Ninety percent of tennis performance is mental and that's what makes the sport so difficult. Sport psychology professionals Brian Lomax and Josh Burger share their insights on mental performance in tennis, discuss current events in the world of tennis, and interview guests with a unique perspective on mental toughness. Whether you want to learn more about the mental game in tennis or you just have an interest in the sport, this is the podcast for you. Send your questions to tennisiqpodcast@gmail.com or via Twitter using #tennisiq.
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Ep. 263 - Motivational Interviewing and Behavior Change | Part 1 OARS
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss part one of a three part series on motivational interviewing (MI). In this first episode, they review the acronym OARS (Open ended
Sep 11 32 min
Ep. 262 - The Focus on Character in Little Mo Tournaments
Cindy Brinker Simmons is a Dallas-based businesswoman, philanthropist, author, and longtime leader in junior tennis. She is the daughter of legendary tennis champion Maur
Aug 31 1 h 20 min
Ep. 261 - On Court Exercises For Concentration And Attention
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss four concentration exercises from the book Mindset: A Mental Guide for Sport by Jackie Reardon and Hans Dekkers. The co-hosts desc
Aug 21 48 min
Ep. 260 - On Becoming Antifragile
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of fragility, and how tennis players can learn to become antifragile. Various Stoic principles connected to fragility
Aug 12 41 min
Ep. 259 - "I'm way better than my rating!"
Whether it's UTR, WTN, NTRP, or some other rating system, it's likely that you believe you're a better player than the rating suggests. In this episode, Brian and Josh di
Jul 29 40 min
Ep. 258 - Dr. Sue Jackson and Flow in Tennis
Dr. Sue Jackson is a performance psychologist and leading expert in the psychology of flow – the state of deep focus and full absorption where people perform at their bes
Jul 19 1 h 11 min
Ep. 257 - How To Create More Clutch Moments In A Match
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how tennis players can generate more clutch moments in their matches. The co-hosts review research from multiple sports about the
Jul 3 52 min
Ep. 256 - "Every time I lose, it's like the end of the world"
"Every time I lose, it's like the end of the world." This is what Mirra Andreeva said after losing the final in Madrid in May of this year. Josh and Brian discuss this qu
Jun 22 36 min
Ep. 255 - A Mental Performance Look at Roland Garros 2026
Roland Garros 2026 has wrapped up with Mirra Andreeva winning the women’s singles title over Maja Chwalińska 6-3, 6-2, and Alexander Zverev winning the men’s singles titl
Jun 13 47 min
Ep. 254 - How to Use Patience in a Match and in Your Career
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the virtue of patience and its importance both within a point and match (micro) as well as throughout a player’s career and tennis
Jun 2 47 min
Ep. 253 - Lisa Stone of ParentingAces | Helping Families Navigate Junior Tennis
Lisa Stone is the founder and creator of ParentingAces, a podcast and digital platform dedicated to junior and college tennis parents and coaches. Lisa is a lifelong tenn
May 21 1 h 04 min
Ep. 252 - A Tribute to Jim Loehr | A Pioneer in Sport Psychology for Tennis
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the legacy of Dr. Jim Loehr. The episode is divided into four sections: 1) Dr. Loehr as a pioneer and “the first one out there” in
May 12 43 min
Ep. 251 - The Paradox of Outcomes and Cameron Young
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss an article about Cameron Young from the PGA Tour and the paradox of outcomes. They talked about how acceptance of his self-talk, s
Apr 28 46 min
Ep. 250 - Finding Your Natural Style of Play
In this episode, Brian and Josh review an article about Emma Raadacanu losing her “natural” playing style and trying to find it again. They discuss the issues with coache
Apr 19 36 min
Ep. 249 - Understanding First Round/Match Anxiety
The first round of a tournament or the first match of a league/conference championship weekend can lead to more anxious feelings for tennis players. In this episode, Bria
Apr 9 40 min
Ep. 248 - The Benefits of Using Constraints
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how tennis players can benefit by taking a constraints led approach. They talk about constraints that tennis players can establish
Mar 27 38 min
Ep. 247 - Rethinking The Origins Of Greatness
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the origins of greatness in performance, and whether early specialization increases one's chances of becoming truly elite. They re
Mar 14 53 min
Ep. 246 - The Impact of Mental Fatigue on Performance and Accuracy
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the impact of mental fatigue on tennis performance. Research on this topic includes a systematic review from 2024 which looked at
Mar 4 36 min
Ep. 245 - A Critical Look at AI in Tennis
In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications within tennis. The co-hosts discuss certain benefits of using tennis chatbots fo
Feb 21 45 min
Ep. 244 - Turning Concepts Into Actions - That's Elite
In this episode Brian and Josh discuss the concept of “knowing the nouns and practicing the verbs”. The co-hosts discussed how tennis players ought to prioritize taking a
Feb 10 35 min
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Excellent insights/tips for the mental aspects of tennis, which are so critically important for all ages.
Smoore2020 · Jan 2026
The Tennis IQ podcast is fantastic for tennis enthusiasts. It also has a lot of interesting content for non-tennis players regarding the psychology of competition and performance. I've been listening to Brian and Josh for a few years, as I discovered their show shortly after picking up the sport. As hosts, they're very engaging, entertaining, and a joy to listen to. I've listened to many tennis podcasts, but this one stands out for its superb quality, depth, and variety. I've learned much from these guys and their guests - not just about tennis - but about how my mind and the minds of others work.
emallove · Dec 2024
My coach challenged us to work on our Tennis IQ, and this podcast has been super helpful. When I’m not on the court, I work on my tennis game by listening to an episode and making note of minor changes I can make to my mental game. Loving it so far!
LauraLynn323 · Oct 2023
This is a great resource on the mental side of Tennis. Brian and Josh are very knowledgeable and work well as a team. Definitely worth a listen if you want to improve your tennis game!
Hank3489 · Aug 2023
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