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In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss an article about Cameron Young from the PGA Tour and the paradox of outcomes. They talked about how acceptance of his self-talk, staying present, and taking things one shot at a time ultimately led to his success at The Players Championship. The co-hosts examined how tennis players, coaches, and parents can learn from the successes of professional athletes in tennis and in other sports to understand what strategies and mental skills can improve performance.
Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7127018/2026/03/18/cameron-young-players-mental-skill/
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"Ep. 251 - The Paradox of Outcomes and Cameron Young" is an episode of Tennis IQ Podcast. Runtime 46 min. Published April 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.