Mehrban Iranshad and Peter Freeman 
Tennis Summit 2023 Livestream Kickoff 
The Top 5 Lessons From the Summit + Live Q&A!

The Tennis Summit 2023 Live Kickoff Party with Mehrban Iranshad and Peter Freeman starts on Sunday, April 17 @ 8PM EST (5PM PST)!

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Mehrban Iranshad from Tennis Files (your Tennis Summit 2023 host) and Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching are going to kick off the Summit with a live session on the top five lessons that you'll learn from Tennis Summit 2023 that will level up your game


Get ready to launch the summit in style with Mehrban and Pete and ask us all your tennis questions in real time!  We're going to have a lot of fun on this live stream so don't miss this live kick off party with Mehrban and Pete!


Pete has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube and at Crunch Time Coaching.  He also hosts Tennis Con each year and is a great friend of Mehrban and the Summit!


Featured Expert Sessions


DAY 0 (April 16) - Tennis Summit 2023 Kick-Off Party

Peter Freeman
Mehrban Iranshad & Peter Freeman

April 16, Sunday @ 8:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM PDT

Tennis Summit 2023 Kick-Off Party: 

The Top 5 Lessons From the Summit + LIVE Q&A!

Mehrban Iranshad, your Tennis Summit 2023 host, and Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching are going to kick off this epic week with a live session on the top five lessons that you'll learn from the summit to level up your game! Get ready to launch the summit in style with Mehrban and Pete and ask us all your tennis questions in real time!  Don't miss this live kick off party with Mehrban and Pete!

DAY 1 (April 17) - Singles and Doubles Strategy Rx1

Louis Cayer

April 18, Monday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Implement Winning Tactics in Your Matches

Louis will reveal how to implement winning tactics so that you can execute your game plan with confidence. If you want to learn how to problem solve any obstacles that you'll face in your matches, this is the perfect session for you! Louis has coached and mentored eight #1 ranked doubles specialists, including Jamie Murray, and 26 players who’ve reached the ATP top 50.  Louis works in coaching development for the Lawn Tennis Association and has been a Davis Cup and Fed Cup coach and captain for Great Britain and Canada. 

Jonathan Stokke

April 17, Monday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Top 5 Singles Drills to Win More Matches

Jonathan will reveal his top 5 singles drills to help you win more matches.  If you want the more effective drills to set your singles game up for success, this session is for you!  Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is a former All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of the Year.

Marc Sophoulis

April 17, Monday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Use Data to Win More Matches

Marc will reveal the most important data points that you can use to transform the way you practice and play matches. If you want to learn how to train efficiently and formulate winning tactics based on concrete data, you won't want to miss this session!  Marc is the Head Coach at Melbourne International Tennis School in Melbourne, Australia.  He has coached many pros, including Anastasia Rodionova, Arina Rodionova, Dane Propoggia, and Victor Hanescu. Marc has also spoken at conferences around the world and has been a commentator for professional tennis matches.

Will Boucek

April 17, Monday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

The Most Powerful Doubles Tactics for Club Level Players

Will is going to show you the most powerful doubles tactics that you can use to gain the upper hand on your opponents.  If you want to learn how to dominate doubles matches then you won't miss this session!  Will is an ATP & WTA Doubles Strategy Analyst, founder of Tennis Tribe, and host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast. He works with club level players, D1 college programs, and top 10 doubles players on the ATP and WTA tour to help them better understand their game and strategize against opponents. He has over 20 years of experience playing and coaching tennis, is a former college player, and is currently an NTRP 5.0.

Brent Able
Brent Abel

April 17, Monday @ 1:30 PM EDT | 10:30 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: Doubles Points Analysis: What's The Right Shot?

Brent will analyze doubles points from competitive amateur tennis matches and dissect the optimal next shot for each one.  He'll also answer your doubles strategy questions live during the summit. If you want to understand the thought process behind shot selection in doubles, this is the perfect session for you! Brent founded WebTennis.com in 1999, "What's The Right Shot?" in 2012, and GoldBallHunting in 2019.  His YouTube Channel has gotten over 11 million views from passionate tennis players. Brent has won 14 national USA Gold Balls in singles & doubles and is a member of 3 USA World Cup teams (2009 & captain 2018, 2019).

Dr. Mark Kovacs

April 17, Monday @ 8:00PM EDT | 5:00PM PDT

LIVE SESSIONThe Most Important Tennis Fitness Concepts for Adult Players + Q&A

In this special live session, Dr. Kovacs will answer your questions on the most important tennis fitness concepts that every competitive adult player should put into practice.  He'll cover mobility, recovery, and much more to help you gain the edge and outlast your opponents!  Come join us as Dr. Kovacs answers all your questions in real time!  Dr. Kovacs is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes.  He has trained many top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Young, and Melanie Oudin on peak performance.  Dr. Kovacs founded the Kovacs Institute and the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA).

DAY 2 (April 18) - Singles and Doubles Strategy Rx2

Jorge Capestany

April 18, Tuesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

The Most Effective Doubles Pressure Games

Jorge will reveal the key doubles pressure games that you can use to become a clutch doubles player. If you want to elevate your doubles game during the most critical moments and win more matches, don't miss this session!  Jorge is one of only twelve people worldwide that has earned the distinction of Master Professional with the USPTA and International Master Professional with the PTR.  Jorge is a certified Mental Toughness Specialist through the Human Performance Institute and holds a USTA Sports Science certification. He is a 6-time Michigan Pro of the Year and 2-time Midwest Pro of the Year and a member of the USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame. Jorge was also named National Pro of the Year by both USPTA and PTR!

Feisal Hassan
Feisal Hassan

April 18, Tuesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Develop Anticipation Skills When Serving and Returning

Feisal will show you a step by step process and visualization techniques for making huge improvements to your anticipation skills when serving and returning. If you want to learn how to read the ball better and anticipate your next move quicker, you won't want to miss this session! Feisal is a USPTA Master Professional. He is also a member of the Head/Penn Racquet Sports National Advisory Board and National Speaker’s Bureau and holds USPTA specialist degrees in Competitive Player Development, Facility Management, Little Tennis and Sports Science.  He is also a member of team Fuzzy Yellow Balls with Will Hamilton.  

Scott Baxter
Scott Baxter

April 18, Tuesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

The Top 3 Winning Doubles Strategies

Scott will reveal three powerful strategies that will help you win more doubles matches. If you want to learn how to move, poach, and deal will the lob effectively in doubles, don't miss this session!   Scott is the CEO and Founder of Play Your Court, a service that quickly and easily connects you with fellow players in your area to play tennis matches and take lessons with top tennis coaches.  He is a USPTA certified Elite Professional with over 12 years of teaching experience, and was also a top-ranked junior in the Mid-Atlantic area. Scott played Division I college tennis at the University of Maryland.

Edgar Giffenig

April 18, Tuesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

The Essence of the Game: Improving What Really Matters

Edgar will reveal the blueprint for how to improve what truly matters in your game. If you are struggling to structure your practice sessions for maximum improvement then you need to attend this session! Edgar was a National Coach for the USA, Germany, and Mexico, and a partner in two major academies: International Tennis Academy in Florida and Centro MexTenis in Mexico.  He is the founder of Giffenig Tennis and is an International Consultant for TennisGate.

Ian Westermann

April 18, Tuesday @ 11:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: Top 10 Ways to Win More Doubles Matches + Q&A

Ian will reveal his top 10 doubles strategies and tactics to win more doubles matches in this special livestream session!  You'll learn how to develop and implement a winning game plan to take control of your doubles matches.  Ian and Mehrban will also answer all your questions about USTA League doubles matches and share their experiences in this epic livestream session! Ian is the founder of Essential Tennis, one of the most successful instructional tennis sites and tennis podcasts of all time.  Ian and his team have coached thousands of players online and in person on how to fix their strokes and strategies to reach the next level. He also hosts the Essential Tennis Podcast and the Shank Cast Podcast. 

DAY 3 (April 19) - Technique Rx1

Peter Freeman
Peter Freeman

April 19, Wednesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

The Secret Power Source to Hit Bigger Serves

Pete will reveal the most important power source that generates the majority of power on your serves.  If your serve feels like a weakness in your game, then you won't want to miss this session! Peter has created tons of fantastic free and premium tennis content on Youtube and at Crunch Time Coaching.  He was also named the Georgia Pro of the Year.  Pete hosts Tennis Con each year for players over 50, leads really fantastic 7-day and 30-day challenges, and is a great friend of Mehrban and the Summit!

Brady Hiete
Brady Hiete

April 19, Wednesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Hit Picture-Perfect Volleys

Brady will teach you a step-by-step blueprint for how to hit picture perfect volleys. If you want to hit more consistent, solid, and deeper volleys, you'll definitely want to check out this session!  Brady is the co-founder of Daily Tennis Lesson, and has published over 500 instructional videos with over five million views on his DTL Youtube channel. Brady is also the Head Tennis Professional at Top Seed Tennis Academy in Los Angeles.

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Gregg Le Sueur

April 19, Wednesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Forehand Technique Masterclass: How to Make Your Forehand a Consistent Weapon

Gregg will reveal a step by step blueprint for how to make your forehand a consistent and effective weapon. If you want to develop your forehand into a dominating force on the court then you'll definitely want to watch this session! Gregg is a lead instructor at Online Tennis Instruction, where he has helped countless tennis players drastically improve their technique and strategy through his coaching. In addition to his stellar coaching, Gregg also tennis plays at a very high level.

Ryan Reidy
Ryan Reidy

April 19, Wednesday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: Expert Secrets to Supercharge Your Game + Q&A

Ryan will teach you his top secrets on technique, strategy, fitness and the mental game.  If you want to take your game to the next level, you won't want to miss this session!  Ryan is a world-class tennis instructor and has helped thousands of competitive tennis players level up their game.  He is the founder of 2 Minute Tennis which offers essential tennis tips for amateur and elite tennis players.  2 Minute Tennis has over 166k subscribers on YouTube and 39k followers on Instagram.

Gigi Fernandez
Gigi Fernandez

April 19, Wednesday @ 12:00 PM EDT | 9:00 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: Q&A Session with a 17-Time Grand Slam Champion

In this exclusive live session, Gigi will answer your questions on strategy, the mental game, technique, the pro game, and more during the summit!  Come join us as Gigi answers all your questions in real time!   Former world #1 Gigi Fernandez is widely considered to be one of the best doubles players of all time. She is a Hall of Famer, winner of 17 Grand Slam doubles titles with various partners, and 2 Olympic Gold Medals with Mary Joe Fernandez.  In 2000, Gigi was named Puerto Rican Athlete of the Century. Gigi now spends her time coaching adult players how to excel at doubles and developed the Gigi Method of doubles.

DAY 4 (April 20) - Technique Rx2

Dayday Kay
Daytri Campbell
Dayday and Daytri Kay

April 20, Thursday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Serve Biomechanics Masterclass: How to add 15MPH+ to Your Serve

Dayday and Daytri will reveal a step by step and scientifically backed method for hitting more powerful and consistent serves. If you want to take command of your service games and win more free points, then you won't want to miss this session!  Dayday and Daytri co-founded RacquetFlex, where they and their team empower players with a complete manual to take over their tennis games. RacquetFlex has over 77k subscribers and 4.5 million views on YouTube. Dayday and Daytri are coaches at The Club at Rancho Niguel, and have been featured numerous times on Tennis Con.

Will Hamilton
Will Hamilton

April 20, Thursday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

The Top 3 Power and Spin Generation Techniques for Club Level Players

Will reveals his top 3 power and spin generation techniques for club level players. If you want to learn how to hit devastating groundstrokes then this session is for you!  Will co-founded Fuzzy Yellow Balls, one of the biggest and most well-known online tennis instructional websites on the planet. Will has partnered with many of the game's best players and coaches to produce instructional courses, including Patrick Rafter, Bob and Mike Bryan, Gigi Fernandez, Craig O'Shannessy, Dr. Mark Kovacs, and Feisal Hassan. 

David Bailey
David Bailey

April 20, Thursday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Footwork Drills For Approach Shots and Volleys

Dave will teach you the most important footwork patterns to handle approach shots and volleys. If you want to improve your footwork when transitioning to the net, this session is for you!  Dave is the creator of the Bailey Tennis Footwork Method, used by top professionals all the way down to the amateur level.  Dave has worked with over 21 Grand Slam Players, including Monica Seles, Jarmilla Gajdosova, Zang Shaui, Jelena Dokic, Bethanie Mattek, Anne Kethavong, Misaki Doe, Irina Falconi, and Vince Spadea. Dave has spent over 30 years studying the steps and movements of the top tennis professionals. 

Grant Vanderhayden
Grant Vanderhayden

April 20, Thursday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Add 15mph+ To Your Forehand

Grant will reveal his step by step blueprint for hitting a pro-level offensive forehand. If you want to take command of points with big heavy forehands but lack the technique to do it, this session is for you!  Grant has been coaching since 2012 and is a United States Professional Tennis Association certified coach.  He played for Saddleback College in 2014, and is now playing open tournaments along with coaching tennis. Grant has worked with RacquetFlex on their online tennis content.  He also has his own YouTube channel with over 7k subscribers, and he has more than 71k subscribers on Instagram.

Megan Garlington
Kevin and Megan Garlington

April 20, Thursday @ 11:30 AM EDT | 8:30 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION:

How to Hit a Penetrating Backhand Slice

Kevin and Megan will teach you how to hit an effective backhand slice in this LIVE summit technique masterclass.  If you have trouble hitting backhand slices that penetrate the court and don't float in the air, you'll definitely want to check out this session!  Megan is the Director of Tennis at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Oklahoma and Kevin is a Tennis Pro at CRCC. They produce top quality online tennis instructional content at Total Tennis Domination and on their YouTube channel. Kevin and Megan previously worked with Ian Westermann at Essential Tennis, one of the biggest and most well-known online tennis instructional sites in the world.  Kevin is a 5.0+ player and competed at the Division I level at Oral Roberts University, as well as on the Pro Circuit in the US and Spain.  Megan also plays tennis at a high level and has been teaching the game to both high performance and adult club players for over 25 years.

John Craig
John Craig

April 20, Thursday @ 3:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM PDT

LIVE SESSIONAnalyzing Your Serve Technique: Player-Submitted Videos!

John will analyze video clips of different serves submitted by the Tennis Summit audience!  You'll get to watch a technical wizard break down the mechanics of several different club level players' serves in this special live session! John is a USPTA Elite Professional and RacquetFit Certified Coach with over 35 years of teaching and coaching tennis experience. He played Division I college tennis and has held positions in several prestigious tennis clubs, including the John Wayne Tennis Club, the Four Seasons Resort and Hotel, and the Balboa Bay Tennis Club. John serves as the District President of the USPTA Orange County and is a tennis pro at the Newport Beach Tennis Club. He also delivers online instruction through Performance Plus Tennis and Tennis Evolution.

DAY 5 (April 21) - Mental Game

Jeff Salzenstein

April 20, Friday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Achieve Optimal Performance and Decrease Stress

Jeff will reveal his framework for how to perform optimally and decrease stress during your tennis matches and in every day life. If you've been struggling to play well and feel overwhelmed during and after matches, you must attend this session! Jeff broke the top 100 in the world for the first time at the age of 30 (reached #100 in singles) and #69 in doubles on the ATP Tour and is the founder of Tennis Evolution. Jeff is also a USTA High-Performance Coach, USPTA Elite Professional, and highly sought-after mental performance coach. He has recently made a transition to keynote speaking and corporate coaching.

Rick Macci
Rick macci

April 21, Friday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Become an Elite Competitor

Rick will reveal the top habits, mental traits, and training secrets of his grand slam winning students that will help transform your game. With over 247 USTA National Championships since 1985, Rick is one of the most legendary tennis coaches of all time.  He has coached five number one players; Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Andy Roddick, and Maria Sharapova as well as hundreds of world class professionals. Rick is the founder of Rick Macci Tennis Academy, and is also a highly sought out motivational speaker, clinician, and author.

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Emma Doyle

April 21,Friday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Practice with Pressure and Enhance Your Training Environment

Emma will teach you how to practice “WITH” pressure in your training environments to help you make better decisions and build your resiliency muscles! In this high-energy and practical presentation, you will walk away with mindset tools, pressure scenario games, and winning strategies to perform your best under pressure. Emma is an expert instructor, communicator, and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach their potential on the WTA Tour. She currently runs coaching qualifications for a High-Performance Workplace and Coaching Certification.  Emma has also been a Tennis Australia High Performance Coach, and she travels the world as a professional speaker specializing in helping people to maximize and live their potential in the corporate world using lessons learned from her tennis career.

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Milan Krnjetin

April 21, Friday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Mindset of a Champion: How to Be Clutch and Relentless

Milan will reveal the key mental traits that separate the good players from the great ones. You'll learn how to develop a relentless and clutch mindset based on Milan's pro-level playing experiences against the top players in the world and his research. Milan's online platform, TENFITMEN stands for Tennis Fitness Mental.  He was ranked #2 in Serbia in the 18s division and played college tennis for Auburn University (top 25 program in the country). Milan also played in professional leagues and on the ATP Tour, where he reached a ranking of 1256 in the world.  Milan eventually became a hitting partner and coach for such players as Jelena Jankovic and Jovana Jaksic. He has also practiced numerous times with top players such as Novak Djokovic, Kevin Anderson, Alex de Minaur, Hyeon Chung, and Nick Kyrgios.

Larry Lauer
Larry Lauer

April 21, Friday @ 1:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM PDT

A 3-Step Process to Play Clutch During Big Points

Dr. Lauer will reveal a step by step process for how to play clutch under pressure. Most club level players lack a proven process for refocusing in critical moments, so if you want to learn how to stay calm under pressure, you won't want to miss this session!  Dr. Lauer earned a PhD in science, exercise, and sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was previously the Director of Coaching Education and Development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University. Dr. Lauer also was an assistant coach and mental coach for Michigan State Men’s Tennis, helping the team reach the 2013 NCAA tournament. Dr. Lauer was a sports psychologist consultant for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program.  He currently co-hosts the Compete Like a Champion Podcast with Johnny Parkes.  

Jeff Greenwald
Jeff Greenwald

April 21, Friday @ 5:00 PM EDT | 2:00 PM PDT

LIVE SESSIONGetting Tight: How to Transform Your Mindset and Play Loose Under Pressure

Jeff will reveal the keys to mastering your mind that include technique and tactical adjustments in the most common pressure situations.  He'll also answer your mental game questions live!  Jeff is an internationally recognized sport psychology consultant, licensed psychotherapist, and the author of the 3rd best-selling tennis psychology book, The Best Tennis of Your Life and Fearless Tennis. Jeff has been helping athletes and professionals through his personal coaching, seminars, book, and audio programs for the past twenty years. Jeff was ranked No. 1 in the world in the men’s 35 age division, is a two-time ITF World Champion and former ATP Tour player and is being inducted into the Northern California Hall of Fame next month.

Jorge Capestany

April 21, Thursday @ 8:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM PDT

LIVE SESSION: Mental Tactics Every Player Needs + Q&A

Jorge will teach you the essential tactics for every tennis player, the 4 stages of skill acquisition and competence, and answer all your questions in real time! Jorge is one of only twelve people worldwide that has earned the distinction of Master Professional with the USPTA and International Master Professional with the PTR.  Jorge is a certified Mental Toughness Specialist through the Human Performance Institute and holds a USTA Sports Science certification. He is a 6-time Michigan Pro of the Year and 2-time Midwest Pro of the Year and a member of the USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame. Jorge was also named National Pro of the Year by both USPTA and PTR!

Paul Annacone
Paul Annacone

April 21, Friday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: How to Maximize Your Tennis Potential

Paul will reveal his top secrets to getting the most out of your game and how to prepare for your matches in this interview with one of the best coaches in tennis today. You'll learn elite strategies and insights used by legends such as Roger Federer and Pete Sampras that you can implement in your training and matches. Paul is a former professional tennis player and one of the world’s leading coaches and commentators. During his 14 years on tour as a player, Annacone won three ATP titles and reached a career high ranking of No. 12 in singles. He won the 1985 Australian Open doubles title and finished his career with 14 doubles titles. Annacone has worked with some of the most accomplished players ever to pick up a racket, including Federer, Sampras, Henman, and Sloane Stephens.  He currently coaches ATP top 15 Taylor Fritz.

DAY 6 (April 22) - Fitness and Equipment

Dr. Mark Kovacs

April 22, Saturday @ 5:00PM EDT | 2:00PM PDT

The Most Important Misconceptions Around Tennis Fitness

In this fitness masterclass session, Dr. Kovacs reveals the most important tennis fitness concepts that every competitive adult player should know. Dr. Kovacs will show you the most common incorrect fitness practices and what you should do instead. Dr. Kovacs is a performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes.  He has trained many top professional tennis players, including John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Sam Querrey, Donald Young, and Melanie Oudin on peak performance.  Dr. Kovacs founded the Kovacs Institute and the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA).

Satoshi Ochi

April 22, Saturday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

7 Exercises That Will Add More Power To Your Shots

Satoshi will reveal a time-tested workout routine you can do to increase power on all your strokes.  If you want to develop tennis-specific power and speed on the court, this session is a must watch! Satoshi is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the USTA and is based at the USTA National Training Center Headquarters in Orlando, Fla. He oversees and manages the Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Training staffs and programs for the USTA Player Development Training Centers

Nathan Martin

April 22, Saturday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Court Movement Fundamentals: A Basic Progression to Improve Your Footwork

Nathan will show you a simple step by step movement progression to improve your footwork. Tune in to this awesome session to learn how to move more efficiently on the court! Nathan Martin has worked on the ATP and WTA circuits since 1999 and specializes in strengthening and conditioning tennis players. He and his wife, Giselle Martin, have created a unique tennis fitness system at tennisfitness.com called the Martin Method. They have trained numerous legendary ATP and WTA pros such as Lleyton Hewitt, Martina Navratilova, Sam Stosur, Monica Seles, and Jennifer Capriati, along with thousands of amateur tennis players.

Dean Hollingworth
Dean Hollingworth

April 22, Saturday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

A Step by Step Guide to Improve Your Lateral Movement

Dean will demonstrate step-by-step how to become a better lateral mover.  Most tennis players move laterally at least 70% of the time, so if you want to become the best mover you can be on the court, you don't want to miss the movement drills in this session! Dean has established himself as a highly regarded author, speaker, and fitness and performance consultant. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Master Tennis Performance Specialist by the International Tennis Performance Association and part of Team PTR. Dean is currently the Director of fitness and sports performance at Club Sportif Cote-de- Liesse in Montréal, where he works primarily with high performance tennis players.

Dominic King
Dominic King

April 22, Saturday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

The Most Common Physical Limitations on Your Movement and Shot Execution 

Dom will show you the most common physical limitations that club players have when it comes to moving on the court and hitting shots.  You'll also learn how to reduce these limitations with specific exercises.  Dominic is the Head of Athlete Development for Everyball Tennis at Halton Tennis Centre in the United Kingdom. He is an iTPA Master Tennis Performance Specialist (MTPS), one of only a small number of people to hold this designation worldwide. Dominic is also an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCC) with the UK Strength & Conditioning Association, and an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.

Tara Colling
Tara Collingwood

April 22, Saturday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

How to Structure Your Diet For Peak Performance 

Tara will reveal the best foods and sample meals to help you perform your best on the court. If you want to learn how to make the small but key changes in your diet that will boost your energy and performance on the tennis court, this is the session for you! Tara is a nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Campus in Orlando, Florida. She is also currently the Team Dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team and Nutrition Consultant to The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Athletic Department. Tara has worked with numerous high-profile companies including Walt Disney World, Rodale Publications, and Tupperware. She owns Tara Gidus Nutrition Consulting in Orlando, Florida.

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Allan Iverson

April 22, Saturday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Getting the Best Performance Out of Your Racquet

Allan will teach you how to choose the best tennis equipment for your game based on the latest trends and technologies.  We will discuss racquets, strings, clothing, and other equipment that will increase your comfort and feel on the court so you can reach the next level.  Allan is a Babolat sales representative for all of Southern California. He was awarded the 2014 Tennis Industry Sales Rep of the Year. Allan is a USPTA P-1 with more than two decades of teaching experience. In 2012, Iverson was Babolat’s National Salesperson of the Year. 

Cheri Cope
Cheri Cope

April 22, Saturday @ 11:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: A Simple Yoga Routine To Improve Your Mobility, Flexibility and Concentration

Cheri will show you a simple and effective yoga routine to help you feel and perform better both on and off the court.  If you have wondered how effective yoga is for your tennis game and want to reap the benefits, this is the session for you!  Cheri Cope, MS, RYT 500 is a Master’s Certified Sport Psychology Consultant and a 500 hr Certified Yoga Teacher.  She is the solo-owner of her Performance & Life Coaching business for over 15 years and the new owner of Evolve, A Community Space for Mind & Body in Hartland, Wisconsin. Cheri’s favorite yoga classes to teach are Vinyasa Flow and Strengthening Flow (a twist on physical conditioning along with stretchy feel-good yoga flows).  She has developed a mental skills curriculum for teams and individuals seeking to improve and gain mastery of their powerful mental game.  Cheri also has experience as a key-note speaker, special presenter, and podcast guest.

Emma Green
Emma Green

April 22, Saturday @ 12:00 PM EDT | 9:00 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: How Shoulder Weakness Can Give You Tennis Elbow.

Emma will reveal the connection between shoulder weakness and tennis elbow, and give you exercises to help you prevent these issues. If you have struggled with tennis elbow or want to make sure that you never get it, this is the session for you!  Emma graduated from Manchester University, England as a Physical Therapist and gained a Masters degree in Sports Medicine. She is now dual qualified as both a licensed Physical Therapist (USA) and a Physiotherapist (UK) along with being certified in Clinical Pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Emma has traveled worldwide with many national sports teams and worked at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She now works with a wide variety of clients, including tennis players, to help them prevent, heal, and recover from tennis elbow.

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Richard Groenewald

April 22, Saturday @ 2:00 PM EDT | 11:00 AM PDT

How to Choose the Best Strings For Your Game

Richard will help you navigate the world of tennis strings so that you can select the right one for your game and answer your questions. If the plethora of different gauges, materials, and colors leaves you wondering what strings you should get, don't miss this session! Richard is Signum Pro’s USA LLC National Sales Manager and the CEO of Genesis tennis strings. He began playing tennis when he was 12 and started in the tennis business at the age of 15, selling tennis strings and racquets locally. Richard is a former ITF top-150 ranked singles player and became the distributor for Genesis, Signum Pro, Medspec, Topspin, Polyfibre and Polystar in México. By 2016, he took over the distribution for Signum Pro in the US, and in 2017 purchased Genesis from the founders of the brand.

Abby Coleman
Abby Coleman

April 22, Saturday @ 9:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM PDT

Hydration and Fueling Recommendations for Tennis Players

Abby will reveal a step by step guide on how to properly hydrate and fuel yourself to perform your best on the court and prevent cramping. If you are tired of losing matches because of dehydration and/or a lack of energy, this is the session for you!  Abby is a Senior Sports Scientist at Precision Fuel & Hydration helping elite athletes and teams to personalize their hydration and fueling strategies to optimize performance and recovery. Abby completed her degree in Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Bath and previously worked at the Porsche Human Performance Centre as an Exercise Physiologist 

DAY 7 (April 23) - Live Fitness Workout

Dean Hollingworth
Dean Hollingworth

April 23, Sunday @ 12:00 PM EDT | 9:00 AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: Tennis Workout For Speed and Power Live with Dean and Mehrban!

In this epic live exercise session, Dean and Mehrban will demonstrate a workout routine you can do at home to improve your speed and power on the court!  And Dean and Mehrban will be going through the workout with you LIVE again this year!  Dean is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Master Tennis Performance Specialist by the International Tennis Performance Association and part of Team PTR. Dean is currently the Director of fitness and sports performance at Club Sportif Cote-de-Liesse in Montréal, where he works primarily with high performance tennis players.

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