Episodes - Insider's Playbook: Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50

They Know Your Next Shot Before You Hit It I Tommy Rounds

Mar 17, 2026

What does poker strategy have to do with your tennis game? More than you think. In this episode of Insider's Playbook, Mike Rogers sits down with Tommy Rounds — professional poker player and...

Stop Getting Fooled: Poker Strategy That Makes 50+ Tennis Players Unbeatable I Tommy Rounds

Mar 10, 2026

Learn how to read opponents like a poker pro and win more senior tennis matches by spotting real patterns instead of falling for fake “hot streaks.” In this episode, former college tennis player...

Win More Doubles Matches Using Pro-Level Strategy I Will Boucek

Mar 03, 2026

Can you really use pro-level strategy in your league doubles matches — without stats software or expensive tech? In this episode of Insider’s Playbook, I sit down with doubles strategy analyst...

Tennis Over 50: Stop Practicing Rallies. Do This Instead I Will Boucek

Feb 24, 2026

For competitive senior doubles players, endurance isn't the main weapon—efficiency is. In this episode, doubles strategy expert Will Boucek reveals that roughly 70% of all doubles points end...

Tennis Over 50: How to Rebuild After Injury or Setback I Jeff Jacklich

Feb 17, 2026

Setbacks are inevitable in Senior Tennis , especially in tennis over 50 where injuries, surgeries, and emotional swings are part of the competitive journey. In this episode, Jeff Jacklich explains...

The #1 Doubles Formation for Players Over 50 I Will Boucek

Feb 10, 2026

Is the I-Formation killing your legs? In this strategy session, doubles expert Will Boucek explains why traditional pro-level tactics might be hurting your senior game—and what you should do...

Stop Playing 'Old Man' Tennis (Modern Strategy Over 50) I Jeff Jacklich

Feb 03, 2026

Summary Are you playing with 1980s tactics in 2026? Senior coach Jeff Jacklich explains how to adopt modern tennis strategy to win matches without needing pro-level speed or youth. In this...

Secrets to Coaching Senior Tennis Players Over 50 I Jeff Jacklich

Jan 27, 2026

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...

Virtual Coaching for Senior Tennis: Technique, Strategy, and Progress After 50 I Stephen Bourne

Jan 20, 2026

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...

Senior Tennis Breakthroughs: How to Change Your Technique After 50 I Stephen Bourne

Jan 13, 2026

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,...

Senior Tennis Strategy: Smarter Play with Heady Tennis Insights I Kevin McCarthy

Jan 06, 2026

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...

Senior Tennis Tips: Winning Tennis Strategies for Players Over 50 I Kevin McCarthy

Dec 30, 2025

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...

Senior Tennis Pressure Moments: Reset Your Mind and Play with Confidence I Noah Philips

Dec 16, 2025

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...

Tennis Over 50: Exercises to Play Forever I Ben Wolfe

Dec 09, 2025

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...

Strategies for Confidence, Focus, and Resilience in Senior Tennis I Noah Philips

Dec 02, 2025

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...

Senior Tennis Domination: Volley & Net Play Tactics That Win Matches | Mark Vines

Nov 25, 2025

In this episode of Insider’s Playbook , Mike Rogers is joined by senior tennis champion, Men’s 65’s Singles #1 and ATP Title winner Mark Vines to break down the tactical mindset behind dominating...

Calm Your Brain, Crush the Next Point I Brent Abel

Nov 18, 2025

How do you handle pressure when everything’s on the line? In this episode of Insider’s Playbook , Mike Rogers talks with 21-time gold ball champion and senior tennis legend Brent Abel about...

How to Mentally Handle Playing Better Opponents I Brent Abel

Nov 11, 2025

When you're facing a stronger player—on paper, in the draw, or in your head—how do you keep from losing the match before it even starts? In this episode of Insider’s Playbook , senior tennis...

Coaching Across Ages and Levels I Stephen Bourne

Nov 04, 2025

In this episode of Insider’s Playbook , host Mike Rogers talks with Stephen Bourne, founder of One Minute Tennis , former professional player, and creator of one of the fastest-growing tennis...

Grunt Smarter: Relax Your Body While Powering Your Shots | Mark Vines

Oct 28, 2025

In this unique episode of Insider’s Playbook , senior tennis legend and mental-performance coach Mark Vines returns to explore one of the most overlooked tools in the tennis arsenal: the grunt....

The Best Warm Up Routines I Ben Wolfe

Oct 21, 2025

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...

Managing Nerves and Performance Anxiety I Brent Abel

Oct 14, 2025

Summary Join host Mike Rogers on "Insider's Playbook" as he sits down with tennis legend Brent Abel, a senior player with 21 gold balls and a wealth of experience. In this episode, Brent shares...

How the Mind Changes with Age - What That Means for Tennis Players I Noah Phillips

Oct 07, 2025

Join host Mike Rogers in this insightful episode of Insider's Playbook as he chats with Noah Phillips, a cognitive science PhD candidate and founder of Apex Cognition. They explore the impact of...

Unlock the Mental Edge Every Senior Player Needs on Court I Mark Vines

Sep 30, 2025

In this episode of Insider’s Playbook from Senior Tennis Unpacked, host Mike Rogers sits down with legendary player and coach Mark Vines to uncover the mental strategies that separate good senior...