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Ep. 266 - Min Hoezoo-Mahmut on Pursuing Tennis and Other Passions

October 21, 2026 · 51 min

Min Hoezoo-Mahmut is a national and international competitive female player, a writer with experience at national publications, and a university student. The conversation covers Min’s varied background and interests in fashion, music, and…
Ep. 265 - Motivational Interviewing Part 2 - RULE

October 10, 2026 · 43 min

In this second episode on Motivational Interviewing (MI), Brian and Josh discuss the acronym RULE which stands for resist the righting reflex, understand the patient’s own motivations, listen with empathy, and empower the person. The…
Ep. 264 - The Daily Champions Mind with Dr. Jim Afremow and Phil White

September 20, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

In this episode, Josh and Brian talk to Dr. Jim Afremow and Phil White about their new book, The Daily Champions Mind: 365 Days of Mental Toughness Training with the World's Greatest Athletes. Jim Afremow, PhD, is a sport and performance…
Ep. 263 - Motivational Interviewing and Behavior Change | Part 1 OARS

September 11, 2026 · 32 min

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss part one of a three part series on motivational interviewing (MI). In this first episode, they review the acronym OARS (Open ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summarize) as a means of…
Ep. 262 - The Focus on Character in Little Mo Tournaments

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

Cindy Brinker Simmons is a Dallas-based businesswoman, philanthropist, author, and longtime leader in junior tennis. She is the daughter of legendary tennis champion Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly Brinker. Cindy was a nationally ranked…

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Ep. 261 - On Court Exercises For Concentration And Attention

August 21, 2026 · 49 min

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss four concentration exercises from the book Mindset: A Mental Guide for Sport by Jackie Reardon and Hans Dekkers. The co-hosts described the four exercises: feeling (internal + narrow focus), zooming…
Ep. 260 - On Becoming Antifragile

August 12, 2026 · 42 min

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of fragility, and how tennis players can learn to become antifragile. Various Stoic principles connected to fragility are examined including controlling the controllables, anticipating…
Ep. 259 - "I'm way better than my rating!"

July 29, 2026 · 40 min

Whether it's UTR, WTN, NTRP, or some other rating system, it's likely that you believe you're a better player than the rating suggests. In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss this common belief and why players think that way. They also…
Ep. 258 - Dr. Sue Jackson and Flow in Tennis

July 19, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Dr. Sue Jackson is a performance psychologist and leading expert in the psychology of flow – the state of deep focus and full absorption where people perform at their best and experience their work and life most fully. She works with high…
Ep. 257 - How To Create More Clutch Moments In A Match

July 3, 2026 · 53 min

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss how tennis players can generate more clutch moments in their matches. The co-hosts review research from multiple sports about the conditions that lead to a greater likelihood of clutch moments, and…
Ep. 256 - "Every time I lose, it's like the end of the world"

June 22, 2026 · 36 min

"Every time I lose, it's like the end of the world." This is what Mirra Andreeva said after losing the final in Madrid in May of this year. Josh and Brian discuss this quote from a psychological point of view. Although much of the…
Ep. 255 - A Mental Performance Look at Roland Garros 2026

June 13, 2026 · 48 min

Roland Garros 2026 has wrapped up with Mirra Andreeva winning the women’s singles title over Maja Chwalińska 6-3, 6-2, and Alexander Zverev winning the men’s singles title over Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1. In this episode…

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About the show

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.