Between The Points

Greg Kusnierz

On a mission to help tennis players think and feel that they are enough, win or lose. find us on insta https://www.instagram.com/greg.kusnierz/

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  1. The Science of Staying Cool Under Pressure with PhD (c) Noah Phillips: Court Psychology 101

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    The Science of Staying Cool Under Pressure with PhD (c) Noah Phillips: Court Psychology 101

    What if the biggest opponent you face on the tennis court isn't standing across the net, but living inside your head? Every player knows that sinking feeling when nerves take over—sweaty palms before a crucial serve, overthinking a simple volley, or watching a commanding lead slip away as pressure mounts. In this game-changing episode of Between The Points Podcast, we dive deep into the mental battlefield of tennis with PhD candidate Noah Phillips, who reveals the fascinating science behind why our brains betray us under pressure—and more importantly, the proven strategies champions use to turn mental weakness into their greatest weapon. Whether you're choking on match points or helping your players overcome court anxiety, this conversation will completely transform how you think about the mental game. In this episode, Noah and I talked about... Where do nerves come from. Babies and snakes What can we do to get nerves on the tennis court to help us. Worrying about things that we can't control. Process over outcome and how to believe in the process. How a sports psychologist or mental coach helps an athlete. You're up 40-30, the nerves come in, what to do. The root of anger on the tennis court. Post-match evaluation to help us stay focused and excited. Rapid-fire questions. Find Noah on Instagram here. My Instagram... see you between the points,  Coach Greg

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  2. HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE IN TENNIS WITH DR ELLEN REED

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    HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE IN TENNIS WITH DR ELLEN REED

    In this episode of Between the Points, Dr Ellen Reed, a renowned High-Performance Coach and best-selling author, discusses the mental workout, designed by her mentor and colleague Dr. Jason Selk. The mental workout is an actionable approach that takes 2-3 minutes daily and allows us to be abnormal on the tennis court and handle the pressure situation like a champion. Here's way that the Mental Workout can help. Handling Pressure Situations: Mental toughness allows players to stay composed during crucial points in a match, such as tiebreaks or break points. Techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and focusing on the next point can help maintain composure. Overcoming Adversity: Players need to stay resilient when facing setbacks, whether it's losing a few games in a row, dealing with bad weather, or coming back from an injury. Mentally tough athletes can maintain confidence and adjust their strategies despite these challenges​ Focus and Emotional Control: Maintaining focus and controlling emotions are essential. Players often practice mindfulness techniques, such as mindful breathing and body scans, to stay present and reduce anxiety. Positive self-talk and reframing negative thoughts are also effective strategies Check out more of Dr. Ellen Reed https://www.instagram.com/drellenreed/ https://linktr.ee/drellenreed More from me INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greg.kusnierz/ WEBSITE https://betweenthepoints.com/  YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@greg.kusnierz

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On a mission to help tennis players think and feel that they are enough, win or lose. find us on insta https://www.instagram.com/greg.kusnierz/