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Ep 33 (part 2) Australian Open: The "Fantastic 4" of Djokovic's Mindset: Build the Same Steel Mental Strenght 28:35

2y ago28:35

28:35

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆He did it. Exactly one year after being kicked out of Australia for refusing to take the vaccine against Covid-19, Novak Djokovic wins on “his turf”, the Rod Laver Arena a 10th Australian Open. Besides winning his 22nd Slam and regaining the number 1 spot, he showed once again how incredible his mental strenght is. In this episode, you wi…

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Ep 33: Australian Open (Part 1): The 5 Reasons Why "Boring" Sabalenka Won Her 1st Slam 34:47

2y ago34:47

34:47

🏆What a start of 2023 with a great Australian Open final between Aryna Sabalenka who wins her first Grand Slam title and Elena Rybakina who proves that, 6 months after winning Wimbledon, she’s here to stay at the top of the WTA. Here are 5 keys that helped Sabalenka win the Australian Open: -Accept the adversity and to be “boring”: learn the crucia…

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Ep 32 (part 2): Roger Federer: the "10 Commandments" of His Mental Toughness 28:51

2y ago28:51

28:51

Roger Federer retired at the Laver Cup a few weeks ago and it was normal to do an episode dedicated to the Swiss giant. In this second part of this episode (the first part in at the end of the description if you have not listened to it yet), we reveal the 5 additional commandments of Roger Federer’s mental toughness: 6)High level of self-awareness …

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Ep 32 (part 1): Roger Federer: the "10 Commandments" of His Mental Toughness 28:00

2y ago28:00

28:00

It might take us a while to get over Roger Federer’s retirement and Rafa Nadal’s tears after the Swiss Maestro’s last official tennis match. But instead of plunging into despair, let’s be grateful for the 24 years of highlights that will live on forever on YouTube and the unreal emotions we got from Roger. Federer’s amazing talent is a given but th…

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US Open: Alcaraz & Swiatek: how these “sweet killers” mentally dominate their opponents 35:39

2y ago35:39

35:39

The last Slam of the year was an instant classic! After a dull summer, Iga Swiatek won her third slam and has once more shown why she is the dominant force of the WTA. But the biggest event (apart OF COURSE from Serena’s retirement) is without a doubt the crowning of Carlos Alcaraz who not only won his first Grand Slam but became the youngest N1 at…

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Ep 30: Wimbledon: the 8 Mental Lessons from Dkojovic, Rybakina, Kyrgios, Jabeur 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

28:19

🏆The third Grand Slam of the year is over and the least we can say is that Wimbledon 2022 was a special one! Novak Djokovic won his 4th consecutive Wimbledon and 21st Grand Slam and Elena Rybakina came back from one set down in the final to win her first Grand Slam against Ons Jabeur. Dans cet épisode, vous apprendrez les leçons que l’on peut tirer…

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Ep 29: Iga Swiatek: How to Handle Pressure and Win When You Are the Favorite 25:11

2+ y ago25:11

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🏆 By winning her second French Open and her 35th match in a row, Iga Swiatek has without a doubt shown that she is the undisputed boss of the WTA. Her “tour de force” is even more admirable as she has shown a real psychological domination over her opponents and a real comfort in filling the shoes of the ultra favorite. We haven’t seen this since…Se…

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Ep 28: Ash Barty's "shocking" retirement: The 4 Keys to Keep Players Motivated and Successful in the long term 23:34

2+ y ago23:34

23:34

Last week, WTA number 1 Ash #Barty shocked the world when she announced that she was retiring at 25 only a few weeks after winning her home slam at the Australian Open. 🏆 Barty is not the first player to retire young and at the top of the game. Players like Bjorn Borg or Justine Henin did it before her. Is it the end of long careers like the ones o…

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Use Ash Barty's 4 Strengths to Dominate Your Opponents 19:44

3y ago19:44

19:44

😎After a flawless performance, Ash Barty clinched her 3rd slam "at home" 🏆. What stood out during the Australian Open was her undisputed dominance over her opponents. 👀👀 🎙️In this new episode, you will learn the 4 key biggest strengths of Ash Barty: 1️⃣: Use variety to control your opponent's power : Ash Barty is not the biggest hitter on the WTA t…

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Australian Open: The 6 Lessons from the "Nadal-Medvedev" Masterclass 21:24

3y ago21:24

21:24

🦘The slam "down under" came to an end and we witnessed Rafa Nadal 🏆clinching his 21st Grand Slam after one of the greatest comebacks in a slam final. It really seemed that Daniil Medvedev who had a 2 sets lead was going to once again delay history. 🎙️Here are the 6️⃣ to take away from this incredible battle 🥊-Accepter the fight : Medvedev pulled a …

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Ep 25: Zverev: Why Losing the US Open Made Him Win the ATP Finals and the Olympics ? 23:07

3y ago23:07

23:07

As we're heading slowly but surely toward the end of the 2021 tennis season (let's not forget about the infamous Davis Cup), one thing we can say is: what a year it was! 👨🏆Sacha Zverev's triumph at the ATP Finals in Torino is a great way to end a great season after a heartbreaking loss in the US Open final last year against Dominic Thiem. 🎙️In this…

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Ep 24: US Open (part 2): Use the Mental Strategies of "Tsar Medvedev" and "Queen Emma" to Win 21:58

3y ago21:58

21:58

The "mental breakdown" of Novak Djokovic was heavily discussed these past couple of days, but little or no credit was given to Medvedev's massive performance . A true mastermind, the Russian player proved why he definitely is the frontrunner of the infamous "Next Gen" In addition to Medvedev's success, it is impossible not to comment on the histori…

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Ep 24: US Open (part 1): Is Pressure Really A Privilege ? Djoko, Osaka and Tsitsipas 35:11

3y ago35:11

35:11

The US Open is over and the least we can say is that it was an emotional one! From the MAJOR performance of Emma Raducanu who grabbed the title coming from the qualies to the incredible run of Leylah Fernadez, what a blast we had watching these two! But what most of us will remember is the shocking victory of Daniil Medvedev over Novak Djokovic pre…

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Ep 23: Interview with Legendary Coach Valorie Kondos Field: How to Coach Champions in Life 1:06:36

3+ y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Interviewing people whose purpose is to help athletes become the best version of themselves on and off the court is one of the reasons why I started The Players’ Lounge podcast. In today’s episode, I got the privilege to chat with legendary UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field, also known as “Miss Val”. From 1989 to 2019, she won 7 NCAA title…

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Ep 22: How to Win a Grand Slam in 24 Days? Learn Ash Barty's Mindset Techniques to Win 36:23

3+ y ago36:23

36:23

🎾Wimbledon is over and while Djokovic's 20th slam has put the tennis in a frenzy in a potential calendar Grand Slam, I want to focus on Ash Barty's win and why her victory is an exceptional mental performance. In this episode you will learn: 📄What you can learn from her 24-day recovery plan after her injury at the French Open and why the perfect pr…

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Ep 21: How to Help your Kid to Make it to Wimbledon ? Webinar with 2 Tennis Experts 1:11:54

3+ y ago1:11:54

1:11:54

As a former professional tennis player on the WTA tour, I am very grateful for the valuable lessons that I have learned and the skills that I have acquired on and off the court. As many tennis players train hard in the hopes to step on Center Court at Wimbledon one day, a lot of players and their parents face obstacles they are not prepared to deal…

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Ep 20 (part 2): Is it the end of the "Rafa era" on clay? Tsitsipas' loss: 3 Things to Do After Losing a Match You Were Close to Win 37:33

3+ y ago37:33

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In this second part of this episode dedicated to the lessons we can learn from the 2021 French Open (if you did not have a chance to listen to the first part that focused on the mental strategies Krejcikova and Djokovic used to have the edge over their opponents, here is the link), we will dig into the losses of Rafael Nadal, “King of Clay” for the…

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Ep 20 part 1: French Open: Krejcikova and the "Outsider Power", Djoko: why his win is NOT a surprise 36:46

3+ y ago36:46

36:46

That’s a wrap Roland Garros! And the least we can say is that the 2021 French Open was a special one! The withdrawals of Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer were definitely a shock in the first week of the slam. In the second week, the legendary semi final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, the surprising but very refreshing victory of Barbora Krej…

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Ep 19: What does it take to be a Great Coach? Interview with Top Juniors and Tour Coach Emma Doyle 1:10:59

3+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Coaches play a huge role in the tennis, yet, we don’t often have the opportunity to hear about their experience on tour and how they help players to reach the top. In this episode, I had the pleasure to interview Emma Doyle, world class tennis coach who coached top juniors and many players on tour. Emma is Australian, she’s a high performance tenni…

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Why is Pressure Your Best Friend to Win: Interview with Mark Jeffery Leading Expert on Pressure and High Performance 59:12

3+ y ago59:12

59:12

“He/she knows vs he/she doesn't know how to deal with pressure on big points”. How often do we hear these sentences from commentators while watching matches or from people watching us playing from the sidelines? A lot. But how often do we hear people talk about the reason why players feel pressure and why do most of us hate pressure? Not much. As i…

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How to Take Juniors Tennis Players to Top 20? Interview with Tennis Coach Vlado Platenik 1:01:39

3+ y ago1:01:39

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Making a successful transition from juniors to the pros is something a lot of tennis players struggle with. One of the keys to succeed in this transition is to have the right team to help you reach your goals. Vlado Platenik, a former tennis player from Slovakia has been a very successful coach who over the 20 years he spent coaching on tour, he to…

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Ep 16: How to Succeed as a Tennis Parent? Interview of Hernan Chousa, former ATP player, Author and Expert on Sport Parenting 56:14

3+ y ago56:14

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How often do we hear stories about the so-called “crazy tennis parents”? A lot. But how often do we discuss the struggles tennis parents encounter or the tips and tools they can use to help their children reach their full potential? Not so much. In this episode of The Players’ Lounge, my guest Hernan Chousa shares his expertise on this topic. Herna…

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Ep 15: What Are The 5 Main Reasons Why Some Top ATP/WTA Players Are Struggling Mentally ? 31:25

3+ y ago31:25

31:25

Since the resumption of the ATP WTA circuits, several players have spoken publicly about their difficulties dealing with the new sanitary restrictions on tour due to the covid pandemic. If Benoît Paire stirred a lot of controversy with his recent poor performances on court and controversial statements, it seems that more and more players seem to me…

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Naomi, Serena, Daniil, Novak... The Australian Open Lessons That Will Make You Win 38:52

4y ago38:52

38:52

Alright Australian Open 2021, that's a wrap! Besides the dominant performances of Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, we saw great matches and multiple reasons to be excited for the rest of the season! Let's see how you can learn from Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic to take your game to the next level! In this episode: …

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The Fear of Winning in Tennis: How to Overcome it (Match Analysis Verdasco vs Nadal Australian Open 2009) 35:07

4y ago35:07

35:07

The fear of winning... We have all at least once faced it. On the eve of the Australian Open, first Slam of the year, let's discuss the topic of fear of winning, how it comes unannounced at the worst possible time, and how to face it by analyzing one of the most iconic matches of the tournament: the 2009 semi-final between Verdasco and Nadal. You c…

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Ep 12: You Want To Be a Pro Tennis Player in the Post-Covid Era ? Listen to This 27:39

4y ago27:39

27:39

Happy New Year everyone ! In this first 2021 episode of The Players' Lounge, we won't talk about New Years resolutions but will reflect on how 2020 was a big shock to everybody but forced tennis players to rethink how to approach their career. You will learn: -How to deal with mental health struggles when there's still uncertainty; -Why tennis play…

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Ep 11: How to React and Win Against "Cheaters" ? 34:10

4y ago34:10

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"I lost because he/she cheated the whole match..." "He/she called the physio but he/she wasn't injured..." We hear these often and in this episode you will learn: -The NUMBER ONE MISTAKE players make when their "injured" opponent keeps playing -If cheating is a "valid" strategy ? -How to win the game using your physical strenght and body language -…

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Get Your Free 45-minute Coaching Session and Get to The Next Level ! 15:10

4+ y ago15:10

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Many thanks! You are more and more to follow The Players' Lounge podcast on Google and Apple podcasts and Spotify, and after 10 episodes I want to give you the floor! In order to produce content that is more in tune with your needs in terms of content to improve your mental performance ! That's why I'm organizing from Tuesday 25th until Sunday 30th…

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Ep 10: Rafael Nadal: Clark Kent vs Superman or the Power of the Alter Ego to Win 44:34

4+ y ago44:34

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This week, Rafael Nadal has announced that he would not defend his title at this year's US Open and also implied that he wouldn't play at the French Open if he was not sure about the safety measures. That news is a great opportunity to take a closer look at this incredible champion who is quite shy and introverted in his daily life but who knows ho…

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Ep 9: Tennis "Prodigies": Why They Make/ Don't Make It on the ATP/WTA Tour 45:00

4+ y ago45:00

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Last week, Brenda Furvithova, 13 years old beat her fellow Czech countrywoman Katerina Siniakova ranked 54 at the WTA rankings at an exhibition tournament. Earlier this year, Furvithova already made her name for herself when she won Les Petits As, the "unofficial" under 14 world championship. As some tennis observers are already predicting her a ve…

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Ep 8: These 5 Mental Struggles That Hurt Tennis Players and How to Overcome Them 37:46

4+ y ago37:46

37:46

Reflecting on Robin Soderling's recent interview in which he revealed the mental health issues he faced while at the peak of his career. In this episode, you will learn about the 5 most common mental struggles tennis players face and that have a negative impact on their career and the solutions to overcome these struggles. 1: Not Feeling Good Enoug…

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Ep 7: You Won't Make It as a Pro Tennis Player Bc of These 6 Mistakes 37:17

4+ y ago37:17

37:17

In this episode, we discuss the 6 main Mistakes that prevent tennis players to have a successful tennis career on tour. Here they are: 1. Chasing a dream that is not Yours (from 2'16" to 8'42" ); 2. Not building a solid team (from 8'43" to 15'06" ); 3. Not having a holistic approach (from 15'08" to 18'32" ); 4. Failing to have a money strategy (fro…

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Ep 6: Talent is a Myth (part 2) : The 8 Skills Any Tennis Player Can Develop 41:49

4+ y ago41:49

41:49

After discussing why Talent is a Myth even for Roger Federer in the part 1 of this episode discussing the topic of talent, in this episode, you will learn the 8 Skills that every tennis player can develop in order to take their mental game to the next level.Af Jennifer M

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Ep 6: Talent is a Myth...Even for Roger Federer (Part 1) 33:50

4+ y ago33:50

33:50

In this episode, you will learn: -Why praising (young) tennis players for their "talent" can have a negative impact (from 3'20" to 11'10") -How Roger Federer did not become another "wasted talent" and what are some of the less-talked about skills who makes him great (from 11'11" to 30'01") -How tennis players can use Federer's approach to build the…

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You're Good Enough, Learn How to Overcome Self-Doubt 30:39

4+ y ago30:39

30:39

This episode is about overcoming doubt as a tennis players and the feeling of "not being enough". You will learn: -How to Deal With Self-Doubt; -How to Respond to Negative Comments and to Naysayers -How to Reprogram your Brain for SuccessAf Jennifer M

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Tennis Parents, Let's Talk 30:40

4+ y ago30:40

30:40

There are no "crazy tennis parents". Only parents who want the best but don't always do what's best. Do you sometimes feel frustrated watching your kid play ? Do you sometimes feel he/she didn't try his/her best ? Do you compare your kid with other players ? If the answer is yes, this episode is for you ! You will learn: -Can you Be a "Tennis Paren…

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Novak Djokovic is the GOAT...at 'Shark Empathy': Why Is He A Beast Mentally ? 29:34

4+ y ago29:34

29:34

Is Novak Djokovic the GOAT? I don't know, maybe. To be honest, it does not matter. What is exceptional is his mental toughness that has allowed to dominate men's tennis over the past 10 years. In this episode, you will learn: -What is Shark Empathy and how you can use it to improve your mental skills; -How Djokovic used his mental toughness to fill…

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How Can Tennis Players Improve during Coronavirus Times ? 30:00

4+ y ago30:00

30:00

Tennis is facing its biggest crisis with the ATP, WTA and ITF circuits being on hold until the 13th of July (at the earliest ) due to the coronavirus pandemic. As many tennis players have expressed their lack of motivation, in this episode, you will learn: How the coronavirus can prepare you for the ATP, WTA, ITF circuits How to change the way you …

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Ep 1 : How Do You Define Your Tennis Identity ? 28:47

4+ y ago28:47

28:47

In the first episode of the Players' Lounge, you will learn: -What type of tennis player you are ; -How to define your Tennis Identity; -The three main stages in the development of a tennis player's mental identity : *7 to 12 years old (development of the love of the game and initiation to competition) *12 to 16 years old: foundation and building o…

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Intro to The Players' Lounge (tennis podcast) 4:55

4+ y ago4:55

4:55

This is episode 0 of The Players' Lounge, the first bilingual tennis podcast ! What will you get in this podcast? -The mental strategies of tennis icons such Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Serena Williams and how to apply it to your game ; -The struggles and solutions when you want to become a professional tennis player; - Mental to…

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