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What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros
Second Serve Tennis - July 13, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutesWhat can adult recreational players learn from the pros? Join us for a compelling conversation with Bill Oakes, a veteran in sports marketing with over three decades of experience. Discover how concentrating on minimizing unforced errors and focusing on strategy rather than hitting winners ca...
Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch (Part Two)
Second Serve Tennis - July 06, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutesCan a tissue spark chaos on a tennis court? You bet it can! In this episode we hear about Carolynn and Amy's craziest and most memorable moments on the courts in Michigan. You can visit CourtMerch to check out their t-shirts and gift ideas. Support the Show. Use our referral link to get a FR...
Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch
Second Serve Tennis - June 29, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutesDo you know a Drop Shot Demon or Queen of the Lob? Amy and Carolynn have launched a tennis business producing t-shirts and gift items for tennis players called CourtMerch. In this episode, Amy shares her journey of falling back in love with tennis after a long hiatus, leading her to captain a U...
10 Rules for Rec Players
Second Serve Tennis - June 08, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutesHave you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? We have 10 rules we wished we would have known when we started playing USTA matches. In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we were surprised by the rule. You can...
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!)
Second Serve Tennis - May 25, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutesWhat do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one...
Rec Tennis Tryouts - Getting Cut!
Second Serve Tennis - May 04, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutesHave you ever tried out for an adult rec tennis team? Did you know it was a tryout? Have you ever been cut from a team after a tryout? In this episode we discuss trying out for teams and how ridiculous it is. If you aren't sure whether it is a tryout or not Erin has a question you could ask (ot...
A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships - Part 2
Second Serve Tennis - April 06, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutesAileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience (and the less than ideal situation that happened in her first game in her first match)! Also, Aileen discusses the research she did on players who got bumped after making it to the National Championship. Aileen took up...
A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships
Second Serve Tennis - March 30, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutesAileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience! Aileen took up tennis as an adult (starting at 2.5) and fell in love with the sport. She has played on over 100 USTA teams but this was her first experience at the National Championships. In this episode Aileen discu...
Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey (Crazy Stories) Part 2
Second Serve Tennis - March 23, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutesKana is back to tell us about crazy adult recreational tennis stories in New Jersey! Playing indoors with a time limit can make everything a little more difficult because one team may want to slow down while the other team may want to speed up. It can lead to a few frustrating or funny situation...
Learn About Age-Group Adult Tournaments
Second Serve Tennis - March 09, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutesDo you have a Gold Ball? Do you even know what a Gold Ball is? We really enjoyed talking with Brenda Carter about tournaments! Brenda's story is a masterclass in longevity and love for the sport. Brenda's journey gives us all hope that one day we can win a Gold Ball or at least try! Please l...
Captaining Still Sucks!
Second Serve Tennis - March 02, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutesShould you flip courts? What is your #1 pet peeve as a captain? Erin and Aileen have over a decade of experience captaining teams and have seen a lot! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that ...
Captaining Sucks!
Second Serve Tennis - February 24, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutesWhy is being the captain difficult? If you are a new captain this episode is for you! Both Erin and Aileen have captained multiple teams for more than a decade! Erin made a list of why being the captain is so hard or why it sucks and Aileen discusses her experiences as captain. Erin and Aileen ...
Annoying Situation - Bathroom Breaks!
Second Serve Tennis - February 17, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutesHas your opponent ever taken a really long bathroom break? Did you think it was a strategy? Dave and Tom are back to discuss this and more! They are both NTRP 3.0s, who have been to states and sectionals numerous times. Please check out their previous episodes about annoying situations that ha...
The Tennis Mind
Second Serve Tennis - January 13, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutesEver wonder why you excel in practice but crumble under the pressure of a real match? Do you feel confident on the court? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the ment...
Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More! Part 2
Second Serve Tennis - January 06, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutesLisa Stone from Parenting Aces is back to tell us what she has learned from her 12 seasons producing her tennis podcast. She also tells us about the craziest thing that has ever happened at a junior tennis tournament! You don't want to miss it! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces....
Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces is Here!
Second Serve Tennis - December 30, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutesEver wondered what it takes to raise a champion in the grueling world of junior tennis? Lisa Stone, founder of Parenting Aces, joins us to discuss this and gives a few tips to parents about the journey! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that...
Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More!
Second Serve Tennis - December 30, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutesEver wondered what it takes to raise a champion in the grueling world of junior tennis? Lisa Stone, founder of Parenting Aces, joins us to discuss this and gives a few tips to parents about the journey! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that...
Improving Your Tennis Game: Insights from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 4)
Second Serve Tennis - December 23, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutesEver wonder why your forehand doesn't look like the pros? What has made legendary tennis coach Rick Macci such a successful coach? Join us as we discuss this and Rick even helps us with our issues (and we have many!) We had the absolute pleasure of talking with Rick Macci, who enlightened us on...
Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci - Most Memorable Moments on the Court (Part 3)
Second Serve Tennis - December 16, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutesWhat is the most exciting tennis match legendary tennis coach Rick Macci has ever watched? What did he think of the King Richard movie? What is the most memorable moment on the court for Rick as a player and as a coach? We explore these topics and more in our on going conversation with Rick Macc...
Mental Tips from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 2)
Second Serve Tennis - December 09, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutesWhat mental tips does legendary tennis coach Rick Macci have for recreational players? What does he think of on court coaching for the pros and recreational players? What is the best advice he has ever given? Hall of Fame coach Rick Macci joins us to share his wisdom and experience in our lates...
Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci (One Thing To Do Before Hitting The Ball!)
Second Serve Tennis - December 02, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutesWe were thrilled to talk to Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci! What is the ONE THING adult rec players should do before they hit the ball? What was it like to meet Venus Williams and Serena Williams as children? Can you get a lesson with the Hall of Fame coach? If you're an avid tennis fan ...
Hall of Fame Tennis Coach Rick Macci (One Thing To Do Before Hitting The Ball!)
Second Serve Tennis - December 02, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutesWe were thrilled to talk to Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci! What is the ONE THING adult rec players should do before they hit the ball? What was it like to meet Venus Williams and Serena Williams as children? Can you get a lesson with the Hall of Fame coach? If you're an avid tennis fan ...
Ratings Day - The Most Exciting Day of the Year!
Second Serve Tennis - November 30, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutesAre you excited about your new NTRP rating? Do you check your friends' ratings as soon as you can? This is a special bump day episode! SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our ref...
SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 3
Second Serve Tennis - November 11, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutesWhat if your heated disputes over line calls were a thing of the past? And what if an AI umpire took charge of score keeping, making the game smoother and more enjoyable for all? That's exactly what we're exploring in our conversation today with Swupnil Sahai, CEO of SwingVision. SwingVision ...
SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 2
Second Serve Tennis - November 04, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutesIs there a way to make the ball machine not so boring? Want stats on your game to help you win? Tune in and find out how SwingVision can elevate your tennis game to the next level! SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on ...
SwingVision – Magic Tennis Technology!
Second Serve Tennis - October 28, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutesHave you ever questioned whether a ball landed in or out? How fun would it be to see a replay (or to challenge a call)? We were thrilled to have back on the podcast Swupnil Sahai, CEO of SwingVision. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis,...
Scoring Disputes
Second Serve Tennis - October 21, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutesEver been involved in a tennis scoring dispute that made you wish for a referee? Do you know the USTA Rules on scoring disputes? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we discuss scoring disputes and the different ways people handle them ...
Tennis for Life (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
Second Serve Tennis - October 14, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutesOctober is breast cancer awareness month and we greatly appreciate Victoria Thio discussing Tennis for Life with us! Tennis for Life provides free tennis lessons and court time so that breast cancer survivors may experience the benefits that tennis can bring to their lives. Tennis for Life also...
Tennis vs. Pickleball
Second Serve Tennis - October 07, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutesDoes it have to be a battle between tennis and pickleball? Paul Pittman and Rainey Johns from USTA Southern's Advocacy Task Force are here to discuss this and more! Please check out the Pickleball playbooks at the following links: https://advocacy.southerntennis.com https://southerntennis.com/a...
Don't Quit Adult Recreational Tennis!
Second Serve Tennis - September 30, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutesHow often do you find yourself on the brink of giving up adult recreational tennis? Are you struggling to maintain the joy of playing, feeling pressured to win all the time or affected by others' attitudes towards the game? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one ...
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