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Get a Grip!

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Get a Grip! is a tennis podcast by JTCC, hosted and produced by Father-Daughter duo, Vesa and Nicole Ponkka! Get a Grip covers the latest tennis news, topics, and trends, focuses on the history and tradition of the sport, and features guests from the tennis industry. Episodes are released on the 15th and 30th of every month, be sure to subscribe to stay up to date!

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Episodes

College Tennis in the Time of COVID ft. Dave Mullins, ITA

August 28, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

JTCC Tennis For America fellows Gabby and Ava speak with ITA's Dave Mullins about the impacts of COVID to college tennis. 

Get a Grip! On COVID-19 & Tennis ft. Mary Carillo

July 24, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

We're back! Vesa, Nicole, and Mary Carillo meet virtually through a Zoom call to discuss COVID-19 and the implications on the tennis industry, Olympics, and sports in general.

Get a Grip! - Is Team Tennis a #Vibe or Does Tradition Stand? Ft. Frances Tiafoe

February 15, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In the second episode of Get a Grip! Vesa, Nicole, and Frances discuss tennis as a traditional individual sport and as a team sport. We also see how #hip Vesa is to pop culture and the various slang hashtags straight from Tiafoe's Instagram. The In or Out segment features former pro and current Stanford men's tennis head coach, Paul Goldstein as he shares his take on sportsmanship in tennis. 

Get a Grip! - Is Team Tennis a #Vibe or Does Tradition Stand? Ft. Frances Tiafoe

February 15, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In the second episode of Get a Grip! Vesa, Nicole, and Frances discuss tennis as a traditional individual sport and as a team sport. We also see how #hip Vesa is to pop culture and the various slang hashtags straight from Tiafoe's Instagram. The In or Out segment features former pro and current Stanford men's tennis head coach, Paul Goldstein as he shares his take on sportsmanship in tennis. 

Get a Grip - Aussies in Tennis

January 30, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Introducing "Get a Grip" - the new and improved JTCC Podcast! Hosted and produced by Father-Daughter duo, Vesa and Nicole Ponkka. This first episode focuses on the Aussies in tennis and the Australian Open. 

Tennis for Every Body ft. Coach Abby & Peter

August 06, 2019 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Tennis for Every Body is JTCC's mission to provide every body the opportunity to play tennis, regardless of mental or physical limitations. JTCC currently runs inclusive initiative programs with Special Olympics MD, ThanksUSA/TennisCorps, and Wheelchair Tennis. 

20 Years of JTCC ft. Vesa Ponkka

June 28, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this special episode of the JTCC Podcast, I sit down with my Dad and JTCC Director of Tennis, Vesa Ponkka, who has been a part of JTCC since day 1 in 1999. We celebrate 20 years of JTCC by reviewing some of the greatest moments and highlights from the last 20 years and discuss what the next 20 years might look like for JTCC. 

Junior Career vs. Pro Career ft. Claudio Pistolesi

June 20, 2019 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This episode of the JTCC Podcast is hosted and produced by JTCC's newest staff member, Brian Tsao, filling in for Nicole. Brian sits down with Claudio Pistolesi, former professional player and coach and currently the Director of Tennis at The Bolles School in Florida. This episode dives deep into the comparison between junior tennis careers and pro tennis careers and offers great tips and insight along the way! Sit back and enjoy! 

Junior Career vs. Pro Career ft. Claudio Pistolesi

June 20, 2019 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This episode of the JTCC Podcast is hosted and produced by JTCC's newest staff member, Brian Tsao, filling in for Nicole. Brian sits down with Claudio Pistolesi, former professional player and coach and currently the Director of Tennis at The Bolles School in Florida. This episode dives deep into the comparison between junior tennis careers and pro tennis careers and offers great tips and insight along the way! Sit back and enjoy! 

College Recruitment, UTR, & Options After Junior Career

May 20, 2019 22:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

JTCC's Taka Bertrand and Megan Moulton-Levy discuss the college recruitment process, UTR, and options for players after their junior career. 

Catching up with Sports Broadcaster, Mary Carillo!

May 06, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MB

JTCC's Nicole Ponkka chats with Grand Slam Champion, International Hall of Fame Sports Broadcaster, and this year's JTCC GEICO Champions Celebration Gala Honoree, Mary Carillo. Covering all things tennis, olympics, and the infamous badminton rant. 

Catching up with Sports Broadcaster, Mary Carillo!

May 06, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MB

JTCC's Nicole Ponkka chats with Grand Slam Champion, International Hall of Fame Sports Broadcaster, and this year's JTCC GEICO Champions Celebration Gala Honoree, Mary Carillo. Covering all things tennis, olympics, and the infamous badminton rant. 

Instagram LIVE Q&A ft. Frances Tiafoe's Coach, Zack Evenden

April 22, 2019 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.16 MB

JTCC Podcast's first episode recorded on Instagram Live. Zack Evenden answers mine and viewer's questions about life on the road as a professional tennis coach to Frances Tiafoe. 

High Performance Mindset & Mentality ft. Asaf Yamin

April 08, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.12 MB

JTCC Director of High Performance, Asaf Yamin, details what a true high-performance mindset and mentality must entail. Listen to get an insight into what makes a high-performance athlete from the inside out. 

JTCC Competition Philosophy ft. Ben Cappuccitti

March 25, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

JTCC Director of Competition, Ben Cappuccitti, dives deep into what it means to compete and what makes a true competitor. Listen to get an insight to JTCC's unique competition philosophy and how it has helped us reach the top. 

JTCC Competition Philosophy ft. Ben Cappuccitti

March 25, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

JTCC Director of Competition, Ben Cappuccitti, dives deep into what it means to compete and what makes a true competitor. Listen to get an insight to JTCC's unique competition philosophy and how it has helped us reach the top. 

Becoming a Champion: An Inside Look at a Competitor's Mindset ft. Frances Tiafoe

March 06, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MB

I sit down with JTCC alumnus and current professional tennis player, Frances Tiafoe, to learn about his mindset throughout his successful junior tennis career that got him to where he is today. 

The Mental & Emotional Journey through Junior Tennis ft. Denis Kudla

February 05, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

An athlete's junior career is what gets them into the pros - learn all about Denis Kudla's mental and emotional journey through his junior tennis career that helped shape the professional player he is today.