001 Simple Ways to Improve Your Game Even at 55+ I Ben Wolfe

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Insider's Playbook – A Senior Tennis Unpacked Podcast

Mike Rogers

8 episodes

4 hours ago

Strategic Conversations for Competitive Senior Tennis Players. If you’re over 50 and still love the competition — whether it’s league play, tournaments, or just that one rival at your club — Insider’s Playbook is your secret weapon. Hosted by senior tournament competitor Mike Rogers, this interview series goes beyond generic tennis tips and brings you into strategic conversations with elite coaches, national champions, and mental performance experts. Each episode delivers actionable tactics, training insights, and mindset strategies that help you play smarter, compete longer, and win more matches — no matter your age. Subscribe now and step inside the playbook that top senior players use to keep raising their game.

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001 Simple Ways to Improve Your Game Even at 55+ I Ben Wolfe

Insider's Playbook – A Senior Tennis Unpacked Podcast

21 minutes 23 seconds

1 month ago

001 Simple Ways to Improve Your Game Even at 55+ I Ben Wolfe

In this episode of Insider's Playbook, host Mike Rogers speaks with Ben Wolfe, founder of Wolfe Tennis Performance, about strategies for senior tennis players, particularly those over 55. They discuss the importance of mindset, the balance between practice and play, and how to make effective adjustments to improve performance on the court. Ben emphasizes the need for players to embrace discomfort, practice with purpose, and seek out better competition to enhance their skills. The conversation also touches on the significance of mental toughness and the joy of the learning process in tennis.

Contact Coach Ben Wolfe:

Website: https://wolfetennisperformance.com

Workshops: https://wolfetennisperformance.com/tennisworkshops

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

Takeaways

• Players over 55 can make simple adjustments for improvement.

• A beginner's mindset is crucial for growth in tennis.

• Practicing more and playing less can lead to better results.

• It's important to analyze matches to identify weaknesses.

• Using a ball machine can enhance practice effectiveness.

• Playing with better players exposes weaknesses and fosters growth.

• Mental toughness is built through challenging experiences.

• Loving the process of improvement is essential for success.

• Accountability in fitness can enhance performance on the court.

• Practice with purpose and seek feedback to improve.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Senior Tennis Strategies

01:10 Easiest Adjustments for Players Over 55

03:16 The Importance of Practice vs. Play

06:17 Mindset and Learning from Matches

10:43 Using Ball Machines Effectively

12:16 Playing with Better Players

16:48 Building Mental Toughness

19:10 Loving the Process of Improvement

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 https://mike-tennis.com