with the shows you watch, the items you put your energy into. 3--Noting. Using a psychological technique called noting to help you though some difficult times.By Riley Jensen
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Sleep is the easiest way to increase performance in the short term. How much sleep do you get each night? How much do you think you should get? Listen to this episode for further insight.By Riley Jensen
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Episode #216 How To Develop Your Growth Mindset
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You've heard of growth mindset and fixed mindset. But do you know how to cultivate it? Listen to this podcast for tips on how to develop your Growth mindset.By Riley Jensen
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What if? Why? These two phrases are negative in nature. How do we change our language to reflect a positive attitude? This episode can help.By Riley Jensen
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Episode #214 Perfectionism Vs Healthy Striving
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Perfectionism vs Healthy Striving. Do you know the difference? The great one's do.By Riley Jensen
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Self Care is key to our success. As I am observing the NBA playoffs today, it seems that these guys are doing a great job of taking care of themselves mentally over the course of these 8 games plus the playoffs. What could you do to make your "bubble" experience better? The following episode offers tips to improve your mental and physical health…
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Change the phrase, "I'm so nervous" to "This is exciting!" Change the phrase "what if?" to "even if." Change the phrase "Why?" to the phrase "Why not?"By Riley Jensen
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Self-deception, awareness, cognitive dissonance. In this episode we discuss how important it is to see things for what they are.By Riley Jensen
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What is your desired outcome? What is your process to get there? The great one's understand that the daily processes are more important than the daily outcomes. Be hyper focused on your process and the outcomes will take care of themselves. Champions act like champions long before they are champions.…
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What are you doing to produce? Production is about putting in the work. You can read all the books you want. You can listen to all the podcasts you want. But if you want to be good, you need to produce. What could you do to be more productive today?By Riley Jensen
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What's your plan? Do you know? I have people ask me all the time what the biggest mistake people make in the mental game is...and i almost always respond that it's when people don't have a plan. All the great one's face adversity at one point or another, and they are fantastic at having a plan for when adversity hits.…
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Are you getting sucked into the drama triangle? Do you have friends that play the victim, the rescuer, or the prosecutor on a constant basis? Draw clear and strong boundaries. When needed, let your dramatic friends go. It is important to clear the noise when you are trying to perform at the highest level possible.…
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Episode #206 Not All Of Your Thoughts Are True
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Not all of your thoughts are true. Be aware of the false mental chatter that sometimes take control of you. Ask yourself 3 questions about your thoughts. 1) Where did this thought come from? 2) Is it true? 3) How is it working for me. If any of those questions are problematic, throw out the mental chatter, right now!…
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Start. Start today. Start with your hands trembling. Start with your heart beating through your chest. Start with your hands sweating. Please, just start. The is joy and happiness and success at the end of this road, all you have to do is start.By Riley Jensen
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Epidsode #204 Matt Wells Interview, Head Coach, Texas Tech Football
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Coach Wells was kind enough to stop by for an interview on Mindset, Mental Toughness, and Resiliency. His insight was thoughtful, powerful, and impactful. Thank you for stopping by...By Riley Jensen
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Episode #203 Coach Norm Parrish Interview, Head Coach, Westminster Basketball
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Great interview with a national championship coach!By Riley Jensen
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Episode #203 Coach Craig Stutzman Interview, Co OC, Washington State University
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Great interview with a great coach!By Riley Jensen
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Episode #202 Corbin Talley Interview, Weber State Men's Cross Country/Track and Field
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Fascinating interview with a great Track and Field Coach!By Riley Jensen
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Episode #201 Coach Ricky Brumfield Interview, Special Teams Coordinator, University of Virginia
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A fantastic interview with my former teammate and friend, Ricky Brumfield. I can't wait for you to listen!By Riley Jensen
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Episode #200 Coach Morgan Scalley Interview, Defensive Coordinator, University of Utah Football
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“2 aspects of leadership. You’ve got to build trust & get results. If you are not clear about what you are after it can be confusing...It takes clarity, accountability, & support.” —Morgan ScalleyBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #199 Jesse Sapolu Interview, San Francisco 49ers
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“This game, whether we played in high school, college, or in the pros…it teaches all of us what we can do what we THOUGHT we couldn’t do.” —Jesse SapoluBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #198 Coach Derek Jones Interview, Defensive Coordinator, Texas Tech Football
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Is it hard to establish culture? “Culture is only hard to establish when you deviate from it.” –Derek JonesBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #197 Coach Jon Judkins Interview, Head Coach, Dixie State Basketball
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“If you don’t make it your freshman or sophomore year, the worst thing you can do is quit. You just gotta work harder. “ –Jon JudkinsBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #196 Coach Randy Rahe Interview, Head Coach, Weber State University Basketball
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“It’s the story of cows & buffaloes. When a storm come a cow runs away from a storm. A buffalo always runs into the storm...we’ve got to be like the buffaloes & lean into the storm.” –Randy RaheBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #195 Coach Lance Anderson Interview, Defensive Coordinator, Standford
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Have players changed? “Yes. I approach things differently. D1 kids have such high expectations. Some are less willing to work & wait for the reward or results. Sometimes that can be challenging.” –Lance AndersonBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #194 Coach Jay Hill Interview, Head Coach Weber State University
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On Mental Toughness: “Doing what you’re supposed to do when you’re supposed to do it. To be mentally tough I gotta go to work and get things done.” –Jay HillBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #193 Coach Barret Peery Interview, Head Coach, Portland State Basketball
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“You never know who’s watching. Every day is a job interview. Always be at your best. You never know who’s watching. You learn a lot about being a pro through sport.” –Barret PeeryBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #192 Paul Pilkington Interview, Head Coach, Weber State Women's Track and Cross Country
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“I talk athletes about thinking through all different scenarios & how to handle it. We try & help them mentally prepare for things so they don’t make split second decisions that may be incorrect.” Paul PilkingtonBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #191 Coach Paul Peterson Interview, Head Coach, Dixie State Football
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“We want to show players in our program what mental toughness is. Put them in and show them situations where they can be and are mentally tough.” –Paul PetersonBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #190 Coach Jeremiah Larson Interview, Head Coach, Weber State Volleyball
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Mental Toughness: “To be able to stay consistent in effort throughout adversity. Sometimes coaches focus too much on outcome, and not enough on process.” –Jeremiah LarsenBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #189 Coach Fesi Sitake Interview, Assistant Coach WR's, BYU Football
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“Intended or not, there is a culture in some college football programs that you can’t have fun. It’s based in fear. It’s unfortunate. I don’t think there’s any truth to it at all.” –Fesi SitakeBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #188 Coach Tiffany Hogan Interview, Assistant Coach, Weber State Track and Field
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“I always wanted to win. I was willing to do the work. I had a cold, & had a decent meet. I told myself, ‘that was a PR for having a cold.’ Always feeling successful was a key.” —Tiffany HoganBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #187 Coach Nick Rolovich Interview, Head Coach, Washington State Football
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“In my opinion, these are the smartest group of players we’ve ever had. They need to know ‘why’ we’re doing this. If you don’t have that solidified in your mind, athletes can smell that pretty quick.” 2020 Mindset LeadershipBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #186 Coach Scott Erling Interview, Head Coach, Weber State Men's Golf
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“Being able to do your best in difficult circumstances. Being able to bring the best out of your talent when things are hard. Find a way to contribute & get the best out of the moment.” –@ErlingScottBy Riley Jensen
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“You can control your focus & effort & where you put energy. I was surrounded by Hall of Famers like Marshall Faulk, Isaac Bruce, and Torry Holt. You can overload yourself comparing yourself to others.” @KevinCurtis80By Riley Jensen
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Episode #184 Interview with Roeland Brateanu, Head Coach, University of Utah Men's Tennis.
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Episode #184 Interview with Roeland Brateanu, Head Coach, University of Utah Men's Tennis. #energy #enthusiasm #NCAA #mindset #mentality #mentaltoughness #sportpsychology #leadership #toughness #tenacity #success #confidenceBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #183 Jim Tschabrun Interview, Head Coach Team X Alpine
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Check out this interview with one of the best skiing coaches in the country. He has coached numerous world cup and olympic skiers. We know you are going to love it!By Riley Jensen
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Episode #182 Mary Kay Amicone Interview, Head Coach, Weber State Softball
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Another great interview with another great coach! Listen in for great insights from Coach Mary Kay Amicone!By Riley Jensen
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Episode #181 Mike Canales Interview, Offensive Coordinator, UTEP
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Take a listen, Coach Canales will have you inspired and ready to playBy Riley Jensen
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Episode #180 Velaida Harris, Weber State University Women's Basketball Coach
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This interview with Coach Velaida Harris of Weber State University is one of my all-time favorites. She speaks to so many important things about the mindset of an athlete. We are excited to watch her future success.By Riley Jensen
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5 Simple Steps to Start a Tennis Coaching Business(What I would do)
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Hey coaches, hope everyone’s doing alright😄 today I’m going to be talking about how exactly I would start a tennis coaching business. 1. Market ResearchThe very first thing I would do is start researching all the other coaching practices in my area and start identifying the successful practices. I’d classify practices as successful by looking at th…
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What Should Coaches Do During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
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Hey coaches, I hope everyone is staying safe at home with their families. Today we’re going to talk about how to keep growing our businesses during this difficult time.Video LessonsVideo lessons are a great way to keep in contact and continuously provide value to your current clients. You don’t want to just fall off the face of the earth, you want …
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