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Ian Westermann Interview: The #1 Reason People Don’t Improve, Doubles Therapy, & Beating Yourself 6-0, 6-0

Will Boucek ยท February 11, 2023

In this interview, we chat with online tennis coach and the founder of Essential Tennis, Ian Westermann. Ian has worked as an online tennis coach full-time since 2011, helping players globally perfect their game.

On May 31st, he will be releasing a new book, Essential Tennis, culminating everything he has learned from coaching and playing tennis.

You can pre-order the book on amazon here & receive an exclusive bonus here.

In this conversation, we talk about a few of the chapters in his book.

Ian Westermann, the founder of Essential Tennis, and his new book, Essential Tennis.
Ian Westermann, the founder of Essential Tennis, and his new book, Essential Tennis.
  • The #1 reason you don’t improve and how to fix it.
  • Doubles therapy to make you a better partner.
  • Beating yourself 6-0, 6-0 to better understand your game.

We also discuss how Ian got into tennis, how he started Essential Tennis, and, of course, how to make doubles more popular. This episode is a must-listen for any tennis players who are serious about improving their game.


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Show Notes from this Podcast

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  • Follow Essential Tennis on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter
  • Pre-order Ian’s new book here
  • The #1 Reason People Don’t Improve
    • Although you may think it is the cost, time, and/or athletic ability, the ball is the biggest obstacle.
    • You’ll learn the difference between feel & real and how to improve tremendously.
  • Doubles Therapy
    • Treat your doubles relationships like any other good relationship and quit playing “2-man singles”.
    • Also learn how to play with partners of different levels.
  • Beating Yourself 6-0, 6-0
    • In this section, you’ll hone in on your strengths and weaknesses and make realistic steps towards quick improvement.
    • Plus, you’ll learn the benefits of a tennis journal and how it can help your game.
  • Ian’s Favorites
    • Tournament: Indian Wells
    • Book: Mastery by George Leonard
  • Other People Mentioned
    • Tennis Analytic’s Video Coaching Course
    • Jorge Capestany’s Good Partner Mojo Video
    • The Phoenix Suns High Five Study
    • Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, & Larry Ellison

About Will Boucek

Will Boucek is the Founder & CEO of Tennis Tribe. With over two decades of experience playing & coaching tennis, Will now works as a doubles strategy analyst for ATP & WTA tour players and coaches. Will helps tennis players at every level play better doubles through smarter strategy. He also has expertise in tennis racquets & gear, testing the latest products from Wilson, Babolat, Head, Prince, and other tennis brands.

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