Podcasts about racquet

Hey there and welcome to the wemove podcastIt was the end of the tennis grand slam of the Australian Open at the weekend. Pretty pumped for the level of play in both men's and women's. Congrats to Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner for their displays of Slam winning play. Continuing the theme of tennis with today's episode but focussed on the community level. A couple of episodes back we spoke to Amsterdam Tennis Society about the growth of their social tennis club, and closer to home, we have just spoken to the founding trio of Bisque Tennis club in London.Run club formats are established and continue to grow, which continues to amaze me at the evolution of the running and running community space. It's a model that's inspiring people to get up and run, move and ultimately change their physical and mental states, which is fantastic. Now this has been happening for a while, plus other sporting communities have been growing, in the training space for example with CrossFit, Hyrox and also climbing and bouldering. Racquet sports are now bubbling up, boosted by Padel and Pickle. These new sports are bringing their own innovations as they develop. The more traditional ones, in this case tennis, with it's heritage, traditions and sometimes stifling rules and norms has not seen much innovation and evolution. That is until now, with the likes of Bisque and Amsterdam Tennis Society emerging and connecting with other like minded tennis players through social platforms.Bisque founders, Alejandro, Seb and Alex sat down with me this weekend to chat Bisque, it's ideas, formats and plans for bringing players together of all levels to enjoy getting on court and hitting some balls without being bound by the sometimes stifling club traditions.Thanks to the guys for their time. If you are in London and want to get onto a tennis court, but feel reluctant to give it a go for whatever reason, check Bisque out and sign up for one of their sessions.Thanks for listening. from Chris and me. Peace.

We take a look at the WTA players this week at the Aussie Open! We are a week into the tournament, but recorded this just as the draw came out, so bear with us as we start from the top and discuss some of the gear switches with the ladies on the WTA. From new racquets, sponsors, strings, shoes and beyond! Find out who is using what including a new racquet in Madison Keys hands as well as Svitolina, new brands and beyond!  Any switches you think these players should make?! And let us know who you think will win it all?! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

This podcast drops as Federico Gomez is just about an hour away from his first Australian Open appearance, taking on Joao Fonseca in the first round of qualies here on a Tuesday in Melbourne. His route is an unusual one, having gone through a junior college to Louisville to the business world path, before breaking out in 2024 with three challenger titles, creeping closer and closer to the top 100 for the first time in his career. More coming up next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johannus Monday enters 2025 at 371 in the world, but as we know on the BTR Pod, the ranking very rarely tells the full story. The 6'6" lefty has evolved immensely over the last five years, and ended the 2024 season with three straight 25K titles, and a semifinal at the Knoxville Challenger. That was a special one for him, as it was a few months after he graduated from the University of Tennessee. We talk about he went from an unheralded prospect out of Hull, to one of the most feared players out of the collegiate system in the last few years. He joins Jake Fearnley, Nishsesh Basavareddy, Eliot Spizzirri and others from the 2024 class making their mark at the highest level. We go over those humble beginnings, how he got to Tennessee, that incredible 2024 class, and what he, and Mike, think he needs to do to be the best version of himself. His goals will surprise you. More from Melbourne next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikola Aracic from Intuitive Tennis is back on the podcast and this time, we focus on his recent series about finding his next racquet. Choosing a new racquet can be a very frustrating process and Nikola is feeling it! We get into ways to make the process smoother, some tips and tricks, discuss racquets overall, get into doping on the pro tour, and look ahead at the 2025 tennis season. You can check out his content on YouTube or get exclusive access to his membership content. Use the code TENNISNERD10 for 10% off. You can find other Tennisnerd Deals here.

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Caitlin Thompson is on the rise. The Missouri tennis alum shares her story competing for the Tigers before founding Racquet, a tennis magazine and lifestyle brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Davis Cup Champion Gabriel Diallo joins Mike on the pod this week. The 23 year old provided another big jump in the rankings in 2024, moving in to the top 100 on the back of his first ATP Final in Almaty. We discuss his beginnings, his quite international background, the college days at Kentucky, and how he's focusing on process over results. More next week with Jamie Loeb talking to Hayley Carter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Lammons is one of my favorite people to run in to at every tournament. He's down to earth, not impressed by pretense, and just a good human to be around. He also happens to be one of the top 20 doubles players in the world. We chopped it up about his rise to that level, and some of the top doubles topics right now, including the US decision not to play Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek during Davis Cup this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this captivating episode of Vida Tennis we welcome Craig Thompson, a sports industry expert with an illustrious career spanning volleyball, equestrian, UEFA's Champions League and the America's Cup. Now CEO of MindSpring, Craig shares his passion for padel and offers fascinating insights into the rapidly evolving world of global sports. Discover why padel is taking the world by storm, with courts in over 130 countries and sold-out arenas across Europe. Craig reveals the secret behind its meteoric rise, explains its potential in the American market, and discusses the changing landscape of global sports participation. From the rise of women's sports to the impact of technology on fan engagement and performance analysis, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the exciting developments shaping the future of racquet sports and beyond. Get ready to hear from one of the best out there, only here at Vida Tennis! Vida Tennis: www.vidatennispodcast.com Ig @vidatennispodcast Fb @vidatennis Contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠vidatennispodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/people/Vida-Tennis/100092214093468/ https://www.instagram.com/vidatennispodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennifer-gelhaus/support

Season #24 Episode#:85 Shaun and Bobby talk to Darren Potkey. Darren is the Executive Director of USTA Georgia as well as the Georgia Tennis Foundation.YouTube Full Video: https://youtu.be/Jz6vSODik_QYouTube King of Tennis: https://youtu.be/eJ1jm0wiGH4More about Darren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-potkey-7320411a7Shaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.comhttps://tennisforchildren.com/

Here we go! Loads of topics, 5 minutes on the clock! This week the crew discusses all sorts of trending tennis topics and even answers some of your questions! Tune in to hear us talk about: - small ITF tournaments vs. BIG Masters WTA & ATP tournaments - doping allegations and handling it on tour - who is the GOAT, really!? - stereotypes for people who use certain gear - why are the pros going lighter?! Have a question you want us to chat about, let us know in the comments! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We celebrate the spookiest time of the year with artist and filmmaker Mickey Duzyj, who brings us the true story of a varsity tennis champion who found glory after becoming what few jocks have ever been: goth. We also learn about a special coach; bleacher crows; The Sisters of Mercy; and not worshipping the devil. You can read Mickey's companion piece for Racquet magazine here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We celebrate the spookiest time of the year with artist and filmmaker Mickey Duzyj, who brings us the true story of a varsity tennis champion who found glory after becoming what few jocks have ever been: goth. We also learn about a special coach; bleacher crows; The Sisters of Mercy; and not worshipping the devil. You can read Mickey's companion piece for Racquet magazine here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We urge you to celebrate the occult with artist and filmmaker Mickey Duzyj, who brings us the true story of a varsity tennis champion who found glory after becoming what few jocks have ever been: goth. We also learn about a special coach; bleacher crows; The Sisters of Mercy; and not worshipping the devil. (You can read Mickey's companion piece for Racquet magazine here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Serving Aces" with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss Rafael Nada;, his retirement, his game, and what he meant to tennis.  Alexandra and Ougi reminisce about his game, his nuances on the tennis court, and his pleasing personality that seemed made for tennis.  Newsy notes brought in Cher in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the World Series with the Yankees and the Dodgers.  68

Learner Tien is 18 years old, has a record of 53-9 this year, which now includes a total of 7 titles, including his third challenger title on Sunday in Fairfield, California. We had a chat on Monday before the tournament had begun in full, and then we spoke again AFTER he won the title in 39 minutes and 07 seconds, 6-0, 6-1 over Bernard Tomic. Record setting on that one, becoming the shortest completed Challenger Final in history. We talk about goals, THAT winning streak, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Perez is world number 11 on the WTA Doubles Tour, with seven career titles. In this interview, Ellen shares her tennis journey, WTA doubles serve, return, volley, groundstroke, rankings, and more.Here are a few topics we dive into:Learn the benefits of returning with backhands in the middle, which Ellen and her partner, Nicole Melichar-Martinez, do.Racquet customization.Ellen explains how she got her athletic prowess.Advice for left-handed players.Known for her speed and epic slides, Ellen explains the keys to a good slide on any surface.How she made the transition from singles to nearly full-time doubles.College tennis at the University of Georgia.Your questions from Twitter & Instagram including mixed doubles, her favorite potato style, the player's council, and more.At the end, Ellen shares what she would change to grow doubles. Whether you're a doubles fan or just curious about the world of professional doubles, this episode offers a comprehensive glimpse into the life and strategies of one of the best in the world.Follow Ellen on Twitter | InstagramEllen might partner with Max Purcell for mixed doubles at the Australian Open.Favorite tournament: Italian OpenBooks: Open by Andre Agassi-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video CourseMental Game MasterclassLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles TacticsReturn Strategy for DoublesServe Strategy for DoublesNet Play Strategy for Doubles

We didn't watch you, but we DO have a lot of opinions about how to pull off the perfect exhibition! Plus: reader questions, Racquet's story of transformation after tumult in the New York Times, and Rennae loves the WNBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire wins the award for craziest story ever! She also tells us what the line calls were like playing in college and why she started the Me and My Racquet Podcast.Claire hosts the Me and My Racquet podcast on behalf of USTA Southern. She is the Tennis Service Representative for North Georgia and Atlanta. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!She played college tennis at the University of Florida where her team won the NCAA Championship (so she is better at tennis than we will ever be). Also, she and her mother won the 2003 National Mother Daughter Championship!  You can listen to her podcast at: Me and My Racquet or watch interviews on Me and My Racquet YouTube channel.If you want to watch Claire interview us please click on Second Serve Interview.Support the Show.Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page. Thanks so much for listening!

Ethan Quinn is 20 years old, ranked 246 in the world, out of Fresno, California. He won the NCAA Singles title at Georgia in 2023. On the eve of US Open qualies, he sat down with Mike to discuss his path out of Fresno, why he's a 40 year old in a 20 year old body, the slow and sometimes difficult progression in the pros, and his journey in to hip hop. More (hopefully) next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Nishesh Basavareddy, a 19 year old from Carmel, Indiana, currently ranked (as of July 29, 2024) 296 in the world. He's reached two Challenger Finals (Fairfield 2023 and Bloomfield Hills 2024) in his very young career, helped lead the Stanford Cardinal the last two seasons, and was ranked as high as #5 in the world as a Junior. We talk his transition towards the pros, how he developed his pure ball striking, and his relationship with Rajeev Ram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the player...not the racquet

Steph Chung is managing partner at Racquet, the New York-based magazine that takes a fresh, anti-elitist look at the world of tennis. There have been some big changes since the last issue, with editor David Shaftel and art director Larry Buchanan both leaving the magazine, and a more commercial emphasis across the pages, with a big Gucci photo shoot on the cover and inside, and a partnership with Seoul-based cultural creators Ssoldot. It's all part of a plan to take advantage of what Steph calls, “the convening power of the magazine”, and in this conversation she outlines their plan for making it more commercially successful, while expanding further into events, merchandise, and other activities based around tennis.

Alex de Minaur's run has come to a grinding halt, and his Olympic hopes under threat, following a freak hip injury that's gifted Novak Djokovic a spot in the semifinals against last four debutant Lorenzo Musetti — Viv Christie and Pete Marcato discuss the fallout to the news from the All England Club. Jannik Sinner's conqueror Daniil Medvedev must battle defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for a spot in the final. AusOpen.com's Dan Imhoff joins Jon and Brie to discuss all of the big stories from the second week. Duncan McKenzie-McHarg catches up with All-Australian men's doubles semifinalists Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson. Plus Brie reveals her top 5 news headlines of Wimbledon 2024. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been more than two decades since tennis was a big deal in Grand Falls-Windsor. What was once a strong club gradually petered out over the years. But Rob Sills is bringing it back. He played when he was young and just loved the game.

In this episode, I am joined by Lisa Pugliese-Lacroix, a USPTA and PTR Elite Certified Tennis Professional and a certified Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in autism. Lisa shares her journey of combining her passion for tennis with speech therapy to benefit children and adults with autism through her unique nonprofit organization, Love Serving Autism. The conversation covers the organization's growth, its mission, and the various awards it has received for promoting inclusion in racket sports. Lisa explains how the program incorporates various therapies into tennis and pickleball sessions to enhance communication and social skills among participants. The episode also touches on the future goals for the organization, including establishing a dedicated facility and expanding training programs for coaches and therapists. The discussion underscores the importance of SLPs trying new treatment settings and the broader benefits for both practitioners and their clients. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

This week on The Stack we speak with Caitlin Thompson and Steph Chung from ‘Racquet' magazine. Plus: creative director Veronica Ditting on her print work at an exhibition at ddd gallery in Kyoto and Jeremy Leslie from Magculture previews Magculture Live in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are recording from the Pro String room at the BNP Paribas Open with one of your favorite guests, Dennis Fabian, from Head!  Dennis gives us a behind the scene look at what is going on with strings in Indian Wells but also provides us with a sneak peek into the new lineup of bright yellow Head Extreme Racquets which launch July 18 2024! Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/-9LkTMKK_Is  We talk specs, pro setups, racquet technology and beyond!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We are recording from the Pro String room at the BNP Paribas Open with one of your favorite guests, Dennis Fabian, from Head!  Dennis gives us a behind the scene look at what is going on with strings in Indian Wells but also provides us with a sneak peek into the new lineup of bright yellow Head Extreme Racquets which launch July 18 2024! We talk specs, pro setups, racquet technology and beyond!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Today's Morning Meanderings start with talk about last night's storms, how Maino shoveled manure into an SUV (we're not sure why he did that), and then they talk about Ed Policy, the new President of the Green Bay Packers. Then Tad Taggart from Western Fitness & Racquet is in to talk about an event coming up in July that will be a true fitness test. Endure: Just Finish is 24-hour crucible, designed to test your physical and mental fortitude. Inspired by the grueling physical training endured by members of U.S. Special Forces, this event will help you discover your limits - and push past them. Your mission? Just finish. Money raised goes to military veteran non-profit HOOAH WI. For more details on Endure, click HERE. For more details on HOOAH WI, click HERE. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guest: Tad Taggart

On this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Rob Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of Club + Resort Business, chats with Brock Orlowski, MBA, CDORS, USPTA Elite, PPR, Director of Racquet Sports at Fort Wayne (Ind.) Country Club. The two talk about everything from growing the racquets industry through The Directors' Club of America and the inaugural Directors' Club Retreat, to cultivating the rapidly growing interest in racquet sports—pickleball, tennis, padel, and more. Rob and Senior Editor Phil Keren also discussed some innovative projects and events happening at golf courses around the country. Canal Shores golf course in Evanston, Ill. will now be known as The Evans at Canal Shores, offering a connection to the namesake of the Evans Scholars Foundation, Chick Evans. The new golf course will re-open in 2025 with an upgraded par-60, 18-hole golf course, youth development training center and Western Golf Association Caddie Academy. Evans attended high school in Evanston and became a great amateur golfer. Instead of turning professional, Evans worked with the Western Golf Association to use the earnings from his golf career to establish the Evans Scholars Foundation in 1930. Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg, N.Y. recently hosted its ninth annual golf marathon. This year's event teed off at 5:20 a.m. and included 28 players who played and walked 100 holes of golf in the one-day tournament. The event, known as “The Walk Fore Luca & Carly,” benefits Roswell Park's Courage of Carly Fund for programs supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families, and Live Like Luca, the Luca S. Calanni Foundation. A proposed short course at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn. and The Loop Golf Course in Chaska, Minn., showcase innovations that cater to diverse golfing needs and abilities. Stanwich Club's short course, named “The Cauldron,” offers a quicker game with about half the number of holes of a standard 18-hole course. This format is designed for those looking to improve their skills or enjoy a faster round of golf. The Loop Golf Course in Chaska, Minn. has emerged as a groundbreaking facility designed with wheelchair users in mind. This 9-hole, par-28 course, created through a partnership between the city of Chaska and Barrier Free Golf, eliminates traditional barriers such as sand traps and rough terrain to ensure accessibility for all players.

On this episode of Charlie and Steve Watch Stuff, hosts Charlie Peppers and Steve Selnick take to the hard surface with their favorite throuple partner Ian Carlos Crawford to discuss the new film "Challengers" starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. The boys discuss the film's plot in sequential order, covering major developments and diving deep into the juicy stuff... or lack thereof. Before heading out, they give their rating out of 5 Racquets to frame their overall feelings on the movie. Be sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube, follow the show on Instagram, and let us know what you thought of Challengers with your own Racquet ratings! 

Join the Tennis Warehouse playtest squad as the gush over the Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95! Troy, Chris, Boone & Michelle talk about the what they loved about this racquet as well they go into the history and heritage of the Six.One line of frames.  Take a look at the specs: Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95 v14 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-W95V14.html See our full review: https://youtu.be/7gsNRg8DeR0 If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Join us during our latest DPT to CEO interview episode where we chat with Dr. Samantha Ritz, PT and racquet sports expert! Sam shares her path from healthcare burnout to the steps she took to build a thriving cash based practice. From quitting her job after speaking with Morgan about her practice aspirations to now living her dream life as a solo entrepreneur, Sam sheds light on what it takes to be a successful cash based practice owner. If you're an action taker just like Sam, this episode is for you! -- Follow me on Instagram: @drmorganmeese | Join my Facebook Group: DPT to CEO | Ready to start your own cash based practice? Let's talk! morganmeese.com/bookacall | MUSIC: We Are The Best Team! by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6235-we-are-the-best-team- License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Like our content? Buy us a coffee! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/buymorgancoffee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dpt-to-ceo/support

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of tennis racquet companies telling me they've invented the latest, greatest “technology” that will give you maximum power, control and feel all at the same time thanks to their nano - molecular - hyper - thermal - space age fibers expertly woven into your racquet by magical elves from Madagascar. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you'll learn the 5 critical racquet factors that determine if a frame is made for you or if it's not. Learn what works best so you can play your best!

Cooper Williams is an 18 year old originally from New York City. He's currently ranked 1250 on the ATP Tour, but this summer he will no doubt see a massive jump in that part. It's inevitable. He's a former junior world #3, and was a top 10 collegiate talent this past spring at Harvard. That includes an Australian Open doubles title with Learner Tien. This summer is an important one for Cooper, as he explores the professional tour and sees where he fits in. We certainly expect some big things, and it was great to have him join us on the pod to talk about his transition in to college, what he expects this summer, and shockingly, what Noah meant to his career! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Alpert was the President/CEO of The Claremont Club from 1997 – 2020. Locatedin Claremont, California, The Claremont Club is a full-service athletic, aquatic, tennis,wellness and social facility encompassing 19 acres. During his time at the Club hecreated a dedicated team with a sense of ownership and accountability; developed aclub culture of a passionate and value-based entity and created a focus on making adifference in people's lives.Mike has served on the Northwest Athletic Club Association Board of Directors and is apast President of the California Clubs of Distinction. He is also an Advisory BoardMember of the Medical Wellness Association. Mike is a recipient of the Richard S.Kirkendall Award: one of only two non-educators to receive this award from theClaremont Unified School District; The REX Roundtable Ben Franklin Award; TheOntario/Montclair School District Stone Cutter Award and The Medical WellnessAssociation Distinguished Community Service Award.Because his passion is for the chronically injured and the chronically ill, Mike has beenpresenting “Exercise is Medicine” to universities and organizations internationallyincluding Israel, Italy, Madrid and Ireland. He believes that now, more than ever, thehealth care industry and the fitness industry must join efforts in treating and preventing the progression of disease and the effects of injury.Presentations include the following:International Health, Racquet & Sports Club AssociationClub IndustryCalifornia Clubs of DistinctionFit LifeMedical Wellness AssociationAll REX Roundtable ConferenceREX Europe Madrid, SapainExercise is Medicine, IsraelREX Roundtable ItalyInternational European Congress ForumCity of HopeAmerican College of Sports MedicineRotary InternationalUniversity of California, RiversideWestern University of Health Sciences, PomonaMike currently works as the Chief Operating Officer at Smart Health Clubs, a memberfacing software solution for Health Clubs.Resources: Cancer and Fitness:  cancerfitness.org

Rick talks with tennis racquet collector, Mike Barrell this week. There are 1000's of tennis racquets out there. Where you are looking for a racquet that is functional or something to put on your wall as a piece of art, Mike helps guide you through the tennis racquet collecting universe. As a collector, Mike feels … Continue reading Mike Barrell, Tennis Racquet Collector and Expert →

Join us as we debate good tennis vs. pretty tennis; form vs. function and if a PRO STOCK tennis racquet can really improve your tennis...and what about the wrong racquet, can that make you a worst player?! Let us know what you think!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Marcus Willis is a 33 year old from Slough, Great Britain, ranked 116 in the world. He is a 5 time (at this moment) Challenger doubles champion. Once, he made it to the second round of Wimbledon. Those two sentences don't begin to sum up the man with some of the best hands in tennis. Marcus sat down with Mike and Noah to talk about THAT run to Wimbledon, THAT episode with the RC Cola and a snickers bar, and also how those big moments have been mixed with some really trying times, both externally, and some self made issues. As you'd expect with a Brit once nicknamed Cartman, there's a lot of hysterical stories, some introspection, and we get it all on this week's BTR Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, unfortunately, Mike's mic shut down in recording, so as the least important person on the pod (Noah and Tristan agree on this)..his voice will sound shaky today. Tristan Boyer is a 23 year old out of Southern California, ranked 231 in the world. In a few weeks, he'll play in Roland Garros qualifying for the first time in his career, just his second career grand slam appearance (after the US Open Qs last year). Just over one year ago, he was ranked 1500 in the world heading in to the green clay Challengers in the states, and reached the Savannah final to really start his professional career. We talked with Tristan about his more unique training in South American, his departure from Stanford, and what he's focusing on as his career gets underway in earnest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of a filthy and dangerous train ditch that became one of the swankiest addresses in the world -- Park Avenue. For over 100 years, a Park Avenue address meant wealth, glamour and the high life. The Fred Astaire version of the Irving Berlin classic "Puttin' on the Ritz" revised the lyrics to pay tribute to Park Avenue: "High hats and Arrow collars/White spats and lots of dollars/Spending every dime for a wonderful time."By the 1950s, the avenue was considered the backbone of New York City with corporations setting up glittering new office towers in the International Style -- the Lever House, the Seagram Building, even the Pan Am Building. But the foundation for all this wealth and success was, in actually, a train tunnel, originally operated by the New York Central Railroad. This street, formerly known as Fourth Avenue, was (and is) one of New York's primary traffic thoroughfares. For many decades, steam locomotives dominated life along the avenue, heading into and out of Cornelius Vanderbilt's Grand Central (first a depot, then a station, eventually a terminal).However train tracks running through a quickly growing city are neither safe nor conducive to prosperity. Eventually, the tracks were covered with beautiful flowers and trees, on traffic island malls which have gotten smaller over the years. By the 1910s this allowed for glamorous apartment buildings to rise, the homes of a new wealthy elite attracted to apartment living in the post-Gilded Age era. But that lifestyle was not quite made available to everyone. In this episode, Greg and Tom take you on a tour of the tunnels and viaducts that helped New York City to grow, creating billions of dollars of real estate in the process. FURTHER LISTENINGListen to these related Bowery Boys episodes after you're done listening to the Park Avenue show:The Pan Am BuildingIt Happened In Madison Square Park The Chrysler Building and the Great Skyscraper RaceThe Rescue of Grand Central Terminal FURTHER READINGThis week we're suggesting a few historic designation reports for you history supergeeks looking for a deep dive into Park Avenue history. Dates indicated are when the structure or historic district was designatedSt. Bartholomew's Church and Community House (1967)Seventh Regiment Armory/Park Avenue Armory (1967)Consulate General of Italy (formerly the Henry P. Davison House) (1970)New World Foundation Building (1973)Racquet and Tennis Club Building (1979)Pershing Square Viaduct/Park Avenue Viaduct (1980)Upper East Side Historic District Designation Report (1981)Lever House (1982)1025 Park Avenue Reginald DeKoven House (1986)New York Central Building (1987)Seagram Building (1989)Mount Morris Bank Building (1991)Expanded Carnegie Hill Historic District Report (1993)Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (1993)Pepsi-Cola Building (1995)Ritz Tower (2002)2 Park Avenue Building (2006)Park Avenue Historic District Designation Report (2014)

STRING THEORY— Media, and most every brand in general, talks a lot about building and nurturing a community. Tribes, even. Finding one, inserting yourself into it, and then making your message an integral part of it. And what activity creates a more loyal community, than sports? If there is the ultimate niche audience, sports is it. It goes without saying that every sport has fans. And some lend themselves to something beyond fandom; they are lifestyles. And few magazines have built up a brand around a single sport and its audience and their lifestyle as much as Racquet.  Launched with a Kickstarter campaign in 2016 by Caitlin Thompson, Racquet is a presence at major tennis events and has inserted itself into the lifestyle of tennis fans and players alike. The path has been rocky at times, but Thompson is clear about her aim to provide a “premium experience at a premium price,” as she told the Nieman Lab in an interview in 2017. Like any other media, Racquet will live and die based on a business plan, and it is quite possible that Racquet magazine is just a small part of a larger creative media agency, all centered around a global community. And while she is not loath to smash some volleys in the direction of the tennis establishment, she is doing this while also trying to recenter the entire community and become its new beating heart.Caitlin Thompson has much in common with the world's top tennis players: passion, drive, ambition—and a willingness to make … a racket. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum & MO.D ©2021–2024

Miguel is now 36 years of age, and remains very much in the discussions at the slams as a top 75 doubles player. The former Texas Longhorn talks about his long career as a doubles specialist, what made that decision for him, and how he views the long history of Mexican tennis. We also get in to some of the ATP Player Council politics, namely how doubles gets more eyes (and money), where the ATP is on a domestic abuse policy, and whether Latin America will be getting a Masters Series event. More next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2021, Naomi Osaka—world number 1 women's tennis player—lit the Olympic Cauldron at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The half-Japanese, half-American, Black athlete was a symbol of a more complicated, more multiethnic Japan—and of the global nature of high-level sports. Osaka is now about to start her comeback, after taking some time off following the birth of her child. She's not just an athlete: She's a media entrepreneur, venture investor, and mental health advocate—with that latter label coming with difficult conversations about the wellbeing of high-performance athletes, and their obligations to the media. Just in time for her comeback tour, tennis writer Ben Rothenberg is here with a new biography of the tennis star: Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice (Dutton, 2024). Ben Rothenberg is a sportswriter from Washington, D.C. who has covered Naomi Osaka around the world since she emerged onto the WTA Tour in 2014, both in print for The New York Times—for which he covered tennis from 2011-2022—and on his podcast, No Challenges Remaining. His longform writing has been published in outlets including Slate and Racquet. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Naomi Osaka. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Jill Craybas had an incredible playing career, as a top 40 player in both singles in doubles, a WTA singles title, 5 doubles titles. She's most well known for a win over Serena at Wimbledon in 2002. Since her career ended in 2013, she's become a fantastic commentator at the Slams, as well as for both the ATP and WTA. This week, she'll be one of the courtside reporters for TennisTV. We chat about her playing career, and how she's brought her inquisitive nature to her reporting and commentary work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, apologies for some of Mike's audio issues in this one. Unfortunately, the wifi in his hotel this past weekend caused a few issues so we're going to ignore the fact that he sounds worse than normal, which is saying a lot. Here are Eliot's deets: Age: 22 Rank: ATP 721, ITA (College) #1 Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut 2023 Collegiate Player of the Year, finishing #1 in singles, #2 in doubles He will definitely hop in as a Challenger level player quickly once he turns pro at the end of the year. More coming up next week! Also, happy birthday to the lil fella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleks Kovacevic sat down with Mike before the Dallas Open to discuss finally hitting top 100 after his run through qualies and in to the 2nd round of the Australian Open. At the time of publish, Kova is back outside of the top 100, at 102, after losing some points from the Cleveland Challenger title one year ago. But hitting 85 was just one step on his journey. He's a University of Illinois graduate, his game is gorgeous, and he's got a new coach to help him get to that next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know, we know...the finals are here and this was recorded before the first round began, BUT we are back for one more episode highlighting the gear switches and swaps on the ATP Tour! Plus, we always share some fun stories, laughs and thoughts. Including players like Carlos Alcaraz, Bautista Agut, Arthur Fils, Fokina, Chris Eubanks and more.  We go through the draw from top to bottom to share what we know about these players and their current gear from the top seeds to the qualifiers!  And Michelle apologizes for her mispronunciation of certain names. And for fangirling over Xavier Malisse.  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: