Tennis IQ Podcast podcast

Tennis IQ Podcast

Ninety percent of tennis performance is mental and that's what makes the sport so difficult. Sport psychology professionals Brian Lomax and Josh Burger share their insights on mental performance in tennis, discuss current events in the world of tennis, and interview guests with a unique perspective on mental toughness. Whether you want to learn more about the mental game in tennis or you just have an interest in the sport, this is the podcast for you. Send your questions to tennisiqpodcast@gmail.com or via Twitter using #tennisiq.

Ninety percent of tennis performance is mental and that's what makes the sport so difficult. Sport psychology professionals Brian Lomax and Josh Burger share their insights on mental performance in tennis, discuss current events in the world of tennis, and interview guests with a unique perspective on mental toughness. Whether you want to learn more about the mental game in tennis or you just have an interest in the sport, this is the podcast for you. Send your questions to tennisiqpodcast@gmail.com or via Twitter using #tennisiq.

 

#241

Ep. 238 - Attribution Theory and How We Explain Results

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss attribution theory and its impact on tennis perfor... more

02 Dec 2025

38 MINS

38:05

02 Dec 2025


#240

Ep. 237 - Chris Harwood and the 5Cs

Chris Harwood, PhD is a Professor of Sport Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and a... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:30

21 Nov 2025


#239

Ep. 236 - The Connection Between Passion and Performance

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the multi-faceted relationship between passion and... more

12 Nov 2025

52 MINS

52:58

12 Nov 2025


#238

Ep. 235 - The Value of Precommitments in Tennis

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of precommitments as a means for setti... more

03 Nov 2025

39 MINS

39:49

03 Nov 2025


#237

Ep. 234 - Do You Get Bored in Your Training?

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the importance of embracing boredom and the mundan... more

23 Oct 2025

38 MINS

38:43

23 Oct 2025


#236

Ep. 233 - Unwrapping the Gift of Greatness

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how to attain greatness through adaptability and b... more

14 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:15

14 Oct 2025


#235

Ep. 232 - Handling the Loss of Skill or Talent Level

In this episode, Brian and Josh talk about a recent article from the Journal of the Philos... more

02 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:41

02 Oct 2025


#234

Ep. 231 - Reframing Situations to Improve Performance

In this episode, Brian and Josh cover how tennis players can build the skill of reframing ... more

22 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:35

22 Sep 2025


#233

Ep. 230 - Mental Performance Themes from US Open 2025 | Sabalenka, Anisimova, Alcaraz, Sinner

In this episode, Brian and Josh cover the 2025 U.S. Open Championships. They discuss vario... more

12 Sep 2025

35 MINS

35:48

12 Sep 2025


#232

Ep. 229 - Are Double Faults a Purely Technical Issue?

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss whether double faulting is solely a technical issu... more

05 Sep 2025

44 MINS

44:54

05 Sep 2025


#231

Ep. 228 - The Necessity of Commitment and Enthusiasm on Your Tennis Journey

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the connection between commitment and enthusiasm. ... more

27 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:57

27 Aug 2025


#230

Ep. 227 - Building Momentum and Breaking It

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of momentum in tennis. First, they def... more

17 Aug 2025

42 MINS

42:18

17 Aug 2025


#229

Ep. 226 - Developing Wisdom As A Competitive Skill

In this episode, Brian and Josh utilize a recent article about Taylor Fritz as inspiration... more

09 Aug 2025

52 MINS

52:24

09 Aug 2025


#228

Ep. 225 - Handling Difficult Emotions Between Points

In this episode, Brian and Josh respond to a listener's question regarding resetting b... more

30 Jul 2025

45 MINS

45:12

30 Jul 2025


#227

Ep. 224 - The Necessity for Rest and Energy Management

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how to handle training and rest leading up to tour... more

24 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:00

24 Jul 2025


#226

Ep. 223 - Wimbledon 2025 Mental Performance Themes | Sinner, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Anisimova

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. Iga Świątek won ... more

17 Jul 2025

42 MINS

42:39

17 Jul 2025


#225

Ep. 222 - The Benefits of Deep Breathing

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the impact of deep breathing for tennis players. T... more

03 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:45

03 Jul 2025


#224

Ep. 221 - How to Use Time as a Tool to Benefit Your Game

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the benefit of going backwards or forwards in time... more

23 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:28

23 Jun 2025


#223

Ep. 220 - Roland Garros 2025 | Gauff, Sabalenka, Alcaraz, and Sinner

Roland Garros 2025 has wrapped up with Coco Gauff winning the women’s singles title over A... more

13 Jun 2025

41 MINS

41:44

13 Jun 2025


#222

Ep. 219 - ADHD in Tennis with Dr Josephine Perry

This episode focuses on ADHD in sport, and features an interview with Dr. Josephine Perry.... more

08 Jun 2025

58 MINS

58:38

08 Jun 2025


#221

Ep. 218 - The Benefits of Positive Affect on Your Mental Toughness

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the benefits of generating positive affect on and ... more

30 May 2025

38 MINS

38:52

30 May 2025