Tennis Over 50: How to Rebuild After Injury or Setback I Jeff Jacklich

About this episode

Jeff Jacklich discusses strategies for rebuilding after injury or setbacks in senior tennis.

Setbacks are inevitable in Senior Tennis , especially in tennis over 50 where injuries, surgeries, and emotional swings are part of the competitive journey. In this episode, Jeff Jacklich explains that real recovery is not driven by motivation but by disciplined, daily action. Whether you are managing tendonitis, coming back from surgery, or rebuilding after a tough tournament loss, the key is following a clear process, training intelligently around limitations, and stacking small wins that rebuild trust in your body. But physical healing is only part of the comeback. Tennis over 50 often exposes emotional stress and “have-to-win” pressure that can sabotage performance. Jeff shares how cleaning up mental baggage, removing outcome obsession, and focusing on execution restores freedom on court. For senior tennis players who want to return stronger after injury or disappointment, this conversation delivers a practical roadmap built on discipline, clarity, and resilience. Contact Jeff Jacklich: Email: jeff@jacklich365.com Chapter Timeline: 00:57 – Welcome + Why Setbacks Are Inevitable 01:44 – Rule #1: Keep Showing Up 02:10 – Motivation Is Cheap, Discipline Wins 03:40 – The “One Rep”…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Rogers

Guest: Jeff Jacklich

Topics covered

• recovery
• injury management
• mental resilience
• senior tennis
• discipline
• comeback strategies

Keywords

• senior tennis
• injury recovery
• discipline
• mental health
• tendonitis
• comeback
• performance pressure

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