Insider's Playbook:  Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50

Insider's Playbook: Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50

Author: Mike Rogers - Founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked Language: English Episodes: 37
For competitive tennis players over fifty, the game evolves. The desire to win remains sharp, but the path to victory requires a different map. Insider's Playbook: Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50 is that essential guide. Hosted by Mike Rogers, a seasoned senior tournament competitor and the founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked, this podcast digs into the nuanced realities of competing later in life. You won't find generic tips here. Instead, each conversation is a deep dive into the specific strategic adjustments, physical maintenance, and mental conditioning that give seasoned players a tangible edge. Mike brings on elite coaches who understand the senior athlete, national champions who are still dominating their age brackets, and performance experts focused on longevity. They unpack real, actionable strategies for everything from point construction and recovery to managing pressure during a tight third-set tiebreak. This is for players who analyze their matches, who know their strengths, and who are looking for that next piece of the puzzle to outsmart and outlast their opponents. Tune in to hear candid discussions that feel like a locker room talk with the most knowledgeable players and minds in senior tennis, all dedicated to helping you compete longer, smarter, and with more success.
Episodes
Tennis Over 50: Exercises to Play Forever I Ben Wolfe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:53
In this episode of Insider's Playbook, host Mike Rogers speaks with performance coach Ben Wolfe about the essential warm-up routines for senior tennis players. They discuss the importance of dynamic stretching, engaging…
Calm Your Brain, Crush the Next Point I Brent Abel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:21
How do you handle pressure when everything’s on the line? In this episode of Insider’s Playbook, Mike Rogers talks with 21-time gold ball champion and senior tennis legend Brent Abel about performing under stress in tieb…
How to Mentally Handle Playing Better Opponents I Brent Abel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:57
When you're facing a stronger player—on paper, in the draw, or in your head—how do you keep from losing the match before it even starts?In this episode of Insider’s Playbook, senior tennis legend Brent Abel (21 national…
Coaching Across Ages and Levels I Stephen Bourne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:45
In this episode of Insider’s Playbook, host Mike Rogers talks with Stephen Bourne, founder of One Minute Tennis, former professional player, and creator of one of the fastest-growing tennis YouTube channels of 2023.Steph…