ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast
351 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsHost Lisa Stone discusses the various aspects of developing a tennis player from beginner through the juniors to college and beyond. Her weekly guests include experts in coaching, parenting, mental toughness, fitness & nutrition, technology & equipment, and college recruiting. Stone provides invaluable information for parents, players, and coaches.
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College + Tennis + Military = Winning with Isaac Perez
August 27, 2019 11:48 - 16 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 36 of the ParentingAces Podcast. In this week's episode, we hear from the 2019 ITA Division I Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award Winner Isaac Perez and his college coach Dan Oosterhous. Apologies for the poor sound quality - we recorded this episode while sitting outside during Arthur Ashe Kids Day and it was just a little noisy out there! Coming from a military family, it wasn't so far-fetched that Isaac Perez would look to the military academies to fu...
Pre-US Open Update from Lisa Stone
August 20, 2019 11:38 - 19 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 35 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, Creator Lisa Stone, gives a brief update on what's happening at ParentingAces and what's coming on the website and podcast during the 2019 US Open. If you are going to be in New York for either Lisa's Tennis Parent Recruiting Session (click here for more info) or the US Open, please let her know so you can connect. You can reach her via email at [email protected]. You can also message her on Twitter, F...
Todd Widom's Summer Crew
August 13, 2019 13:37 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8 Episode 34 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, we hear from Todd Widom about the work he's been doing this summer with juniors from all across the US and the developmental shortfalls he's had to work on with them. It turns out, several of you ParentingAces Listeners have reached out to Todd over the past couple of years. Several of you have even sent your kids down to Florida to work with him either short-term or long-term. In this week's episode, Todd talks about ...
Using CrowdFunding to Launch a Pro Career with Jimmy Bendeck
August 06, 2019 11:05 - 54 minutesWelcome to Season 8 Episode 33 of the ParentingAces Podcast! Jimmy Bendeck started playing tennis at a young age after growing up watching his parents play at the local courts in South Florida. After having early success as a Junior Player, he developed a serious injury that kept him out of the game for over 4 years. In this week's episode, Jimmy talks about overcoming injury and working to restore his tennis level so he could fulfill his dream of playing high level Division I tennis. After...
It Gets Lonely Out There with Danielle Lao
July 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8 Episode 32 of the ParentingAces Podcast! Before embarking on a professional tennis career, Danielle Lao had an outstanding 4 years as part of the women's tennis team at USC. She was an All-American in Singles and won multiple doubles titles throughout her time in college. She wrote a book about her experiences entitled THE INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE. Since graduating in 2013, Danielle has been out on tour, working her way up the rankings as she confronts and conquers the vari...
What Makes DIII Recruiting Different with Jordan Brown
July 23, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutesWelcome to Season 8 Episode 31 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week we are discussing Division III recruiting with Jordan Brown. Jordan Brown is Assistant Dean of Admission & Coordinator of Student-Athlete Recruitment at Occidental College. In his role he works with both coaches and prospective student-athletes as they navigate the college admission and recruitment process. Jordan is also a tennis enthusiast, who played for both Fordham University and Occidental College. He holds a bachel...
Prepare for the Clay with Jeff Puhan
July 16, 2019 10:59 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 30 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, I chat with Jeff Puhan about how junior players can best prepare to play at the National Clay Court Tournament. Coach Jeff Puhan has been in the tennis business for over 25 years and has worked alongside of some of the best coaches, fitness trainers, mental coaches, and players in the tennis world. Throughout his years in the Coaching Business, he has coached 9 different National USTA Champions, 4 Top 20 IT...
How to Recognize An Athlete-Centered Coach with Bill Patton
July 09, 2019 10:57 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 29, of the ParentingAces Podcast! My guest this week is Coach Bill Patton, and we discuss the concept of the athlete-centered coach. Most Tennis Parents struggle with identifying the "right" coach for their child and may make several "wrong" choices along the way. In this week's episode, Bill talks with us about what an athlete-centered coach is, why these coaches may be preferable to others in the field, and how parents can recognize the difference. Bill has wr...
Taking a Note from Toni Nadal & Building a Champion Human with Marianne Werdel
July 02, 2019 11:14 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 28, of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, my guest is Marianne Werdel. Several weeks ago, I read an article on Marianne's website discussing Toni Nadal aka Uncle Toni and his approach to developing his nephew's tennis game. Marianne had shared her article on the ParentingAces Facebook Group, and it sparked several communications between the two of us regarding junior tennis development and the parents' role in the process. Marianne is a former junior champion...
The Changing Face of Junior & College Tennis Through Carl Goodman's Eyes
June 25, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 27, of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, things get personal! My father, Carl Goodman, started playing tennis in New Orleans when he was a kid. He has continued playing throughout his life with a short hiatus from the sport while he was in medical school in the early 1960s. He has seen the game change and develop over many decades and has some very definite opinions on what's good - and what's not! - regarding those changes. In this week's episode, he share...
Being a good Tennis Parent is tough! With former World #1 Tracy Austin
June 18, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 26 of the ParentingAces Podcast! I have been traveling - A LOT! - and have not been able to schedule podcast recording sessions the past few weeks. So, in this week’s show, we throw it back to my conversation with former World #1 and current Tennis Parent, Tracy Austin. Please note: this episode hails from my days broadcasting on BlogTalkRadio, so you will hear a different intro than you're used to! Tracy Austin shares her incredible tennis story and how she has ...
UTR & High School Tennis with Corey Aldridge & Troy Simonek
June 11, 2019 09:35 - 53 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 25 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's show, the topic is High School Tennis. Corey Aldridge and Troy Simonek both grew up playing junior tennis then college tennis, and went into coaching after getting their degrees. Their commitment to growing High School Tennis in Texas has been nothing short of phenomenal. As you'll hear, they have worked alongside Universal Tennis to ensure the majority of high school teams throughout the state are now reporting sco...
What Does Being a Certified Coach Really Mean with Sid Newcomb
June 04, 2019 13:43 - 58 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 24 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's conversation, I chat with Sid Newcomb, lead tester for the USPTA. For those unfamiliar with USPTA, it is one of the most highly-regarded certifying organizations for tennis coaches, and its offices are located directly across the street from the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Florida. The organization was founded in September of 1927 in New York and has grown to over 15,000 members in its 92 years. Member coache...
A Deeper Look Inside 2019 NCAA DI Championships with Todd Widom
May 28, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 23 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the NCAAs with coach - and former University of Miami standout - Todd Widom. If you follow ParentingAces on any social media, you are well aware the NCAA Division I Championships just concluded down in Orlando at the USTA National Campus. I was fortunate enough to be there for the team finals as well as the first day of the individual singles competition. While Todd Widom wasn't able to be there in pers...
ITA Summer Circuit 2019 with Cory Brooks
May 18, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 22 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, I chat with Cory Brooks, the ITA Senior Director of Championships, Rankings and Membership about the 2019 ITA Summer Circuit. The Summer Circuit is one of my favorite series for junior players as well as incoming college freshmen and other college players looking for quality competition during their time off from school. These tournaments are held on college campuses across the US and offer the opportunity ...
You Can't Skip Steps with Todd Widom
May 14, 2019 11:18 - 58 minutesWelcome to Season 8 Episode 21 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this episode, we chat once again with Coach Todd Widom as a follow-up to last week's episode with the parents of 2 of Todd's players. The focus of this week's conversation is the importance of following a step-by-step plan in junior development. Todd discusses the dangers when coaches and players try to rush the process, oftentimes leaving the player with shortcomings that are very difficult to fix down the line. Whether it's th...
Two Tennis Dads Discuss Their Son's Developmental Pathway with Ron Hohmann & Eric Mautner
May 07, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutesWelcome to Season 8 Episode 20 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode we hear from two Tennis Dads who have seen their sons rise to the highest levels of junior and college tennis. Ron Hohmann lives in New York. He grew up playing both tennis and volleyball then played Division I volleyball in college. His son, Ronnie, is choosing the tennis path instead. You may remember my podcast with Ron and Ronnie and Ronnie's coach, Todd Widom, from a few months ago (click here to listen)...
NCAA's Problematic 6-Month Rule with Ken Giavara
April 30, 2019 11:26 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 19 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we talk about the NCAA rule regarding a grace period between high school graduation and the start of college. Ken is a San Diego-based coach who works with many top-level junior players, including his own niece who has committed to play her college tennis at University of California, Berkeley, starting Fall 2019. He travels the world with his players and has engaged in conversations with both US and interna...
Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps with David Schilling
April 23, 2019 11:24 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 18 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we discuss summer tennis camps with Ohio State Men's Assistant Coach and founder of Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, David Schilling. If you've been following ParentingAces for a while, you know what a huge fan I am of sending your child to tennis camp in the summer. Not only is it a fantastic break from their regular grind of drills and tournaments, but it also fosters independence and gives them a chance t...
To Relocate or Not to Relocate: That is the Question
April 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8 Episode 17 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we hear from two families who have chosen two very different pathways for their junior players, both with the same coach. Over the past couple of years, I have interviewed coach Todd Widom many times. Instead of talking to the coach this week, though, I chose to speak with two sets of parents whose children are coached by Todd. You will hear from Lila and Frank Kim, who have a son and a daughter working with...
How to Get in Front of College Coaches with Matt Knoll
April 09, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 16 of the ParentingAces Podcast! I hope you've used the last couple of weeks to catch up on any episodes you may have missed! Matt Knoll had an incredible career as the Head Coach of Men's Tennis at Baylor University. A 2008 Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Matt was the Bears' head coach since their first season of Big 12 Conference competition in 1997. Before retiring at the end of the 2018 season, Matt Knoll amassed a 510-150 record as Baylor's Director...
Little Mo with Cindy Brinker & Carol Weyman
March 26, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 15 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week’s episode, we chat with Cindy Brinker and Carol Weyman of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Foundation and Little Mo series of junior tennis events. Not only will you hear about one of my favorite junior tennis events, but you will also learn some Tennis History! Maureen Connolly, or Little Mo as she was fondly dubbed by a journalist early in her tennis career, was the only woman to win tennis's Grand Slam. Sadly, her lif...
Fueling Your Body for Success with Julie Nicoletti
March 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 14 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we take a detailed look at hydration and nutrition for junior tennis players. My guest is Certified Sports Nutritionist and Sports Nutritionist for the Boston Bruins, Julie Nicoletti. Julie also now works with CrossCourt Consulting to help junior tennis players maximize their performance both on and off the court. Julie provides DETAILED information on what our young players should be eating and drinking bef...
What You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Recruiting with Matt Manasse
March 12, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 13 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, I chat with coach Matt Manasse, the women's Associate Coach at 4th ranked Duke University, about college tennis recruiting. Matt is a former college tennis player himself and offers incredible insights into recruiting and playing at the college level. What questions should your junior ask the college coaches during recruiting visits? How do you choose a college? What should prospective student athletes look...
What is Periodization & How Do We Use It with Dr. Mark Kovacs
March 05, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 12 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, I chat with Mark Kovacs, PhD, founder of the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and fellow Atlanta resident, about the concept of Periodization and how best to use it with our junior tennis players. This conversation came about after I received an email from a ParentingAces listener asking for more information about what periodization really is and how she can incorporate it into her child'...
Where Does This $70 Million Go? with Shelby Talcott
March 04, 2019 17:39 - 56 minutesWelcome to another Bonus Episode of Season 8 of the ParentingAces Podcast. In this one, I chat with former University of Iowa and current professional player, Shelby Talcott, regarding the possible underlying reason for the ITF's new World Tennis Tour which is implemented beginning January 1, 2019. My conversation with Shelby was prompted by an article she posted on her blog entitled THE ITF'S DEAL WITH THE DEVIL. You can reach Shelby via her blog here or via email at [email protected]. ...
How the ITF World Tennis Tour is Really Impacting Players with Jared, Aron, & David Hiltzik
March 04, 2019 17:38 - 53 minutesWelcome to another Bonus Episode of Season 8 of the ParentingAces Podcast. In this one, I chat with brothers Jared and Aron Hiltzik and their father, David, about how the new ITF World Tennis Tour is impacting their ability to pursue a professional tennis career. Please visit ParentingAces.com for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Behind the Racquet with Noah Rubin
March 01, 2019 12:33 - 45 minutesWelcome to this Bonus Episode of the ParentingAces Podcast! Growing the game of tennis is the mission of many organizations and individuals out there, including Yours Truly. However, there seems to be a disconnect between the marketing experts and those on the ground, and we aren't seeing the increases in players and fans that we hope and work for. One young professional player is working to change that. Noah Rubin, whose mom, Melanie, you've heard on this podcast in the past (click here, he...
Shaky Foundation with Dave Mullins
February 26, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, former college coach, Dave Mullins, joins us from Ireland to talk about what we should really be looking at in terms of player development. Dave recently wrote a 2-part article on this topic (see http://www.davemullinstennis.com/news/2018/11/2/shaky-foundation-part-1 and http://www.davemullinstennis.com/news/2019/1/8/shaky-foundation-part-2) which also appeared on the Tennis Recruiting website. Dave lived i...
The Value of Level-Based Play with Greg Chambers
February 19, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 7 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's show, the focus is on level-based play. That is, playing tennis against opponents of a similar skill level regardless of age or gender. My guest, Greg Chambers, is the Director of Tennis at the Ensworth School in Nashville, TN. He has a long history in our sport and is bringing his experience and passion to players of all ages through the tournaments and events he runs at the school. Ensworth has an amazing tennis ...
Tennis is a Gift Not an Investment with Jeff Bearup, Tim Donovan, & David Benzel
February 12, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Season 8, Episode 6 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, we chat with Jeff Bearup, Tim Donovan, and David Benzel who founded CrossCourt Consulting in the New England area. Between them, these three gentlemen have extensive experience working with not only Tennis Parents, but all sorts of Sports Parents, to help their children have a more positive experience. Realizing there was a gap in the tennis space, Jeff and Tim joined forces to help families better navigate the junior d...
Are Time & Money Keys to Development? with Todd Widom
February 05, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutesA few weeks ago, I received an email from a member of the ParentingAces Community asking if ANY coach can develop a champion if the family has enough time and money to invest in the child's tennis. I posed that question to one of my favorite coaches, Todd Widom, and in this week's episode we discuss the query in depth. There is so much more to high-level junior development than simply time and money. The proper mindset, the proper work ethic, the proper attitude . . . all these things are co...
Why We Should Care About the ITF with Dave Miley
January 29, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutesSeveral months ago, I had the pleasure of talking with Dave Miley, the Executive Director of Tennis Development for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) from 1991 until 2015 who was responsible for the non professional activities of the ITF including junior tennis, senior tennis, wheelchair tennis, technical and anti-doping as well as the ITF’s Development Programme. Dave has been very vocal about the ITF's World Tennis Tour and its possible ramifications for our sport. In Season 8, Epi...
Abracadabra: The Magic of Communication with Jeff Salzenstein
January 22, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourJeff Salzenstein has been involved in tennis pretty much his entire life. In Season 8 Episode 3, Jeff shares his tumultuous junior career, going from #1 in the 12's to #69 in the 16's, eventually making his way to the Stanford Men's Tennis Team playing for the inimitable Dick Gould. After giving the pro tour a go then getting side-lined by multiple injuries, Jeff moved into coaching, developing a variety of online platforms to reach players around the world. Today, his focus is the power of ...
The Nuances of DIII Recruiting with Lauren Egna & Leslie Schleimer
January 15, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutesWelcome to Season 8, Episode 2 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, the discussion focuses on the nuances of Division III Recruiting and how it differs from Division I. For example, did you know many DIII schools no longer require Prospective Student Athletes to take the SAT or ACT? And according to the NCSA website, for DIII schools, official visits begin January 1 of junior year, and they are unlimited? These are two very important things to know! Lauren Egna and Leslie Schleimer have...
How Can We Improve Junior Tennis? Two Officials Weigh In
January 08, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBWelcome to Season 8 of the ParentingAces Podcast! If you are new to the podcast, we are glad to have you - please take a look through our archives and listen to any of our past episodes that are of interest to you. If you are a returning listener, thanks for coming back! You may notice we have new music in our intro and outro this season. That's thanks to my son, Morgan Stone, aka STØNE. You can find more of his music at SoundCloud.com/stonemuzic. If you're interested in House Music, pleas...
What is it about Millennials? with Todd Widom
November 20, 2018 15:00 - 1 hourIt's hard to believe another season of the ParentingAces Podcast has come to a close! Over the past 7 years, I've had the opportunity to chat with some amazing Parents, Coaches, Players, and Industry Folks who have been incredibly generous with their knowledge and offers to help. It seems only fitting to close this season with one last conversation with Coach Todd Widom. In this episode, Todd addresses the Millennial Player and how best to coach them to their highest potential. You will hear ...
A New Hat for Patricia Hy-Boulais
November 13, 2018 15:30 - 57 minutesPatricia Hy-Boulais has worn many hats in the tennis world: junior player, professional player, coach, parent. Her latest hat is that of blogger as she recently entered the online world to share her thoughts on the Junior Tennis Journey from the perspective of both a parent and a coach. When I saw Patricia's announcement of her new blog, I couldn't wait to read it! After interviewing her earlier this year for ParentingAces, I knew she had a lot of wisdom to share. As you'll hear in this newe...
Jordan Belga's Complicated Relationship with Tennis
November 06, 2018 15:00 - 2 hoursLike many young kids, Jordan Belga played several sports, but it was tennis that lit a spark in him. The sport seemed to come easy to him. He was the #1 ranked player in the US in the 12-and-unders, seemingly on an upward trajectory toward his dream job of playing professional tennis. However, an injury at age 14 meant significant time away from the sport for young Jordan. And he wasn't sure he had what it would take to make his way back to the top of the game. In this week's episode, Jord...
Managing the Junior Development Pathway from Red Ball to College
October 30, 2018 13:30 - 1 hourWhen you're a 10-and-Under Faculty Coach for the USTA, you have access to the latest information on junior development and the best way to navigate the process. When you're also the parent of a college tennis player, you have something even better: first-hand experience! Coach/Parent Ellen Miller has seen the process unfold not only with her young players but also in her own family. She is the mother of 4 children, two of whom played or are playing college sports, all of whom grew up partici...
By the Numbers: Inside the Mind of the Athlete
October 23, 2018 15:00 - 41 minutesWhile I was in New York for the WTCA Conference and the US Open, I had the opportunity to learn from some incredible coaches and parents. One of the most unique learning opportunities came on the final day of the Conference when I heard Jure Ko and Anja Prislan explain how they use numerology to help coaches understand the mindset of their players. I know this sounds kind of "woo-woo" when you first hear it, but please give this week's episode a full listen and click on the links below. I thi...
A New Wave of Online Coaching with Jeff Dawson
October 16, 2018 15:00 - 36 minutesWhat happens when 3 brothers, all alums of the Yale Men's Tennis program, are inspired by an Aristotle quote to create an online space to offer coaching from some of the best in the business? Rhabit! Repetitive actions, becoming habits, leading to excellence - that is the impetus behind this new platform that brings video instruction from top ATP/WTA coaches, current and former tour players, current and former college players, and others directly to you. Rhabit’s instructional videos teach p...
Youth Tennis Tactical Progression with Todd Widom
October 09, 2018 14:30 - 58 minutesIn our last episode, we discussed the youth tennis progression in terms of the Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow balls. This week we will discuss the youth tennis progression in terms of tactics. Coach Todd Widom joins us once again to talk about the importance of integrating lessons on tactics alongside the technical training our kids typically receive. He gets into the details of how kids should learn the X's and O's of the game and how to tell when they are ready for a higher level of instru...
Youth Tennis (ROGY) Progression with Michelle Brown
October 02, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBA couple of weeks ago I got an email from a ParentingAces Parent asking if I could do a podcast about the USTA's Red Orange Green Yellow ball progression. I posted my query on the various Facebook groups I belong to and got a great response! One coach in particular seemed to be the right one to help explain the progression, so I hope y'all enjoy hearing from Coach Michelle Brown! Michelle runs the Longfellow Red Ball Tennis & Youth Sports Zone (contact info below). As a USPTA Elite Profess...
Understanding Different Types of Coaches with Todd Widom
September 25, 2018 15:00 - 57 minutesIn our last episode, you heard from Coach Todd Widom about the role of the Tennis Parent throughout the Junior Development process. In this week's podcast, you'll hear from Todd again, this time about the different types of coaches and which one is appropriate at which stage. Coach Todd discusses the differences between a technical coach, a tactical coach, and a teacher. He explains when a child would need each of these and how parents can determine when it's time to move to a new coaching s...
Role of the Tennis Parent with Todd Widom
September 18, 2018 15:00 - 55 minutesThe role of the Tennis Parent is crucial in the Junior Development Process. But, if we don't have a clear understanding of exactly WHAT our role is, it's much easier to make mistakes along the way. In this week's episode, Coach Todd Widom shares his thoughts on what we parents should be doing at each stage of the game. He starts with the early years, moving into the middle school then high school years, explaining how our role changes but also how it stays the same. As always, you can reach...
A Better Way of Monitoring Player Development with Furqan Iqbal
September 11, 2018 15:00 - 55 minutesFor years I have been asking junior coaches to do a better job of communicating with families. Everything from which tournaments to play to whether the child is progressing to how a child compares to his/her peers are questions most Tennis Parents have. Furqan Iqbal, the CEO of Tennis Locker, is a Tennis Parent himself who had similar questions for his son's coach. That coupled with his software development background led Furqan to create an app that would allow coaches to plan for and monit...
College Coaches Panel led by ITA COO Erica Perkins Jasper
September 09, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 33.4 MB VideoIt's not every day you get to sit in a room and hear 3 current (and 1 former) college coaches discuss recruiting and what they look for in a prospective student-athlete! Last week during the WTCA Conference, I had just such an opportunity. The COO of the ITA, Erica Perkins Jasper, led an incredible conversation with Mark Beyers (University of Mississippi), Lauren Embree (Pepperdine), and Lauren Spencer (Auburn) about coaching Women's College Tennis, how the landscape is changing, and what ...
How To Do Junior Tennis on a Limited Budget with Mike Belangia & Will Segraves
August 28, 2018 14:00 - 55 minutesA few weeks ago I received an email from a member of the ParentingAces community. It said, "We have a limited budget for tennis and you know personally how expensive it can be with all the costs adding up. I would love to hear a program on how to get the most bang for your buck. That is, ways to help your child become a great tennis player when you don't have a large income to draw on." Ask and ye shall receive! In this week's episode, we address the topic of developing a high-level junior te...
The Backdraw Flu with Marc Lucero
August 21, 2018 14:00 - 54 minutesWithdrawal from the backdraw of our biggest national tournaments has reached a ridiculous level. At last week's Kalamazoo Tournament (Boys 16s & 18s National Hardcourts), backdraw walkovers were at 16.89% up from 5.88% only fifteen years ago. Why are so many players pulling out once they lose in the main draw? What can coaches and parents do about it? What SHOULD coaches and parents do about it? That's the topic of this week's conversation with coach Marc Lucero. He feels very passionate...