Behind The Play

This week we chat with Katie Moore about her remarkable journey from the world of finance to fitness and healthy living. 

Raphy Howard Yam joins us this time to talk about his career. Raph is full time at the Evert Tennis Academy in Florida, US. Follow us and Raph to follow his progress as he aims to go to College to play tennis. @raphy.howard@exosports_

The one, the only Ruben sat down with one of the most recognisable coaches on tour today, Darren Cahill. The Aussie speaks candidly about his playing career, the evolution of coaching and the difference between players and how to manage their styles. For more news and content, follow:@dc10s@exosports_@slingerbag@rubenherrera0511

Karine Molinari has been involved in tennis from a young age and was introduced to the game by her father who played Davis Cup for France. Since then, she has become one of the most influential tennis agents around, working with the likes of Patrick Mouratoglou. 

This week, GameFace software modeller James Melvin gives us his insight into the world of sport artificial intelligence. 

At the latest instalment of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Nice, Patrick Mouratoglou took some time to sit down with Ruben Herrera to talk about his tennis journey. How the academy started and how Patrick scouted the best players in the area to create the brand that is today, Mouratoglou Tennis. For more news and content, follow:@patrickmouratoglou@ultimate_tennis_showdown@slingerbag@exosports_@rubenherrera0511

This week, Tawfiq Altai, Computer Vision Engineer, joins us on the pod to discuss the work he has been doing at GameFace. 

This week on Behind the Play Extra, we talk with software engineer Sakshi Gupta. 

Graham Phillips, owner of Prolongevity, joins Oli and Ruben this week to discuss metabolic health on an normal and an athletic level. The last year has been testing for all of us but there has been an emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle. Graham explains how to be metabolically healthy and how to fuel yourself for success.  For more news and content, follow:@prolongevity_@exosports_@oliwarrengarcia@rubenherrera0511

Adam Carter, Board Certified Behavioural Analyst,  joins us this week on the Behind the Play podcast, and this episode we really dive into what makes athletes mentally tough. Adam has his own podcast, Inside the Mind, where he talks to elite athletes on their struggles and success in their careers and dissect the winning mentality. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@adamorcarter@oliwarrengarcia@rubenherrera0511

In a brand new series, we take a deep dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence in sport with GameFace. This week, we discussed the trends in the market and the work that GameFace is doing to change the game of sports analytics with founder and CEO Jalal Shaik.

Goran Novakovic created the Ten Pro Global Tour when he and his son were left wanting at the structure of junior tennis tournaments in Europe. A new unique format of tournament, that guarantees a player 4 matches per draw, has taken off and is the first pro junior tennis tour. Across nearly every major continent, players come from around the world to play, learn and develop with  Goran and his team. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@tenprogblobaljuniortour@oliwarrengarcia@rbn0511

This week on Behind the Play, Mark Wylam joins Oli Warren and Ruben Herrera to discuss his work in the tennis coaching industry. Mark is the owner of Sports Pros Connect and focuses his work on finding coaches the right working environment. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@sportsprosconnect@oliwarrengarcia@rbn0511

Rodney Rapson, Oliver Warren and Ruben Herrera sit down to talk about tech in sport, its advantages and disadvantages and where it could be going next. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia@rbn0511

Promise Iwere talks about his incredible life journey from extreme illness to starting a new life fuelled by his passion for tennis. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@promiseiwere@rodneyrapson

Rodney Rapson, Oli Warren and Ruben Herrera sit down to discuss the condition of the tennis coaching industry. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia@rbn0511

Mr Consistent himself joins us on the pod this week. Consti is a German tennis player with a pedigree College Tennis career, now mixing it in the ATP rankings. Consti played every single German  Exo-Tennis event in 2020 while the tour was shut down due to Covid-19.For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@schmitzerei@rodneyrapson

A new year, a new episode and a new guest. Aussie tennis player Omar Jasika joins us this week for a chat. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@jasika123@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

Jan Choinski is a British tennis player that has a career high ranking of 234 in the ATP singles rankings. Jan is currently competing in the Battle of the Brits Premier League tournament, live on the LTA's youtube channel.For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@janekalpha@rodneyrapson

Anna-Lena Friedsam is a German professional tennis player who currently is ranked 111 WTA. Friedsam is the first player to come on the pod that played both the US Open and French Open in 2020. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@friedi_and_friends@rodneyrapson

Ellie Halbauer, American tennis player who is currently 310 WTA in the world, joins us this week to discuss her journey. Ellie played in both Exo-Tennis events in Atlanta back in May and is now working on climbing the rankings to reach grand slam qualifying. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@rodneyrapson

This week, Rod, Ruben and Oli discuss racism in sport and the challenges we face within society. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@rbn0511@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

This week we change it up by collaborating for the first time with another podcast! Eugene and Lucy from Black Spin Global come on the pod to discuss all things black tennis. Black Spin Global highlights black excellence from tennis players around the world. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter on top of their fortnightly podcast. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@blackspinglobal@eugeneoea@lifestylewithlucy@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

This week, Taylor Townsend joins us on the pod. Taylor is a unique tennis player, bringing skills to the court that few posses. In this episode we talk about her game and her problem solving skills, the abuse campaign we launched in May with Taylor's help, and what the future may bring. If you want your monday motivation, look no further. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@tay_taytownsend@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

The boys are back discussing all things Season 1. Ruben Herrera, Director of Tennis at Base Tennis, joins us giving his take of the podcast and the methods to success. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@rbn0511@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

Sela Bay Miles is a model from Alabama, residing and working in Miami. In conversation with Oli and Rodney, we discuss the Sela's dedication to be the best in her craft, the pressures of being a model and what the future holds. For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@selabaymiles@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

Anne Meiwald is a professional women's footballer that is a first hand witness to the rise in women's football. Coming through the Arsenal Academy, Anne has gone on to play for some of the country's best teams. In this interview we discuss her own personal struggles, the struggles within the game itself and what the future holds. Good luck with the rest of the season!For more news and content, follow:@exosports_@ameiwald27@oliwarrengarcia

This week we venture away from the big bad world of tennis and discover what it takes to become a World Snooker champion. Ken Doherty sits down with us to discuss his journey and the methods he took to becoming the 1997 World Champion. Follow for more news and content:@exosports_@kendoherty1989@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

Hazem Naw was introduced to the game by his father from a young age. As he developed through the age groups his tennis journey was met by trouble, the Syrian civil war. This weeks episode discusses the challenges of trying to find success at every opportunity whilst the war looms large in the background. Another unique yet shocking story. Thank Hazem for telling your story. Follow for more news and content:@exosports_@hazem_naw@rodneyrapson

Stephen Amritraj is a tennis man through and through. With a pedigree tennis background, Amritraj has played and worked in a number of varied roles within the game. Now at UTR, Amritraj discusses the future of tennis and the bubble at the US Open 2020. Follow on Instagram for more news and content:@exosports_@stephenamritraj@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

Atlanta local, Chris Eubanks joins us this week to discuss his tennis journey. From playing U18s and a 13 year old and learning tough lessons on court, to hanging out with his idol Jamie Foxx. Another utterly fascinating and unique story on Behind The Play. Follow on Instagram for more news and content:@exosports_@chris_eubanks96@rodneyrapson@oliwarrengarcia

Tim Pütz' story of going from junior to pro is unconventional but enthralling. The master of enjoying the moment. You won't hear anything quite like this. As always, it is a pleasure to talk to Tim. Follow on Instagram for more news and content:@exosports_@timpuetz_official @rodneyrapson

“Nate Pasha is the ultimate team player and leader” Manny Diaz, UGA Men's Tennis Coach describes his former player. In this episode of Behind The Play we explore the journey of Nate's tennis career from being introduced in the Boys and Girls club at 7 years old to turning pro after graduating college. Nate is natural born hard worker but developed into a leader that his teammates could follow and now is developing his coaching skills to be able to lead the next generation of tennis players. Motivation, inspiration, this lad has got it. Follow on Instagram for more news and content:@natepasha @rodneyrapson @oliwarrengarcia 

Rameez Junaid is one of the Exo-Tennis vets and had a 15+ year career on the ATP tour. Junaid reached 290 in singles and reached a career high of 62 in doubles ranking. This week on Behind The Play, Rameez takes us back to the very beginning of his tennis journey and the obstacles that he overcame to attend Auburn University, going pro and traveling the world. Fantastic to have such a brilliant guest on the show. Follow on Instagram for more news and content:@junaided.tennis@rodneyrapson

Yannick Hanfmann is currently 143 in the ATP tour rankings and broke the top 100 in 2018. But Yannick's journey started way before that.This week on Behind The Play, we discuss what it's like getting your first ATP point at 16 years old, earning his stripes at University of South California with one of the best ever teams, and clinching the national championships. Follow on Instagram for more news and content:@yannick_hanfmann@rodneyrapson @exo_tennisIf you enjoyed this interview, gives us a like or share. Thank you

Katarina Jokic is a Junior at the University of Georgia and is the number 1 college player in the US. The Serbian has worked her way from being 36 in the ITF junior rankings, recovering from a serious knee injury to finding herself playing 1 at Dan Magill Tennis Complex. In this conversation we discussed her journey, competing again in a current/post Covid landscape, and what the future may hold after college. Follow on Instagram- @jokic_katarinaFollow on Instagram- @oliwarrengarcia

Episode 2 is now live! This weeks guest is Wimbledon Finalist Mal Washington. Rodney and Mal discuss why Mal started his foundation, the importance of consistency with your support and that epic Wimbledon semifinal comeback vs Todd Martin.

Welcome to our first vodcast in our new show! Donald Young is our first guest talking with Rodney Rapson about playing in the spotlight at a young age, the role of social media on the game and the influence of race in the game.