In this episode of Insider's Playbook, discover effective winning tennis strategies for coaching senior tennis players over 50. Veteran coach and competitor Jeff Jacklich shares his expertise on navigating the unique challenges of tennis over 50 and tennis over 60, including managing confidence dips, physical limitations, and rediscovering joy on the court. Learn why traditional coaching techniques often miss the mark with senior athletes and what to focus on instead to help players improve.

Jeff emphasizes building trust, overcoming perfectionism, and staying motivated despite setbacks. Whether you're a senior tennis player struggling to break through or a coach looking to refine your approach for tennis over 50 or over 60 players, this episode offers practical strategies you can start using immediately. Tune in for insights that can transform your game and coaching methods in senior tennis.

Contact Jeff Jacklich:

Email: jeff@jacklich365.com

Chapter Timeline with Takeaways

00:00 – Welcome + Why Coaching Seniors Is Different
Coaching older athletes is about patience, real-world application, and understanding long-held habits

04:02 – When Technique Isn’t the Real Issue
For senior players, it’s often not the forehand—it’s the fear, the confidence, or the moment

06:50 – Creating Safe Spaces for Competitive Players
Trust and psychological safety matter more than correcting mechanics

09:15 – What to Say (and Not Say) in Lessons
The right cue can unlock progress; too much feedback can shut it down

12:30 – Recovery After Injury or Burnout
Senior players need space and structure to rebuild—not just physically, but mentally

15:48 – Getting Past “I Should Be Better” Thinking
Many older players put pressure on themselves that makes improvement harder

18:40 – Practice Design for Seniors Who Compete
Keep it relevant, movement-based, and focused on match situations—not just feeding balls

22:05 – Coaches Who Work With Senior Players Need This Skill Most
The ability to simplify, listen deeply, and guide with empathy

25:10 – When a Player Starts Believing in Themselves Again
Breakthroughs often happen when a coach helps a player see themselves differently

28:20 – Final Thoughts for Senior Competitors and Coaches
Competing

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you four ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover Blog - weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook - expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis - my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

· Inner Circle Membership - Senior singles tennis players tired of filling the draw? A community of competitive senior players who want to move up, not just show up.

Explore it all at https://SeniorTennisUnpacked.com

Can online coaching improve your tennis game after 50? In this episode of Insider’s Playbook, tennis coach Stephen Bourne delves into how virtual coaching is transforming training for senior tennis players worldwide. Whether you’re focused on tennis over 50 or even tennis over 60, discover how personalized video analysis and innovative techniques help players make significant strides in technique and winning tennis strategies.

Stephen explains his method for coaching players in 44 countries, many of whom are over 50, using real-time match adjustments, proprioception, and feel-based cues. Learn how senior tennis athletes can enhance their physical and mental game, from bilateral symmetry importance to mindset resets that shift match momentum instantly.

If you’re a senior tennis player eager to improve and compete smarter, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to elevate your game, no matter your age.

Contact Stephen Bourne

Email: oneminutetennis@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminutetennis

Website: www.oneminutetennis.com

Books by Stephen: www.oneminutetennis.com/general-7

Chapter Timeline + Takeaways

00:00 – Welcome + Global Reach of One Minute Tennis
Virtual coaching works—even for senior tennis players

03:45 – Why Raw Video Alone Falls Short
Side-by-side analysis makes corrections easier to grasp

06:30 – From Frustration to Breakthrough With Better Cues
Solutions-first feedback builds player confidence quickly

08:00 – Online Technique Coaching Can Be More Precise
Slowed-down visuals improve learning and retention

10:10 – Proprioception Drives Change Over Age 50
Feel-based cues unlock faster technical improvements

12:30 – Use Both Hands to Build Coordination
Bilateral balance boosts control and body awareness

14:45 – Tools You Need for Remote Coaching
Tripod, phone, and earbuds are enough

15:50 – Coaching Strategy Live During Matches Works
Real-time feedback sharpens tactics under pressure

18:00 – Mental Resets That Actually Work Mid-Match
Small rituals reduce stress and restore clarity

20:15 – Why Live Feedback Beats Post-Match Review
On-the-spot coaching supports in-game adjustments

22:45 – Build Momentum With Tactical Micro-Wins
Winning small battles shifts mindset and match flow

23:30 – How to Connect With Stephen Bourne

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you four ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover Blog - weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook - expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis - my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

· Inner Circle Membership - Senior singles tennis players tired of filling the draw? A community of competitive senior players who want to move up, not just show up.

Explore it all at https://SeniorTennisUnpacked.com

Think it’s too late to fix your forehand? Think again. Former pro Stephen Bourne shares how senior tennis players can change long-standing habits using blended learning. Through visualization, tactile cues, and simple progressions, players over 50 can transform strokes without overwhelm.

Contact Coach Stephen Bourne:

Email: oneminutetennis@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminutetennis

Website: www.oneminutetennis.com

Books by Stephen: www.oneminutetennis.com/general-7

Key Takeaways

· Change is possible at any age if the learning method matches how adults absorb information

· Blended learning (visual, tactile, auditory) is key to fast, lasting technique change

· Seniors often struggle due to fear of failure and “last chance” thinking

· Visualization and metaphors (like “holding a beach ball” or “thumb on the tape”) are more effective than technical step lists

· Small progressive drills build confidence and skill with less overwhelm

· Having a tactile “reset” position for strokes helps players retain changes under match pressure

· Inspirational real-world story: a 72-year-old reserve player moves from team six to team one using these methods

Chapter Timeline:

· 00:00 – Intro: Why change feels hard for senior players

· 01:30 – Fear of failure and the “too late to learn” mindset

· 03:50 – Blended learning explained: How seniors learn differently

· 05:50 – Why metaphors and feel cues work better than steps

· 07:30 – What to do when players don’t want to change

· 08:45 – A 72-year-old’s transformation story

· 11:30 – The role of visualization and tactile reference points

· 14:00 – Using progressions instead of perfection to rebuild technique

· 15:45 – How to retain technique changes during matches

· 17:30 – How to work with Stephen and One Minute Tennis

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you four ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover Blog - weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook - expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis - my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

· Inner Circle Membership - Senior tennis players tired of filling the draw or playing line 3? For competitive senior players who want to move up, not just show up.

Explore it all at https://SeniorTennisUnpacked.com

In this episode of Insider’s Playbook, dedicated to tennis over 50 players, we explore the mindset and winning tennis strategies from the book Heady Tennis by Kevin McCarthy. Kevin and host Mike Rogers discuss why clarity, and simpler thinking can help senior tennis players boost confidence and outthink opponents rather than focusing on technical perfection. Whether you’re struggling with match consistency or seeking smarter tennis over 50 tactics, this episode offers mental and tactical shifts tailored specifically for senior tennis competitors looking to elevate their game strategically and physically.

Contact Kevin McCarthy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniortennistips

Heady Tennis: https://amzn.to/3VUIlwm

Key takeaways for senior tennis players

· Heady Tennis is about making better decisions, not perfect shots

· Senior players thrive when they simplify strategy and trust patterns

· Pressure reveals whether your mental habits are helping or hurting

· Tactical clarity builds confidence faster than technical tinkering

· Every shot should have a purpose—smart play beats highlight reels

· You don’t need to get younger or stronger—you need to get clearer

Chapter Timeline
00:00 – Intro: What is Heady Tennis and why it matters
01:40 – Kevin’s backstory: from confused competitor to clarity-first coach
04:20 – Why most senior players overcomplicate the game
07:10 – Key ideas from Heady Tennis that apply to every level
09:45 – How to break free from overthinking during matches
12:15 – Simple, repeatable patterns that make opponents uncomfortable
14:50 – The difference between playing smart and playing safe
17:30 – Confidence through clarity: what senior players often miss
20:05 – The real “practice” that creates smarter match play
22:00 – Where to find the book and follow Kevin’s work

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you four ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover — weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook — expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis — my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

· Inner Circle Membership — You don’t need to rebuild your game. You need a clearer way to play it. The Inner Circle helps competitive players simplify decisions without changing their strokes.

Explore it all at SeniorTennisUnpacked.com

In this episode of Insider’s Playbook, we dive into the world of over 50 tennis with Kevin McCarthy, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Senior Tennis Tips. Kevin, a 4.5 player, shares how he transformed his frustration on the court into a passion for helping senior tennis players improve their game smartly and effectively. We explore his tennis evolution and the strategic, mental, and tactical changes he made to enhance his performance over 50. If you're seeking actionable insights and winning tennis strategies tailored for tennis over 50 players, Kevin's story will inspire and guide you to elevate your game.

Contact Kevin McCarthy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniortennistips

Heady Tennis: https://amzn.to/3VUIlwm

Key takeaways for senior tennis players

· You can win more without changing your strokes—by changing your decisions

· Recording matches is a game-changer for self-awareness and growth

· Smart, repeatable patterns beat flashy shots in senior tennis

· Frustration is often the first clue you're close to a breakthrough

· Creating content can sharpen your own learning and help others along the way

· Mindset, simplicity, and clarity are the foundations of better play after 50

Chapter Timeline:

00:00 – Intro: Why Kevin started Senior Tennis Tips
01:25 – From 3.5 to 4.5: what changed in his game
03:40 – “I was doing all the right things—and still losing”
05:05 – How frustration led to recording his own matches
06:40 – The moment he realized he needed to play smarter
09:20 – The tactical shift that helped him win more
11:15 – Senior tennis players often try to fix strokes instead of strategy
13:10 – What he's learned from watching hours of his own footage
14:50 – Why he focuses on mindset, patterns, and simplicity
16:30 – Building the Senior Tennis Tips YouTube channel
18:00 – What keeps him motivated to share insights with others
19:10 – The value of documenting your journey (even if no one watches)
20:05 – Where to follow Kevin and keep learning

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you three ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover — weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook — expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis — my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

Explore it all at SeniorTennisUnpacked.com

If you're a senior tennis with mindset struggles, especially after injuries, confidence dips, or frustrating match results, this episode is for you. Cognitive science expert Noah Phillips returns to Insider’s Playbook to share powerful mindset tools that help senior tennis players regain confidence, stay mentally strong during setbacks, and reframe match nerves as performance fuel. From handling pressure moments to building your own "mental highlight reel," this episode is packed with age-appropriate strategies that any 50+ player can put into practice right away.

Contact Noah Philips – Apex Cognition:

https://apexcognitioncoaching.com/training

https://apexcognitioncoaching.com/apply

Or message Noah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apex.cognition/

Key takeaways for senior tennis players

• Match-day nerves aren’t a flaw — they’re a signal that your body is getting ready to perform
• Negative self-talk often comes from comparing yourself to an idealized version of you
• The most effective players use simple mental routines between points to reset and refocus
• Confidence doesn’t come from hype — it comes from remembering and reliving real past wins
• Create a “mental highlight reel” of great moments and revisit them often to build resilience
• Journaling and visualization are powerful tools to anchor confidence before competition

Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Welcome + today’s topic: confidence and resilience after setbacks
01:10 - Why senior tennis players still get nervous before matches
03:00 - Reframing nerves as a performance-ready signal
06:00 - Negative self-talk and why it starts with unrealistic expectations
09:15 - The 3-Step Mental Reset: release, recenter, refocus
13:20 - Getting present between points and letting go of past mistakes
14:15 - What real confidence is (and isn’t)
16:00 - The Mental Highlight Reel: how to access match-ready belief
17:30 - How to build a daily mental training habit
18:30 - How to connect with Noah and learn more

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you three ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover — weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook — expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis — my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

Explore it all at SeniorTennisUnpacked.com

In this episode of Insider's Playbook, host Mike Rogers speaks with performance coach Ben Wolfe about the essential warm-up routines for senior tennis players. They discuss the importance of dynamic stretching, engaging specific muscle groups, and preventing injuries to maintain competitive play, especially for people playing tennis over 50. Ben emphasizes the significance of understanding the 'why' behind warm-up exercises to motivate players to take care of their bodies. The conversation also touches on practical tips for quick warm-up routines that can be done before matches.

Contact Coach Ben Wolfe:

Website: https://wolfetennisperformance.com

Workshops: https://wolfetennisperformance.com/tennisworkshops

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfetennisperformance

Key Takeaways:

1. Focus on holistic player development, including fitness and injury prevention.
2. Use gym workouts to support tennis performance, not as the primary workout.
3. Cardio exercises like rowing and biking are preferred over running to reduce joint stress.
4. Sprinting is beneficial for maintaining speed and preventing injuries.
5. Strength training should focus on isolating muscles to avoid joint wear.
6. Incorporate isometric exercises during the tennis season to prevent over-rotation.
7. Balance gym workouts with tennis play to avoid overtraining.
8. Start with manageable workout routines to build consistency.
9. View gym workouts as a tool to enhance tennis skills, not a burden.

Chapter Timeline:

· 0:28 - 0:38: Introduction to holistic player development

· 0:53 - 0:57: Exercises and routines for strength and mobility

· 1:21 - 1:25: Importance of gym workouts for tennis

· 2:49 - 2:57: Cardio recommendations and sprinting benefits

· 4:23 - 4:29: Strength training focus and isometric exercises

· 9:23 - 9:29: Balancing tennis and gym workouts

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you three ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover — weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook — expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis — my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

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In this episode of Insider's Playbook, host Mike Rogers discusses the challenges of injuries and setbacks in tennis with Noah Phillips, founder of Apex Cognition. They explore the mental and physical aspects of recovery, emphasizing resilience and mindset shifts. Noah shares insights on using setbacks as opportunities for growth and the importance of focusing on the process rather than results. The conversation also highlights the role of mental training in overcoming physical limitations and achieving long-term success.

Contact Noah Philips – Apex Cognition:

https://apexcognitioncoaching.com/training

https://apexcognitioncoaching.com/apply

Or message Noah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apex.cognition/

Key Takeaways:

• Physical setbacks are also mental challenges, affecting identity.
• Recovery requires both physical therapy and mindset work.
• Focus on comparing yourself to your past self, not others.
• Building a resilient mindset can prevent and aid recovery.
• Chronic injuries can become part of one's identity.
• Process focus leads to better long-term results than outcome focus.
• Weight training is crucial for older athletes' resilience.

Chapter Markers:

1. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Insider's Playbook
2. 00:01:00- The Mental Challenge of Physical Setbacks
3. 00:03:00- Building a Resilient Mindset
4. 00:05:00- Process Focus vs. Outcome Focus
5. 00:07:00- The Role of Mental Training
6. 00:09:00- Opportunities in Setbacks
7. 00:11:00- Conclusion and Contact Information

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you three ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover — weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook — expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis — my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

Explore it all at SeniorTennisUnpacked.com