logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
1h 9m

Best of Tennis IQ- Ep. 51 - Dr. Laura Sw...

Tennis IQ Podcast
About this episode
<p>Dr. Laura Swettenham is a sport and exercise psychologist from the UK, chartered with the British Psychological Society. She has experience working within a range of sports, predominantly professional football (soccer), youth tennis, and e-sports. In her practice, Laura uses acceptance and mindfulness approaches, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, ... Show More
Up next
Oct 2
Ep. 232 - Handling the Loss of Skill or Talent Level
In this episode, Brian and Josh talk about a recent article from the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport regarding "talent loss." The co-hosts outline the three central views of talent loss from the article, share personal experiences and discuss various pro tennis players who hav ... Show More
43m 41s
Sep 22
Ep. 231 - Reframing Situations to Improve Performance
In this episode, Brian and Josh cover how tennis players can build the skill of reframing situations and shifting perspective. The co-hosts discuss why reframing is an important skill for players, review situations where it’s important to be able to reframe, and offer suggestions ... Show More
50m 35s
Sep 12
Ep. 230 - Mental Performance Themes from US Open 2025 | Sabalenka, Anisimova, Alcaraz, Sinner
In this episode, Brian and Josh cover the 2025 U.S. Open Championships. They discuss various themes and sport psychology concepts that emerged from the tournament, particularly by champions and finalists Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda Anisimova, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner.To lear ... Show More
35m 48s
Recommended Episodes
May 2025
How to Practice Smart During Tennis Training
How to Practice Smart During Tennis Training | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss how to get more out of your practice sessions so that you can transfer it to your matches. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn ... Show More
6m 57s
Aug 2022
Tennis Players Who Try to Impress Others
Do you worry too much about what others think about your game and thus you are worried instead of enjoying your tennis game? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Johs. Here's what Josh had to say about hi ... Show More
6m 39s
Aug 2022
How Important is Your Mental Game?
How do your improve your mental state inside the tennis court? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Lucas. Here's what Lucas had to say about his game: "Can my mental game on the court be improved or am I ... Show More
5m 20s
Aug 2023
How to Manage Stress or Anxiety When Playing Tennis
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage anxiety and stress when playing tennis. JENNY: "I get really bad anxiety and stress playing tennis. I do enjoy playing it and practicing it, but I don’t really enjoy the competitive side because of all ... Show More
5m 9s
Mar 2025
How to Stop the Need for Approval from Others
How to Stop the Need for Approval from Others | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss tennis players who worry too much about what coaches and others think and how this affects performance. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick C ... Show More
7m 15s
Oct 2022
How to Stop Over Analyzing Your Tennis Strokes
Are you over analyzing your strokes during the match and it causes you to be inconsistent? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Ethan. Here's what Ethan had to say about his game: "How do I stops overanal ... Show More
5m 30s
Jun 2025
Your Mindset During Changeovers
Your Mindset During Changeovers | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to have a strong mindset during changeovers to recover mentally in between sets to stay focused and in the match. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patri ... Show More
4m 48s
May 2022
Helping Young Tennis Players Manage Losses
Do you have a tennis player who is very confident but after facing a defeat starts to doubt himself? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sharma. Here's what Sharma had to say about ner son's game: "My 14 ... Show More
5m 15s
Feb 2025
Alex Auerbach on How to Perform Better (EP358)
In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach joins The Basketball Podcast to share ideas on how to perform at your best.Dr. Alex Auerbach has spent his career exploring how high performers, from athletes to business leaders, deliver ... Show More
49m 25s
Dec 2024
248: Overcoming Pressure and Performing Under Stress
How do elite athletes handle pressure and perform at their peak when it matters most? In this episode, host Richard Graves sits down with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus to uncover the secrets behind mastering the mental game. In This Episode, Discover: The surprisi ... Show More
32m 8s