Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

Mental Toughness, Strategies for Nervous Players, & Misconceptions with Greg Kusnierz

May 20, 2026

Greg Kusnierz is a mental performance coach who works with junior and adult tennis players seeking to play better under pressure. Most tennis coaches' and mental gurus' advice about nerves turns me off, but Greg's approach is practical and has actually helped my players on the court.We discuss why every tennis player gets nervous and how to turn that energy into better decisions instead of tighter swings. We also share practical tools you can use between points so your match le...

Nicole Melichar-Martinez: Warmup & Practice Routines, On-Court Smiling, Clay Season, & Food Rec

May 13, 2026

We catch up with Nicole Melichar-Martinez from Rome and unpack the day-to-day life behind WTA doubles, from gym sessions and practice blocks to physio, massage, and travel logistics. We also zoom out on the clay season, her Stuttgart win, team chemistry, and the mindset shift Nicole is making to stay present when momentum flips fast.Favorite clay-season meal in Stuttgart and the no-menu restaurant experienceHow a Rome tournament day is structured from gym to practiceHow tour physios and tourn...

Marcus Daniell Interview: Doubles Advice, Career Reflections, and Effective Giving with High Impact Athletes

May 06, 2026

Marcus Daniell is an Olympic Bronze Medalist and former top 35 ATP doubles player who reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon and the Australian Open. He also founded High Impact Athletes, a company that connects professional athletes with high-impact charities.Gaby Dabrowski recently launched a fundraising campaign with HIA called Gaby's Games for Good to help protect women and girls from violence.👉 DONATE TO GABY'S CAMPAIGN HEREThis episode digs into charities, giving, and, of cour...