Everything About Tennis

We can take hundreds of hours of lessons on how to improve our games, perfect our strokes and learn tennis strategy. But you can't take lessons for something that's infinitely harder...being a tennis parent! In today's episode we tackle that topic and more with a good friend Wade Murphy as he shares his personal story and the lessons he learned raising his son Sean, taking him through the obstacle course and arduous journey (for both child and parent) that is junior tennis. There's tons of great insight in this episode not only for parents but for players and coaches too. We talk about how Wade re-committed himself to the game and became an excellent club player in his adult life, his observations on how judgmental the tennis world is and what the role should be for the support team of a player. Lastly, we discuss college tennis and how to find the perfect fit for an aspiring high school player. ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

ATP Tour veteran Sam Querrey joins the podcast to talk about the highlights of his career, what it's like to play the best players in the game (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and more) and how he handles the ups and downs of life on the pro tour. There's tons of fun stuff and helpful tips in this one, so sit back and enjoy! Sam Querrey grew up in the Thousand Oaks area outside of Los Angeles, CA where he was one of the best junior players in the nation. At 18 years old he decided to turn pro and quickly vaulted inside the top 150 ATP in just a few months. For the better part of a decade Sam has been one of the best American male players of this generation and has been a mainstay inside the top 100 in the world. He's been a Wimbledon semi-finalist, multiple ATP title winner and US Davis Cup team member. Follow Sam on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/samquerrey/ ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

After scaling an 18,000 foot peak in a remote part of Mexico and biking down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana, coach Nate Feldman has a lot of experience and wisdom to draw on when he guides tennis players at the highest level of the game. How do we overcome adversity, learn how to suffer gracefully, win long matches and became more well-rounded people in the process? All that and more is tackled in this week's episode of the Everything About Tennis podcast! Nate Feldman has made a name for himself as a tennis coach at the top of the game, working with ATP and WTA players along with some the best NCAA Division I men's and women's programs in the country. After playing college tennis at the University of Minnesota, Nate helped coach the University of North Carolina women's tennis team, was the head men's and women's coach at Norfolk State University and served as the assistant men's coach at both Oklahoma State and the University of Oklahoma. In addition, he's worked as a traveling coach for players on the ATP, WTA and ITF circuits. Nate's extensive coaching experience along with his passion for travel and the outdoors gives him a unique perspective on the game of tennis and coaching players. I hope you enjoy this interesting conversation and I encourage you to spend a little more time outdoors to help connect with the world and simplify your life! Follow Nate on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/nathaniel_feldman --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Legendary coach and motivator Greg Patton joins the pod this week for an incredible conversation about his coaching principles, love for the game of tennis, passion, success and more. Just being a part of this conversation made such a positive impact on my life - both on the court and beyond! I hope this episode affects you similarly! "The General" Greg Patton is a 2-time NCAA National Coach of the Year and is fourth all-time in NCAA Division I career wins. Just last month he was selected to be inducted into the ITA Collegiate Hall of Fame. He's led his teams at Boise State, UC Irvine, UCSB and CSU Bakersfield to 24 conference championships and has been selected the Conference Coach of the Year an astounding 15 times! In addition, he's had two stints as a US Junior National Team coach where he's worked with the likes of Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Michael Chang, Andy Roddick and more! Some of the things Greg shares in this interview are: -how music impacts tennis performance -his coaching principles -the greatest feeling in the world and why (he thinks) we play tennis -how success without celebration is failure ...and more! ---------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

ATP player on the rise Marcos Giron joins the podcast to talk about his recent success in Indian Wells, what physical and mental obstacles he has to overcome to make it to the next level, playing college tennis and much more! Plus, the debut of "D-Lao's Corner" where WTA pro Danielle Lao helps break down and shares her thoughts on the conversation. Follow Marcos and Danielle on Instagram: Marcos --> https://www.instagram.com/mcosgiron/ Danielle --> https://www.instagram.com/thelittlegiant/ After hearing this interview I'm sure, like I did, you'll quickly become a big fan of this Southern California native. His positivity, enthusiasm and hard working mentality has propelled Marcos to success at every level of tennis he's competed at in his career. In this conversation he shares a lot about the types of things he's learned and improved in the off-season and throughout his career that have helped him reach new heights in his game and hopefully continue to do so. Marcos grew up just outside of Los Angeles in the tennis hot-bed of Thousand Oaks, which produced the likes of Sam Querrey, JT Sundling and Kyle McMorrow just to name a few. After becoming the #1 recruit in the country in high school, Marcos played three years of college tennis at UCLA under legendary head coach Billy Martin. Following his junior year where he won the NCAA Individual Singles title and finished the year ranked #1 in the nation, Marcos decided to turn pro and has been grinding ever since! After beginning the 2019 season outside of the top 300, he's currently ranked at a career high of #165 in the world. -------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

3-time NCAA All-American and current Fresno State head men's tennis coach Luke Shields joins the podcast to share his unique junior tennis story, how he defines "toughness", what he does to work towards mastering the craft of coaching and much more! The older brother of Arizona head men's tennis coach and podcast Episode #32 guest Clancy Shields, Luke was one of the top recruits in the country as a junior player and even had some experience competing at a professional level as a teenager. He played his college tennis at Boise State University where he was a 3-time All-American and achieved a top 5 national ranking in both singles and doubles at different points during his career. After years of experience as a Division I assistant coach, Luke accepted the head men's tennis coaching position at Fresno State where he is currently in his fourth season. Selflessness, confidence, consistency and the constant quest for improvement are some of Luke's shining qualities that make him not only an exceptional coach but an exceptional person as well. I hope you enjoy this interview and can take some things out of it that you can use to help you improve your tennis game right away! -------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

We pick right back up the conversation with Curt Wheeler from a couple weeks ago in Episode 31 as we get into all the different formations you may run into in a doubles match - 1 up and 1 back, 2 up, 2 back and even I-formation. Not only do we talk about how to beat each one of them but we always share some tips on how and why YOU can use each one effectively. Additionally, we share our thoughts on lefty/righty teams and which sides each player should play, and lastly we finish with Curt and I's simple doubles principles that, if you can stick to them and do them effectively, they'll help you win a lot of matches. Lots of great doubles tips and info in this conversation so I hope you enjoy! Curt grew up a highly touted junior player out of Salem, Oregon. He played his college tennis at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where he excelled at both singles and doubles, culminating in an NAIA All-American selection in 2009. After a brief stint coaching back in his hometown Salem area, Curt returned to Point Loma and shortly thereafter was named the head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs. ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Traxion Tennis Crew Sock: http://bit.ly/TraxionCrew Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

University of Arizona Men's Tennis Head Coach Clancy Shields joins the pod to talk about his compelling junior tennis story that ended up getting him featured in a movie, how competitiveness has made him so successful as both a player and coach and a whole lot more! We get into his coaching philosophy that's built around a love for the game, enthusiasm, hard work and positivity and having guys on his teams that are energy givers rather than energy takers. We also discuss how to build he uses a developmental plan for his players to help them stay focused on the process each and every day. Clancy was a blue chip recruit as a junior player before his successful playing career at Boise State University. Playing with his brother Luke and under legendary head coach Greg Patton, he achieved a top 20 national ranking in both singles and doubles, led his team to a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA tournament and was named the WAC Player of the Year his senior season. He began his coaching career as Greg Patton's assistant coach at Boise State before taking the head men's coach position at Utah State, a perennial last place finisher in the Mountain West conference at the time. By just his third season the program had arguably their best year ever - winning the conference title, setting a dual match win record and achieving the highest NCAA team national ranking in school history two seasons in a row. Clancy then went on to accept the University of Arizona head coaching position where he is today, and not surprisingly has helped turn that program around as well. Last season the team posted their most dual match wins this decade and this season they've already achieved a ranking as high as #21 in the country. This was an awesome conversation with one of the best young coaches in college tennis. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! -------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

One of the most popular Everything About Tennis guests of all time - Point Loma Nazarene head men's and women's coach Curt Wheeler - rejoins the podcast to break down all the different and most common styles of play that competitive players run into. We discuss how to play the counterpuncher (or dreaded "pusher"), aggressive baseliner, all-court player, big server and even lefties! Included are some basic strategies and tactics that you can use in your matches to help you beat all of these opponents a little more often! Curt grew up a highly touted junior player out of Salem, Oregon. He played his college tennis at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where he excelled at both singles and doubles, culminating in an NAIA All-American selection in 2009. After a brief stint coaching back in his hometown Salem area, Curt returned to Point Loma and shortly thereafter was named the head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs. ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Passionate foodie and recreational chef Hannah Stone joins the podcast to discuss our favorite restaurants in the Los Angeles area. A bakery, a coffee shop, a popular Thai joint and even a vegan ice cream place make the list. Give this one a listen to see what other restaurants we mention!

Coaching legend and sports psychologist Dr. Allen Fox joins the podcast to talk about the mental game - how to deal with frustration and choking during matches, how to use logic to overcome your emotions and much more! Allen also shares some of his stories from his playing days on the pro tour against some of the best players of all time. Lastly, we discuss optimism vs. pessimism and how to start developing positive thought patterns. Dr. Allen Fox earned a Ph.D. in psychology at UCLA and is a former NCAA champion, Wimbledon quarterfinalist and a three-time member of the U.S. Davis Cup team. Dr. Fox also coached the Pepperdine tennis team to two NCAA finals. He currently consults with athletes on mental issues, lectures on sports psychology, and is the author of several books on the mental side of competition. Check out Allen's books here: Tennis: Winning the Mental Match -> https://amzn.to/2XxJcDs Think To Win: The Strategic Dimension of Tennis -> https://amzn.to/2EzWUNu www.allenfoxtennis.com --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

World-renown tennis journalist Joel Drucker joins the podcast to discuss some of the underlying themes he’s observed that run through the course of tennis history. We discuss different ways to see the game - including how tennis is a game all about disrupting your opponent and the many different ways one can do it. We also get into his back story, what he loves about writing, how he critiques his own writing and the some of the processes he goes through when he takes on bigger projects. I’m really proud of this episode so I hope you can settle in and enjoy listening to this one as much as I enjoyed producing it! Jimmy Connors Saved My Life by Joel Drucker —> https://amzn.to/2U7E0US Joel’s article about the Pancho Segura memorial service in 2017 —> http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/12/pancho-segura-jimmy-connors-joel-drucker-tennis-channel/70872/ Joel’s Twitter account where you can stay up to date on his current writing —> https://twitter.com/joeldrucker Over the course of his 35-year writing career, Oakland-based Joel Drucker’s work has appeared in a variety of media outlets. These include broadcast venues such as HBO, CBS, Tennis Channel, as well as dozens of print publications, ranging from Tin House, Huffington Post and Salon to the San Diego Reader, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, East Bay Express, Cigar Aficionado, Forbes FYI and People. His primary topics have been sports, popular culture and business. Drucker has written most extensively about tennis and is one of the world’s leading tennis writers. In August 2016, he was named a historian-at-large by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Drucker’s tennis work spans the worlds of professional and recreational tennis – history, news, player profiles, psychology, instruction, travel, humor and participatory experiences. On the court, he has been berated by John McEnroe, hit with a ball by Jimmy Connors and beaten left-handed by Andy Roddick. A story Drucker wrote on the legendary player and coach, Pancho Segura, was awarded an “Honorable Mention” in the annual anthology, Best American Sports Writing. More recently, he wrote an exclusive piece, “The Making of a (Tennis) Player,” for a newly published anthology, Los Angeles in the 1970s. In the broadcast realm, Drucker has worked with Tennis Channel since the network first started to air in 2003, first as co-producer of the interview show “Center Court with Chris Myers” and currently as story editor-writer for the network’s coverage of the four Grand Slam events. He also works on a variety of Tennis Channel programs, including ongoing tournaments, special promotions and historic documentaries. In addition to Tennis Channel, Drucker has worked for the likes of HBO, CBS and TNT. He is also the author of two books, “Jimmy Connors Saved My Life” (2004), and, in February 2017, “Don’t Bet on It,” a portrait of his 28-year romance with his late wife, Joan Edwards. A history major, Drucker graduated with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley, earning a B.A. degree in 1982. --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

This week's guest took up tennis a little later than most of his peers, yet he was still able to live his dream and try his hand at the pro tour for years. Now, Zeke Hindle is a professional actor in Los Angeles and the lessons he learned on the tennis court are helping him navigate the entertainment world. We get into the mindset that's behind Zeke's hard work and passion, his advice for other players taking up the game late and more! Zeke Hindle grew up in Venice, California playing a number of different sports until he committed himself to tennis as a teenager. After putting in 4-5 hours a day for years he decided to try his hand at professional tennis. Traveling the world on the Futures and Challenger circuits Zeke made memories and learned lessons that will last a lifetime, including the moment in Mexico where it all culminated in his first ATP point. Zeke is now an professional actor and producer in Los Angeles, working most notably on the award-winning 2017 film Happenstance. Be sure to follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zekehindle)! --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Our very first podcast guest is back to discuss the most common tennis injuries and some of his favorite exercises you can do to help prevent them! Chris Borgard and I dive into some of the trends we see training tennis players and some of the bad habits to keep an eye out for that can leading to the dreaded overuse injuries like knee tendonitis, tennis elbow, shoulder impingement and more! Learn more about Chris, check out his e-book on Sports Nutrition and much more --> https://workoutstructure.com Check out videos of some of the exercises we discuss on my Instagram page --> https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s Listen to Highline's album Close Quarters on Spotify! --> https://open.spotify.com/album/5xgbxWujywBCRyezToY9BF?si=wokqytd4RKiDQbhA0v1rcw CHRIS BORGARD is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and exercise physiologist who has spent time as an intern coach in both professional football and baseball. In the last ten years, Chris has assumed coaching roles for the St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, and Oakland Athletics, having recently been named 2012 Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year for Minor’s League Baseball’s (MiLB) California League. Chris earned his B.S. degree in Exercise Science while playing running back at Arkansas State University, and then did his master’s degree in Kinesiology at Cal Poly, where he taught exercise physiology and group activity classes. While at Cal Poly, he has worked as a college strength and conditioning coach for over 5 years. During this time, Chris worked with 4 track & field Olympians and Trials qualifiers, while directly training 5 NCAA All-Americans and 25 NCAA West Regional Qualifiers in track & field and cross country. He has also designed and implemented rehab programs for ATP and WTA Tour tennis professionals. Chris is currently training members of the elite Hoka One One Aggies track & field club based in San Luis Obispo, and is also continuing to conduct research projects on sports nutrition and metabolism. --------- Follow me on Instagram to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

5-time NCAA Champion and 2-time ITA National Coach of the Year Peter Smith joins the podcast to chat about coaching philosophy, how to handle pressure moments on court, his favorite tennis drills and much more! Now in his 17th season at the helm of the Men's Tennis program at the University of Southern California, Coach Smith's teams have always had the ability to rise to the occasion and play their best in the biggest moments, culminating in a 4 year run of National Championships from 2009-2012 (and another one in 2014). It was a privilege to unpack some of the core values and coaching strategies of his that helps him have the success that he's had at the top of Division I college tennis. Peter served as the head coach at Long Beach State (his alma mater), Fresno State and Pepperdine before becoming a Trojan 17 years ago. Among his many accolades, he's the only coach in NCAA history to lead four tennis programs to top 25 national rankings. During his career he's coached a number of top collegiate players that have gone on to have extremely successful professional careers as well - Steve Johnson, Robert Farah and Robin Lindstedt just to name a few. I learned a ton having this conversation with Coach Smith and I hope you can a lot out of this talk as well. Be sure to follow Coach Smith and USC Men's Tennis on Instagram below: Coach Smith --> https://www.instagram.com/coachpetersmith USC Men's Tennis --> https://www.instagram.com/uscmenstennis --------- Follow me on Instagram to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Imagine getting to try every new tennis racquet, shoe and string that comes to market? That’s what Tennis Warehouse playtester and gear expert Troy Lara gets to do everyday…and then teach people about it! In this conversation we get into how to get the most out of your tennis gear and how to customize it to help you play better. We talk about how and why to add weight to your racquet, what string tension is right for you, the benefits of hybrid strings and much more! Troy has been working at Tennis Warehouse and testing gear for over 10 years. In that time he’s educated TW’s customers and staff all about product and how your equipment can affect your game. By getting to try all this new gear he’s familiar with all that’s out there and is an expert at recommending the ideal equipment for every player depending on their specific needs. Prior to his time at Tennis Warehouse Troy was a multi-sport athlete in football, baseball and tennis and at the end of the podcast we get into the contrast in the mental game between football and tennis - something that I found particularly interesting. We also get into what it was like to take up tennis a little later in life (when he was 19 years old) and the things he’s learned along the way as his game has developed and improved over the years. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Tennis Warehouse's Troy Lara! Here's some links to some of the customization tools and gear we mentioned in the podcast: Babolat Tungsten Tape: http://bit.ly/TungstenTape Wilson Champion's Choice String: http://bit.ly/ChampsChoice New Balance Fresh Foam Lav Shoe: http://bit.ly/NBFFLavShoe RPM Blast vs. Champion's Choice String Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lln--qxGobs ------- This episode is sponsored by Adidas Tennis. Check out their new Spring 2019 apparel line where they've partnered with Parley to up-cycle plastic waste from the ocean and turn it into their high performance athletic wear. Check it out at Tennis Warehouse via the links below: adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

ATP World Tour Uncovered producer and fellow Cal Poly alum Charlie Fox gives us a rare look behind the scenes with some of the top pros on the ATP Tour, including Roger Federer, Denis Shapovalov, Bob and Mike Bryan and more! Ever wonder what a day in the life of #NextGen star Felix Auger-Aliassime looks like in the off-season? Or what it was like marching in Carnival in Rio de Janeiro with Marin Cilic? We get into all that and more in this really fun and entertaining interview! Charlie Fox has been following the ATP Tour for the last six years as one of the producers of the weekly show ATP Tour Uncovered where he captures an all-access look into the lives of the top pros on tour. On top of all the interesting stories he's collected over the years, Charlie's a super entertaining and great guy who brings a smile to every he encounters. It was a real treat to sit down and catch up with my good buddy in Melbourne, especially given his unbelievably busy schedule running around and capturing footage all around the tournament. I hope you enjoy the stories and insights from this interview! Check out the ATP Road to the 2019 Season series episodes with... Bryan Bros --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJr9nGRToKk Denis Shapovalov --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2T2qYSR43s Felix Auger-Aliassime --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5gexLJOB7I ------- This episode is sponsored by Adidas Tennis. Check out their new Spring 2019 apparel line where they've partnered with Parley to up-cycle plastic waste from the ocean and turn it into their high performance athletic wear. Check it out at Tennis Warehouse via the links below: adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

USA Fed Cup Captain and USTA Head of Women's Tennis Kathy Rinaldi sat down with me in Melbourne during the Australian Open to talk about a number of different topics, including her meteoric rise as a teenager on the pro circuit, her role at the USTA, goals for American tennis, coaching philosophy and more! We discuss the crucial elements of building a strong foundation for young players and what it takes to navigate through the different stages of development all the way to the pro tour. Kathy burst onto the WTA tour as a 14 year old, reaching the quarterfinals of the first Gran Slam event she ever played at Roland Garros. Later that summer she became the youngest player ever (at the time) to win a match at Wimbledon. As a pro she reached a career high ranking of #7 in the world in singles and #13 in doubles. Following her playing career she joined the USTA as a high performance coach working with all levels of players, from young juniors all the way to the best in the world. Late last year she became the Head of Women's Tennis for the USTA, complementing her role as the USA Fed Cup captain - a job she takes great pride in. In just two seasons as captain she's led the USA to two Fed Cup finals and the 2017 title, their first since 2000. Above all else Kathy truly cares about the players she works with and is so passionate about helping people and making a positive impact on their lives. This really shines through when we talked about her coaching philosophy and career and is something that I, along with many others, truly admire and appreciate about her. It was a real honor and privilege to have this chat with Kathy and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! --------- This episode is sponsored by Adidas Tennis apparel. Check out their new Spring 2019 apparel line where they've partnered with Parley to up-cycle plastic waste from the ocean and turn it into their high performance athletic wear. Check it out at Tennis Warehouse via the links below: adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: https://indi.com/p/9wqsz/c85w4 adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: https://indi.com/p/9wqsz/c85w7 adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: https://indi.com/p/9wqsz/c85w5 adidas Men's Spring Tennis T-Shirt: https://indi.com/p/9wqsz/c85w6 adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: https://indi.com/p/9wqsz/c85w9

If this interview doesn't get you excited to hit the courts, I don't know what will! In this episode we talk to Peter Lucassen - a veteran coach on the pro tour - about coaching philosophies, his favorite drills and things he's learned being around with some of the best players in the world. Most notably, he got to spend three weeks with Roger Federer during his off-season training prior to winning the 2018 Australian Open. All the great insights Peter had to offer along with his excitement and passion for the game of tennis made this one of my favorite conversations on the podcast I've had yet! In this episode we talk about: -lessons learned from spending an off-season with Roger Federer -similarities and differences between European vs. American player development -how to move better and more efficiently on court -great drills to improve movement and develop your weapons -finding your identity as a player -things learned from observing the best players in the world on tour ---------- Peter Lucassen grew up in the Netherlands as one of their top ranked junior players. After a brief career on the pro tour where he reached a career high ranking of #541 in the world, he decided to come to the US to play college tennis at University of Southern California where he was an integral part of two NCAA National Championships in 2010 and 2011. Shortly after his playing career at USC he started coaching on the pro tour. He first started working with promising Dutch player Indy de Vroome and then came back to the US to work with his USC teammate Steve Johnson. Since then he's worked with a number of top 100 pros, including Ernesto Escobedo, Ryan Harrison, Mackenzie McDonald, Christina McHale and Bradley Klahn, just to name a few. A lifelong student of the game, Peter's love and passion for tennis is infectious and rubs off on the people around him. It was an absolute pleasure to do this podcast with him, so I hope you enjoy and learn some things that you can take and apply to your tennis game too!

We're starting the new year off with a bang as we welcome ATP touring pro Jason Jung to the podcast! A long-time friend and training partner, Jason has gone on to have a long and successful career on the pro tour. His journey has been arduous but 2018 was (as far as results are concerned) his best year on tour, as he reached a career high ranking of #114 in the world and played in his first ever Grand Slam main draw at Wimbledon. Jason and I grew up together in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, CA. We had the same coaches for quite a while as juniors, working with Dan Mattera when we were young and then Paulo Alipio in our teenage years. We trained together often and even got the chance to play doubles with each other at a number of different tournaments, including the USTA Hard Court Super Nationals in Kalamazoo, MI. Jason went on to play his college tennis at the University of Michigan where he was one of their top players throughout his four year career. After a brief hiatus from the game, Jason began his professional career in 2011 and has been grinding his way up the rankings ever since. In this episode we get into the highlights, challenges and things he's learned during his professional career seven years on the pro tour. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jason Jung! ------------ Follow Jason on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/jsnjung/ Read Jason's blog --> https://jasonjungtennis.wordpress.com

In this special holiday episode, the tables have turned as I get interviewed by my good friend and always-entertaining James "Jam Ram" Ramirez! He asks me all kinds of questions about my tennis background, fondest tennis memories, coaching philosophies and more! Thank you listeners for a great 2018! This podcast has grown much faster than I anticipated this year and that's due to all of your love and support. I greatly appreciate it! Keep emailing me questions at andygerst10s@gmail.com or reaching me on Instagram @andygerst10s.

We came, we conquered! More great doubles tips are in store for you as Curt Wheeler and I discuss the Open level tournament that we recently played (and WON!) together! In this "debriefing" episode, we break down the tournament match and match, talking about the things we learned and the tactics we used against each new opponent. Some of the things we discuss include: -different tactics for playing the deuce and ad side -what to do on the "no-ad" deuce point -what to focus on under pressure or when you're feeling "tight" -who takes the ball through the middle ...and more! It's always fun talking tennis with Curt Wheeler - the head men's and women's tennis coach at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. He's got such a great mind for the game and is such a student of the game, I always end up learning something new every time I talk to him. That's why he's one of our favorite podcast guests! If you haven't already, be sure to check out episodes #11 and #17 with him for some simple singles and doubles tips that are easy to apply to game right away. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Stay up to date on the Point Loma Nazarene tennis programs: Men's --> https://plnusealions.com/index.aspx?path=mten Women's --> https://plnusealions.com/index.aspx?path=wten

University of Washington Associate Head Coach Chris Russell joins the pod to discuss how to use your warmup - something we do every single time we step on the court - to make big improvements in your game. The warmup is an extremely valuable 10-20 minutes that we often times don't put much thought into, but with some simple goals, drills and things to focus on you can use that time to get better every single time you play. Chris Russell is one of the best and most experienced assistant coaches in NCAA Division I college tennis! He's currently in his 15th season at the University of Washington where the Huskies have reached the NCAA Tournament 10 times during his tenure. In 2016, Chris was named the Northwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year by the ITA. Prior to his time at UW, he served as the head coach at the University of Oregon and was named the Pac-10 Head Coach of the Year in 2000. Prior to that he was the head coach at UC Santa Barbara (his alma mater)for five seasons. Throughout his coaching career he's worked with multiple NCAA Div. 1 All-Americans and professional players on both the ATP and WTA tours. Chris and I's connection is very unique and special. Not only did he serve as my coach at the University of Washington for the first two years of my college career, but he also coached Kip Brady (another podcast guest) who was my coach when I was growing up as a junior. I've been fortunate to have a number of great coaching mentors in my life but Chris might have to be considered the Godfather of my "coaching mentor tree". Much of what I teach and believe in today I either learned directly from him or indirectly through different people that he's also influenced. It was a real treat to have Chris on the podcast and pick his brain about coaching. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

Back by popular demand! In this episode, Curt and I discuss some simple and easy doubles tips that you can quickly apply to your tennis game to help you win more matches right away. Shot selection, positioning, how to be a better partner and more...hope you enjoy this one as much as we enjoyed recording it! Curt grew up a highly touted junior player out of Salem, Oregon. He played his college tennis at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where he excelled at both singles and doubles, culminating in an NAIA All-American selection in 2009. After a brief stint coaching back in his hometown Salem area, Curt returned to Point Loma and shortly thereafter was named the head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs. He’ll be the first to admit that he's not the biggest and strongest player out there, but one of the things that has made Curt so successful throughout his career as both a player and a coach is his mind for the game. He has a keen understanding of tactics, patterns and how to expose his opponent’s weaknesses. In this conversation I pick his brain a bit and learn what he thinks are some key tactics that he likes to teach to his players at Point Loma.

Everything you need to know about how to get recruited to play college tennis is right here in this episode! When and how to start looking for schools, how to find the right fit for you, what to include in your emails and recruiting video and more! We dive into the process with Garrett Patton, Cal Poly SLO Men's Tennis Associate Head Coach. Some of the topics we discuss: 1. When to start the recruiting process and looking for schools 2. Things to look out for and learn about the programs you're interested in 3. Best ways to contact college coaches for the schools you're interested in 4. What tournaments to play in preparation for college tennis 4. What information to include in your emails to coaches 5. What to include in a recruiting video 6. Tips for how to go about the process respectfully and in the right way ...and more! ------------ Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

What were the best tennis racquets, strings and shoes that came out this year? We’ll find out in this interview with none other than the VLOGman of Tennis Warehouse himself, Chris Edwards! Chris has been playtesting product for Tennis Warehouse for over 15 years, becoming arguably the world’s most well-known gear expert. After testing virtually everything that’s come out this year, we'll learn Chris’ top 3 favorite racquets, strings and shoes in 2018. Also, be sure to stay tuned until the end where we find out Chris’ favorite matches of all time, his favorite tennis book and all-time favorite racquet. ------- Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

"Maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses." I'm sure that's something you've heard from a tennis coach or expert before. However, in this episode we are going to unpack that statement to help you understand it better and get more out of your tennis game right away! While it may be a common piece of advice that's often times easier said than done, maximizing your strengths and minimizing your weaknesses is really what playing smart, tactical tennis is all about. Having a better understanding about your own tennis game allows you to have a more clear plan when your playing points and competing. It gives you more confidence in what you can do and makes it easier for you to expose what your opponents don't want you to in their game as well. Follow me on Instagram at --> https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s/ and please SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Soundcloud if you like what you heard! ------------ Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

Tennis is an obsession for Garrett Patton. You can tell how much he loves the game the instant you start talking to him about it. Born into a tennis family, he's been around it his whole life and has enjoyed it as long as he can remember. Now early in his coaching career, that passion and excitement he brings every single day to the courts is one of the things his players love most about him! In this interview we get into Garrett primary obsession...college tennis! We talk about the recruiting process, team identity and his coaching philosophies. We also get into the topic of foreign players in college tennis - if there should be a limit on how many there are per team, what influence they have on their teammates and on college tennis as a whole. Garrett Patton grew up as a highly-touted junior player in Boise, Idaho. He's the son of Greg Patton - a very well-respected coach who worked with our USA Junior National Team in the 1980s and is the only tennis coach to win the NCAA National Coach of the Year award at two different universities. Bleeding Bronco Blue for as long as he can remember, Garrett went on to play his college tennis with his dad as his coach at Boise State University where he achieved a high ranking of #15 in the NCAA national individual rankings and lead his team to four straight NCAA team appearances. Following a brief career on the pro tour and as a hitting partner on the WTA tour, Garrett became the assistant men's coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He's now in his third season coaching the Mustangs with head coach Nick Carless. Follow Cal Poly SLO Men's Tennis on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cptennis) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/calpolymenstennis/) ------- Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

The US/Mexico border is a very polarizing and divisive topic in our country right now. While many people may have varying opinions regarding the policies that dictate the region, I'm sure we could all agree that bringing tennis to underprivileged kids there is an amazing thing! That's exactly what Charlie Cutler's organization called the Border Youth Tennis Exchange (BYTE) does...and more! Charlie grew up as a top 100 nationally ranked junior player in the Portland, Oregon area. He played his college tennis at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri where he led his team to a Division 3 National Championship in 2008. Following a short professional career on the Futures and Challenger circuits, Charlie got his Master's degree from the University of San Francisco in International Studies with a concentration in Human Rights. While researching border asylum cases for his thesis project, he was inspired to bring tennis to the region for kids that would otherwise never have had the opportunity to learn our wonderful sport. And thus, BYTE was born! Border Youth Tennis Exchange (BYTE) is a bi-national initiative that provides after-school tennis training and academic programs to youth on both sides of the US/Mexico border. BYTE is part of the USTA Foundation's 2017 Capacity Building Cohort and the only National Junior Tennis & Learning chapter to operate internationally, at four sites in Nogales Arizona and Nogales Sonora (MX). Besides offering innovative, tech based program to under-resourced communities in the US/Mexico border region BYTE also strives to connect its student-athletes across the border through mirror curriculums, shared projects, and cross-border events. ABC's More in Common series did a feature on BYTE...watch it here! --> https://www.facebook.com/MoreInCommon/videos/2179039479045426/ BYTE's Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/bytetennis/ Explore BYTE's website for more videos and information --> http://bytetennis.org ------- Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

Tennis is a game of patterns and percentages. Make the right decisions more often than your opponent and it’s a recipe for winning! In this episode, we talk to Point Loma Nazarene head tennis coach Curt Wheeler about some simple singles tactics and patterns that anyone can quickly and easily apply to their game. Curt grew up a highly touted junior player out of Salem, Oregon. He played his college tennis at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where he excelled at both singles and doubles, culminating in an NAIA All-American selection in 2009. After a brief stint coaching back in his hometown Salem area, Curt returned to Point Loma and shortly thereafter was named the head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs. He’ll be the first to admit that he's not the biggest and strongest player out there, but one of the things that has made Curt so successful throughout his career as both a player and a coach is his mind for the game. He has a keen understanding of tactics, patterns and how to expose his opponent’s weaknesses. In this conversation I pick his brain a bit and learn what he thinks are some key tactics that he likes to teach to his players at Point Loma. ------- Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

The sport of tennis puts a unique set of demands on both a player's body and mind. In this week's episode, we break down those demands with strength and conditioning coach Nick Berger along with discussing how to train tennis players accordingly, coaching philosophies and more! Nick and I grew up childhood best friends and doubles partners. Nick went on to attend college at Cal Poly SLO where he received an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. He continued to pursue higher education and got a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Cal State Long Beach. He worked with Velocity Sports Performance as a Sports Performance Director and helped execute an NFL Combine Training Camp for the 2011 NFL Draft class that included Von Miller, Nate Solder and Ryan Kerrigan among others. He currently teaches a number of Kinesiology classes at three different universities in Orange County, California. Follow Nick Berger on Instagram --> @performancecoachberger ------- Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

Become a better doubles player by learning how to play each position more effectively. What should you be focused on as a server, returner or net player in a match? How do you use the I-formation to your advantage? In this episode of Everything About Tennis, Kip Brady and I discuss different tips, drills and tricks that you can use to help you improve your doubles game. This interview was especially cool for me because Kip started giving me private lessons when I was just 4 years old. He was an integral part of my junior tennis development and much of what I teach now are the things I learned from him at an early age. Kip was an accomplished junior player growing up in Kansas before he earned himself a scholarship to play college tennis at UC Santa Barbara. He received All-American honors during his senior year there and proceeded to compete on the ATP pro tour for a number of years. During his pro career he reached a high ranking of #369 in the world and participated in the qualifying draws at multiple Grand Slams. Currently, he's the Junior Tennis Director at the Jack Kramer Club in Palos Verdes, California where he's been coaching for the past 20+ years. Additionally, last year him and his son Kai reached the finals at the USTA Father/Son Hard Court National Championships in San Diego, CA. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you have a question that you would like answered in an upcoming podcast - or any other feedback for that matter - please email me at andygerst10s@gmail.com. ------- Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

Boomer Sooner! University of Oklahoma Men's Tennis head coach Nick Crowell talks about Baker Mayfield, how to create a successful college tennis team culture, developing junior tennis players, how kids can find the perfect college tennis team for them and more! I got the opportunity to learn from Coach Crowell in my time at Florida State University. He was the Associate Head Coach while I was an Assistant Coach and we also ran the Seminole High Performance Junior Tennis Academy together. In that short time together he quickly became one of my most important coaching mentors. During his first season at the University of Oklahoma he led his doubles team of Spencer Papa and Andrew Harris to the NCAA Individual Doubles title, the first in OU's school history. In his 13 years at Florida State the men's team reached the NCAA Tournament every season, earning him the Southeast Region Assistant Coach of the Year. He was also awarded the USTA Florida Junior Coach of the Year after leading the USTA Florida section's Under-18 team to a National Championship. Follow the University of Oklahoma Sooners Men's Tennis team here --> http://www.soonersports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31000&SPID=127253&SPSID=750365&KEY= ------- Check out Animus tennis apparel at www.animustennis.com. Save 15% on your order with promo code EATENNIS!

In this episode we chat with Clay Johnson - an athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning coach and metabolic testing specialist. WE chat about the benefits of metabolic testing for tennis players and how you can use it to train smarter, not harder. Also, we touch on low intensity training and how it can help your tennis game.

This is a very special interview...Danielle Lao has just qualified for her second straight US Open main draw! This week, she went through three rounds of qualifying without dropping a set, defeating two seeded players in the process. Playing in the main draw of a grand slam event is a dream come true for almost every tennis player...here's Danielle's thoughts on what it's like to be here for the second straight year in a row!

I'm really excited to share this interview with one of my biggest coaching mentors! Hugh Bream has been coaching for over 40 years as an NCAA head coach, WTA touring coach and a head professional at the Avila Bay Club in the San Luis Obispo area of California. He was also on the coaching staff for the USTA Junior National team back in the late 80's where he had the opportunity to work with such legends as Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Malivai Washington and many others. He's got some great stories and lessons to share in this interview along with some tennis coaching tips that I'm sure will be helpful for you. Enjoy!

If you're a tennis gear head like me, then this podcast is for you! Many of you may know Chris Edwards as the VLOGman of Tennis Warehouse - from the hundreds of racquet, string and shoe reviews that he's done over the years. He's my former boss when I had the privilege of working at TW and he knows more than virtually anyone in the industry about all the different tennis products on the market. In this episode, we touch on some of his favorite racquets and strings for 2018 and he gives some ideas for players looking to experiment with new gear. Enjoy!

As some of you may know, I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel around these past few weeks with Danielle Lao, a player on the WTA pro tour. During this time I've observed particular habits and routines of the pros that I think anyone can take and apply to themselves immediately to make them better tennis players.

If you're a tennis nerd like me you're going to like this interview with University of Virginia tennis alum Rylan Rizza. We getting into some fun topics - what it's like to have your dad as your primary coach growing up, coaching philosophies, college tennis experiences and much more! This is also a great one for players and parents looking into the college tennis experience and we touch on the recruiting process quite a bit. Enjoy!

Wondering how to get more power on your shorts? How about how to get your backhand slice to knife through the court with depth? In this short bonus episode, Danielle Lao (aka the Little Giant) and I reveal some simple tips that you can hopefully apply to your tennis game! Follow Danielle Lao on Twitter --> https://twitter.com/TheLittleGiant

Ever want a glimpse into the mind of a professional player? Want their advice on how to build a solid foundation for a junior player and how to approach a match with the ideal mindset? In this episode we get to know Danielle Lao, aka The Little Giant - a standout player at USC and currently a pro on the WTA tour. Following her collegiate career she released a collection of blogs in a book titled The Invaluable Experience that reflected on all the life lessons she learned during her time at the University of Southern California. Danielle has a great mind for the game of tennis and is incredibly thoughtful about her game and life now on the pro tour, so I hope you find this interview as interesting and insightful as I did. Enjoy! Also, be sure to check out The Invaluable Experience by Danielle Lao with Rick Limpert on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Invaluable-Experience-Danielle-Lao-ebook/dp/B00H3WS52S/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1524099764&sr=1-1 . . . She’s currently writing about her experiences on her blog: https://thelittlegiantblog.wordpress.com

Should tennis players try a gluten-free diet? How about a high-fat ketogenic eating plan? What should a tennis player eat on a typical training or competition day? These questions and more are answered by strength and conditioning coach Chris Borgard. An expert in nutrition for high-performance athletes, Chris has worked with a number of professional teams and athletes in many different sports. Learn about what you CAN eat (as opposed to what you CAN'T) to get the most out of your tennis game. Check out Chris Borgard's Practical Sports Nutrition Guide at www.workoutstructure.com Also, learn more about Start Right Foods at www.startrightfoods.com