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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#35 Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams
September 09, 2020 15:23 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBToday on the show, we have Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams! Donna shares her story as a player, community leader, and official. Donna also talks about what it takes to be an official and how those interested can get involved. We talk about the mentors and people who have made an impact on her tennis journey as well as what she likes to do offcourt- reading historical novels and spending time with her new grandbaby! For more information on how you can become an officia...
#34 Playing for Something Bigger Than Yourself with Jordan Smith and Tom Rees
September 09, 2020 15:22 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday on the show, we have Kansas State University Coaches (Head) Jordan Smith and (Assistant) Tom Rees! They share their stories as elite players and coaches and they talk about the importance of having an adaptive coaching style and building relationships on and off court. We talk more on recruiting, advice for professionals looking to get into the industry, and mentors that have made an impact on their lives. We also cover golfing, fishing, and their plans and projects for the Fall! Ful...
#34 Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams
August 31, 2020 10:56 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBToday on the show, we have Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams! Donna shares her story as a player, community leader, and official. Donna also talks about what it takes to be an official and how those interested can get involved. We talk about the mentors and people who have made an impact on her tennis journey as well as what she likes to do offcourt- reading historical novels and spending time with her new grandbaby! For more information on how you can become an officia...
#34 On Taking a Holistic Approach to Coaching with Ian Duvenhage and Ryan Lipman
August 28, 2020 11:48 - 28 minutes - 26 MBToday on the show, we have Vanderbilt Men's Coaches (Head) Ian Duvenhage and (Assistant) Ryan Lipman! They share their stories as elite players and coaches as well as some memorable tennis moments they've had together throughout the years. We talk more on best practices for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry plus we get a glimpse into what they both like to do when they aren't around tennis: Ian's passion for reading and painting & Ryan's love of golf and taking care of hi...
#33 On Taking a Holistic Approach to Coaching with Ian Duvenhage and Ryan Lipman
August 28, 2020 11:48 - 28 minutes - 26 MBToday on the show, we have Vanderbilt Men's Coaches (Head) Ian Duvenhage and (Assistant) Ryan Lipman! They share their stories as elite players and coaches as well as some memorable tennis moments they've had together throughout the years. We talk more on best practices for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry plus we get a glimpse into what they both like to do when they aren't around tennis: Ian's passion for reading and painting & Ryan's love of golf and taking care of hi...
#33 Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams
August 28, 2020 11:42 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBToday on the show, we have Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams! Donna shares her story as a player, community leader, and official. Donna also talks about what it takes to be an official and how those interested can get involved. We talk about the mentors and people who have made an impact on her tennis journey as well as what she likes to do offcourt- reading historical novels and spending time with her new grandbaby! For more information on how you can become an officia...
#32 The 3 C's with Tyler Cempre
August 24, 2020 14:20 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBToday on the show, we have Rhodes' College Men's Tennis Coach, Tyler Cempre! Tyler shares his tennis story as a player, a coach, and talks about the mentors that have been there for him along the way. We talk about his coaching philosophy and his advice for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about collecting racquets with failed technology, board games, and the best place to get wings if your in Cincinnati!
#31 Being Fearless with Hayden Perez and Ryan Haymond
August 18, 2020 15:07 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBToday on the show, we have University of Memphis' Tennis Coaches (Head) Hayden Perez and (Associate) Ryan Haymond! They share their stories as players, coaches, and friends (on and off the golf course!). We talk about their coaching philosophies and important values they instill in their players to create a positive team atmosphere. We also talk about what they've been up to lately and what's ahead for the Fall of 2020.
#30 Serving Your Community with Aimee Klenske
August 10, 2020 17:40 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday on the show, we have Aimee Klenske! Aimee shares her story as the Community Coordinator for the Greater Knoxville Tennis Association in Knoxville, Tennessee. We discuss how she initially got involved with tennis, her many projects benefiting the Knoxville community, and her suggestions for how others can volunteer in their communities. We also talk about her time working for a theatre production, her experience as a tennis parent, and catching up on the hit show, House! GKTA websit...
#29 Finding Your Passion with Helen Neuhoff
August 06, 2020 19:42 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday on the show, we have Helen Neuhoff! Helen shares her story as the President of Tennis Nashville and the high school tennis coach for St.Cecilia Academy and Overbrook High School in Nashville, Tennessee. We discuss how she first got involved in tennis and why she continues to be an advocate for the sport today! We also talk about traveling, gardening, and her projects for the future!
#28 William Taylor on Being a Director of Racquet Sports
July 29, 2020 17:31 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBToday on the show, we have William Taylor! William shares his story as the Director of Racquet Sports for Fairfield Glade Community Club in Tennessee. We discuss his coaching philosophy, his experience as a USPTA Elite Professional, and his advice for people looking to get into the industry. We also talk about his mentors, being outdoors in his free time, and future projects!
#27 Staying Connected and Motivated (with Alison Ojeda and Jarryd Chaplin)
July 22, 2020 14:04 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBToday on the show, we have UTK Women's Tennis Coaches (Head) Alison Ojeda and (Assistant) Jarryd Chaplin! They share their stories as elite players and coaches as well as their advice for professionals looking to get into the industry. We also talk about the mental game of tennis and ways of connecting with their players... plus Alison's love of the great outdoors and Jarryd's golf game!
#26 Being Curious and Proactive (with Kevin Theos)
July 20, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBToday on the show, we have Kevin Theos! Kevin shares his story as the USTA Southern TSR for Alabama & USPTA Southern President. We discuss his playing and professional career in the tennis industry, the USPTA Southern Career and Leader Mentoring Program, and his suggestions for people interested in the industry. We also talk cooking, books, and podcasts! Become a Tennis Player Challenge! #BATPC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9woDgln9m8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1fOqrogm1V89RJ4hFY92G...
#25 The Status of College Tennis (with LSU's Andy Brandi)
July 15, 2020 18:16 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBToday, I sit down with Andy Brandi (LSU's Co-Head Coach and one of the most successful college coaches in history) and talk about what is going on in the world of college tennis. We talk NCAA rules, recruiting, and advice for parents and junior players. He also talks about what he has been doing during quarantine- working on fitness and learning French!
#24 Chuck Merzbacher, UTC Men's Tennis Head Coach
July 13, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBToday on the show, we have Chuck Merzbacher! Chuck shares his story as the UTC Men's Tennis Head Coach in Chattanooga, TN. We discuss his coaching philosophy as well some of his most memorable coaching moments and Chuck shares his advice for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk biking, the mental game of golf, and Korean baseball!
#23: Dan Beedle, Staff Professional at Ft. Sanders Health and Fitness
July 08, 2020 17:48 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBToday on the show, we have Dan Beedle! Dan shares his story as a staff professional at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness in Knoxville, TN. We discuss his tennis journey and the role continuing education plays in his career. He also offers his advice for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about his mentors, hiking and the grand slams!
#22: Jimmy Borendame, MTSU Men's Head Tennis Coach
July 01, 2020 13:46 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBToday on the show, we have Jimmy Borendame! Jimmy shares his story as MTSU's Men's Head Tennis Coach in Murfreesboro, TN. We discuss his career as a player and what he loves about being a college coach. He talks about his passion for sports marketing (there are Pop Tarts involved!) and community service. We also talk about his entrepreneurial spirit and what he has been up to this summer.
#21: Sara Barnett, President-Elect of USTA TN & President of JWTTA
June 30, 2020 20:31 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBToday on the show, we have Sara Barnett! Sara shares her story as the President-Elect of USTA TN and President of Jackson West Tennessee Tennis Association. We discuss how she initially got involved in tennis and how she continues to serve the sport in her many different roles, including being a USTA league coordinator. We also talk about playing doubles with her sister in the city tournament, running, and breaking her own personal record for a 5k!
#20: Danny Castro on Being a Director of Tennis
June 30, 2020 20:07 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBToday on the show, we have Danny Castro! Danny shares his story as the Director of Tennis at Summer Crest Tennis Club in Greenbriar, TN. We discuss his playing and professional career at present. Danny talks about being on the board of the City Tennis Association (CTA), Tennis Nashville, and shares his suggestions and advice for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. We also discuss traveling to Brazil and red clay courts!
#19: Chad Camper, Head Women's Coach for the University of Chattanooga
June 12, 2020 18:56 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBToday on the show, we have Chad Camper! Chad shares his story as the Head Women's Coach at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. We discuss his playing and professional career at present. Chad sheds light on his coaching philosophy and offers suggestions for those looking to get into the tennis industry. We also discuss video games, travel, and the future!
#18: Allison Hodges, USPTA Tennis Professional
June 08, 2020 13:57 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBToday on the show, we have Allison Bravo! Allison shares her story as a tennis professional at University Club in Memphis, TN. We discuss her playing career in addition to her professional career at present. She talks about her coaching philosophy and offers advice for professionals looking to get into the industry. We also talk about her new addition to the family and fun travel destinations throughout the South!
#17: Cari Buck, Director of Tennis
June 01, 2020 13:37 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBToday on the show, we have Cari Buck! Cari shares her story as the Director of Tennis at the Los Angeles Tennis Club and as a USPTA Elite professional. We discuss her career in tennis and how to pivot in the many different areas of the industry. She also talks about the value of having a mentor and what's on her bucket list!
#16: Mike Hurley, Tennis Industry Professional and Tennis Advocate
May 27, 2020 13:02 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBToday on the show, we have Mike Hurley! We discuss Mike's playing career as well as his professional career in the many different areas of the tennis industry, most recently as a consultant and volunteer high school coach. We also talk about his heroes throughout the years, his passion for community service/outreach, and being an advocate for tennis everywhere!
#15: Connor Van Alstyne, College Coach
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBToday on the show, we have Connor Van Alstyne! We discuss his playing career and his professional career at present. He dives deeper into what it's like being a college coach at the junior college level, his coaching philosophy, and how he is utilizing his master's degree in Kinesiology. We also discuss his advice for growing professionally, his heroes, and his love for outdoor activities!
#14: MJ Garnett, Director of Tennis
May 18, 2020 14:17 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBToday on the show, we have MJ Garnett! MJ shares his story as the Director of Tennis at Windyke Country Club in Memphis, TN. We discuss his playing and professional career and he offers his advice and suggestions for people looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about the role of continuing education in being a professional and MJ's passion for golf!
#13: Allie Will, Tennis Professional/USTA High Performance Coach
May 18, 2020 14:14 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBToday on the show, we have Allie Will! Allie shares her story as a tennis professional and USTA High Performance Coach in Santa Rosa, California. We discuss her playing career at the University of Florida and on the tour as well as her professional career at present. She talks about continuing education and offers advice for professionals looking to get into the industry. We also talk about staying active, playing piano, and starting a band!
#12: Justin Landis, Tennis Service Representative Regional Sales Manager
May 18, 2020 14:11 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBToday on the show, we have Justin Landis! Justin shares his story as a Tennis Service Representative (TSR) Regional Sales Manager in Orlando, Florida. We discuss his playing and professional career and he offers his advice and suggestions for people looking to get into the industry. We also talk about books, food spots to check out when you're in Philly, and the role of comedy during these unprecedented times!
#11: Ned Caswell, Director of Tennis and Club Manager
May 11, 2020 12:02 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBToday on the show, we have Ned Caswell! Ned shares his story as the Director of Tennis/Club Manager at Manker Patten Tennis Club and Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. We discuss his playing and professional career and he offers his advice and suggestions for how to break into the tennis industry. We also talk about his memorable tennis moments like practicing with Agassi, playing John McEnroe, and much more! http://southerntennisfoundation.com/uncategorized/ned-caswell/
Episode 10: (Mother's Day Special) Sue Bartlett, Director of Tennis
May 11, 2020 11:51 - 21 minutes - 20 MBToday on the show, it's a Mother's Day Special, with my mom, Sue Bartlett! Sue shares her story as the Director of Tennis for Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, TN. We discuss her playing and professional career and she offers her thoughts on what it takes to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about traveling, reading, and what we are doing for Mother's Day (while maintaining our social distancing guidelines, of course)!
Episode 10: (Mother's Day Special) Sue Bartlett, Director of Tennis
May 06, 2020 21:20 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBToday on the show, it's a Mother's Day Special, with my mom, Sue Bartlett! Sue shares her story as the Director of Tennis for Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, TN. We discuss her playing and professional career and she offers her thoughts on what it takes to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about traveling, reading, and what we are doing for Mother's Day (while maintaining our social distancing guidelines, of course)!
Episode 9: Greg Chambers, Tennis Director
May 04, 2020 18:11 - 57 minutes - 53 MBToday on the show, we have Greg Chambers! Greg shares his story as the Tennis Director at Ensworth School in Nashville, TN. We discuss his playing and professional career in addition to his advice for professionals looking to get into the industry. We also talk about his favorite movies, his mentors, and his US Open locker room experience!
Episode 8: Buffy Baker, Head Tennis Coach
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBToday on the show, we have Buffy Baker! Buffy shares her story as the Head Tennis Coach for Harpeth Hall in Nashville, TN. We discuss her playing career at FSU, her coaching career at D1 colleges, and she offers advice for people looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about practicing yoga, being an Egoscue Postural Therapist, and her love of reading!
Episode 7: Callie and Sawyer Voges Ft. Turner
April 28, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBToday on the show, we have Callie and Sawyer Voges! Callie (USTA Adult League Coordinator) and Sawyer (Tennis Professional at McCallie) share their tennis stories and talk about their current involvement in tennis. We discuss their playing and professional careers in addition to advice for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. Turner Voges (current UTC Tennis Team member) talks to us about his status as a collegiate player. We also talk about what it's like being in a tennis...
Episode 6: Mark Bran, Director of Tennis
April 28, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBToday on the show, we have Mark Bran! Mark shares his story as the Director of Tennis at St.George's Independent School in Collierville, TN. We discuss his playing and professional career in addition to his advice for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about his love for golf, fishing, and traveling!
Episode 5: Rhiannon Potkey, Sports Journalist/Non profit E.D.
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBToday on the show, we have Rhiannon Potkey! Rhiannon shares her story as a sports journalist and the executive director for her non profit, Goods4Greatness. We discuss her life in sports, her favorite authors, and her advice for people looking to be sports writers. We also talk about her love for nature as well as biking & hiking in the great Smoky Mountains! Goods4Greatness Website: https://www.goods4greatness.org/
Episode 4: Rusty Morris, Director of Tennis
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBToday on the show, we have Rusty Morris! Rusty shares his story as the Director of Tennis for Cedar Bluff Racquet Club in Knoxville, Tennessee. We discuss his career, what it's like being a tournament director, and he offers his advice for people looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about his mentors within the industry and watching historical fiction on Netflix!
Episode 3: Meg Bandy, Tennis Professional/USPTA TN President
April 23, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMeg Bandy shares her story as a tennis professional and as the assistant varsity coach for the McCallie School in Tennessee. We discuss her career, experience as USPTA Elite/USTA High Performance coach, and she offers advice for people looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about her role as coach/parent, creating projects to keep yourself busy during quarantine, and HBO's classic show, Six Feet Under!
Episode 2: Connor Van Alstyne (Head) and Allie Will (Assistant), College Coaches
April 21, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBConnor Van Alstyne (Head) and Allie Will (Assistant) share their stories as college coaches at Santa Rosa Junior College in California. We discuss how they got into the college coaching scene and their suggestions for people who want to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about their budding beef jerky business, their love of the great outdoors, and the show that everyone is talking about- Ozark!
Episode 1: Sarah Evans, Tennis Professional
April 20, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBSarah Evans is a teaching professional and assistant varsity coach in Tennessee. She shares her story about her tennis experience as a collegiate athlete, how she got into teaching and coaching, and advice she has for professionals looking to get into the tennis industry. We also talk about her cooking skills, passion for dance, and love of Grey's Anatomy.
Introducing Me and My Racquet
April 01, 2020 18:00 - 36 seconds - 586 KBIntroducing a new tennis podcast called Me and My Racquet. It's a show about tennis industry professionals sharing their passion, purpose, and connecting over the sport we all know and love! Listen in for more details.