The Grey Zone

Zack Ohlin & Alastair Millar

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TENNIS
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Two friends discuss coaching high performance tennis.

2024-06-20

The 4 Factor Model of Player Development

And more crazy ideas... 4:00 - Feeding in group sessions 16:00 - The 4 Factor Model 36:45 - Coach self-confidence and insecurity

50 min
2024-04-23

What is leadership? How do we get better at it?

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2024, we tackle leadership: how we define it, what makes it good or bad, and how we can get better at it. Enjoy!

49 min
2023-12-25

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

Happy Holidays! We got together, late as always, to discuss how to plan your training blocks, how your coaching philosophy influences your players, and the benefits of structured coaching vs. unstructured play. Enjoy! 00:00 Planning sessions and blocks 11:05 Structured vs. unstructured practice 20:40 The influence of a coach's ideology 29:50 Players who decide they no longer need coaching

39 min
2023-10-13

Our Best Episode Ever?

Or just our nerdiest. Open vs. closed skill development, non-linear pedagogy, training decision-making, and whether it's more important to be consistent or to have weapons. 0:00 - Non-linear pedagogy & open/closed skill development 29:30 - Developing smart players 39:45 - Consistency vs. power

50 min
2023-09-29

Types of Training & Ethical Responsibilities

Season 2 is here! In which we continue to delve off topic, touching on but rarely answering a variety of questions, such as: How much of an athlete's training should be 4 to a court, 2 to a court or individual?How do you go about welcoming someone new to your program?What are the ethics of communicating with parents and coaches?Enjoy!

39 min
2023-09-09

U12 Technical Development & The First Four Shots

The Lost Episode! Season 2 starts soon, but for now, enjoy Season 1 Episode 12: 00:00 - U12 swing paths 18:45 - Developing timing skills for return of serve 22:00 - Should the First 4 really be the First 1?

37 min
2023-05-22

Technical Evolution, Top 50 Juniors, and Team Coaching

07:40 - Why does technique evolve? 26:20 - Giving technical feedback in competition 31:10 - Differences between juniors ranked 800 ITF and 50 ITF 38:25 - Players having multiple coaches Thanks to Magnus, Thomas, and Jordan for sending in questions!

50 min
2023-04-28

Mental Toughness (What it is and How to Train it)

Mental toughness! What does it mean? How do we develop it? Does Al drink coffee or tea? Automaticity, problem-solving, beliefs, mindsets, skills, focus, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Start of episode 54:30 - End of episode

55 min

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A must listen for anyone on a tennis journey

2023-04-04

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It's an amazing resource for parents, athletes and tennis enthusiasts alike.

Two friends discuss coaching high performance tennis.

Creator

Zack Ohlin & Alastair Millar
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

17
Rating

Explicit
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