The Court Jesters

Nelson, Mitch and Sal are BACK for season two of "The Court Jesters Podcast" If you think we have improved from last season..... think again. The boys are still very raw and very real. Ladies and Gentlemen, court is on session .

Nelson is away AGAIN. Sal played golf and Mitch gives his opinion on "Pickleball"  Sal and Mitch dive deep into the their thoughts on todays tennis commentators. Is it time to see some fresh faces? Enjoy 

Nelson is still recovering from a late night watching Nick Kyrgios compete in the mens Wimbledon final.  Sal addresses the drama surrounding Nadal's withdrawal from the tournament. And Mitch creates the ultimate Grand Slam Tournament (Jesters style) Enjoy 

What does it take to be a tennis coach?  The boys break down what they look for when seeking sombody to spread positive vibes in the tennis community. Do you have what it takes? Enjoy 

This one is for you.... the fans... the best people on earth. Over the past two months we have gathered all of our favourite fan questions and answered them with as much truth as possible for you like only the Jesters can. Keep em coming, love you all Enjoy 

"ALL HAIL RAFA NADAL" as he wins his 14th French open. With Nelson M.I.A, Sal and Mitch chat about the amazing event that was the 2022 French Open. The boys got into depth about Nadal, Zverev injury woes, Jordan Thompson vs Kudla and say farewell to some well know French Superstars Enjoy 

Ahhhh the beautiful summer of tennis is here (at least for those in the northern hemisphere including Portugal) The boys discuss all things French Open, what its like to play on all 3 court surfaces and test out a new game called "Ace or Double Fault" Enjoy  

Keep your mind out of the gutter because the title of this episode relates to Sal's bowling career. The boys talk about what's happening in the world of tennis before diving into what they believe would make the best adult tennis trip. As always the boys take time to answer some great questions from the best fans in the world Enjoy 

It's the Dirty 30 episode (or XXX in Roman numerals) Federer's retrun to the game, Wimbledon banning players, turning pro after your 30th birthday... It is all discussed right here on the 5th best sports podcast in Singapore  Happy Jestering 

The number 29 is the theme and the boys catch up to draft their very own ultimate tennis team made up entirely of players who where once ranked 29 in the world.  DISCLAIMER: As Nelson forgot to pack a microphone, the sound quality of his section is low quality (for this we apologise)  The boys also share their favorite ice-breakers both on and off the court. Enjoy   

Nerves can play a big part in any sport. And it is important know what you are getting into when you enter your first tournament. This goes for Kids and parents alike. TCJ talk about how to shake those pre game jitters. The boys talk about the recent results at the Miami Open and perhaps a call from P.E.T.A is on the cards for Nelson and Mitch. Enjoy 

As the sun rises in Australia, the Court Jesters start the day talking about the shock retirement of tennis legend Ash Barty. Sal and Mitch talk about their coaching styles and Nelson learns from the boys what a love language is.   Enjoy 

Indian Wells is the hot topic of conversation amongst the Jesters. Kyrgios, Nadal, Osaka all making headlines. The boys talk about their go to tennis Instagram pages that all tennis fans should follow.  They discuss ideas on how to build tennis communities and share their favorite stories of professional tennis players they have shared a beer with. Enjoy 

The boys talk about coaching juniors and what they do to successfully transition them to adults who love the sport. Sal asks the group some great questions in the segment "sliding forehands"  One of the most debated topics was "who would survice if lost in the woods?'

The Jesters take a trip down memory lane and discuss their biggest regrets in the coaching world as well as discussing other careers they have all thought about. We report about Zverev's meltdown in Acapulco And feeling get hurt in an epic game of "would you rather" Enjoy

There are multiple paths you can take on your tennis journey and nobody understand those paths better than the Jesters. The boys break down the different types of tennis experience you can have as an adult and the benefits that come with them. We also take time to shout out to our new listeners in Germany  Enjoy 

THE BOYS ARE BACK! That's right the Jesters are back in a new and improved style of show ready to bring their unique personalities to the tennis world. Todays topic: Why the Jesters did not turn pro? Enjoy 

This week the boys have a more casual chat about life. Mitch is fresh off a stint from legends week at Newks, Nelson is finally out of lockdown and Sal apparently has more important things to do as he walks out before the show is complete. Enjoy the boys at their best 

The boys are joined by RBC commissioners and self proclaimed margarita specialists, Joe Rogers & Gene Siegel, to wrap up RBC 3. If you don't know what RBC is, this episode most likely won't help the cause as you are now listening to 5 of the biggest dribblers in the tennis world. Good Luck 

The stage is set for the third annual Rock Bottom Cup. This event is often seen as the pinnacle tennis and for the first time ever we have 3 teams competing for the crown. Who will take the title? Average Armadillos?....Possible The Fire Ferrets?...Achievable Missionary Valley Style... Highly unlikely  We speak to the team Captains before the big weekend.

Everything is very new for the boys. Sal takes a new job in Kansas City, Mitch's career takes him off the south coast of Long Island and Nelson announces a new charity event he will be running this year.  We find out how long it takes Mitch to get groceries and Sal tells us why he is a first round draft pick. Enjoy 

The boys dive deep on this episode and speak about mental health and how they deal with the highs and lows that life brings. We discover that Mitch and Nelson did not see eye to eye when they first met back in 2013. And the fellas discuss who has the most passionate fans in the world. Enjoy the episodes and don't forget to check in on your mates. Love you all 

Risks, rewards and failures. Mitch asks the boys about the biggest risks they have taken in their lifetime. The Jesters also open up about their biggest failures and what tools they used to move past them. Rock Bottom Cup plans continue, while Nelson and Sal get fired up about who may have the stronger team Enjoy.

The boys have a chat with the other (better) half of Get Set Tennis in Reza Tompsett. Reza was born in Singapore and spent his childhood traveling around the world, speaking the universal language of tennis. He spent 10 years in America working in New York, California and Florida before returning home to Australia in 2014. Reza talks about tennis culture in different countries and the boys test out how well they know each other with a game of "2 truths, 1 lie" Enjoy

Fresh off a stint battling COVID, Mitch talks to the boys about his Coronavirus experience. We take a trip down memory lane and discuss what the Jesters were doing at the age of 14. Sal smashes his word count quota for the day and Nelson gets some support from an unlikely source about his small legs. Enjoy 

Well Folks, it's here...the rawest of the raw, the authenticity that the Jesters always have but a little more 'steamier' than usual. Nels and Sal catch up with Mitch while he's on vacation in Steamboat, Colorado, and talk about Pro players they would love to party with, laughing attacks and Nelson's little brother Busta. This episode is not for the kids, so make sure you don't bluetooth this on loud speaker during the family dinner time. This episode has overlaps in speech, long periods of nothing but laughter, inappropriate language and jokes at each others expense.... exactly what you would expect from the court Jesters   Enjoy 

On this episode of TCJ, we sit down with Matt Bong. Matt played at the University of Colorado and was a ranked doubles player in the NCAA and Junior College. Matt is the current director of tennis at Great Hills Country Club and was once known as the "River Captain" between the years of 2000-2003. The boys talk about what they would like to see change in the sport and Matt tells his tennis story. Enjoy 

Special Guest Brent Krivokapich Today the boys sit down and chat with great mate and fellow tennis coach Brent Krivokapich. Representing the great city of Farmgington, New Mexico,Brent has coached all across the country including in Tyler, Texas where he won 3 National Championships as an assistant coach at TJC. He also worked under Tennis Australia at the ATP Sydney international in 2019. Brent is also a 2 x Rock Bottom Cup Champion Enjoy   

In this milestone episode the boys discuss what traits make a great coach. Nelson tells a story of a rather creepy encounter he had while traveling through the Newcastle area. Sal and Mitch also battle it out to see who has the greater knowledge of Australian culture. 

Today we discuss the culture of rewarding athletes/clients for participation in sport and the effects it plays in our community. The boys tell stories about their toughest clients they have ever coached. Sal finishes the episode with a game of "this or that" court jester edition.

In this episode Mitch puts forward the question "Which tennis players would do the best job running the country and why?" The boys take a trip down memory lane and breakdown the 2001 Men's Wimbledon Final. And we learn that Sal had a very unique first job. Enjoy 

This week the Nelson teaches the boys the term "code-hopping" as they discuss the greatest tennis players who would achieve greatness in other sports. The boys then each tell a story about their worst piece of advice they have ever been given, and Sal and Nelson bring up an unresolved issue from the past. Enjoy

Each of the Court Jesters have younger siblings. And each of those siblings found themselves involved in tennis in some way or another. Mitch's Sister Gabby, became a division one college player at NM State. Nelson's Brother Busta has made a career as a tennis coach in Australia. And Sal's sister Michelle played and coached tennis all through her teens as a way of staying in touch with her closet friends and family. The boys also talk about their favourite Grand Slams and Nelson tells a story of an unfortunate situation when he miss-read the label on a bottle of sleeping pills Enjoy 

In episode 5 Sal, Mitch and Nelson talk about their first tennis experiences and why they got into the game. They talk about some positive changes they would like to see in the world of tennis to increase the amount of people on the court. Mitch also puts Sal and Nelson through their first ever "Would you rather" challenge, with some rather unique questions. Enjoy 

This week the boys get a little sidetracked at the beginning of the episode talking about the various types of wildlife they have come across in their life.  The fellas go deep and talk about what being a coach means to them and how creating positive relationships with clients is everything.  They then finish things off be touching on the rituals and routines we see so many tennis players doing these days. Enjoy 

Time zones create a slight issue with the boys this week as Sal and Mitch are made to get up at 3AM to record this weeks episode of "The Court Jesters". The boys talk about the differences between athletes with natural talent vs athletes who are mental tough. To finish off the show, Sal takes us through the top 5 sporting moments that the boys have witnessed in their lifetime. Enjoy 

This week the Jester boys talk about what it's like being the new tennis pro around the club and go into detail about some of their biggest mistakes on court. The fellas also discuss the topic of coaching on the fly and how some of their greatest ideas have come from being under prepared. Oh and they talk about pool noodles too. Enjoy  

Meet Mitch, Sal and Nelson as they introduce themselves to the world and talk about their reasons for starting this journey together. The boys are rough around the edges to say the least, however, it's easy to see how much fun they having brining joy to people through tennis.