Mazcast

About Mazcast

Mazcast Tennis Podcast 🎾 Your go to podcast for insights, strategies, and inspiration to elevate your tennis game! Hosted by Mazi Dabbagh, a coach with over 19 years of experience in Tennis at Germany’s R2S Tennis Academy, Each week, we dive into conversations with top players, coaches, and experts who share their journeys, best practices, and advice on mental and physical game improvement. Whether you're an aspiring player, seasoned athlete, or fan, Mazcast Tennis Podcast brings you insights on what it takes to win and to take your tennis to the next level. 🎾

Publisher

Mazi Dabbagh

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2023

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   How to Turn a Losing Match Around With One Simple Routine !!

   In This Episode:In this episode, we sit down with a passionate 14-year-old tennis player from Artist Tennis Academy to talk about his journey, ambitions, daily training, and the mindset he is developing on and off the court 🎾.He shares how he started playing tennis at the age of 11 after initially playing football, how he found his way to the academy, and why he now trains almost every day and competes regularly in weekend tournaments.You’ll hear about the role coaching has played in his development, including improvements in his forehand, backhand, and mental game. He also explains why consistent training, competition, stretching, and building the right habits are helping him move closer to his long-term goals.His dreams are ambitious: becoming a professional tennis player, winning a Grand Slam title, and one day competing at the Olympic Games. Together, we discuss why hard work, patience, the right routines, and staying on the right path can create significant progress over time.The episode also focuses on one of the most important mental skills in tennis: the 25-second rule between points. He explains how he learned to manage his emotions, focus on his breathing, use the racket-string ritual, and prepare for the next point instead of getting trapped in negative thoughts.He even shares a real match experience where this routine helped him turn around a losing momentum and start winning points again. This is an honest and motivating conversation about junior tennis, big dreams, daily discipline, mental resilience, and the small habits that can eventually lead to major results.⏱️ Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (00:52) - Introduction (03:04) - Training Every Day and Competing on Weekends (03:44) - The Role of Coaching in His Development (04:17) - Becoming a Professional Tennis Player (05:10) - Hard Work, Daily Habits, and the Domino Effect (05:57) - The 25-Second Rule for Controlling Emotions (07:03) - Turning a Match Around With a Mental Reset (07:45) - The Racket-String Ritual and Preparing for the Next Point (09:03) - Quieting the Inner Voice and Negative Self-Talk 📸🎧 Follow Us for More Tennis Insights!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenniswithmaz/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pPyZaXNzxPm11rUaLeIz4?si=dc52fb9e415b4459 Email: mazidabbagh@gmail.com #tennis #TennisPodcast #tennistips #tenniscoach #TennisLife #sportsmotivation #TennisJourney #MentalToughness #WinningMindset #TennisTraining #TennisCoaching #Mazcast #JuniorTennis #TennisMindset #TennisMotivation #FutureChampion #TennisDreams

2. 

   20 Sept 2026

   The hidden difference between average and top players

   In This Episode:We continue the conversation with the Head Coach of the Junior Pro section at Vianello Tennis Club—going deeper into what actually moves the needle for junior development when matches start to matter. We open with a classic beginner mistake: playing “tight” and chasing control because of the fear of missing.You’ll hear a clear, practical breakdown of what a typical training week can look like across age groups (10U to 16U), including how they balance tennis hours with fitness—especially the emphasis on coordination, agility, and movement for younger players.We also get into competition planning: how many tournaments juniors should play per year, why the type of tournaments matters, and how coaches can aim to guarantee enough real match volume (not just entries) by mixing easier events with tougher regional/international ones.Finally, we dive into the mental game: the 25 seconds between points. The coach explains a simple framework (reaction → reset → plan → activation), why rituals work, and how breathing, visualization, and even controlled “grunting/exhaling” can help players stay loose and perform under pressure. Plus, a great “Pressure Point” practice game to simulate match tension and close the practice-vs-tournament gap.⏱️ Chapters:[00:00] - Intro[00:32] - Typical Training Week (10U–16U): Tennis + Fitness Structure[02:20] - How Many Tournaments Should Juniors Play Per Year?[02:49] - Tournament Selection: Ensuring Enough Matches [04:32] - The 25 Seconds Between Points[05:43] - The 4-Step Reset Routine [07:12] - Visualization: Replacing Negative Images With Execution[08:50] - Staying Loose: Breathing, Flow, and Avoiding Grip Tension[10:02] - Closing the Practice vs Tournament Gap[11:14] - “Pressure Point” Game: Building Mental Toughness in Practice[12:45] - Breathing Out Through Contact (Grunting/Exhale) to Stay Loose📸🎧 Follow Us for More Tennis Insights!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenniswithmaz/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pPyZaXNzxPm11rUaLeIz4?si=dc52fb9e415b4459Email: mazidabbagh@gmail.com

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   The Day I Lost 10 Points in a Row... Real Path to Progress in German Tennis

   In This Episode:Julian shares his journey as a competitive tennis player and explains how he uses day tournaments in Germany to overcome match anxiety and become more comfortable under pressure 🎾. He anxiety and become more comfortable under pressure 🎾. He talks about the German LK to LK 1, and why competing regularly is such an important part of his development.You’ll learn how the German tennis ranking system works, how LK points differ from national ranking points, and how the pathway from ITF and Futures tournaments eventually leads to Challengers and the ATP Tour. Julian also explains what separates recreational players from those who are serious about progressing in competitive tennis 🧠💪.Julian opens up about his toughest losses, including a painful tiebreak collapse that nearly made him quit competing, and how he rebuilt his mindset by focusing on the positives. He also shares the story of his first major win against a strong teammate, his daily fitness routine, and the coaches who have had the biggest influence on his tennis journey.If you're a tennis player, coach, parent, or fan of competitive tennis, this episode is packed with honest stories, practical insights, ranking-system explanations, and lessons about resilience, discipline, and mental strength. Perfect for anyone looking to understand what it really takes to keep improving on and off the court.⏱️ Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(00:48) Inside Amateur Tennis Tournaments (01:14) Two Matches a Day: Tournament Life (02:39) A Message to the Academy Viewers (03:42) Back to the Tournament Story (05:40) How the Ranking Levels Work (07:16) Different Types of Tennis Tournaments (09:26) Tactics, Strategy and the Mental Game (11:39) The Toughest Loss: Double Tiebreak Heartbreak (13:55) Bouncing Back: Eight Wins in a Row (14:34) My Best Win Ever: The Dog Fight📸🎧 Follow Us for More Tennis Insights! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenniswithmaz/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pPyZaXNzxPm11rUaLeIz4?si=dc52fb9e415b4459 Email: mazidabbagh@gmail.com #tennis #TennisPodcast #tennistips #TennisTraining #TennisCoaching #TennisLife #TennisJourney #MentalToughness #WinningMindset #GermanTennis #LKRanking #TennisAcademy #KickRanking #TennisAcademy #KickServe #ITF #ATP #Mazcast SRT

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YouTube views

188,870

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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