Tennis Insider Club with Caro Garcia Jason Stacy: The Man Behind Team Sabalenka
Jan 26, 2026
Jason Stacy, a performance coach and sports psychologist who guides Aryna Sabalenka’s team, shares behind-the-scenes stories. He explains fixing a serve yips crisis, the hard “stop or change” choice that reset a career, and how breathwork and energy management calm players between points. He also explores building resilient team cultures and why purpose keeps champions going.
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Serve Crisis Turned Into Control
- Sabalenka reached WTA Finals despite serving 20+ double faults because other parts of her game were strong.
- Fixing the serve technically gave her back control and unlocked her complete game.
Prioritize Non‑Tennis Skills Early
- Teach players emotion management, self-awareness, and self-respect alongside technique.
- Develop self-compassion so mistakes don't destroy long-term performance.
From Trophies To Legacy Motivation
- Staying at the top requires shifting motives from trophies to legacy and team purpose.
- Regulation (emotion/energy control) matters more than raw motivation once you reach elite levels.