Compete Like a Champion

Reflections from the Tour

After a month on tour, Coach Johnny returns to CLC to discuss his observations and how they benefit younger players. For more information find us at Dr. Larry and Coach J

Skill Drill: Drill Progression for Situational Pressure Training

Following up to the Resilient Confident Competitor episode, Coach Johnny presents an off-court to on-court drill progression for working on a pressure situation. We discu

Dr. Loehr's Legacy & Resilient Confident Competitors

The team discusses Dr. Jim Loehr's legacy as a trailblazer in performance psychology, tennis mental toughness, and character development through sport. From there we dive

Skill Drill - The Hub Drill for Wheelchair

In a follow up to the Wheelchair episode Coaches Rob Smith and Jason Harnett describe the Hub Drill and how it is similar to working with able-bodied players. The hope is

Wheelchair Tennis 50th Anniversary and Its Evolution

Guests Jason Harnett and Rob Cross of the USTA takes through the history of wheelchair tennis in its 50th Anniversary year and how it has evolved during that time. We dis

Skill Drill - Adversity Training

This skill drill follows up on the conversation with Coach Mike Barrell discussing Coach Johnny's use of adversity cards. We discuss how to effectively apply pressure in

The Coach - Officer, Doctor, Bartender with Mike Barrell

Coach Mike Barrell joins us for a lively and in depth examination about what it means to be a coach. We dive into the 3 different and interconnected roles as a coach, and

Skill Drill - 4 Morning Mental Warm-Up Exercises

In the first skill drill episode of 2026 CLC goes into detail about how to prepare mentally in the morning. Dr. Larry & Coach Johnny share 4 exercises that will help you

The Changing Landscape of Coach Development with Craig Jones

Craig Jones of the USTA joins us to discuss how USTA Coaching is taking an updated approach to developing coaches. We discuss the new USTA Coaching program and why the ap

Getting Off to a Good Start

Welcome to the start of a new year, and we are talking about how to get off to a good start. Too often players are excited initially but then frustrated about the beginni

Broader & Deeper Mental Skills Toolbox

CLC is back with a new episode to challenge traditional expectations about mental skills learning and training. We talk about how to enhance mental training so that playe

Skill Drill - Recovery Strategies Planning

In this skill drill episode we discuss how to match recovery strategies to the issue the player is experiencing. We all discuss how the best recovery could be preventive

When to do What When Recovering

Recovery from training and competition is often underappreciated and unplanned based on how the player is feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this episode w

US Open 25 - Ingredients for High Performance

The 2025 US Open is in the rear view mirror. Johnny and Dr. Larry reflect on the ingredients needed to perform in a high pressure, high stakes environment. This included

Skill Drill - Yellow Light Practice

In a follow-up to the yellow light misconceptions the team covers how to practice yellow light situations. From the conversation prior to the practice to the designing of

Yellow Lights and Misconceptions

Players use different between point routines based on the traffic light system (green, yellow, red lights). What are these yellow lights? When do they happen? Dr. Larry d

Skill Drill - Coaching Yourself in the Teachable Moment

In this skill drill we discuss how to prepare for challenging, teachable moments in practice, and how you can coach yourself during these moments. We provide specific que

Catching the Teachable Moments

How do we avoid "pinball coaching" and optimize learning? What can players do to prepare to learn, stay engaged as they execute in practice, and retain more of what they

Skill Drill - Games for Transitioning Court Surfaces

How do you prepare players to move from slow to fast courts or vice versa? Johnny and Larry break it down in the latest skill drill episode. Johnny offers up 4 games coac

Coaching for Adaptability (Johnny's Not So Random Musings)

CLC is back after a month of traveling and tournaments. Coach Johnny shares his reflections from the collegiate season and what that could mean for all players and coache