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Mental Game: Baseball & Tennis, with ex- MLB Player, current USTA League Tennis Player, Bobby Kielty
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Do you ever wonder what it takes to succeed as a Major League Baseball player? In this engaging episode, we're joined by our good friend and special guest, Bobby Kielty. We discuss the mental game of both baseball and tennis, as he shares his experiences growing up playing baseball in Southern California, and reminisce about the bond we created through tennis. Bobby, a former MLB player and current tennis teaching pro and USTA rated 5.0 player, brings a unique perspective on the similarities between the two sports and how to approach each game to maximize our strengths and exploit our opponents' weaknesses in tennis.
As we chat about our shared love of tennis and the similarities between baseball, Bobby shares his incredible journey from signing with the Minnesota Twins to playing in the World Series as a member of the Boston Red Sox, and his current career as a real estate broker and tennis pro in Canyon Lake. We also explore the challenges American athletes face in making it to the D1 level of tennis, drawing from Bobby's experiences to inspire the next generation of players.
Finally, we discuss the possibility of teaming up and playing doubles tournaments together in the 45s age group. Listen in and learn how Bobby's experience playing in the World Series helped him focus on the mental game, and has made him a formidable competitor on the courts. Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore the fascinating world of tennis and baseball, all while celebrating the friendships formed through our shared passion for tennis.
Chapters
1. Mental Game: Baseball & Tennis, with ex- MLB Player, current USTA League Tennis Player, Bobby Kielty (00:00:00)
2. Tennis Podcast With Guest Bobby (00:00:04)
3. Baseball, Real Estate, and Life (00:04:57)
4. Career and World Series Home Run (00:10:02)
5. Playing to Win (00:21:56)
6. Applying Saber Metrics to Tennis (00:30:08)
7. Tennis Strategy and Backhand Teaching (00:33:58)
8. Tennis Talk (00:46:40)
9. Tennis vs. Baseball (01:00:46)
10. Adapting to Speed in Competitive Play (01:05:18)
11. Playing Doubles Tournament Together (01:08:26)
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