Me and My Racquet
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIt's a show about tennis industry professionals sharing their passion, purpose, and connecting over the sport we all know and love! Speaking with guests from the tennis industry, they'll give us insight into the tennis industry, best practices/tips, and share lessons they've learned through their experiences.
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#85 Elizabeth Beaver, Junior Team Tennis Coordinator for USTA Georgia
November 10, 2022 14:03 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBToday on the show, we have Elizabeth Beaver from USTA Georgia! We discuss everything from her role as JTT Coordinator, when she started playing tennis, and much more. Elizabeth also talks about what she likes to do outside of tennis and answers some rapid fire questions! For more information on USTA Georgia and Junior Team Tennis, visit: http://www.georgia.usta.com/JTT/junior_team_tennis/?intloc=headernavsub Music provided by Bensound.com
#84 Second Serve Podcast (Carolyn and Erin!)
October 07, 2022 21:45 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBToday on the show, we have Carolyn and Erin from the Second Serve Podcast! We discuss everything from how they got started with their podcast, their tennis careers, and much more! Second Serve has over 100k downloads and they've been consistently ranked in the top 10 for Apple Podcasts: Tennis! Check out their website here: https://secondservepodcast.com/about/ Music provided by Bensound.com
#83 Rebecca Harrell, President of Mountain Tennis Association
July 21, 2022 15:53 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBToday on the show, we have Rebecca Harrell! We discuss how she got into tennis and her career up until this point as the President of Mountain Tennis Association. She talks about upcoming projects for the CTA, partnering with local and community organizations, and much more! Rebecca also shares what she likes to do when she's not around tennis and she answers some fun rapid fire questions! Mountain Tennis Association: https://themta.org/?a23dcef9_page=2 Music provided by Bensound.com
#82 Amanda Boudreau, Director of School Tennis for USTA Georgia
June 21, 2022 15:27 - 22 minutes - 21 MBToday on the show, we have Amanda Boudreau! We discuss her career in tennis and how she got to where she is now working as the Director of School Tennis for USTA Georgia. We discuss upcoming projects for schools, what someone can do if they would like to get involved in after school programming, and much more! Amanda also shares what she likes to do outside of tennis and answers some fun rapid fire questions! USTA Georgia Schools Link: http://www.georgia.usta.com/youth/schools_home/?intloc=...
#81 Adam Dalton, Manager of Junior Team Tennis for USTA Southern
June 15, 2022 12:26 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBToday on the show, we have Adam Dalton! We discuss how he got started in tennis, his journey to getting his White Badge and becoming a certified chair official (and working the US Open!) and what's coming up for Junior Team Tennis this summer. He also shares what he likes to do off court and answers some rapid fire questions! USTA Southern JTT Website: https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/youth-tennis/programs/southern/junior-team-tennis.html Music provided by Bensound.com
#80 Jane Trinkle, Schools and Community Coordinator for USTA Georgia
June 09, 2022 11:52 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBToday on the show, we have Jane Trinkle! We discuss her career in tennis, working with High Schools, and what's to come this summer for the Atlanta Open! She talks about her mentors and what she likes to do when she's off court-- being outdoors and whale watching! She answers plenty of rapid fire questions too :) Atlanta Open: https://www.atlantaopentennis.com/ Music provided by Bensound.com
#79 Michelle Fuller, President of CORTA
May 11, 2022 13:23 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBToday on the show we have Michelle Fuller! We talk about how she got into tennis, her experience with captaining teams, and making some of her best friends through tennis. She shares the life skills she's learned through tennis and what's coming up for CORTA this summer. We also discuss what she likes to do when she's not around tennis- being outdoors, hiking, reading, and much more! CORTA's Website: https://corta.org/ Music provided by Bensound.com
#78 Seth Redelheim of Atlanta Athletic Club
April 05, 2022 14:58 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBToday on the show, we have Seth Redelheim of Atlanta Athletic Club! We discuss his tennis story, his coaching experience at one of the busiest clubs in the world, cardio tennis, and the future of video analysis. Seth shares some valuable mixed doubles advice and answers some rapid fire questions where he lists off his top 5 favorite bands of all time and his passions off court- live music and being a foodie! Atlanta Athletic Club: https://www.atlantaathleticclub.org/ Music provided by Be...
#77 Calin Constanceanu from North Atlanta Tennis Academy at The Riverside Club
March 28, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBToday on the show, we have Calin Constanceanu from North Atlanta Tennis Academy (NATA) at the Riverside Club. We discuss his tennis story, his coaching experiences working with high performance players, the family atmosphere at NATA, and much more. He also talks about his love for Salsa, people he wants to have dinner with, and the Iceman- Wim Hoff! BIO: Calin is a former top ranked player from Romania and has been coaching for over 14 years. He has worked with players of all levels, inclu...
#76 President of the Mitchell County CTA, Carol Shriver
March 16, 2022 15:28 - 11 minutes - 11 MBToday on the show, we have the President of the Mitchell County CTA, Carol Shriver! Carol shares her tennis story, some of her best tennis memories, and gives us an update on Mitchell County's latest projects. She also answers some rapid fire questions, talks about running 3 marathons as well as her love for the Hallmark channel! https://youtu.be/nJ24jNH9_fg
#75 Junior Tennis with Bill Ozaki
March 08, 2022 17:01 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBHere are the first 5 minutes of Bill's interview! Unfortunately, we had some connection issues so we had to cut the recording short, but below is a brief synopsis of what we talked about: What would you tell your 30 year old self teaching tennis? To not stay at the club the whole time- Go and be with your family! Who are your mentors? Branch Curington, Ruth Lay Teaching Pro Mentors: Jerry Baskin ED: John Callen, Henry Talbert from Southern California Peers and Colleagues: Andrea Sanders...
#74 Adaptive Tennis and How to Get Involved with Marcy Hirshberg
February 18, 2022 15:39 - 18 minutes - 17 MBToday on the show, we have Marcy Hirshberg! We talk about her tennis story, her career as an entrepreneur and founder of NetKnacks, and her involvement with adaptive tennis and Special Pops. Marcy discusses how to get involved, her upcoming trip to Israel, and her mentors along her tennis journey. She also talks dogs and hiking at Yellowstone! Special Pops Website: https://www.specialpopstennis.org/ More Information about Adaptive Tennis: https://www.usta.com/en/home/about-usta/who-we...
#73 Coaching the Person Before the Player! With Marcelo Ferreira of Windy Hill Athletic Club
February 16, 2022 23:44 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBToday on the show, we have Marcelo Ferreira! We talk about his tennis career as a player, coach, and now High Performance Tennis Manager at Windy Hill Athletic Club. We also discuss topics such as preparing your players for college, the importance of having a positive team culture, and running a successful performance academy. In addition to answering some rapid fire questions, Marcelo shares what he likes to do off court as well as some of his favorite places to travel! Music provided by ...
#72 USTA Georgia President, Mark Botsch
February 01, 2022 16:27 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBToday on the show, we have Mark Botsch! We talk about his tennis story, career and how he came to be President of USTA Georgia. Mark shares his thoughts on how to get involved, grow tennis, and reach new players. He also talks about what he likes to do outside of tennis and answers some rapid fire questions where we discuss Harlan Coben books and the Chernobyl series! Music provided by Bensound.com
#71 Social Media Trends with USTA Georgia Brand Manager, Lindsey Davila
January 24, 2022 15:29 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBToday on the show, we have Lindsey Davila! We talk about her tennis story and position as the Brand Manager for USTA Georgia. Lindsey shares her thoughts on what's going on in the world of social media and provides examples of relevant and valuable content to be posting on your socials! She also answers some rapid fire questions and we talk about what she likes to do outside of tennis- baking and crafting! Music provided by Bensound.com
#70 Keith Childree, Director of Racquet Sports for Valdosta/Lowndes P&R.
January 10, 2022 15:01 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBToday on the show, we have Keith Childree! We talk about his tennis story, what's been going on in his world in Valdosta at Lowndes Park & Rec. Authority. Keith talks about his mentors and people he has looked up to in his career and he shares what he likes to do when he is not around tennis-- fishing! He also answers some rapid fire questions and discusses what's up next for Valdosta. Music provided by Bensound.com
#69 Serving your Tennis Community with Wes Sadler
November 23, 2021 15:21 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBToday on the show, we have Wes Sadler! We talk about how he got into tennis, his plans to coach at Sherwood Christian Academy in Georgia, as well as some plans for a new community tennis center in Albany. Wes offers his thoughts on playing doubles with your significant other, his coaching philosophy, and gives us some investment advice (as he is a Certified Financial Planner by day)--in addition to answering some fun rapid fire questions! Music provided by Bensound.com
#68 Grace Melrose with Tennis Girl Nation
October 11, 2021 14:29 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBToday on the show, we have Grace Melrose! We talk about her professional tennis career, starting her own company (Tennis Girl Nation) and her upcoming book. She shares the latest information about Tennis Girl Nation and the upcoming training camps, one of which is in Rome, Georgia. We also discuss what she likes to do off court and she answers some rapid fire questions! Website: https://www.tennisgirlnation.com/ Music provided by Bensound.com
#67 On Mental Toughness, Acceptance, and Becoming Your New Self with Paula Umana
September 30, 2021 13:08 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBToday on the show, we have Paula Umana! We talk about her collegiate and professional tennis career, overcoming the biggest challenge of her life, and her new book! We also discuss her work with after school tennis and she answers some rapid fire questions! Website: Paulaspeaker.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulatica Book: https://www.amazon.com/40-Gifts-Hope-Encouragement-suffering/dp/B09B4C9K25 Music provided by Bensound.com
#66 The Many Benefits of Tennis with Coach Tracey Austin
September 29, 2021 18:33 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBToday on the show, we have Coach Tracey Austin! We talk about Atlanta Tennis Social Club, her mentors and people she has looked up to in life, as well as what motivates her to advocate for tennis. We also do some rapid fire questions and learn about what she likes to do off court! Atlanta Tennis Social Club Website: https://atlantatennis1.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaTennis1 Full bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyaustinmba/ Music provided by Bensound.com
#65 Creative Sharing with Judy Pierce (Executive Director of CORTA)
September 01, 2021 13:22 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBToday on the show, we have Judy Pierce! She shares her tennis story and offers her advice for getting involved in your local community. She talks about the importance of collaboration, influential people in her tennis life, and what she likes to do when she's not around tennis- going to concerts and watching old Columbo movies/detective shows! FULL BIO: Judy Pierce is the Executive Director of CORTA (Columbus Regional Tennis Association) and has been since 1993. She graduated from the Uni...
#64 Sharing the Game with Others from USTA Southern Past President, Derek White
August 27, 2021 12:59 - 17 minutes - 16 MBToday on the show we have Derek White! Derek shares his story as a tennis player and advocate who has dedicated much of his life to growing tennis. We talk about the similarities between tennis and his legal career, the health benefits of tennis, and what he likes to do in his time when he is not around tennis-- fishing! He also answers some rapid fire questions and provides his insight into what makes tennis great and what the industry can continue doing to grow the game. Bio: Derek White...
#63 Wimbledon Doubles Champion and Elite Tennis Professional, Stephen Huss
August 26, 2021 19:03 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBToday on the show we have Wimbledon Doubles Champion and Elite Tennis Professional, Stephen Huss! Stephen shares his story about how he started tennis, his professional playing career, and now his elite coaching career. Stephen talks about the importance of sport psychology, why he coaches, and offers his advice for other coaches who are developing players. He also discusses what he is learning in his master's program in sport's coaching, his interests off court, and his new junior high perf...
#62 Executive Director Debbie Kennedy from Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation
August 09, 2021 17:44 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday on the show we have Debbie Kennedy! Debbie shares her story about how she and her family got into tennis and her goals as the Executive Director for AYTEF (Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation). She shares her advice for tennis industry professionals, what she likes to do when she's not around tennis, and answers some fun rapid fire questions! Check out AYTEF and their upcoming programming and volunteer opportunities here: https://www.aytef.org/ Music provided by Bensound....
#61 Sports Reporter and TV Sports Anchor, Sam Crenshaw
July 02, 2021 11:43 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBToday on the show we have veteran sports reporter and television sports anchor from Atlanta, Sam Crenshaw! Sam shares his story about how he got into tennis and broadcasting. He gives insight on preparation and talks about the special stories he has covered throughout his career. We also discuss the impact of social media, his love of concerts, and Jazz music! Check Out Talking Tennis Southern Style: https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/southern/talking-tennis-southern-style-2021.html...
#60 Lifelong Friendship Through Tennis with Merrily Gibney and Mary Ellis Richardson
June 14, 2021 17:30 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBToday on the show we have Merrily Gibney and Mary Ellis Richardson! We discuss their tennis stories, careers off court, and how have they remained close friends through tennis after meeting each other from a young age in juniors. We talk about their recent reunion as doubles partners at Senior Cup after 51 years and they offer their advice for players looking at getting into tennis! --Joint Bio-- Together, Mary Ellis and Merrily were on the National City Team from Knoxville where they pla...
#59 Running the Largest State League Program in the USA with Dave Bain
June 11, 2021 13:46 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBToday on the show, we have Dave Bain! Dave shares his tennis story and how he got to where he is now as the Senior Director of Adult and Junior Leagues in Georgia. We talk about the impact COVID-19 has had on the league space, how they are using new technology to organize the championships, and Dave shares his advice for other tournament directors and organizers. He also discusses what he likes to do off court-- supporting the Braves and the Cowboys! USTA Georgia Website: www.ustageorgia....
#58 Truist Atlanta Open with Tournament Director, Eddie Gonzalez
June 07, 2021 12:02 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBToday on the show, we have Eddie Gonzalez! He shares his tennis story including his playing experience and his professional experience as the Tournament Director for the Truist Atlanta Open. He talks about all the exciting events taking place during the tournament and offers some "pro tips" for tournament directors. We also talk about what he likes to do outside of work-- playing more tennis and spending time with his family! Website: https://www.atlantaopentennis.com/ Music provided by ...
#57 How Do We Improve Human Performance with Dr. Mark Kovacs
June 02, 2021 12:45 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBToday on the show, we have Dr. Mark Kovacs! Mark is the CEO of the Kovacs Institute as well as the Executive Director of the International Tennis Performance Association. He shares his story, how he got involved in tennis, and his advice for industry professionals and for anyone interested in health and human performance. He also talks about a hobby he enjoys alongside his work as a performance physiologist, speaker, and coach. Full Bios and Websites: https://kovacsinstitute.com/drmarkk...
#56 Behind the Scenes/My Story with Claire Bartlett
April 21, 2021 14:28 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBToday on the show, we have Claire Bartlett (wait, what?!) This is a surprise episode where Darren Potkey (Executive Director of USTA Georgia) sits down to discuss my tennis life from the first ball I hit in Chattanooga through my junior and collegiate experiences to where I am now. We also spend time talking about my passion for theatre and acting, as well as my passion in telling the stories of those who have given so much to tennis. Hope ya'll enjoy! USTA Southern Website: https://www.us...
#55 On Being a New Tennis Player with Hunter Reid
April 19, 2021 14:43 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBToday on the show we have Hunter Reid! Hunter started playing tennis last spring when his friend randomly invited him to hit one evening and he immediately fell in love with the sport. He joined a Tennis Apprentice Program at Newman Tennis Center in Augusta, GA and played in his first league last Fall. Hunter shares his story, advice for players thinking about playing tennis, and much more! Music provided by Bensound.com
#54 Special Pops Tennis with Jim Hamm
April 07, 2021 13:47 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday on the show, we have Jim Hamm! Jim is a founding member of Special Pops Tennis that is an adaptive tennis program specifically designed to share tennis with children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Jim shares his story, how he got involved with Special Olympics, Special Pops, and much more. We discuss their current events/programs and how you can get involved in your local area! Website: https://www.specialpopstennis.org/ Music provided by Bensound.com
#53 Executive Director of WATA, Ralph Sattazahn
April 02, 2021 13:29 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBToday on the show, we have Ralph Sattazahn! Ralph shares his tennis story as a competitive player and as the Executive Director of WATA (Western Arkansas Tennis Association). We discuss the two public facilities Ralph oversees and how they've been adjusting in the pandemic with their programming ideas. We also talk about grant writing, dealing with injuries and keeping your eye on the ball! USTA Arkansas: http://www.arktennis.com/ WATA Website: https://www.watatennis.net/pages/index.cf...
#52 USPTA Arkansas President, Pat Malone
March 31, 2021 13:39 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBToday on the show, we have Pat Malone! Pat Malone shares his tennis story, current happenings in Arkansas, and what he likes to do when he is off court. Pat is originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas and he is the USPTA Arkansas President, the Executive Director for NEATA, and the Director for NEA Tennis, LLC. He is a USPTA pro and has prior experience coaching and playing college tennis. He is also a veteran of USMC and Desert Storm. NEATA Website: https://www.neatennis.com/ Music provided b...
#51 Staying Healthy for Tennis with Pace Rothery
March 18, 2021 18:29 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBToday on the show, we have Pace Rothery! Pace is a Physician Assistant at the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Chattanooga, TN. Pace is recovering from a surgery of her own and she shares what you can do to keep yourself healthy out on the tennis court! We also discuss common injuries, preventative exercises, and the benefits of physical therapy! Center For Sports Medicine and Orthopedics: https://sportmed.com/ Music provided by Bensound.com
#50 Amy Bartlett O'Connell, Executive Director of USTA Atlanta
February 24, 2021 13:46 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBToday on the show we have Amy Bartlett O'Connell! Amy shares her tennis story and experience as a collegiate player and as the Executive Director of the largest CTA in the country, USTA Atlanta. She talks about her career in the tennis industry and shares her advice for coaches and players. She also talks on the importance of doubles play and being a multi-sport athlete! Bio Highlights: -Ranked #1 in Georgia in Juniors and had high sectional and national rankings -played tennis at the Univ...
#49 Keeping Things In Perspective and Having Fun with John Hanna
February 17, 2021 16:53 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBToday on the show, we have John Hanna! John shares his tennis story as a as the Vice President and Co-Owner of New South Publishing in Atlanta. He wears many different hats in the tennis industry from publishing the ALTA Tennis Magazine titled "Net News" to being the Ad Director for Racquet Sports Industry (RSI), in addition to being a consultant for Tennis Channel and their media properties. He offers his advice to professionals looking at getting into the industry and shares some tips for ...
#48 Officiating Collegiate Matches and the US OPEN with Courtney Potkey
February 10, 2021 19:55 - 37 minutes - 35 MBToday on the show we have Courtney Potkey! Courtney shares her tennis story and officiating experience as a collegiate and professional official. She talks about her job as an Administrator for ITA Officials and how to get involved in officiating in your local community. She discusses US Open memories, what it takes to be a strong official and mentors she has looked up to along the way. We also talk about what she likes to do off court--bowling! FULL BIO: Courtney is currently a ITA Off...
#47 Sharing Your Passion with Dave Neuhart
February 03, 2021 16:12 - 21 minutes - 20 MBToday on the show, we have Dave Neuhart! Dave shares his tennis story and what has continuously motivated and inspired him throughout his career. We talk entrepreneurial ideas amidst the pandemic, coaching tips for players, and what it takes to be a master racquet technician. We also discuss Dave's passion for USTA's Tennis on Campus, what he likes to do off court, and his love of traveling! FULL BIO: Dave is known as a tennis professional, a teacher, a developer of personnel, an event o...
#46 Online Coaching With Pete Freeman of CrunchTime Tennis
January 27, 2021 15:33 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBToday on the show, we have Pete Freeman! Pete shares his tennis story and what led him to where he is now in the online tennis business. We talk about creativity, where he likes to find inspiration, and how to relate it to tennis. Pete also shares his ideas for how to get started online and the importance of consistency. We also discuss his online event, Tenniscon (where he hosts other online coaching professionals and their channels) as well as the ever evolving nature of the online space. ...
#45 Ann Hortman on Adaptive Tennis and Directing the 1st USTA Pro Event in the USA for 2021!
January 22, 2021 14:25 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBToday on the show, we have Ann Hortman! Ann shares her tennis story as the Tournament Director of this year's first pro circuit event in the USA (Women's 60k in Rome, GA). We discuss her experience in the tennis industry, her passion for wheelchair tennis, and her plans to start a NJTL in Rome in 2021. We also talk about what she likes to do when she is away from tennis and how you can get involved in the industry in your local community. USTA Live Stream: https://www.usta.com/en/home/p...
#44 Starting Where You Are: Diversity and Inclusion with Cee Jai Jones
January 22, 2021 13:32 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBToday on the show, we have Cee Jai Jones! Cee Jai shares her tennis story as the Director of Diversity, NJTL, and Grants for USTA Southern. We discuss her experience in the tennis industry and the importance of diversity on the court and in the workplace. We also talk about what she likes to do off court and what she's looking forward to for 2021! FULL BIO: Cee Jai is the Director of Diversity, NJTL, and Grants for USTA Southern. She manages and executes the section’s diversity and inclusi...
#43 Charles Batt, Tennis Director at Hillwood Country Club
December 16, 2020 15:07 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBToday on the show, we have Charles Batt! Charles shares his tennis story as an elite player and industry professional along with his advice for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. We discuss happenings of 2020, USPTA/PTR, and what he's looking forward to for 2021. We also talk about some of his interests off court-- reading and watching The Queen's Gambit! Hillwood Country Club: https://www.hillwoodcc.org/
#42 Cathy Russell, President of the Memphis Tennis Association
December 16, 2020 14:25 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday on the show, we have Cathy Russell! We talk about how Cathy was introduced to tennis and what led her to becoming the President of the Memphis Tennis Association. She shares some advice about how to get involved in your local tennis community and we discuss successful programs/play opportunities in the Memphis area. We also cover what she likes to do outside of tennis and what she is looking forward to in 2021! Memphis Tennis Association: https://www.memphista.com/ Facebook Page:...
#41 D.J. Gurule and Natalie Pluskota-Hamberg of Gonzaga Women's Tennis
November 02, 2020 19:05 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday on the show, we have DJ Gurule (head coach) and Natalie Pluskota-Hamberg (assistant coach) of Gonzaga Women's Tennis Program (See full bios below)! We talk about their tennis stories, building a positive team culture, and the importance of human interaction. They share memorable moments they've had with their team and talk about their own mentors who have helped them along the way. We also discuss a hobby that they like to do together, outside of tennis: Curling! Full Bios: https:...
#40 Telling People's Stories with Darren Potkey
October 19, 2020 16:47 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBToday on the show, we have Darren Potkey! Darren is the Executive Director for USTA Georgia and is involved in many different areas throughout the tennis industry (See Full Bio below). We talk about his tennis story, his thoughts on current topics such as local play, USTA 2021Junior Tournament Structure, and his new web series called "Catching Up" with both the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame and ITA Alumni Atlanta. We also discuss his passions for spending time with his family and watching prof...
#39 On Hispanic Outreach and Continuous Learning with Allan Jensen
October 12, 2020 14:08 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBToday on the show, we have Allan Jensen! Allan serves as the Hispanic Outreach/Net Generation Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern. We talk about Hispanic Outreach and what you can do if you would like to get involved in your community. We discuss Allan's experience in the industry from being a Director of Tennis to being a USPTA Tester and he shares best practices for professionals on growth and learning. We also talk about his thoughts on 2020 and hope for the future! Full Bio:...
#38: On How to Start Playing Tennis! With Emillia Viljoen
October 05, 2020 12:56 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBToday on the show, we have Emillia Viljoen! Emillia serves as the Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern in Mississippi. We talk about how she first learned to play tennis and the pathways her daughter's took to playing collegiate tennis. We then have a discussion on how YOU can play tennis, even if you've never played before! Listen in for tips on how to get involved in the sport of a lifetime. For resources and court search function: www.usta.com For junior players, parents, ...
#37 On Engaging Your Audience and Finding Your Niche with Chris Stuart
September 25, 2020 14:26 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBToday on the show, we have Chris Stuart! Chris serves as the Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern in Arkansas (and has served for 14 years!). We talk about how he first got involved in tennis, his collegiate playing career at Henderson State University, and his experience as a manager at Fort Smith Athletic Club. We discuss his social media skills, what it's like being a tennis parent, and what he likes to do when he is not around tennis- mountain biking and photography!
#36 Doing What You Love with John Shackelford and Felix Mann
September 14, 2020 13:15 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBToday on the show, we have Sewanee Director of Tennis, John Shackelford and Men's Head Tennis Coach, Felix Mann. They share their stories and players and coaches as well as some memorable moments with their team. We talk about their coaching philosophies and what they instill in their players. We also talk recruiting, best practices for professionals looking to get into the industry, what's going on for them this Fall and how they are spending their time off court- building decks!