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On Episode 395 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn how to train smarter, move efficiently, and avoid injuries with Lane Evans. Lane has been teaching tennis for over 45 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the sport. He's a Master RSPA Professional and Level 3 Certified Tennis Specialist with the Professional Tennis Registry. He is a Master Tennis Performance Specialist with the International Tennis Performance Association and a Master Trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association, holding six certifications in fitness and performance. Lane also played a key role in developing the RacquetFit curriculum and is certified in Serve by the Kovacs Institute. A highly sought-after speaker, he shared his expertise on tennis, fitness, and performance at events across the U.S. and around the world. He is currently working on a book set to release in 2025 and has authored numerous published articles. Despite enduring multiple injuries and surgeries—including two Achilles ruptures, knee and hip replacements, and a temporary loss of sight—Lane remains dedicated to helping athletes improve their tennis and golf performance. On the show, you'll dive into Lane's tennis journey and career path, discover smarter and more efficient tennis training strategies, gain valuable advice for players overcoming injuries, learn what inspired him to write his books, and so much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Lane! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Theraband - https://amzn.to/4jWjbIn red or green LEtennisandgolfperformance.com LEvans290@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into a fresh episode of Vida Tennis this week as we welcome Dan Santorum, the CEO of the Professional Tennis Registry. Dan is a prominent figure on several USTA National committees and holds pivotal roles on industry boards, including the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Tennis Industry Association, and the National Public Parks Tennis Association. His illustrious career has earned him a place in the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame, the USTA Middle States Tennis Hall of Fame, and the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame, with academic roots from the University of Florida. Listen in as he shares his journey from being Dennis Vandermeer's protege to steering and expanding the PTR. Discover the significance he places on certifications, his fervor for promoting diversity, and a wealth of insights from his vast experience in the tennis industry! Get ready to hear from one of the best out there, only here at Vida Tennis! WEBSITE: www.vidatennispodcast.com SUPPORT VIDA TENNIS/ Leave a voicemail: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennifer-gelhaus MERCH: https://vida-tennis-pop-up-store.printify.me/products/1 EMAIL: vidatennispodcast@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/people/Vida-Tennis/100092214093468/ https://www.instagram.com/vidatennispodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennifer-gelhaus/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennifer-gelhaus/support
On the 172nd episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Mark Hamlin. The two are just a few months shy of having known each other for sixty years. They initially talk sports and life but then focus primarily on tennis.Mark was a member of Vic Braden's staff at Coto de Caza in California and at multiple sites in Germany; where he has lived the last forty-two years. In addition to being a true Bradenite, he has a diversified background that ranges from club ownership to representing the Professional Tennis Registry in Europe.By listening, one is assured a few laughs. Most importantly, the basics are reviewed.
We have another young game changer on The Coaching Podcast in tennis and performance coach, Kelly Sykes. Kelly displays wisdom beyond his years in sharing one of his biggest sliding doors moments that taught him that it's okay to not have all the answers to our students' questions. Kelly explains the difference between mentoring, coaching and psychology and helps tennis directors understand that one of the keys to inspiring the next generation of coaches is in valuing the importance of CREATIVITY! You will not be disappointed with this episode and you can zoom in on Kelly's comments here; Best coaching moment: What we can learn from our students and growing up as part of a military family 2:33 Worst coaching moment; Coaching burnout (self-awareness and talking things out with someone before you pass over your threshold) 5.19 Sliding Doors: Created a mission that time and shared experiences are valuable 7:45 Learn how to be okay with unanswered questions 8.34 It's important to have independent connections (what level of coaching will suit each individual) 10.24 The importance of setting boundaries 11.06 What makes a Great Coach? 13:03 (Diversity, adaptation, and learning) Where do you get your mentorship from? 15.56 How do you grow other people with that mentorship? 16.09 Consider: Are you learning "from" a coach OR "with" a coach for your growth and the growth of others (it's a different perspective) 16.58 What is the difference between a mentor, coach, and psychologist? 19.42 Your best training partner is the wall! 23.39 The skill of learning itself is not just defined by information 27.16 Directors of clubs: Creative ideas will open up new possibilities for this next generation of coaches 32.11 Top tips on igniting coaches' interest in understanding learning - ask yourself: 1) What are your learning outlets? 33.31 2) Do you think there is a difference between learning and development? 34.24 3) Recommendation: Take 1 day a month when you are learning and/or developing and work on not asking questions or not responding and simply just listen and absorb the information or situation (we learn when we are in silence) 32.52 What's next? 34.22 About Kelly Sykes: Kelly Sykes transforms different genres of psychology - ranging from sports psychology to social, behavioral, mental health, and performance psychology to infuse a new purpose for players to understand themselves and their tennis. Kelly has over 10 years of tennis coaching in different tennis fields like player development Coaching, Division I college coaching, wheelchair, nonprofit, and tennis clubs and resorts – specializing in Juniors and Adults alike. Kelly Sykes has received higher-level tennis accreditation from the United States Professional Tennis Association, Professional Tennis Registry, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA), being one of the first individuals to achieve a young professional of the year and all these coaching feats before reaching 25! He has had the opportunity to coach top-ranked junior players and continues to represent his personal tennis and psychology research articles with companies like Tennis Channel's Tennis Magazine in June 2022. Connect with Kelly: Website: https://Stradatennisonline.net Socials: https://www.instagram.com/stradatennisonline https://twitter.com/KellySy14601331
On our 43rd episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell start a discussion on one of the most prolific teachers in the history of tennis. This summer, Dennis will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The motto of the organization (Professional Tennis Registry) he founded sums up Dennis's contributions to tennis. He indeed made a "World of Difference."
Episode 16 - Dan Santorum is the CEO of the PTR and PPR as well as the newly formed Professional Platform Tennis Registry (PPTR). Dan has been inducted into serveral tennis industry halls of fame and has conducted coaching clinics in all 50 states in the USA as well as on 6 continents around the world.Our discussion is wide ranging and includes the following topics & more:- Tennis is primed for a mini-boom and is an ideal sport during the coronavirus crisis.- The newly formed Professional Platform Tennis Registry.- Pickleball is a great lead-up sport to tennis and also a great sport on its own as it is an easy sport to transition into.- The club and racquet sports industry as it moves forward.- Dan's start in the tennis industry and amazingly fast rise to PTR executive director.- How both the PTR and coaching has evolved through the years.- PTR's positive relationship with the USTA.- World Team Tennis, the upcoming US Open, and an optimistic look toward next year.Professional Tennis Registry:https://www.ptrtennis.orgProfessional Pickleball Registry:https://www.pprpickleball.orgServe and Return Podcast Twitter:@serve_returnpodHave a suggestion for a Serve and Return Podcast guest? email Chris at cmtrieste@gmail.comChris' book - 14 Great Coaches: Learn Their Lessons, Improve Your Coaching, Have A Lasting Impact https://www.amazon.com/14-Great-Coaches-Lessons-Coaching/dp/1546856625/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1593552912&sr=8-1Serve and Return Website:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-and-return-podcast-tennis-racquet-sports-more/id1508242968
Carol Shaw MacLennan is the Director of Tennis at Laurel Creek Country Club during the outdoor season and Staff pro, tournament director and event coordinator at Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club during the indoor season. Carol has been involved with USTA in New Jersey for over 20 years and is currently on the USTA National Sportsmanship committee. "I've been a member of the Professional Tennis Registry since 1997 and have attended every Symposium since joining. I have great respect for the organization and the staff and have made so many great friends from around the world through the PTR. " Join us as we discuss sportsmanship goals at the USTA, the state of tennis in New Jersey, and hear Carol's thoughts on the Professional Tennis Registry. TennisPAL Chronicles is a tennis podcast to feed your passion for the game! We are tennis fans that interview tennis professionals and discuss tips, news, and reviews for your tennis obsession. Our global Fan Favorite reports are created by passionate fans who share news about their favorite players. Host Phillip Kim is the Tennis Pro at the historic Langham Huntington in Pasadena as well as the Director of Tennis for the City of Azusa and an avid player and coach. Visit tennispal.com to download the tennis app everyone is talking about and access the show notes! Send an email to pk@tennispal.com for more information. Download from iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please consider leaving a positive review to share the love! Thanks for recommending and listening!
There is a sport out there that has grown 17% every year for the last 6 years. In addition, 54% of participants say it helps them connect with their friends, 67% of parents get to play it with their children, and 71% of parents say it has had a positive influence. Those statistics sound fantastic. Can you guess which sport? In this latest podcast, Kirk Anderson tells us what sport this is and what we need to do to create that same experience in other sports. Show Notes 1:30 Where it all started for Kirk 4:30 How do we size the court to the child – Teaching children first, tennis second 15:30 The challenges of changing the coaching culture in tennis 22:30 Things USTA could have done better during their rebuilding 28:30 Some of the World’s best tennis players were multi-sport athletes 33:00 Advice to parents who feel forced to have their child specialize early 39:00 Biggest issues Kirk sees in youth sports 46:15 What books are on Kirk’s bookshelf? About Kirk Anderson Kirk Anderson is the former Director for Coach Education at the United States Tennis Association. Anderson is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry and the United States Professional Tennis Association, and he is one of nine people in the world to hold the Master Professional classification from both teaching organizations. Anderson has a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a master’s degree in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University. He is a graduate of the USTA High-Performance Coach program and is certified by the International Youth Conditioning Association as a Youth Fitness Specialist. Anderson has published dozens of tennis-related articles in journals in the United States and internationally. He has served on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Tennis Participation Task Force since 2000 and is a member of the Special Olympics International Global Resource Tennis Team and the Special Olympics North America Tennis Development Committee. He is a member of the HEAD/Penn National Advisory Staff and the Adidas Tennis Advisory Staff. In addition, Anderson has participated in three major "Let’s Move!" events with First Lady Michelle Obama, in Washington, D.C., New York City and London, England. In 2003, Anderson received the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award, and he was named Person of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in 2006 and the Professional Tennis Registry Professional of the Year in 2012. In 2013, he was inducted into the Western Michigan University Department of Human Performance and Health Education Alumni Honor Academy. Get in Touch Email: kirk@coachkirkanderson.com Website: http://coachkirkanderson.com/ The Boys in the Boat on Amazon: The Boys in the Boat The Essential Sheehan on Amazon: The Essential Sheehan Become a Transformational Coach Today - Want to create gritty, resilient athletes who succeed beyond the game? Purchase Warriors, Not Winners now! Take your Coaching to the Next Level with Transformational Coaching If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review Hosted by John O'Sullivan. Produced by Coach Reed Maltbie
Earlynn Lauer, MS, is a doctoral student and graduate teaching associate in the Sport Psychology/Motor Behavior program in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies at The University of Tennessee. She is a certified tennis instructor through the Professional Tennis Registry, and her research interests focus on working with youth sport psychology professionals and coaches to integrate mental skills training in youth sports. In Fall 2017, she will be starting a position of Assistant Professor in Sport Psychology and Wellness at Western Illinois University. http://journals.humankinetics.com/doi/abs/10.1123/iscj.2016-0078
Tune from 3pm -4pm tomorrow on Today's Focus with Crystal, I will be interviewing Bill Murray (former coach of Venus and Serena Williams), who continue to work closely with Sadili's HeadPro Liz Odera, Africa's first woman Professional and Tester in the Professional Tennis Registry, as well as one of Africa's high performance coaches. You can call in to speak with former coach of Venus and Serena Williams by dialing (949) 272-9483