Former colleague and great friend. Alison has been coaching for nearly 25 years and has led the Lady Vols for the last 10. What was the difference in making the Final 4? Belief! Great conversation about the importance of relationships and culture within her program. Tennessee is also huge partner of UTR and host multiple PTT events per year. Find out why and tune in!
The number 1 team in the nation by UTR Power 6! Is this the year The Cardinal bring it home? Stanford has an amazing team this year with exceptional talent! Some great stories on this one. We talk everything from expectations to his own playing career to spending time with Roger Federer. Tune in!
Mark Booras took over Tulane mens tennis right after Hurricane Katrina. He had to start over and re-build a program! Since then, the Green Wave have won championships, produced multiple All-Americans and become one of the best mid-majors in college tennis. Also, and more importantly, Mark recently underwent heart transplant surgery. A true leader in our sport who does this the right way!
The Auburn Tigers are currently the #1 team in the country by UTR Power 6. Jordan Szabo has built a powerhouse on the Plains. This was a great and honest conversation discussing everything from scholarships to NIL to shortening the fall! The coaches need a break, too! Should there be a recruiting calendar? Also the importance of PTT in the development for their players.
Bryan is now Director of Tennis & Head Women's Tennis Coach at UCF. He has taken a program from the bottom to winning the Big 12 conference. Is there a secret to rebuilding a program? He is a big believer in finding the right player for his program, on and off the court. UCF tennis is on the rise! They also compete in numerous PTT events throughout the year and hope one day to bring one to Orlando!
Andrew has transitioned from Asst. Coach at a P4 school to Head Coach at a Mid-Major. He has just led Georgia Southern to the best season in school history. Tune in and learn what he looks for in recruiting, how he leads this program and what the next steps are for the Eagles!
This man deserves some credit! From playing 3 doubles at Tennessee to top 50 in the WORLD! Mark has worked his tail off to get to a career high of 50 ATP and has competed in all 4 Grand Slams. What is his advice for players like him? Tune in to find out what life is like on the pro tour for doubles players. Good things happen to good people!
Trying to rebuild a program? Then this is a must listen! Clancy has rebuilt two programs from the ground up to compete for championships. Culture and competition very important to the DNA of his coaching philosophy. Can Arizona take the next step and make the Elite 8? I think so!
Listen to one of the greatest Japanese college tennis players of all time. Will he and other players get a 5th year? Can you imagine having to play college tennis at the highest level whilst learning a new language? Shunsuke had one piece of advice for up and coming players --- "Just SHOW UP every day!" Great player and truly a great person. Watch out for Mr. Mitsui in the future!
Want to hear strength and toughness? Ema had two children, then decided to give pro tennis another shot at the age of 30. This is not easy but she is going for it. Tune in and listen to her story as she travels the world trying to get to the top of the game. She also re-started her pro career playing PTT events!!
A true legend of our sport. Steve won Grand Slams as a player and has been the Head Coach for the Aggies since 06'. Two of his former players, who are first cousins, also just reached the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000. Tune in and listen to the raw emotions of what that must have felt like and how he incorporates pro tennis into his program in College Station.
Want to know what it's like to play tennis and go to one of the best Universities in the world? Penn is a top 5 school in the country and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League Conference. Listen to Coach Bonfiglio on how he runs the program and what type of players he is looking for. He is also a big believer of the PTT system allowing his guys to COMPETE and increase their match count.
Fresh off his first Grand Slam appearance at Wimbledon, the second player guest is featuring British player, Hamish Stewart. Learn what the lower level of professional tennis is actually like and how players how are barely scraping by financially. What is the next step for Hamish? Can he make a push for top 100ATP? I believe so!
If you are a coach or player trying to improve your knowledge on the doubles court, then this episode is for you. Alan has assisted in coaching Jamie Murray to No. 1 in the world and has been around the highest level of professional tennis for many years. This will truly give you an insight into what it takes to be a fantastic doubles player. Training is specific and the margins are very small!
Truly amazing to hear how Manny prepared his team to win championships. Relationships! Manny and UGA won 4 national championships and 29 SEC titles. Want to know how to actually cross the finish the finish line and win the big trophy in May? Tune in! He is also a huge UTR fan too ;)
All college coaches must listen to this. In a period of uncertainty for non revenue sports, listen to Chase Hodges, Senior Vice president at UTR Sports, and see how easy it is to work with us to generate revenue for your program. It is simple, we are creative and it is so important!
Fresh off a National Championship, Drake Bernstein joins me for a great discussion. The Dawgs enjoy the ride! They fully embrace having fun amongst the hard work. Tune in and listen to how Drake and the Georgia Bulldogs recruit, practice and operate on a daily basis.
One of the best tennis minds in the game. DT has coached at the highest level of pro tennis, college tennis and is now the Head Coach for the Cowboys. Great stories, expectations for the season and what he TRULY looks for in recruits that consider going to Stillwater. Tuning in from a recruiting trip in Europe!
First PLAYER pod! Great discussion with former player, Dominik Koepfer. Highs and lows of pro tennis, the importance of college tennis and advice to younger players. Every player has their own path and journey, stay focused on the process and get GOOD people around you.
Can Michigan State take the next step and win championships? Listen to one of the best recruiters in college tennis. Head Men's Tennis Coach, Harry Jadun, has taken over the Spartans and got them to the national stage. Great stories about on campus recruiting visits and Coach Tom Izzo too!