Zack OhlinJul 5, 20203 minLearning vs. Training: The DistinctionIf we really wanted to divide athletes into two groups, we could make the argument that there are thinkers, and there are grinders. This ...
Zack OhlinJun 27, 20204 minSmart Tennis: Playing Both Sides of the BallAs coaches, we often talk about players being smart. But what does that mean? Is it that they are creative or crafty? Is it that they mak...
Zack OhlinApr 18, 20204 minTraining Depth is OverratedYes, I said it. But before you accuse me of heresy, note the phrasing – I didn’t say that depth is overrated, just that training it is. I...
Zack OhlinApr 13, 20201 minInterview with Zack Ohlin on Tennis 2020 with Duey EvansLast week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Duey Evans on his show Real Talk. We discussed what I'm doing to help our athletes ...
Zack OhlinApr 11, 20205 minSuccess Quality #3: MaturityLife as an aspiring professional athlete differs from regular life in many ways, and one of them is the requirement to be among the top i...
Zack OhlinApr 8, 20206 minSuccess Quality #2: Fast LearnerIn Part 1 of the Success Qualities, I discussed the importance of being a hard worker. I chose to put it first because I believe it is th...
Zack OhlinApr 5, 20204 minSuccess Quality #1: Hard WorkerHard work is the factor most commonly quoted when discussing what differentiates high achievers. However, I believe the devil is in the d...
Zack OhlinMar 31, 20202 minIntroduction to the Success QualitiesThe legendary Canadian coach Louis Cayer often says, “I coach people tennis — not tennis to people.” The message is clear: our primary jo...