Trent Tucker

Trent Tucker founded the legendary eponymous tennis academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma. TTA is recognized as one the most successful tennis academies in the world, producing numerous USTA ball winners and college scholarship recipients.Trent shares his tennis journey - from a late start to a stellar college career at the University of Kansas to founding TTA.

Trent Tucker founded the legendary eponymous tennis academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma. TTA is recognized as one the most successful tennis academies in the world, producing numerous USTA ball winners and college scholarship recipients. Trent shares his tennis journey - from a late start to a stellar college career at the University of Kansas to founding TTA.

Episode 79 - Trent Tucker - founder of the Tucker Tennis Academy

Rod Ray

Wofford Mens Tennis Coach Rod Ray joins us to talk about his role as both a coach and tennis parent.  His son, Ashe, was a top junior player and a member of the Wofford team.We discuss his tennis journey, his role as a tennis parent, when is the right time to step away, college recruiting, and the future of the Wofford tennis team.Rod is also working on a project about autism and sports - his other son, who has autism, is a D1 track and field athlete at Garner-Webb University.Check out his project: www.hardcomesfirst.com

Wofford Mens Tennis Coach Rod Ray joins us to talk about his role as both a coach and tennis parent. His son, Ashe, was a top junior player and a member of the Wofford team. We discuss his tennis journey, his role as a tennis parent, when is the right time to step away, college recruiting, and the future of the Wofford tennis team. Rod is also working on a project about autism and sports - his other son, who has autism, is a D1 track and field athlete at Garner-Webb University. Check out his project: <a href="http://www.hardcomesfirst.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hardcomesfirst.com</a>

Episode 78 - Rod Ray, Wofford Head Coach

Matias Marin

Matias is from Rosario, Argentina and has been coaching for 10 years. He graduated with a business administration degree from Baylor University.As a player, Matias reached a top 50 ITF junior world ranking, participated in the French Open Junior and earned ATP singles and doubles ranking. At Baylor, he helped the bears win six Big 12 championships and as a senior team captain made school history by winning the 2004 NCAA Team National Championship.   Matias clinched the national championship match vs UCLA.“I am thankful and excited for the opportunity to coach, inspire and mentor young TTA (Tucker Tennis Academy, Tulsa, OK) players to achieve their goals and individual excellence.”Matias is a USPTA Certified Professional, USTA High Performance Coach, and an Argentinean National Certified Coach.He lives in Tulsa, OK with his wife, Georgi, and two children, Martina and Ignacio.

Matias is from Rosario, Argentina and has been coaching for 10 years. He graduated with a business administration degree from Baylor University. As a player, Matias reached a top 50 ITF junior world ranking, participated in the French Open Junior and earned ATP singles and doubles ranking. At Baylor, he helped the bears win six Big 12 championships and as a senior team captain made school history by winning the 2004 NCAA Team National Championship. Matias clinched the national championship match vs UCLA. “I am thankful and excited for the opportunity to coach, inspire and mentor young TTA (Tucker Tennis Academy, Tulsa, OK) players to achieve their goals and individual excellence.” Matias is a USPTA Certified Professional, USTA High Performance Coach, and an Argentinean National Certified Coach. He lives in Tulsa, OK with his wife, Georgi, and two children, Martina and Ignacio.

Episode 77 - Matias Marin - Tucker Tennis Academy, Director of Tennis

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Scott and Robert talk about what they have been up to since the last podcast in 2021, and the plans for the future of the podcast.  It's good to be back!

Episode 71 - Rebooting the Podcast (This Time it's Personal)

Liam Draxl

We talk with the 2021 ITA National Player of the Year - sophomore Liam Draxl from Newmarket, Canada.  Liam shares stories of his tennis journey, his college career so far, and his plans for the future.Photo: University of Kentucky Tennis

We talk with the 2021 ITA National Player of the Year - sophomore Liam Draxl from Newmarket, Canada. Liam shares stories of his tennis journey, his college career so far, and his plans for the future. Photo: University of Kentucky Tennis

Episode 63 - Liam Draxl - Bringing the passion to college tennis

Diego Moyano

In this episode, we talk with Diego Moyano - one of the most successful coaches in USTA player development.  Diego has worked closely with Reilly Opelka, Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Dennis Kudla and many more.  He's been referred to as America's Tennis Whisperer.Diego shares his thoughts on junior player development, including how to develop weapons, motivate players, and deal with players on an individual basis.  Diego's passion for tennis and developing players as well as his relentless work ethic is evident in this interview.  I doubt his Apple Watch has ever told him it's time to stand.Diego is currently coaching Kevin Anderson on the ATP tour.http://baseline.tennis.com/article/86412/player-development-coach-diego-moyano-parts-ways-ustaPlease also see Diego's website: https://diegomoyanohighperformancetennis.com/

In this episode, we talk with Diego Moyano - one of the most successful coaches in USTA player development. Diego has worked closely with Reilly Opelka, Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Dennis Kudla and many more. He's been referred to as America's Tennis Whisperer. Diego shares his thoughts on junior player development, including how to develop weapons, motivate players, and deal with players on an individual basis. Diego's passion for tennis and developing players as well as his relentless work ethic is evident in this interview. I doubt his Apple Watch has ever told him it's time to stand. Diego is currently coaching Kevin Anderson on the ATP tour. <a href="http://baseline.tennis.com/article/86412/player-development-coach-diego-moyano-parts-ways-usta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://baseline.tennis.com/article/86412/player-development-coach-diego-moyano-parts-ways-usta</a> Please also see Diego's website: <a href="https://diegomoyanohighperformancetennis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://diegomoyanohighperformancetennis.com/</a>

Episode 57 - Diego Moyano

Beau Treyz

Beau is currently the travelling coach for Brandon Nakashima.  Beau played college tennis at Nebraska (Big 10 Doubles Champion) and played 4 year on the Futures/Challenger circuit.Before joining Brandon's team, Beau was a High Performance coach at the Brymer-Lewis Tennis Academy in Southern California.Beau is passionate about maximizing tennis performance thru the use of video analysis, match charting and strategic practice organization.

Beau is currently the travelling coach for Brandon Nakashima. Beau played college tennis at Nebraska (Big 10 Doubles Champion) and played 4 year on the Futures/Challenger circuit. Before joining Brandon's team, Beau was a High Performance coach at the Brymer-Lewis Tennis Academy in Southern California. Beau is passionate about maximizing tennis performance thru the use of video analysis, match charting and strategic practice organization.

Episode 54 Beau Treyz

TJ Pura played college tennis at Duke. He was a nationally ranked junior player who was featured in the awesome tennis movie 50,000 balls.  In 2018 he coached and mentored Tommy Paul, who went on to reach a career high of 79.  We talk with TJ about his time coaching Tommy, and what he's doing today.  His tennis background helped him successfully land his dream job working in the renewable energies corporate finance industry.  TJ offers a lot of wisdom to players and parents alike,

Episode 50 - Catching up with TJ Pura

Petros Chrysochos

We bring back Petros to review the NCAA tennis championships, his experience playing World Team Tennis, get his thoughts on how tennis can attract new fans, and his plans for the future.

Episode 46 - PETROS CHRYSOCHOS - NCAA Team and Singles Champion - World Team Tennis Player

This podcast's mission is to discuss junior tennis with a focus on the journey and process of player development.We discuss trends in junior development and promote tennis events at all levels, including college, Futures, Challengers, ATP/WTA, and local events.We would like to invite our audience to share our experience raising competitive junior tennis players in the USA.We will discuss the highs and lows of being a Payer as we watch our players.

Ronnie Schneider

Ronnie Schneider was the #1 recruit in his class, he won Kalamazoo 3 times (16s Singles &amp; Doubles and 18s Doubles), was an All-American at UNC, reached a career high ATP rank of 406, and is currently the volunteer assistant at Indiana University, where he is getting his MBA.In part 2 of our conversation, we talk about his experiences of playing at the US Open, he offers advice to both parents and players for how to get the most out of a tournament, his thoughts on how tennis can be a viable profession, and recruiting pitch to players to come to IU.

Ronnie Schneider was the #1 recruit in his class, he won Kalamazoo 3 times (16s Singles &amp; Doubles and 18s Doubles), was an All-American at UNC, reached a career high ATP rank of 406, and is currently the volunteer assistant at Indiana University, where he is getting his MBA. In part 2 of our conversation, we talk about his experiences of playing at the US Open, he offers advice to both parents and players for how to get the most out of a tournament, his thoughts on how tennis can be a viable profession, and recruiting pitch to players to come to IU.

Episode 45 - Ronnie Schneider Part 2 - Kalamazoo Champion and US Open Main Draw Competitor

Tony Bresky

In this episode we talk with Tony Bresky, the head coach at Wake Forest – the defending NCAA National Champions.  Coach Bresky shares his thoughts on college tennis recruiting, how important culture is to building a championship team, his outlook for the 2019 season, and how thankful he is for leaving his career in Finance behind.

Episode 34 - Tony Bresky Head Men's Tennis Coach Wake Forest University

Tennys Sandgren

We discuss the junior development process of top 60 ATP player Tennys Sandgren.  He grew up in Gallatin, TN with nothing but a tennis court and ball machine in his backyard.  With coaching from his mother, he became one of the top US junior tennis players.  After 2 years at the University of Tennessee, he joined the professional grind.  He broke out in 2018 by making the QFs of the Australian Open.

Episode 25 - Tennys Sandgren - We discuss his junior development

Hayley Carter

We discuss Hayley's junior tennis development path, including her time at Smith Stearns Tennis Academy and choosing UNC for her illustrious college tennis career.

Episode 19 - Hayley Carter - Former #1 for North Carolina and Current WTA Professional player

Mario Llano

Jared Donaldson

In this episode we discuss developing junior tennis champions with Mario Llano of the Rhode Island Tennis Academy.  Mario has developed several players that have won prestigious national and international events.  His most popular student is Jared Donaldson (currently #48 ATP).www.ritennisacademy.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TkaGB4zqDk

In this episode we discuss developing junior tennis champions with Mario Llano of the Rhode Island Tennis Academy. Mario has developed several players that have won prestigious national and international events. His most popular student is Jared Donaldson (currently #48 ATP). <a href="http://www.ritennisacademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ritennisacademy.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TkaGB4zqDk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TkaGB4zqDk</a>

Episode 6 - Mario Llano of the Rhode Island Tennis Academy - Junior Coach of Jared Donaldson

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This podcast's mission is to discuss junior tennis with a focus on the journey and process of player development. We discuss trends in junior development and promote tennis events at all levels, including college, Futures, Challengers, ATP/WTA, and local events. We would like to invite our audience to share our experience raising competitive junior tennis players in the USA. We will discuss the highs and lows of being a Payer as we watch our players.

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