Episode description

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss tennis as a fighting sport and as a combat sport. This conversation was inspired by The Fighter’s Mind, a book by Sam Sheridan that outlines the mental demands of various combat sport athletes. The co-hosts outline how tennis is a battle between two (or four in doubles) people with a similar goal of winning a match and how they must utilize fighting/combat skills and mental strength to achieve their goals and be successful. Various themes are discussed including self-discipline, avoiding criticism and negative self-talk during a match, understanding yourself and your opponent, and looking for ways to sabotage the opponent’s game plan.

The Fighter’s Mind on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fighters-Mind-Inside-Mental-Game/dp/0802145019

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