Podland Tennis Talk with Scott Ficks

Episode #93 has a very special guest, Katie Harn, our WAC Group Fitness Manager! She has some great stories, had the cops called on her, and could be your next reality tv star. Have a listen, she's better at this than I am. https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennishttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g

My special guest this week is WAC Trainer, speed runner, and legend of the cheese curd factory, Spencer Mellberg. Spencer has some great stories about how he ended up in the personal training and running world, and why he would choose to drink watermelon juice. Enjoy!https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis

Episode #90 covers some tennis talk involving great steaks, drill sergeants, visiting the DMV, and more. It's only 23 minutes of gibberish, it can't be that bad.

Episode #89 discusses some major life events that occurred in the past several weeks. I try to tie them into some tennis knowledge but not sure I succeeded. It's been a lot lately. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennishttps://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis

Episode #88 is all tennis and covers the three lessons I learned from Florida. Don't Lean, It's Okay To Do The Same Things Everyday, and Be More Efficient. It's only 20 minutes and has no random topics. Enjoy!

Episode #86 is a conversation with my friend, co-worker, and soccer supporter, RaeLee Miller. Rae does a bit of everything at the club and discusses how she got into this business, coaching, crocs, and who wins a fight among the tennis coaches. Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennishttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis

This is the first episode since November 2024 and it is not tennis focused at all. I talk about my health situation, hospital anniversary, Annie is getting married, and some other random stuff. Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennishttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis

Episode #84 is short and likely not very good. I discuss wanting bagels with no holes, IU football, our bald eagle friend and how to separate skills from results in a drill group. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis

Episode #83 discusses IU football and culture changes, the election, and why players can't cover 100% of the court and don't need to. Enjoy! ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis⁠⁠

Episode #82 talks about not listening to your coaches, especially YouTube guy. Also, why you should ski behind a bigger boat and there will only be two holidays when I'm President. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/

Episode #81 covers how important it is to win a few points you aren't supposed to, stop chasing miracles, why pickleball culture sucks, and two terms that should be banned from the world. Enjoy! https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis https://www.youtube.com/@scottfickstennisandpickleball

Episode #80 is all about tennis and I left out all of the random stuff that I enjoy. I took several lessons from various church services and turned them into coaching ideas. Wrestling pigs, being offended, and keeping your spoon in the cup is all discussed. Enjoy! https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis

Episode #79 welcomes Kayla Jaskowiak. We discuss a variety of topics involving life in the club world, leadership, being uncomfortable, and here her story of how she got here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis

Episode #78 covers a wide variety of topics including hockey, puppies, Seinfeld, & fixing cars. The coaching part discusses how politics, religion, and puppies help us choose things that fit our lifestyle, tennis game, and current situation. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

This short episode covers my thoughts on elementary school graduations, the French Open, Caitlyn Clark, and Jerry West. Also, the puppy arrives next week! https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Don't focus solely on the number of mistakes you make during a match. Pay attention to when you are making them because that can be far more important than the total number. Just don't miss on game point, set point, or match point, and you can still be successful. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ scottfickstennis@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Episode #76 is the first in almost 2 months. It's not very good but does cover some coaching topics in addition to the usual random stuff. https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g scottfickstennis@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

If you are uncertain what shot to choose or where to move on the court, pick something and commit to it. Don't try and do multiple things average, do one thing great. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Episode #73 is my story of 5 days in the hospital. I had never been in the hospital before and my adventure was full of fun activities. There is no tennis talk on this one. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Many players focus on trying to do amazing things and take too many risks. Sometimes it's best to spend more time as Clark Kent than Superman. https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Good lead singers get to have all the fun, stage diving, jumping off of stuff, lighting guitars on fire....but behind them is a great drummer, who keeps the band rocking no matter what the lead singer does. Know your role in a doubles match and be great at both. https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.facebook.com/scottfickstennis/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Episode #70 is easily the most random of them all. My Dad joins me again and the topic list covers....post it notes, one pill to cure all issues, bad driver solutions, girl scouts, equal prize money, silverback gorilla's vs. teenage boys, jury duty, and more. https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Sometimes a major mistake has a very small solution. If you get a flat tire, most normal people do not immediately purchase a new car. It is likely a quick fix that can be done without assistance. https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

This analogy talks about how you don't have to play the greatest tennis ever, you just have to be better than your opponent. If they are playing like garbage, you just have to be less garbage. Easy. Click the link below to follow on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

I like to tell stories and create memorable and dumb analogies on the court with the hope that students will remember them. This is one connecting the Space Shuttle launching to your serve. Like I said, it's dumb.....and probably not memorable. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Episode #66 covers how I've been contemplating my age and career, beating my brother in Madden, and scorpion venom. I also tell 3 stories of how I got here that include all of the following: Weed, White Christmas, and the National Anthem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

I discuss the dude shaving his chest in the gym locker room, my disaster of a snow day, and is all wind "blowing" wind? Lots of random stuff and probably useless. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Episode #64 discusses a guy named Seaman Knapp, who invented the Demonstration Method in 1903. What liquids would you shoot out of your fingers if you could and accepting who you are on the court. Plus, the Colts are the greatest team to ever play! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Episode #63 discusses "whats wrong with people", do people living in remote locations care about the state of our country, and more gibberish. Also, how do you want your partner to talk to you when you go to a dark place, do you warm up differently in a lesson than a match, and sometimes we need to let a plan work before changing it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

I'm joined on episode #62 by Jack Watermolen! Jack is a coach at the WAC, has saved lives, fought bears, hits a smoking forehand, and believes he can hit an MLB distance homerun with one month of training. This is one of my favorite conversations and you will understand why Jack and I get along. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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Episode #61 talks about my dilemma with a lady at the gym, Dolly Parton needs new people, and John McEnroe on Smartless. Also, how to use the K.I.M. method on the tennis court. Enjoy, or don't, either way, I won't really know unless you bash me on social media. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/orderonthecourtspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

Episode #60 covers Christmas movies, Thanksgiving foods, Metallica, and why the world shouldn't mix fruits and dessert. Also, do you have Zero Glide Potential on your swing?

Sometimes saying "great shot" is an easy way to move on from a lost point and can lessen your anger over a loss. Some good ideas like trampoline tennis and a one-stop hospital are discussed along with Seinfeld talking truths about sweatpants, 30 years ago. Listen if you want to, but you probably don't want to.

Episode #58 covers a wide variety of topics including my new shoe business idea, joining AARP, and angularity. Why drawing out your favorite plays could help you play with more purpose and all of the things you shouldn't say to your coach.

Episode #57 was recorded from a hotel in Columbus, Ohio. I discuss hotel snacks, Skyline Chili, and should adults give foul balls to little kids. Also, how to pace yourself in a match or practice session. Enjoy.

I'm joined by Andy Volkert, the tournament director of the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. It runs September 22-24th at four locations and is the longest running division one college tournament in the country. It is free and an amazing opportunity to see top level tennis from a courtside seat.

This weeks show covers a wide range of topics as usual. The U.S. Open, Red Auerbach, and Baby On Board sings are discussed. I also tell a story that ends with someone hoping the WAC falls in a sinkhole. Find all of my stuff on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at scottfickstennisandpickleball.

Episode #54 talks about my trip to Cleveland along with many other nuts and bolts topics. Working on managing your Monkey Mind, no technology gyms, gas prices.....again, and more. I give some feedback on whether players should use words or signals when poaching, and wonder why the best tennis players on the planet aren't being shown on national television. Find more random things on Facebook, IG, and TikTok at scottfickstennisandpickleball.

This episode covers 3 book reviews, introduces a new segment "Whats Wrong With People" and asks why "taking candy from a baby" isn't so easy.https://linktr.ee/scottfickstennisandpickleball

This was a fun one that covers a variety of topics including mice fighting gerbils, the oboe, and band camp. We also discuss our favorite players, communication versus coaching, lesson planning, and finally decided that Michael Jordan is clearly better than Lebron. Coach Ron "Flamer" Albers and Chris "Freaka" Gelb provide some highly intellectual insight on our world. Enjoy!

Wisconsin tennis legend Denny Shackter and I discuss the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. The MTC has been around for 47 years and features some of the best division one college players and teams in the country. We talk about what it is, where it is, how it works, and why you should attend.

Episode #50 includes a discussion with my Dad, Bill Ficks and my nephew, Tristan Ficks. We cover a lot of topics including different types of competitiveness, movies, books, doubles, and teamwork. Also, is it firefly's or lightning bugs? Why did Dad find a cat's claw on the table and why Tristan uses pulling his shorts up as a strategy.

Episode #49 gets into how tennis players prioritize what they want out of a group lesson. How to get out of dark times on the court and preparing for the eventual demise of your tennis game. Crocs are okay on vacation, gas stations, and fishing trips now. Find me on TikTok, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook at ScottFicksTennisandPickleball. FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Episode #48 discusses how Micky Mantle failed 3,444 times and is still considered one of the greatest to ever play baseball. Why straight roads and no time zones make total sense regardless of the facts, and have tennis coaches lost sight of important details.Find Me On FacebookFind Me On YouTubeFind Me On TikTokFind Me On Instagram

Episode #46 recaps our trip to see Annie in California and revisits my questions on gas prices. Also, how the Navy Seals may help you get more value out of challenging situations on the courts. I wore Crocs for 10 days, ate nothing but bad food, and rank my best and worst states of the trip.

This short episode talks about my recent podcasting experience, 8th grade graduations, why practicing alone is important, and culture versus experience.

Episode #44 is quite a family event. My Mom, Carol Ficks joins us, along with my niece Madison Ficks, and my nephew Tristan Ficks. We talk about growing up with a tennis Dad, high school tennis experiences, raising tennis sons, and a whole lot of random stuff. If you have a family, this might be for you, but probably not.

This episode starts with Shannon leaving me in a Pile of Sadness on a party bus and how I didn't handle some really great news for her very well. Costco has amazing deals on soda and my grocery store has locks on the wheels now. But there is some tennis talk about making your warm up more focused and building up to a strong finish. I also question why pickleball doesn't get me to an intensely competitive level.

Episode #42 covers a lot of television, including Ted Lasso, The Office, and Shrinking. I also cover Air, the new movie about Nike and Michael Jordan. There is some tennis talk that continues to focus on handling adversity, putting things in perspective, and understanding that sometimes people are "gooder" than you.

Episode #41 covers my Birthday, catching up with old friends, and finishing another half-marathon. There is a wide range of topics from dressing up like a cowboy at a concert and wearing house slippers to Olive Garden. The only tennis part involves enjoying working through the difficult parts of a match and how to pace yourself in order to finish strong.