Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAdvice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!)
Episode 280
What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie …
11 months, 1 week ago
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels
Episode 279
Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Rec Tennis Stories, Laughter, and Spilling the Tennis Tea!
Episode 278
Welcome to a candid, laughter-filled exploration of tennis partnership dynamics with our guests Rachel and McKenzie, who pull back the curtain on the…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Winning Doubles with Singals & Staying Positive (Part 2)
Episode 277
We are back with McKenzie and Rachel to discuss receiving strategy and more!
The secret to doubles success isn't just technical skill—it's communicati…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Winning Doubles with Signals & Staying Positive
Episode 276
"Two out of three things right."
Listen to how McKenzie (NTRP 3.5) and Rachel (NTRP 4.0) use signals and positivity to win matches and enjoy the game…
1 year ago
Navigating Tricky Tennis Rules - Part 2
Episode 275
What do you do if your opponent thinks you called the ball out but you didn't? What if someone touches the net? Does it matter if the ball is still i…
1 year ago
Navigating Tricky Tennis Rules
Episode 274
What should you do if your opponent yells watch out when you are hitting an overhead? What happens if your opponent's shoe falls off during a point? …
1 year ago
Cary Tennis Classic with Co-Tournament Director and USTA Southern President Ted Reese
Episode 273
Come check out the Cary Tennis Classic on June 29-July 6, 2025! Tickets go on sale June 1st!
We were thrilled to talk with the Co-Tournament Director …
1 year ago
National Tennis Month - Ask Someone To Play!
Episode 272
May is National Tennis Month! We love to play tennis but how can we encourage others to play? Tell us what we are forgetting.
We would greatly apprec…
1 year, 1 month ago
What Not to Say to Your Doubles Partner
Episode 271
What has your doubles partner said to you that wasn't very helpful? Did it hurt your feelings?
We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes! W…
1 year, 1 month ago