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Compete Like a Champion

Oct 28, 2019

Dr. L and Coach Johnny tackle the much discussed, misunderstood phenomenon of cheating in junior tennis. Is cheating rampant and if so, why? What should players do about it? Some of the ways tennis players attempt to deal with cheating are discussed, as well as how it might all be in your head anyway. Conventional ideas...


Oct 21, 2019

ATP Player Mackie McDonald joins the podcast to discuss his journey from junior tennis to the professional ranks. He talks about how he started in tennis and some of the big moments along the way including his epic match vs. Dimitrov at the Aussie Open and his memorable 4th round run at Wimbledon. Mackie ends the...


Oct 14, 2019

Personal growth is always framed as a positive pursuit and one that we should all be engaging in. But is there a dark side to striving for personal growth? What mindsets lend themselves to achieving growth? What inaccurate perceptions do many athletes, coaches, and parents have about growth that have negative effects on...


Oct 7, 2019

How can you use music to prepare for your tennis matches? When should you listen to it? What kind of music should you listen to? Believe it or not, there is some science behind why athletes choose the music they listen to before competition. Dr. Larry and Coach Johnny break down how to use music to enhance your...