Podcast Episodes

The Forehand

In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the forehand groundstroke.

Topics include:

Forehand definedTeaching prosModern forehandTechnology…

5 years, 4 months ago

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Mat Cloer Interview

In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview USTA National Coach Mat Cloer.

Topics include:

Tennis familyHarry HopmanPlaying multiple sports…

5 years, 4 months ago

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Miron Mann Interview - Tennis In Canada

In this Episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell talk with Canadian tennis coach Miron Mann.

Topics include:

- Miron's background 
- Tennis in Canada
- Feli…

5 years, 4 months ago

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The Serve

In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the serve.

Topics include:

Serve historyWord picture methodThrowing motionServe mythsServe applic…

5 years, 4 months ago

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Fact-Based Tennis Instruction

In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss various topics including:

What tennis people work forToo much sellingTennis probl…

5 years, 5 months ago

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David Anderson Interview

In this episode, Andy Fitzell & Steve Smith interview David Anderson, who leads a staff of twenty-plus coaches at Club Corp's flagship facility (Broo…

5 years, 5 months ago

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Coach Jim Verdieck

In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss coach legendary Jim Verdieck.
-Introduction to coach Verdieck
- Stories
- Craft
- Competition
- Cond…

5 years, 5 months ago

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Q & A

In this episode, Andy Fitzell and Steve Smith answer questions from viewers.
Topics include:
- Advice to the USTA
- Why pros don't go to the net
- Book r…

5 years, 5 months ago

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Tennis Math

Episode 3

In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell talk about tennis math. The episode is broken down into five "S" categories: Self-Management, Strokes, …

5 years, 6 months ago

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Player Development

Episode 2

In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss player development. 

Topics include:

Begin with the end in mindTeaching vs unteachingLearn to pla…

5 years, 6 months ago

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