Tennis Insider Club with Caro Garcia

Former World No. 1 and 4-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier opens up about the "surreal" rise to the top, his intense rivalries with Agassi and Sampras, and the brutal reality of life on tour. Plus, he shares how he found peace and success after hanging up the racquet.

Best Moments:
03:33 - Turning Pro at 17 with Pete Sampras
06:55 - The "awkward" reality of the pro locker room
11:58 - The Agassi rivalry & "Open" book
14:55 - Winning his first Grand Slam (Roland Garros)
17:00 - Handling fame & the "storm" of success
21:58 - Social media's impact on young players today
31:30 - Why Jim retired early at age 30
40:50 - Transition to broadcasting & interviewing stars
48:50 - The evolution of tennis: Sinner, Alcaraz & speed

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How do you go from 20 double faults a match to World No. 1 and Grand Slam Champion? Aryna Sabalenka’s performance coach, Jason Stacy, joins the podcast to reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes transformation of one of the WTA’s biggest stars.
In this masterclass on sports psychology and tennis coaching, we dive into:
The Serve Crisis: Overcoming the "yips" when technical fixes failed.
Mental Toughness: The "Stop or Change" ultimatum that saved Sabalenka’s career.
Breathwork for Athletes: Specific protocols to control your brain under high pressure.
The WTA Tour: Why Jason believes empathy can be a weakness for female athletes.
Caroline Garcia: A deep dive into the "post-win void" and the reality of life at the top.

Whether you're a player looking to fix your tennis serve or a fan wanting inside access to Team Sabalenka, this episode offers a blueprint for the champion mindset.
CHAPTERS:
01:32 - Energy Management: The hidden cost of Grand Slams
07:22 - From Dmitry Tursunov to the WTA: Jason Stacy’s entry into tennis
12:12 - Building Team Sabalenka
18:15 - Fixing the Yips: Solving the 20 double fault crisis
23:55 - The "Stop or Change" Ultimatum
32:04 - Caroline Garcia on why winning can feel empty
41:43 - Why staying at the top is harder than the climb
49:00 - The Legacy Mindset: You never fight alone
56:10 - Healthy Player-Coach relationships vs. toxic cultures
01:10:54 - Controversy: Is empathy a weakness in women's tennis?
01:16:15 - Breathwork Masterclass: Controlling the mind via the body
01:21:40 - The "Secret" breathing trick for changeovers
01:42:00 - French Open breakthrough and the power of awareness

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Iga Swiatek, opens up about the pressure of going from high school student to Grand Slam Champion overnight. She reveals why she thought winning Roland Garros was "impossible" and the mental strategies she uses to stay at the top and win 5 Grand Slams in her early twenties.

Timestamps:

00:01:55 – School vs. Tennis: Why education was the priority

00:04:40 – The "Imposter Syndrome" at her first tournament: "I don't belong here"

00:05:40 – Roland Garros 2020: "I thought it was impossible"

00:08:45 – The chaotic thoughts before winning match point

00:10:30 – Handling the pressure of her first big sponsor

00:11:40 – Why Iga has worked with a psychologist since age 14

00:13:00 – What drives her: Titles, Rankings, or Stats?

00:15:00 – The "Lie" she tells herself to win tournaments

00:18:15 – Advice to her younger self

In this episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia sits down with World No. 1 Iga Świątek for a raw conversation about the mental side of tennis. From finishing high school while on tour to handling the explosion of fame after the French Open, Iga shares the reality behind the stats.
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What does it really take to stay with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and the very best in the world?
In this raw conversation, Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti opens up about pressure, consistency, fatherhood, and what separates talent from Top 10 reality. From being labeled part of the “Next Gen” alongside Sinner and Alcaraz, to learning the hard way that consistency is the real difference, this is an honest look behind elite tennis.

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Comment: Is consistency what separates Sinner and Alcaraz from the rest?
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What separates a good coach from a truly great one?
In this episode of The Insight, legendary coach Darren Cahill breaks down what elite coaching really looks like — and why the goal isn’t to give answers, but to teach players how to think for themselves.
Drawing from decades of experience coaching the very best in the world, Cahill explains why great coaching is built on communication, trust, and timing. He shares why the most effective coaches don’t try to be good at everything, why the coach–player relationship has a natural lifespan, and how the best coaches slowly work themselves out of a job by creating independent, adaptable athletes.
This isn’t just about tennis.
It’s about leadership, teaching, parenting, and knowing when guidance turns into control.
Whether you coach, lead a team, or simply want to help others grow without making them dependent on you, this insight applies far beyond the court.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why great coaching is about teaching, not telling
How elite coaches help players problem-solve under pressure
The difference between creating independence vs dependence
Why communication style matters more than technical knowledge
When it’s time for a new voice — and why that’s a good thing
The Insight
Lessons from the World’s Best in Tennis & Life
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