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

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Insider's Playbook – A Senior Tennis Unpacked Podcast

Mike Rogers

8 episodes

1 day 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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003 How the Mind Changes with Age - What That Means for Tennis Players I Noah Phillips

Insider's Playbook – A Senior Tennis Unpacked Podcast

16 minutes 1 second

1 month ago

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

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 emotional regulation on maintaining focus during tennis matches, especially for senior players. Learn how to harness life experiences to enhance your mental game and turn setbacks into growth opportunities.

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:

• Emotional regulation is key to maintaining focus during matches.

• Life experiences provide valuable mental frameworks for decision-making.

• Nonjudgmental awareness helps transform setbacks into learning opportunities.

• Structured strategies like TPAL can prevent emotional spirals.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Insider's Playbook

1:15 Meet Noah Phillips and Apex Cognition

3:45 Cognitive Changes in Aging Athletes

7:30 The Role of Emotional Regulation

12:00 Strategies for Nonjudgmental Awareness

16:20 Practical Applications of TPAL

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