The best way for a tennis player to handle stress and bad days is to accept this feeling, accept that you are human, adopt a realistic perspective about it, because is impossible to be 100% sharp everyday of the year. And let go of emotions, feel the emotions, they are all part of it, you will always have emotion, accept it and let go of control, just let it be and keep going. Keep in mind that at the end of the day tennis is just a game, it matters but not that much. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

With the structure of this sport is really easy to fall into a result-oriented way of thinking and that could hurt the self-esteem and mental health of a player causing depression, anxiety, losing motivation, etc. This is one reason why is so important to take care of your mind if you want to have a long term and healthy career. "Be happy. If you're successful but unhappy, that's emptiness.” McEnroe Follow along on Instagram: @theplayersbox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

I have seen and lived closely how stressful can be playing on the ITF circuit, week after week trying to get through every filter with the primary goal of breaking into the top 100. And to be honest, being a student athlete has some similarity to it in some aspects, just with a lot more material benefits and human resources behind the athletes, which yes for sure it can help to ease some pressure off their shoulders, definitely. But student-athletes also have a lot in their plates to take care of, and what I’ve learned this past season is that managing time and guiding people is way more important than teaching the athlete a new skill on the court. It takes patience, empathy and compassion to help players get through their own challenges. Despite having a rough first season, I kind of grateful because it taught me what should be done and what shouldn’t, so I’m excited to face a new season with that experience in my pocket. TENNIS WIMBLEDON GALLERY is an INDEPENDENT shop for tennis fans located in the suburb of Wimbledon Park.  Follow along on Instagram: @theplayersbox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Dealing with failure is never easy but it just depends on how you look at the situation. Mindfulness might be a good way to handle the pressure and take advantage of the moment, start your daily practice.  Guided meditation by Mashable.com Follow along Instagram: @theplayersbox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

This Sunday's episode includes a little bit of art, a little bit of science and logic, and a little bit of history. A combination of life and tennis.  Here are the links to read full articles: Kunath and McEnroe conversation  Geometry of Tennis Follow along Instagram: @Theplayersbox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

First episode after a very long break. I am reading a part of an interesting Op-ed from MADISON WILLIAMS from SI Staff about Russian players not playing Wimbledon, I think she has a good point about the real problem here. A very serious answer to a question that always makes me reflect on my tennis career, a perspective on a what makes a good coach, what is the most important duty when it comes to help a player be better and some basic reasons why playing Interclub leagues matches in Europe is a good idea.  Follow Along Instagram: https://instagram.com/theplayersbox?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Fernanda Brito es una tenista chilena. Tiene el ranking WTA más alto de su carrera de 274 en individuales, logrado el 26 de noviembre de 2018, y 380 en dobles, alcanzado el 14 de septiembre de 2015. Brito ha ganado 30 títulos individuales y 34 títulos de dobles en torneos del Circuito ITF. Ha sido miembro del equipo de la Copa Federación de Chile desde 2011.  A partir del 28 de febrero de 2019, Brito era el número uno en el ranking de individuales de ITF World Tennis. Actualmente ya no esta compitiendo y se encuentra en su país natal asumiendo el rol de coach en un club que lleva su padre. Nos cruzamos varias veces en diferentes torneos mientras jugábamos, recuerdo que era una jugadora talentosa dentro de la cancha, con un estilo de juego muy muy variado, tenía muchas herramientas y sí que sabía cómo utilizarlas para poner el partido a su favor. (Y hablo en pasado pero pienso que no hay un momento en que dejas de ser tenista). En fin, que me senté a conversar con ella con la excusa de hacer un podcast y conocer un poco mas como fue su experiencia en el tenis y su vision hacia este deporte. Resultó ser una conversación bastante abierta, en la que hablamos de las cosas que NO hay que hacer si quieres realmente alcanzar un gran nivel en el tenis. También hablamos de lo que sí hay que prestarle atención desde muy joven (Ojo, siempre desde nuestra experiencia y lo que hemos vivido).  Es interesante porque con las jugadoras que me he sentado a conversar, cuando hablamos de qué cosas cambiarían de su carrera o qué sumarían a lo que ya habían construido, la mayoría habla de factores que poco tienen que ver con golpear la pelota. Por ejemplo, en este caso Fernanda habla de hábitos, de crear buenos hábitos fuera de la cancha porque sin duda que se reflejará en lo que hagas dentro de la misma, y eso por decir cualquiera de todo lo que hablamos en este podcast. Otra cosa importante, la honestidad contigo mismo. Define bien qué es lo que quieres lograr. Tus prioridades caerán rápidamente en su lugar, y sabrás o tendrás una idea de qué es lo que se debe hacer y lo que no. Una cosa muy cierta que menciona Fernanda, es que en hay que madurar precozmente para ser un profesional del tenis y eso requiere toma de decisiones, que si no sabes lo que quieres y no hay quien te guíe, te puedes ir por otros caminos que harán las cosas un poco mas complicadas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Marina Giral Lores (nacida el 4 de septiembre de 1990) es una ex tenista profesional venezolana. Nacida en Maracaibo, Giral Lores representó al equipo de la Copa Federación de Venezuela en un total de ocho eliminatorias entre 2006 y 2011. También representó a su país en los Juegos Panamericanos de 2007.  En la gira profesional, alcanzó el mejor ranking de individuales del No. 283 en el mundo y ganó dos títulos de la ITF, incluido un torneo de $ 25,000 en 2009, el Open Bogotá.  Giral, que tiene su sede en Miami, se retiró del tenis profesional en 2012. --------------------------------------------------- Marina Giral Lores (born 4 September 1990) is a Venezuelan former professional tennis player. Born in Maracaibo, Giral Lores represented the Venezuela Fed Cup team in a total of eight ties between 2006 and 2011. She also represented her country at the 2007 Pan American Games. On the professional tour, she reached a best singles ranking of No. 283 in the world and won two ITF titles, including a $25,000 tournament in 2009, the Open Bogotá. Giral, who is based in Miami, retired from professional tennis in 2012. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Consistency is the key to achieving your best results on and off the tennis court. Success doesn’t happen because of what you do some of the time; it happens because of what you do consistently. It is important to understand that consistency does not mean perfection! No one is perfectly consistent or consistently perfect. Consistency is about progress, not perfection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

The goal isn't to have immediate results but constant! The days of teenage grand-slam winners is over. Nadal won his first French Open at age 19, and will likely be the last man to win a slam before the age of 20. We may see an occasionally very strong performance from a younger player in a single tournament – a la del Potro at the 2009 US Open – but don’t expect to see any eighteen year olds holding down a place in the top 10 any time soon. Too many factors weigh against them when it comes to sustaining performance against older, more wizened opponents for extended periods. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Like most things we enjoy, especially ones that take a certain amount of energy, sooner or later our batteries run low. Mentally or physically, the well runs dry. We get to the point where not looking forward to playing, quality of play, the possibility of fatigue injuries and burnout rise to the surface. So our discussion today is why and when is it a good time to step back a little from the game and recharge our batteries. This isn’t a black and white moment. What’s good for you might not work for someone else. However, for your overall map of player development and continuity, it is vital to know when these moments come into play for you. Join the Community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

If you are going to a match and the odds aren't in your favor, what do you lose by changing tactics?  Try something unexpected if you are not feeling confident.  JOIN NOW! 👉 The Players Box Community  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Everyone reacts different to pressure some players, get really angry, some others become very passive, some others give up easily and some others fight all the way through. Players often tell me they are perfectionists like is a badge of honor: You become better by never giving yourself license to make mistakes. This is a painful way to strive for excellence, and it does not lead to improved performance over the long term. Perfectionism comes from high standards, but they are unrealistic. Unrelenting judgement creates a rigidness that does not allow the player to adapt to the ever changing obstacle that is competition. Typically, perfectionists lack the resilience to let go of failures, which everyone experiences. Perfectionism has a negative effect on performance and quality of life. It highlights feeling that you are never good enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Maria Fernanda Alvarez is a former tennis player from Bolivia Álvarez was ranked No. 15 in ITF junior rankings in 2007. She won tournaments including doubles at the Copa Gatorade, Copa Milo in singles, Méditerranée Avenir in doubles Raquette D'Or, Riad 21, both in singles, and 21st Copa Gerdau and Condor de Plata, both in doubles. On the senior tour, her best singles ranking was world No. 187, achieved in September 2009. On 7 April 2014, she peaked at No. 137 in the doubles rankings. Her last match on the ITF Women's Circuit she played in her hometown Santa Cruz in December 2016. Playing for Bolivia at the Fed Cup, Álvarez Terán has a win/loss record of 32–33. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Conversation with Maria Lopez, women's tennis coach at Boise State University.  We talked about pressure and players identity and a lot more! If you want to watch the whole interview go to our instagram account @theplayersbox  Subscribe our newsletter to keep you updated in our next events, courses and online trainings. intheplayersbox.com/newsletter If you missed our webinar about Long Term Athletic Development, no worries. Click here and have full access to the video recording. FREE WEBINAR If you want to know more about our online fitness training click here 👉 ONLINE FITNESS TRAINING --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Being on a Pro Tennis Tour Means Accepting Failure. According to data provided by ATPWorldTour.com, 567 men have played at least 200 matches in its 45-year history, and only 277 of them have a positive win-loss record. According to the WTA Tour, 320 women have played at least 200 matches, and only 169 have a winning record. If you reduce the criteria to 100-plus matches, then only 291 of 819 men have a better than .500 percentage, while on the women’s tour, it is 186 of 563. So where do you put your focus if you know you are going to lose more that you will win?  We are on instagram, follow @ThePlayersBox If you want to know more about our online tennis coaching please contact us to info@intheplayersbox.com or whatsapp us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Tennis players go through massive time of isolation during their careers. Sometimes it could become a very lonely journey. And that's why many time players fall in the wrong environments and/or wrong hands. ⁠ ⁠ 🎧In this podcast, I share from my point of view what factors are important to be aware of in the environment where you are or you choose to be at and factors that also depend on your decisions. ⁠ ⁠ The clearer you are in what you want to achieve or why you play the sport is one of the keys, from there you are more likely to recognise if you are in a good environment or not, if you are surrounded with good people or not. So define that first.⁠ ⁠ Listen to this episode and let me know what are your thoughts about this topic!!⁠ This month and the next month we will be running webinars with different experts, talking about any aspect of the game. Stay tuned to find out more about this! Follow us in instagram to keep yourself updated: https://www.instagram.com/theplayersbox/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

How will you describe a good coach? Which qualities he or she needs to have? A little taste from the E-Book of Alexander Alvarez - Sport Mental Coach.  For the purpose of the manual, these features have been divided into four factors - such as the four legs of a table. The model designed in this manual is based on 4 factors: A coach's work philosophy His type of leadership His communicational and conflict resolution style The way in which motivates the player. These four factors are interconnected, in such a way that they work as a system. If any of them have a fault, the complete system reports the fault. If you like this podcast and its content, subscribe our newsletter for more content like this every week! intheplayersbox.com/newsletter And follow us on instagram to interact with TPB Experts https://www.instagram.com/theplayersbox/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Shot selection can be explained really simple. It's our ability to hit the right shot at the right time, directing the tennis ball to the right place on the opponents court. We use the court geometry in our favor. “Losses at the intermediate to advanced levels of the game are not solely due to stroke technique, but most often poor shot selection, which leads to unforced errors. ” Click this link to read our new blog post about Shot Selection.  https://intheplayersbox.com/theacademy/shot-selection-when-to-hit-and-where-highly-effective-tennis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message

Often we see players, especially young players, hitting 10, 20 great shots and then miss one and react negatively. Players often think they should never miss and they look for perfection which doesn't exist and what they are actually doing is undermining their performance. But they understand that this is a game about mistakes and failure. And that's normal, that's okay, this is tennis. It is what it is. Follow @theplayersbox on Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplayersbox/message