Ep. 185 - Peter Clarke on the Transition from Tennis to Business

Peter Clarke is a former professional tennis player who was born in Ireland, and moved to Australia at the age of 6 where he developed his game to become one of the best juniors in the country. He went on to play professional tennis on the ATP Tour, and as a professional player, he achieved a career high world ranking of 229 in 2002. It was during his playing career that Pete began his transition to coaching and business as a means of funding his journey on tour. Once his playing days were complete, Pete had developed the skills necessary to become a successful business person. Today, his mission is a new venture called CoachLife.CoachLife is the premier online resource for tennis coaching knowledge. It is an extensive library that covers tennis-specific nutrition, footwork, sport psychology, Coaching, parenting advice, and detailed shot progressions. You can sign up for a free 7 day trial at CoachLife.com, and listeners of the Tennis IQ Podcast can get a special discount on their first year subscription by clicking here - https://coachlife.com/?ref=CTI.In this conversation, we talk to Pete about his life in tennis, how he transitioned to coaching and business, and about the transferable skills that competitive athletes can use to be successful after their playing careers. We also discuss CoachLife in some detail, and why Pete is so invested in this mission.Coach Life affiliate link: https://coachlife.com/?ref=CTI Tennis IQ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/tennisiqpodcast/membershipTo learn more about Josh and Brian's backgrounds and sport psychology businesses, go to TiebreakerPsych.com and PerformanceXtra.com. If you have feedback about the show or questions on the mental game in tennis you can email us at [email protected]. If you’re enjoying the show please rate us on your favorite podcast platform including Apple Podcasts and Spotify and write a review. Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube or your podcast platform of choice (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.) to stay up to date on future episodes.