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Featured Expert Sessions

DAY 0 (April 19) – Tennis Summit 2020 Kick-Off Party

Peter Freeman

Mehrban Iranshad & Peter Freeman

April 19, Sunday @ 6:00 PM EST | 3:00 PM PST

Tennis Summit 2020 Kick-Off Party:

How to Level Up Your Tennis Game + LIVE Q&A + Prize Giveaways!

Mehrban Iranshad, your Tennis Summit 2020 host, and Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching are going to kick off the first day with a live session on the most important principles you need to know to improve your tennis 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 and give out prizes, so don’t miss this live kick off party with Mehrban and Pete!

DAY 1 (April 20) – Technique Rx1

Dr. Mark Kovacs

April 20, Monday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

The Biggest Serve Technique Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Dr. Kovacs will pinpoint the areas of the serve you need to develop for more power and consistency.  If you want to learn how to fix these key serve elements, you can’t miss this session!  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).

Peter Freeman

Peter Freeman

April 20, Monday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

The Perfect Serve Practice to Increase Your Consistency and Power

Pete will reveal a step-by-step blueprint for how you should practice your serves. Pete will take you through his proven system for how to train your serve to achieve more spin, consistency and power on the practice court.  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 20, Monday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Hit Devastating One and Two-Handed Backhands

Brady will show you step by step the proper technique for hitting one and two handed backhands.  He will also explore the differences between each stroke and which one is right for you. 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.

Dayday Kay

April 20, Monday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Crush Modern Forehands 

Dayday will reveal the technical requirements for hitting explosive forehands using the same technique as the top pros.  Dayday is the co-founder of RacquetFlex, where he and his team empower players with a complete manual to take over their tennis games. Racquetflex has over 28k subscribers and 2 million views on YouTube. Dayday is a coach at The Club at Rancho Niguel, and he was also featured on Tennis Con 3.

Time Value of Tennis

Sergey Belov and Aritz Eceiza

April 20, Monday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Two-Handed Backhands: Effective Drills to Improve Your Technique

Sergey and Aritz will show you proven drills you can practice to fix your two-handed backhand technique.  If you struggle with having a reliable and consistent two-handed backhand, then this session is perfect for you. Sergey and Aritz are the founders of Time Value of Tennis, which has over 2.5 million views on YouTube. They have tons of fantastic videos on technique, strategy and more to help you level up your tennis game.

DAY 2 (April 21) – Technique Rx2

Gigi Fernandez

Gigi Fernandez

April 21, Tuesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Analyzing Your Volley Technique: Player-Submitted Videos! [PART I]

Gigi will review the volley technique of player-submitted videos in this can’t miss session! She will breakdown the volley mechanics of five different club level players and pinpoint the pros and cons of each volley. 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.

Gregg le Sueur

Gregg Le Sueur

April 21, Tuesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Level Up Your Return of Serve Technique

Gregg will reveal a step-by-step blueprint for how to improve your return of serve.  In this on-court lesson, you’ll learn the fundamentals and techniques you need to implement to make huge gains in your return game! 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 plays at a very high level and has earned an ATP point.

David Bailey

David Bailey

April 21, Tuesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Footwork Drills You Can Do At Home to Improve Your Movement

Dave will show you footwork drills you can do at home to improve your movement. 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. 

Feisal Hassan

April 21, Tuesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Watch The Ball – The 3 Main Elements + Drills and Exercise

Feisal will teach you how to break down and identify which areas you need to work on to improve your ball tracking.  If you’ve ever been told to “watch the ball” and feel lost as to what to do next, this is the perfect session for you!  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.  

John Craig

John Craig

April 21, Tuesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Hit Consistent and Effective Backhand Slices

John will reveal his proven formula for hitting consistent backhand slices that will skid off the court and give your opponent fits. He is a USPTA Elite Professional and RacquetFit Certified Coach with over 35 years of teaching and coaching tennis experience. John 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.

Gigi Fernandez

Gigi Fernandez

April 21, LIVE @ 5:30 PM EST | 2:30 PM PST

LIVE SESSIONAnalyzing Your Volley Technique: Player-Submitted Videos! [PART II] 

Gigi will review the volley technique of player-submitted videos in this can’t miss session! She will breakdown the volley mechanics of five different club level players and pinpoint the pros and cons of each volley. 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 3 (April 22) – Singles Strategy

Jeff Salzenstein

April 22, Wednesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Analyzing Singles Points: How to Choose Your Next Shot

Jeff will analyze singles points and explain his thought processes behind why the players made a good or bad shot. If you struggle with deciding where to hit the ball, this session is for you!  Learn exactly how you need to think on the court to play better tennis. 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.

Jorge Capestany

April 22, Wednesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Handle the Pressure: Top 5 Games for Singles Players

Jorge will teach you how to train your singles game to play optimally in pressure-packed situations. He will reveal his five favorite games to help you play confidently during the most tense points of your matches.  He is one of only eleven 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. 

Rick Macci

Rick macci

April 22, Wednesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Critical Singles Strategy Principles to Win More Matches

Rick will reveal his favorite strategies to help you out think and out play your opponents. 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.

Marc Sophoulis

April 22, Wednesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Use Statistics to Level Up Your Game

Marc will help you understand and use statistics to level up your tennis game.  Most serious competitive tennis players are using statistics more and more these days to give them a winning edge.  If you want to get that same edge, this session is perfect for you. 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.

Scott Baxter

Scott Baxter

April 22, Wednesday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Two Key Singles Tactics To Take Control of the Point

Scott and Nate will reveal two powerful singles strategies that will help you win more singles matches. If you want to learn the practice secrets that will transfer directly to the match court, you won’t want to 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 college tennis at the University of Maryland.

DAY 4 (April 23) – Doubles Strategy

Louis Cayer

April 23, Thursday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

The Top Pro Doubles Strategies and Tactics You Can Use at the Club Level

Louis will reveal strategies from the pro tour that you can use to dominate your doubles matches.  He will identify common doubles mistakes, how and when to use disruptive plays, why you can win playing two-back in the modern game, footwork and movement essentials, and more.  Louis is world-renowned as one of the best doubles coaches in the game. He’s coached and mentored six #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 coach and captain for Great Britain and Canada. 

Will Hamilton

Will Hamilton

April 23, Thursday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Secret Doubles Plays From Bob and Mike Bryan

Will uncovers Bob and Mike’s secrets tactics for playing winning doubles matches in this expert session. 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. 

Ian Westermann

April 23, Thursday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Implement Disruptive Plays Against Your Doubles Opponents

Ian will give you an on-court lesson on how to use disruptive plays to cause uncertainty and break the rhythm of your doubles opponents.  If you want to learn strategies that will force more unforced errors and put away more balls at the net, this session is a must watch! 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 a new podcast called Shank Cast. 

Brent Able

Brent Abel

April 23, Thursday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Doubles Points Analysis: What’s The Right Shot?

Brent will analyze points from competitive amateur tennis matches and dissect the optimal next shot for each one.  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 11 national USA Gold Balls in singles & doubles and is a member of 3 USA World Cup teams (2009 & captain 2018, 2019).

Gyata Stormon

Gyata Stormon

April 23, Thursday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How To Play the Staggered Offense Position In Doubles

Gyata will outline the staggered both-up at net system, and provide a practice plan so you can master this method. If you dream of playing in harmony with your partner, each having clear roles, this session is for you. Gyata is the author of the best-selling book, On the Ball: Doubles Tennis Tactics for Recreational Players. She’s a four-time Canadian doubles champion, and a coach with more than 25 years of experience. She teaches yoga and tennis at the Manlius YMCA in upstate New York.

DAY 5 (April 24) – Mental Game

Paul Annacone

Paul Annacone

April 24, Friday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

The Mindset and Systems Behind Grand Slam Champions 

Paul will reveal the mindset and strategies used by legends such as Roger Federer and Pete Sampras that you can implement in your game.  Paul is a former professional tennis player and one of the world’s leading coaches and commentators in the sport. 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 worked with some of the most esteemed and accomplished players ever to pick up a racket, including Federer, Sampras, Henman, and Sloane Stephens.

Emma Doyle

April 24, Friday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Build Your Inner Court Confidence

Emma will teach you the blueprint for becoming a more confident, mentally strong tennis player.  Many of us struggle with playing matches at the same level as our practices, and Emma’s on-court session will show you how to transform into the player you’ve always wanted to become when it is crunch time.  Emma is a speaker, coach, expert communicator and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach top 120 WTA rankings.   Emma is also a Tennis Australia High Performance Coach and travels the world as a professional speaker specializing in helping people to maximize and live their potential through tennis.

Edgar Giffenig

April 24, Friday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

A Practical Approach to Improving Your Mental Game

Edgar will reveal the most important principles and steps you must take to stay mentally focused during matches.  If you are struggling with your mental game and need a roadmap to follow, this session is perfect for you.  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.

Meike Babel

April 24, Friday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

Using Mindfulness to Develop a Winning Mindset

Meike will show you the power of mindfulness and how to incorporate it into your training to supercharge your on-court performance.  Many players have never tried mindfulness training, and if this is you, you need to attend this session!  Meike played on the WTA Tour for 10 years and was ranked #27 in singles and #45 in doubles.  She is the founder of Meike Babel Coaching, where she focuses on mental skills training and tennis coaching for tennis players of all levels. Meike was the women’s tennis assistant coach at Tulane University and at Vanderbilt University.  

Zoran Stojkovic

April 24, Friday @ 6:00 PM EST | 3:00 PM PST

LIVE SESSIONUnlocking Your Mind for Peak Performance

Zoran will reveal the essential techniques you must learn and implement to prepare your mind and body for optimal performance.  If you want to find out how to play in the zone, this is the perfect session for you!  Zoran is a high-performance tennis coach and has two MSc degrees in Sport and Exercise Psychology. He is also the founder of Kizo Performance. His love for coaching and human performance development led him to study how elite performers prepare for competition. Zoran’s mission is to empower people to unlock peak performance and personal satisfaction by training their mind with evidence-based mental tools and techniques. 

DAY 6 (April 25) – Fitness and Equipment

Dr. Sean Drake

Dr. Sean Drake

April 25, Saturday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Increase Your Mobility, Flexibility and Tennis Longevity

Dr. Drake will reveal how the human body functions in relation to tennis and will show you specific exercises to understand and improve your performance on the court.  Dr. Drake is the Vice President of RacquetFit, and has a Masters in Sports Health Science with an emphasis in Sports Injury Management.  He also has a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta.  Dr. Drake holds numerous additional professional certifications including Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) from the American Academy of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a Graston Technique Certification.  

Dr. Mark Kovacs

April 25, Saturday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Protect and Strengthen Your Shoulder

Dr. Kovacs will show you three of the best exercises you can perform to strengthen and protect your shoulder.  If you want to be a successful tennis player, the shoulder is one of the most important areas to develop, so you won’t want to miss this session!

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 pro 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). He is currently the Senior Director of Sports Science for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nathan Martin

April 25, Saturday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

7 Key Exercises You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime to Level Up Your Fitness

Nathan will show you seven of the best exercises you can perform at home to improve your tennis fitness. 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 25, Saturday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Improve Your On-Court Movement: A Step by Step Guide

Dean will demonstrate step-by-step how to become a better, faster and more efficient mover on the court.  Movement is arguably the most important aspect of the game, so you won’t want to miss 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 25, Saturday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

An Exercise Routine You Can Do At Home to Stay Fit for Tennis

Dom will show you a step-by-step exercise routine that you can do at home to help you stay in tennis shape.  If you want to get in a great workout while you’re at home, even without exercise equipment, this is the perfect session for you!  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.

Andy Blow

April 25, Saturday @ 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST

How to Hydrate and Prevent Cramping The Smart Way

Andy will teach you exactly what to drink and how many fluids you need to ingest to perform your best physically and prevent cramping. If you are tired of losing matches because of cramping, this is the session for you! Andy graduated with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Bath and he is currently the CEO and co-founder of Precision Hydration. He was an elite level triathlete and experienced his own struggles with cramps and hydration that led him to specialize in electrolyte replenishment and eventually co-found Precision Hydration. He is also an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. 

Dean Hollingworth

Dean Hollingworth

April 25, Saturday LIVE @ 11AM EDT / 8AM PDT

LIVE SESSION: Workout Live with Dean and Mehrban!

In this epic live session, Dean and Mehrban will demonstrate a workout routine you can do at home to improve your tennis fitness.  And Dean and Mehrban will be going through the workout with you LIVE on Youtube and Facebook!  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.

Allen Iverson

Allan Iverson

April 25, Saturday LIVE @ 2PM EST | 11AM PST

LIVE SESSION: The Latest Equipment Trends and How They Can Help Your Game

Allan will teach you how to choose the proper tennis equipment for your game based on the latest trends and technologies.  We will discuss racquets, strings, footwear, and other equipment that can take your game to 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. 

Peter Freeman

Mehrban Iranshad & Peter Freeman

April 27, Monday LIVE @ 8:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM PDT

Tennis Summit 2020 Encore Livestream: 

Top 10 Takeaways From The Summit + LIVE Q&A + Prize Giveaways!

Mehrban Iranshad, your Tennis Summit 2020 host, and Peter Freeman from Crunch Time Coaching are going to present their top 10 takeaways from all the 30+ amazing presentations at this year’s event!  Get ready to learn some top notch tennis advice from Mehrban and Pete and ask us all your tennis questions in real time!  We’re going to have a lot of fun and give out prizes, so don’t miss this livestream with Mehrban and Pete!

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