The Grey Zone

Zack Ohlin & Alastair Millar
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Two friends discuss coaching high performance tennis.

  1. 06/20/2024

    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

  2. 04/23/2024

    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

  3. 12/25/2023

    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

  4. 10/13/2023

    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

  5. 09/29/2023

    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

  6. 09/09/2023

    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

  7. 05/22/2023

    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

  8. 04/28/2023

    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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Two friends discuss coaching high performance tennis.

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  • Creator
    Zack Ohlin & Alastair Millar
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    The Grey Zone