Tennis is Life

Janet Petras - Tennis Canada's Director of Wheelchair Tennis and Manager of National Events

Janet has been a leader in the tennis industry with Tennis Canada for over two decades! We discuss how she went from playing competitively as a youngster to coaching, officiating, and ultimately her current management role.  Remote work has been the norm for Janet over the past 20+ years given that she works out of her home office in Vancouver, while managing people and events across Canada (and at times internationally). A great example how tennis can turn into a flourishing career!  Enjoy:)

Chat with Pedja Burmazovic, Head Coach at Tipsarevic Tennis Academy

Take your tennis game to the next level with learning from the top tennis experts from around the world. In this edition, we speak to a top coach in Europe who discusses the Eastern European Championship and the Tipsarevic Academy. Gain insights to improve you tennis game with topics including tennis philosophies from around the world that work for top players, fitness programs for international players, and what insights an international coach has from teaching the pros.

Oded Jacob, National Coach Tennis Canada

Always a pleasure speaking with one of the great minds of tennis - Oded Jacob. His journey went from being the Fed Cup and Davis Cup Captain for Israel, to leading the Western Canada National Training Centre program out of Vancouver BC back in 2011. We touch on different aspects of player development, parent involvement, the comeback of Rebecca Marino... His Biography Includes: * Tennis Canada National Coach – Head of U15 National Junior development Programs 2011 - 2021 * Captain & Coach of Team Canada, Winners of the 2015 Junior Davis Cup (World Team Championship) * Former Israeli Fed-Cup Captain (National Women’s Team) 2001-2008. *Former Israeli Davis-Cup Captain (National Men’s Team) 2004-2005 *Former Israeli Davis Cup Coach 1995-2004 * Olympic coach at the 2004 Athens Olympic games * WTA Tour Coach of two Top 20 Professionals Shahar Peer & Anna Smashnova (over 15 years) * ATP Tour coach of a top 30 male – Harel Levy (over 12 years)

How to Unlock Peak Performance with KIZO Performance founder Zoran Stojkovic

🔸How can I thrive under pressure? 🔸How can I sharpen my mental focus? 🔸How can I level up my mindset? 🔸What are the 4 Cs of mindset? ZORAN STOJKOVIC, Founder of Kizo Performance & Mental Performance Specialist Zoran believes that we are all born to flourish in life. He equips people with mindset to get them there. His love for coaching and human performance led him to study how elite performers prepare for competition. He has two MSc degrees in Sport & Exercise Psychology. Zoran is a Mental Performance Consultant (MPC) certified by theCanadian Sport Psychology Association [https://www.cspa-acps.com/about], a tennis coach, and a husband. www.kizo.ca IG @kizoperformance

Mentally Tough Tennis with Dr. Antony Ross

MENTALLY TOUGH TENNIS WEBSITE FOR ALL DETAILS HERE [https://www.mentallytoughtennis.com/a/44193/ozUX49Sx] Great talk with Anthony from Australia. Very useful information to all of you working on your awareness, acceptance, patience, understanding, and commitment to yourself and your tennis! OFF COURT MENTAL FITNESS CHALLENGE HERE [https://www.mentallytoughtennis.com/a/35549/ozUX49Sx] Dr. Anthony Ross is a former Pepperdine All-American, Wimbledon competitor, and now tennis specific psychologist. Over the last 15 years Dr. Ross has consulted to players of all standards and ages including World Junior # 1’s (several have gone on to become Top 100 ATP/WTA pros including a Grand Slam singles champion); National High School and NCAA championship winning teams and coaches; professionals winning ATP/WTA titles; as well as national organizations. He currently consults to Tennis Australia Canberra Academy, North Carolina Men’s Tennis, SotoTennis Academy in Spain, Centercourt Academy in the USA, and PJ Tennis Academy in Thailand Follow IG @budimactennis [https://www.instagram.com/budimactennis/?hl=en] www.budimactennis.com