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Check The Marc

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Marc on Tour. Behind the scenes look at professional tennis from a professional coach. Travel, on court, off court, its all covered. What its really like on the professional tennis tours. Short and sweet.

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Episodes

Michael Joyce

June 16, 2023 16:34 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Michael Joyce stops by to cover it all - he puts on his Player hat and talks about how he sees Novak and the mens game and then the Coach hat comes back on and he talks about what makes great players special, his time coaching Maria Sharapova and Jessica Pegula, what he loves about coaching, and his latest project to help more players, MichaelJoyceTennis.com

We Back, Bradley Klahn Talks Tennis & Life and Everything In Between

June 09, 2023 12:10 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

After a brief hiatus we are back in time for summer. My fellow San Diego native Bradley Klahn and I met up in Santa Monica to talk about his career, his "why", responding to adversity, technology in tennis, and so much more.

New Faces Are Making Moves; Blair Henley Stops By

February 15, 2023 12:20 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

The season is young and more fresh faces are making moves on tour. After hosting all week in Dallas, Blair Henley stops by to talk about the Dallas Open, her career in tennis media, her playing career at Rice, and more.

Kayla Day Talks Growing as a Person, Dealing with Challenges, and Taking Control of her Career

February 08, 2023 18:05 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Kayla Day stops by to talk about what she has dealt with in the last few years, how she has grown as a person, what a player looks for in a coach, and where she likes to grab a cup of coffee.

Mark Prior Talks Elite Performers and New Beginnings

January 16, 2023 12:10 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

2023 is upon us and a new year brings new faces onto the scene, familiar ones trying to guard their turn, and a whole host of possibilities for everyone on tour. Aus Open usually gives us an idea of who did the work in the offseason as well as who is ready for prime time. Former Major League Baseball All-Star and current LA Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior stops by to talk about his background in tennis, what he has learned both from his experience as one of the best pitchers in baseball an...

Sam Querrey Talks Tennis, Retirement, and Whats Next

October 27, 2022 11:01 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

SQ stops by to talk about his life on tour, how sometimes you need to skip food and your cool down and go see Taylor Swift, and how he plans to disrupt the pickle ball world.

Seoul, San Diego, & Chris Eubanks Chat

October 13, 2022 07:28 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Talking Asia, being in Japan with North Korea shooting missiles overhead, the massive womens event in San Diego right now and my places to go while you're there, and a great chat with Chris Eubanks. We chop it up talking challengers, why its so hard to win at this level, the nuances of conditions week to week, his routines on the road, and more.

US Open & Will Blumberg

September 07, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Its US Open time and we are in NYC! Covering places I like to eat, first week storylines, and under the radar stuff like qualifying and juniors to keep an eye on. And then Will Blumberg and I sit down in Ashe Stadium and chop it up. He talks about his young career, transitioning from college to the pros, watching his peers break through, and more.

Checking In from Cincy with Tournament Director Eric Butorac

August 18, 2022 11:57 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

We are in Cincinnati this week for the Masters 1000 event. Eric Butorac joins Check the Marc as we do it live from the Players Lounge. We chat about some of the energy around Cincinnati this year, why its helpful to have been a player when you run a tournament, playing such significant roles in two major tournaments (Eric has a major role at the US Open as well), and a lot more! I also go over conditions in Cincy- balls, court speed, etc.

Los Cabos and Barry Buss Interview

August 05, 2022 11:10 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

Check the Marc is on the ground in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur this week, one of the best stops on the ATP calendar. We talk playing conditions, balls, and the extreme heat at Cabo and DC. Barry Buss stops by to talk about his new book "You Can Get There From Here" - his life story from the early days of his junior tennis career, navigating undiagnosed bipolar disorder, dealing with addiction, and everything in between. We discuss the pressure cooker of junior tennis, what he has learn...

Genie Bouchard Chat & US Open Series Starts Up

July 25, 2022 15:40 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MB

The US Open Series is underway with the men in Atlanta and we go over the conditions at the John Isner Open. Also go over a couple young Americans making moves under the radar. Then Genie Bouchard stops by to give an update on her comeback from shoulder surgery, the 2nd Annual Pizza w/Genie in NYC, the ESPYS, Title Ix, and more!

Wimbledon Wrap Up & Laura Robson Stops By

July 14, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Marc wraps up the second week results at Wimbledon and then Laura Robson stops by to talk Wimbledon, what its like with all eyes on you playing at home, doing TV now, paddle vs pickle, the Wimbledon locker rooms, and more! And we brush up on her US Open trivia!

Grass Szn, Queens Club, and Ali Riske!

June 16, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

It is #GrassSzn and we are in London at Queen's Club! My first time at the Queen's Club and I am all set up in my Wimbledon apartment. Alison Riske stops by to chat and we talk about her early success on grass, how her perspective as changed as she has spent more time on tour, and more!

RG Ends, Chat with Peter Smith

June 06, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

Rafa & Iga hold the trophies. American women make some moves. I come back from Paris and get Covid. Peter Smith stops by to talk RG, teaching belief, self-awareness as a coach, and more.

RG Underway, Rennae Stubbs stops by

May 23, 2022 10:19 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

Roland Garros is now underway! Rennae Stubbs stops by for a great chat, talking conditions, the clay, draw analysis, and what makes Iga Swiatek so special.

Paris Practice Week and a chat with ATP coach Brian Garber

May 19, 2022 16:58 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

We are in Paris a week early and its time to prepare for Roland Garros. Its been a hot one so we go over the conditions and what they mean for play. Also a little reality check for Marc and some perspective - a reminder of how lucky we are. Great chat then with ATP coach Brian Garber, here in Paris for the first time.

Madrid Breakdown, My Take on King Carlos

May 10, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

Thoughts on Madrid, big props to Jess Pegula and David Witt, breaking down what makes Carlos Alcaraz special, a little college tennis, and when we got invited to play doubles at indian wells by a fan.

The Clay is Underway and Shelby Rogers Talks Charleston & BJK Cup

April 12, 2022 20:35 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Houston and Charleston make their case as the premier single-gender events in the United States. Shelby Rogers stops by to talk Charleston, what is like playing in your hometown, how much she loves to play for the United States, and reveals some mental scar tissue from the time she broke a racquet in front of me post-match!

Welcome to Miami, Chat with Denis Kudla

March 25, 2022 17:15 - 21 MB

We are in Miami! Touching on Indian Wells, Ash Barty, player conduct, and a talk with Denis Kudla about his last two weeks that included a title at the Phoenix 125 and a red-eye to Miami to play his first round qualis later that day.

Dallas Update & a Chat with Brian Koppelman

February 10, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

New event in Dallas looks like it will be keeper. Brian Koppelman, co-creator of Billions and co-writer of movies like Rounders and Oceans 13, stops by to talk about his tennis game, what its like to look at yourself in the mirror and retake control of your career, and keeps me at bay as I try to find out if Mike Prince in Billions was a Showtime Lakers guy like me! Also look out for his new project, Super Pumped, the story of Uber, which premieres on Feb 26 on Showtime.

Pre Australian Open Show & Chat with Brad Stine

January 16, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Lots to break down! Quick legal wrap up from the Federal Circuit Court then a fantastic chat with Coach Brad Stine, current coach of Tommy Paul and former coach of Jim Courier. We talk about dinners with players, how he gets ready for matches with his players, Brad's view on traveling, jumping in the Yarra River with Jim after both titles, and more!

A chat with Wim Fissette

January 03, 2022 21:35 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

I talk about my set up in the hotel room - how I make a hotel feel like home. We go over the conditions in Melbourne (where Wim is) and Adelaide (where I am), how the balls are playing, how Covid could impact the AO, and where Wim likes to hang out when he's in LA.

2022 Kicking Off!

December 30, 2021 15:10 - 10 minutes - 14 MB

The charter down to Aus, a bday in quarantine, Peng Shuai thoughts, and whats to come in 2022

Pre Indian Wells

October 06, 2021 18:30 - 8 minutes - 12 MB

The tennis world descends on the California desert! Pre Indian Wells party in Beverly Hills thrown by my pals at Racquet Mag. I get to the desert early and take the courts for a spin. SLOWWWWW courts. What I will be up to and what my go-to meal is at the site.

New Event in San Diego!! Hometown tournament!

September 24, 2021 15:43 - 7 minutes - 9.87 MB

Quick US Open recap, new tournament at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, my hometown, why Barnes is special to me.

US Open Final Weekend Preview

September 10, 2021 15:45 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

Preview of mens semis and womens final! What to watch for. Quick recap of the event so far. What practices are like for young players on the rise. And some places to eat next time you're in NYC.

US Open Fan Preview

August 27, 2021 13:11 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

What to watch for in NYC! Court speed, balls, weather. As a fan which courts to focus on early in the tournament, where you can get some shade, and even what to eat!!

Atlanta Check in and Interview With Olympian Jessica Pegula!

July 28, 2021 11:10 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

Checking in from Atlanta. Getting some fantastic meals here. Olympian Jessica Pegula calls in from Tokyo to talk all things Olympics - staying in the same hotel as the basketball team and Womens National Team (soccer), the courts, and playing doubles with Bethanie Mattek-Sands. And of course we talk food!

Thoughts from Cabo on Coaching, Delta etc

July 22, 2021 20:31 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

Whether to legalize coaching is back in the news, also rising delta variant cases change tour protocols for vaccinated players/coaches. Quick run thru of what you can expect to see in Tokyo conditions-wise.

Genie Bouchard Interview

July 14, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

Quick Wimbledon rundown, I challenge myself to do one episode per week, and friend of the pod Genie Bouchard stops by to chat about her impromptu NYC Pizza Party, how it came about, who she met, and why its important to do stuff for the fans. Also an update on life rehabbing post surgery.

Wimbledon Bubble and Courts

June 26, 2021 21:06 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MB

Pre Wimbledon info that you need to know about. Whats the bubble like? What do we have in the hotel? (forgot to mention the golf simulator). How do the courts feel after two years of no play?

Roland Garros Conditions

May 28, 2021 20:25 - 5 minutes - 7.56 MB

first impressions of RG conditions - court speed, tennis balls

EMERGENCY POD! INDIAN WELLS & WTT

May 20, 2021 20:46 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MB

BNP Paribas Open AND World Team Tennis are coming to Indian Wells this fall!!!! Its all happening!!!

Late April Update

April 26, 2021 16:11 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MB

Vaccines, new events, Indian Wells?

Steve Weissman / Charleston Preview (food)

April 02, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

Friend of the pod Steve Weissman stops by before he leaves for Charleston, one of our favorite events on the calendar. We talk about Steve's own tennis, what we love about Charleston, great restaurants and meals on tour, and Steve offers his thoughts on which players are making moves in 2021.

Miami Update & Dr. Alexis Colvin stops by

March 24, 2021 12:45 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

Update from on the ground in Miami. Dr. Alexis Colvin, Chief Medical Officer of the US Open, doctor for USA Fed Cup / Billie Jean King Cup team, and Professor of Orthopedics at Mt Sinai stops by to talk about preparing for an event during a pandemic and what things could look like moving forward.

Miami First Impressions

March 22, 2021 14:19 - 6 minutes - 8.78 MB

Miami Bubble explained. First impressions of the site and the conditions.

Chat with Nicole Gibbs, Acapulco wrap up.

March 16, 2021 16:47 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

Quick chat about moving forward from Acapulco and then a fun chat with Nicole Gibbs about writing her retirement IG post, reflections during time away from the game, and what excites her moving forward.

Acapulco Day 2 - first impressions

March 12, 2021 18:17 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MB

First impressions of the courts, the balls, and whats in the rest of the Green Zone?

Acapulco Arrival

March 10, 2021 23:40 - 5 minutes - 6.98 MB

Boots on the ground in Acapulco, welcome to the Green Zone!

Mental Health - chat with Dr. Larry Lauer

March 08, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

We dive into what its like as a professional or collegiate player these days - feelings of isolation and/or unpreparedness, the uncertainty of covid protocols, etc and Dr. Lauer gives some advice on how to try to process and deal with all of this.

Into the AO QFs and a chat with Jenny Brady

February 16, 2021 05:06 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

Quick breakdown of yesterday's RD of 16 womens matches, a great event for USA women, and talking food with Jenny Brady.

End of Week 1 AO, New Lockdown, Chat with Marcos Giron

February 13, 2021 00:56 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

Its the end of the first week in Melbourne. New lockdown rules in place after a spike of community covid emerges. How will it impact the players? Also Marcos Giron stops by to chat.

AO Day 1 & Super Bowl!

February 07, 2021 17:17 - 3 minutes - 4.7 MB

Day 1 of the AO and what do you do if you want to watch the Super Bowl?

Episode 15 - Tennis Resumes, Early Draw thoughts

February 05, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes - 7.32 MB

Tennis was back on schedule Friday. And the draw was released.

Emergency Pod - Contact Tracing at the Hyatt

February 03, 2021 22:56 - 5 minutes - 7.01 MB

Emergency pod - Thursday play halted due to contact tracing. A quarantine worker from the Grand Hyatt (1 of 3 quarantine hotels for the AO) tests positive.

Day 4 Melbourne Summer Series - Action is Underway- Takeaways?

February 02, 2021 22:20 - 6 minutes - 8.47 MB

3 days of matches under our belts - lots of commonalities so far. @marclucero on IG and twitter let me know what you want to know about!

Day 1 Melbourne Summer Series - WTA events kick off

January 31, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 5.65 MB

what did the tennis look like today?

Day 15 Interview with Richard Woodroof, Strength & Conditioning Coach

January 30, 2021 11:55 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

Veteran tour strength & conditioning performance coach Richard Woodroof explains how players have prepared for the upcoming events, how to make the most of the quarantine, and what we can expect to see in the coming weeks.

Day 14 Exit Day Chat with Alison Riske

January 29, 2021 04:09 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Special guest Alison Riske, WTA #24, joins Check the Marc today to talk about her mentality entering a Grand Slam after being under hard quarantine.