Growth Mindset and Giving Back: Catching Up with Pam Shriver

Growth Mindset and Giving Back: Catching Up with Pam Shriver

From TennisWorthy by International Tennis Hall of Fame

May 12, 2026 · 27 min · Season 4 · Episode 65

About this episode

Patrick McEnroe interviews Pam Shriver about her career, coaching, and the evolution of tennis.

Patrick McEnroe catches up with friend and Hall of Famer Pam Shriver from Rome, where she's coaching as part of Yonex's Mindset and Performance Program. In a wide ranging chat, Shriver reflects on her meteoric rise from a 16-year-old US Open finalist to one of the greatest doubles players in history. She dives into her new "startup" coaching role with Yonex, emphasizing the critical importance of a growth mindset in today’s power-driven game. From navigating the locker room of the Original 9 era to her recent advocacy for player safeguarding, Shriver shares candid insights on how tennis has evolved. Plus, don’t miss a spirited "rapid fire" round covering her toughest rivals and favorite tennis cities. Pam Shriver is a 21-time major champion, former world No. 1 in doubles, No. 3 in singles and Olympic gold medalist. Alongside fellow Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova, the duo are the only women's doubles team in history to complete the calendar Grand Slam (1984). She continues to lend her voice and deep tennis insight as a broadcast commentator and coach.

People in this episode

Host: Patrick McEnroe

Guest: Pam Shriver

Topics covered

  • growth mindset
  • tennis coaching
  • player advocacy
  • tennis history
  • doubles
  • sports culture

Keywords

  • Pam Shriver
  • growth mindset
  • tennis
  • coaching
  • doubles
  • US Open
  • advocacy
  • Martina Navratilova

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yonex, International Tennis Hall of Fame

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