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On the Line with Jenny Robb is where tennis & fitness, food & drink, culture & community collide. Hosted by Master Tennis Performance Specialist, Restaurateur's Wife, and Life Enthusiast, Jenny Robb, this podcast is fun and informational.

On the Line with Jenny Robb


    • Sep 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Ch. 9 - Frustration Tolerance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 43:05


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    Ch. 8 , Part 2 - Change Equals Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 53:56


    In this episode, Frank and I discuss part 2 of chapter 8: Change Equals Improvement, in his book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 8, Part 1 - Change Equals Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 63:06


    In this episode, Frank and I discuss the first half of chapter 8: Change Equals Improvement, in his book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 7 - Sabotaging Athletic Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 83:46


    In this episode, Frank and I discuss chapter 7: Sabotaging Athletic Performance, in his book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 6 - Thriving Versus Suffering, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting, Frank Giampaolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 58:51


    In this episode, Frank and I discuss Ch. 6: Thriving Versus Suffering, from his book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 5 - Mindset Matters, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting, Frank Giampaolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 54:31


    In this episode, Frank and I discuss Ch. 5: Mindset Matters in his book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 4 - Stacking Momentum, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting, Frank Giampaolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 79:59


    In this episode, Frank and I discuss Chapter 4: Stacking Momentum from his book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 3 - Parental Dialog, The Psychology Of Tennis Parenting, Frank Giampaolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 57:56


    In this episode, Frank and I discuss Chapter 3: Parental Dialog, in his latest book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 2 - Behind the Curtain, The Psychology Of Tennis Parenting, Frank Giampaolo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 59:48


    In this episode, award-winning international coach and best-selling author, Frank Giampaolo and I discuss Chapter 2: Behind the Curtain in his latest book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Ch. 1 - Nurturing Happiness, The Psychology Of Tennis Parenting, Frank Giampaolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 31:53


    In this episode, award-winning international coach and best-selling author, Frank Giampaolo and I discuss Chapter 1: Nurturing Happiness in his book, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting.

    Intro - The Psychology Of Tennis Parenting, Frank Giampaolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 64:29


    In this episode, award-winning international coach and beast-selling author, Frank Giampaolo and I discuss his new book, "The Psychology of Tennis Parenting"

    Tennis - Direction: Hit With Intent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 4:46


    This episode focuses on controlling the direction when playing tennis. Ball Control - How & Why

    James Giles, 8th grader at W. J. Christian School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 28:32


    James Giles excels in academics and tennis amid COVID challenges.

    University of Alabama Wheelchair National Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 36:56


    Evan Enquist, Head Coach, University of Alabama Wheelchair Tennis Coaches and athletes talk putting in the work to win the ultimate prize.

    Lindsay Song

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 34:08


    Lindsay Song talks being a student-athlete through juniors and college into her graduate degree, and the unique challenges injuries and COVID presented along the way.

    Learning Excellence Through Tennis (LETT)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 30:10


    Suzy Harris, Executive Director of LETT Mercy and John, Athletes

    Dream Court, Montgomery, AL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 40:40


    Jessica Weyreuter, Executive Director April Sullivan, Volunteer Shelby, Athlete

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    Travis and Tanner DeBardelaben

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 32:57


    Travis DeBardelaben and his son, Tanner, discuss student-athlete journeys and how the effects of COVID on the process. Travis is a former college tennis player and Tanner will begin his college tennis career at Birmingham-Southern College in the fall of 2021.

    YES! We Can Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 36:09


    Highlighting the virtual tennis program, YES! We Can Play, through The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools, and the Learning Excellence Through Tennis (LETT) of Birmingham Area Tennis Association

    Duncan Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 13:21


    Duncan Miller of Birmingham, AL talks growing up playing junior tennis, pursuing Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, and his current role as Director of Racquet Sports in Maryland

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    Emma Doyle, Tina Samara, Jenny Robb - "Getting to Know You" before the 2019 Tennis Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 67:45


    Head Coaching Team - Tennis Congress 2019

    Bill Riddle, USPTA, PTR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 26:02


    Bill is one of our featured presenters at the upcoming USPTA Alabama workshop on Saturday, August 17 at Old Overton Club in Birmingham. Bill has been a tennis teaching professional and coach for over 28 years and has had the opportunity to work with players of all levels. He is a 3-time USPTA Tennessee Professional of the Year and 2-time PTR Tennessee Professional of the Year. He spent 9 years coaching college tennis where his players and teams were nationally ranked, making 3 appearances at the National Championships. Bill received the USPTA Southern College Coach of the Year twice and was also an Intercollegiate Award winner twice for his community support.

    Tomas Catar, USPTA, PTR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 22:05


    Tomas Catar is one of our featured panelists at the upcoming USPTA Alabama workshop on Saturday, August 17 at Old Overton Club in Birmingham. Our panelists will discuss, "Best Practices for Running Successful Events." Tomas brings unique perspective to the subject having played events all over the world as former #1 junior in the world and French Open junior semifinalist, European doubles junior champion, Davis Cup World Group player and 230 ATP ranking. Aside from competing in events across the world, he also coached ITF, WTA, and ATP players and a NCAA Division 1 team. He got to see a different side of the events from the coaching angle. Yet another perspective he is enjoying now is as a tennis parent to his daughter. Tomas is currently the Director of Tennis for the City of Fairhope and the President and Founder of the Gulf Coast Tennis Association.

    Bob Cianchetti, USPTA, PTR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 26:35


    Bob Cianchetti is one of our featured speakers during the TED talk session of our upcoming USPTA Alabama workshop on Saturday, August 17 at Old Overton Club in Birmingham. Bob has coached 29 teams to Adult League State Championships and is passionate about introducing the game to new players and connecting them with a group of other players of similar level to create team camaraderie and instill a love of the game. Bob has also been a team captain and player of teams that have won state and section championships, earning the opportunity to compete at the national championships.

    Evan Enquist, University of Alabama Head Wheelchair Tennis Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 18:02


    Evan is one of our featured presenters at the upcoming USPTA Alabama workshop on Saturday, August 17 at Old Overton Club in Birmingham. Evan is the tournament director for the Alabama Open ITF Futures. He also serves on the USTA National Wheelchair Tennis Committee and was appointed the USTA Southern Net Generation Provider for Wheelchair Tennis.

    Keith Swindoll, USPTA Master Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 28:12


    Keith is one of our featured panelists that will discuss, "Best Practices for Running Successful Events." Keith has been the Tennis Director at Indian Hills Country Club since 1987, and is currently a volunteer assistant coach of the University of Alabama's Women's Tennis Team. Keith is a 6-time USTA Alabama Tennis Professional of the Year, 2-time USPTA Southern High School Coach of the Year, in 2012 he received the Industry Excellence Award by USPTA Southern for his contributions to tennis, in 2013 he was inducted into the Alabama Tennis Hall of Fame, and in 2014 he was named the Alan Henry USPTA Southern Pro of the Year. He is also this year's recipient of USPTA Alabama's Chrity Event of the Year for Keith's Classic and the Will May Jr. Doubles Tourney.

    Alicia Debrdelaben, CTPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 16:25


    Alicia is one of our featured speakers during the TED style talk session to begin the day at our upcoming USPTA Alabama workshop in Birmingham on Saturday, August 17 at the beautiful Old Overton Club. She is passionate about tennis specific fitness and enjoys sharing the benefits of specific training aspects for tennis athletes to stay healthy and injury-free and also improve their game.

    Tim Bainton (Bluechip Sports Management) & Sarah Stone (Women's Tennis Coaching Association)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 39:52


    In this episode we talk the 2nd annual wtca conference in New York, the importance of keeping girls in sport, Tim's upcoming presentations both at the USPTA Alabama conference and the wtca conference, and much more!

    Niba N'tcha - tennis professional (Vestavia Country Club) women's coach (Samford University)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 32:06


    In this episode we talk the transition from junior tennis to college tennis to coaching tennis. We talk the importance of on court and off court training, with emphasis on mental and emotional training. Niba offers unique insight from traveling abroad and how tennis offers lessons for sport and life...

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    Margot Carter - Owner of Spherical Yellow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 31:02


    In this episode we talk early specialization, winning streaks, guided discovery, upcoming presentations, Dolly Parton, and much more!

    Travis Debardelaben - Director of Tennis Auburn/Opelika Marriott Grand National

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 62:49


    In this episode we discuss all things Junior Team Tennis ahead of the USTA Alabama 2018 Junior Team Tennis State Championships!

    Kevin Jackson - USPTA South Carolina President, Director of Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 42:42


    In this episode we discuss the reasons why not to specialize early in tennis, the benefits of the PTM program, how ROGY changed youth tennis (for the better), the importance of mentors, and much more!

    Craig Jones - Senior Director of Education, Training, & Resources for USTA U

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 30:56


    In this episode we discuss Net Generation - the schools/community/coaches approach to reaching more tennis players with a standardized curriculum that is appropriate and user-friendly for P.E. teachers, parents, community volunteers, and certified coaches with the goal of elevating the standards in America. Forward-thinking and consistent, the program is based on competencies that link to lesson plans and assessments - this is a big deal!

    Ken Andriano - USPTA Southern Board, Director of Tennis Atlanta Country Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 61:27


    In this episode we discuss Ken's involvement with the USPTA, his favorite memory, proudest achievement, superstitions, coaching style, and much more!

    Lane Evans - USPTA Southern President, Director of Tennis & Wellness Champion Hills

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 49:38


    In this episode we discuss Lane's passion and commitment to continuing education, his involvement with the International Tennis Performance Association as a Master Tennis Performance Specialist, what it means to be a Senior Fitness Specialist, what the USPTA means to him, and much more!

    Tom Parkes - USPTA Southern Board, Director of Tennis Pine Valley Country Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 68:36


    In this episode we discuss Tom's journey from a player to a high performance coach, his time as director of Egypt's National Junior Tennis Program, what the USPTA means to him, and much more!

    Bill Riddle - Director of Tennis, USPTA Southern Board

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 46:48


    In this episode we discuss tennis travels, favorite memories, growing the game, continuing education, and much more!

    Stan Oley - Playmate Ball Machine Product Marketing Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 50:52


    In this episode we discuss ball machine technology, incorporating ball machine drills into lessons and clinics, and much more!

    Kevin Theos - USPTA 1st Vice President, USTA Tennis Service Representative Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 53:56


    In this episode we discuss Kevin's journey from being an attorney to the tennis industry, his mission of growing family tennis and grass roots tennis, how the industry changes, and much more!

    Bo Gard - PTR, USPTA Elite Professional, USPTA Mississippi President, Financial Advisor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 46:48


    In this episode we discuss Bo's journey from Romania to Mississippi, he remembers his first ITF point, how coaching has evolved, and much more!

    Jeff Chandley - Director of Tennis, Atlanta Athletic Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 45:16


    In this episode we discuss the broad scope of the tennis business, mentors, legacy, and much more!

    Kaitlin Flaherty Bisplinghoff: Director of Tennis, USPTA Southern 2nd Vice President

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 36:03


    In this episode we discuss her journey from Texas to North Carolina to Connecticut and back to NC. She speaks about her love of education, coaching, service and much more!

    Tim Bainton and Jeremy Carl: co-authors of The Complete Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 49:05


    In this episode we discuss the process of writing The Complete Coach, and their follow-up book, The Complete Player, out later this year. We discuss the state of the industry and much more!

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    Niba N'tcha: Samford Univ. Assistant Women's Tennis Coach, Teaching Pro at Vestavia Country Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 30:28


    In this episode we discuss Niba's journey from playing junior tennis in West Africa, moving to South Florida, and playing college tennis at Samford University. She still trains and competes, but spends time coaching her college alma mater and at a local country club in Birmingham, AL. We talk athlete-centered coaching, mentors, heroes, and much more!

    Jessica Weyreuter: Founder of DreamCourt, Director of Junior Tennis Montgomery Country Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 28:49


    In this episode we discuss her journey from junior tennis to playing on the tour and then college tennis. We talk about how she formed DreamCourt, how her position at Montgomery Country Club evolved into Director of Junior Tennis, and much more!

    Bill Riddle: USTA High Performance Coach, USPTA, PTR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 45:59


    In this episode we discuss Davis Cup in Nashville, high school tennis, college tennis, continuing education, and much more!

    Davor Dekaris: High Performance Coach, Founder of Tennis.Haus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 34:54


    In this episode we discuss the importance of playing multiple sports; his journey from Berlin, Germany to Covington, LA; and how Tennis.Haus came to be!

    Emma Doyle: Speaker, Mentor, Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 15:54


    In this episode we talk her presentation at the PTR International Tennis Symposium and more!

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    Tim Bainton: Founder of Blue Chip Sports Management, Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 4:27


    In this episode we talk his presentation at the PTR International Tennis Symposium and more!

    Dean Hollingworth: Strength & Conditioning Specialist, ITPA Master Tennis Performance Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 3:07


    In this episode we discuss Dean's presentation at the PTR International Symposium and more!

    Jim Harp: PTR Master of Tennis (Performance), ITPA Certified Tennis Performance Specialist, Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 4:42


    In this episode we talk the PTR International Tennis Symposium and more!

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