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Career tennis coach Scott Ficks discusses various topics in the tennis coaching and business world. I have made a career out of making stuff up, this podcast might have something for players and coaches looking for new ideas. It could also be an incredible waste of time that you will never get back.

Scott Ficks


    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 87 EPISODES


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    Perseverance: Big Life Events All In One Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 35:24


    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

    Tennis Lessons From Florida & Neesh Fell Out Of His Kayak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 20:10


    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!

    RaeLee Finally Joins Me To Talk Soccer, Club Life, & Coaches Fighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 45:41


    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

    The Beetus, A Medical Anniversary, & A Wedding!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 42:20


    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

    Competitive Endurance, Bald Eagles, & Bagels with No Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 15:07


    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

    IU Football, How Much Court Can 2 Players Cover, & Be Efficient, Not Lazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 20:08


    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

    YouTube Guy & Get Behind The Bigger Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 21:28


    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/

    Stealing Points, Chasing Miracles, & Joe Flacco

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 28:31


    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: Stealing From Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 25:55


    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

    Lazy Piece of #@*&! Conversations with Kayla

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 80:14


    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

    Politics, Religion, & Puppies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 27:57


    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

    It's Just A Drill, French Open, & 5th Grade Graduations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 19:56


    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

    Mistakes Matter, But Not All Of Them

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 1:53


    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

    What Am I Paying You For?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:25


    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

    Dumb Analogy Series: Swanson It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 2:16


    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

    The Medical Podcast: Transfusions, Busted Ankles, & A Man Called "W"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 52:20


    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

    Dumb Analogy Series: Spend More Time Being Clark Kent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 2:37


    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

    Dumb Analogy Series: Lead Singers and Drummers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 2:34


    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

    My Dad Joins Me Again....#70 Is The Most Random So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:08


    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

    Dumb Analogy Series: Just Fix The Flat Tire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 3:52


    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

    Dumb Analogy Series: Faster Than The Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 2:51


    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

    Dumb Analogy Series: Serve Like The Space Shuttle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 3:07


    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

    Scorpion Venom, White Christmas, & Questioning My Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 31:31


    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

    Snow Sucks, Shaving at the Gym, & Blowing Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 24:39


    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

    Fluid Fingers, The Demonstration Method, and I Didn't Pick Up Balls For A Full Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 27:08


    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

    Home Runs, Drilling Holes in Racquets, & Living In The Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 23:54


    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

    The Wisdom of Jack Watermolen & Random Other Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 69:07


    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

    Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 0:50


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    What should I have done? Dolly Parton, Henry Winkler, and K.I.M. training.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 25:59


    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

    Zero Glide Potential, Crab Legs, & Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 19:45


    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?

    "I couldn't find parking" & "I'm miserable so I might as well be comfortable"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 30:16


    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.

    Portillos, Turds, and Marshmallows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 40:15


    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.

    Skyline Chili, Hotel Snacks, & Pacing Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 34:32


    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.

    The Milwaukee Tennis Classic with Tournament Director, Andy Volkert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 43:59


    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.

    Falling Into A Sinkhole, Bonfire Origins, & Time Hartwig Says Something Smart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 37:23


    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.

    Calming Your Monkey Mind & Other Nuts & Bolts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 41:21


    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.

    The Economy of Movement meets a Megalodon: "We Do What's In Front Of Us"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 27:19


    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

    2 Mice Versus a Gerbil: A Conversation With My Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 71:47


    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!

    The Milwaukee Tennis Classic featuring Denny Shackter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 38:13


    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: F*** This & F*** That, Fireflies vs. Lightning Bugs, and lots of good tennis talk.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 50:44


    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.

    2 Burned Bagels, Managing Group Lessons, & Preparing For The Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 38:14


    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

    When I'm President, Mickey Mantle failed 3,444 times, & Have Coaches Lost The Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 24:19


    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

    The Road Trip Episode: Traffic, Stress Driving, & Crocs On Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 43:08


    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.

    Off To California, Practicing Alone, and 8th Grade Graduations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 20:08


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

    Mama's Fallen...Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 48:26


    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.

    My Pile Of Sadness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 38:13


    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.

    Lessons from Ted Lasso and The Office, living in the gray, & pets walking backward.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 39:59


    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.

    My Birthday, 13.1 Miles, Finding Time For Your "People", & Cowboy Outfits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 38:44


    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.

    Voltaire, Papa Smurf, Hugh Jackman & More Secrets Of Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 41:40


    Episode #40 covers topics ranging from Papa Smurf to Voltaire quotes from 1707. Apparently someone else has the secret to better tennis and is pickleball surviving only because tennis did all the work?

    Completely Revolutionary Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 28:07


    Episode #39 clears up my questions on gas prices and my IU will win the championship next year. Someone revolutionized the volley on Instagram too! How to use your serve to fix smaller problems instead of blaming your partners and not think so reactionary. Also, delay your actions but not your thoughts....genius.

    "If Your Coach Is No Good, Find A New One"-Ben Ficks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 30:13


    Ben joins me to talk about tennis, weight loss, and missing his big sister. I had no idea the Indian Wells final was being played and that can't be good. Why I don't think pickleball is a great watch on television and apparently there are 5 drills that will change your life forever. I continue to talk about building relationships with your coaches and not getting trapped into quick fixes. Go Hoosiers!

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