Brent Abel

I help tournament & league tennis players build a trust mindset for bridging the confidence gap between practice & the real match. Bridging that gap is an install method of specific self-talk messages that close the gap. DM me for details on my 14-Day Install Program.

Winning tends to follow those players who don’t need the applause. Simple repeatable non flashy stroke technique played to big targets seems to be the common key for the top players in the 60+ age groups. So if trying to thread the needle a lot to get that once in a spectacular while outright winner is what you crave, have fun out there. I prefer winning.

Because of your age, stop believing you’ve got a limited skill level ceiling. That belief is an excuse to not put in the Reps. Stack 60 days in a row of focused quality Reps and you’ll confidently explore a higher skill level.

Stop spending so much time trying to figure out how to win close matches. Instead … start stacking daily quality Reps.

Playing tournaments is different from leagues. In league matches you’re around same skill level players. In tournaments you get to hang out with players below, the same, and above your current level. If you want to explore that next level up, enter tournaments.

There’s no magic to closing out a tough match. You win close matches because of the daily boring Reps work you’ve been putting in for the past 6 months. Daily. Boring. Trusting the work pays off down the road.

Working on a specific area of your game? Love it. Make sure a foundational piece is … process patience.

I keep repeating this great message … Get way out of your comfy confines and schedule in new and difficult practice situations. You don’t need more stroke tech work. You need to work on handling stress. The payoff is a new skill level.

Back to getting out of your comfy confines. Searching out adversity, friction, and whatever it is for your game that stresses you … Those situations pay off down the road in big time confidence. Embrace those tough conditions.

I’m so fortunate to have a practice partner who can beat me every stinkin day. And still ask me … What’s your focus today? What do you want to work on? Ok. Cool. Let’s do that. Those guys are out there for you. Keep looking.

I’m stealing that title 👏 Results Require Routine

This is the formula that works for becoming world class. Belief -> reps -> trust = match day confidence. Most players never get thru the boring Reps part. Just keep workin. The trust becomes inevitable when you’re a Reps machine.

Everyone’s got some great looking strokes in practice. The top players separate themselves from the pack in matches with what they think about. They bring a certainty. The pack brings doubt. You can train certainty.

“Ego slows you down. Curiosity speeds you up.” Stop trying to be a DIYer with your game.

It starts with a dream outcome. Without it, there’s no clear plan for Tuesday. So dream big, trust in your work, and keep workin …

If you're playing tournaments or leagues ... train for adversity. Get out of your comfy confines at least weekly. A court with brutal shadows. A court that hasn't been resurfaced in 20 years. A court next to a freeway. An opponent known for 'missing' calls. Prep for adversity.

How to survive the ugly. This post from Coach Bowman is the truth for becoming world class.

How to Survive the Ugly. Most players quit the fix the week it makes them worse. A guy you usually beat wins. So you go looking for a different answer. Don’t. Stay with your one-word fix cue for 30 days. You’ll be amazed.

We tend to rush thru good serve tech b/c we want to be ready for the return. Trust these 2 things for pure power, spin, directional control. #1) Finish your tossing motion w/ your arm extended up so that you put yourself into the ideal up swing set up position. #2) Hit up.