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Me and My Racquet

Me and My Racquet

Claire Marie Bartlett

It's a show about tennis industry professionals sharing their passion, purpose, and connecting over the sport we all know and love! Speaking with guests from the tennis industry, they'll give us insight into the tennis industry, best practices/tips, and share lessons they've learned through their experiences.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Me and My Racquet episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Me and My Racquet for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Me and My Racquet episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Today on the show, we have Marcelo Ferreira! We talk about his tennis career as a player, coach, and now High Performance Tennis Manager at Windy Hill Athletic Club. We also discuss topics such as preparing your players for college, the importance of having a positive team culture, and running a successful performance academy. In addition to answering some rapid fire questions, Marcelo shares what he likes to do off court as well as some of his favorite places to travel!

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Today on the show, we have Paula Umana! We talk about her collegiate and professional tennis career, overcoming the biggest challenge of her life, and her new book! We also discuss her work with after school tennis and she answers some rapid fire questions!

Website: Paulaspeaker.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulatica

Book: https://www.amazon.com/40-Gifts-Hope-Encouragement-suffering/dp/B09B4C9K25

Music provided by Bensound.com

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Today on the show, we have Judy Pierce! She shares her tennis story and offers her advice for getting involved in your local community. She talks about the importance of collaboration, influential people in her tennis life, and what she likes to do when she's not around tennis- going to concerts and watching old Columbo movies/detective shows!

FULL BIO: Judy Pierce is the Executive Director of CORTA (Columbus Regional Tennis Association) and has been since 1993. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's in Advertising. She has volunteered with many different organizations both inside and outside of tennis-- including being on the USTA Advocacy Committee Member. She received the USTA Georgia Ruth Ryner Lay Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 and you can find her full bio in the YouTube description. Judy, welcome to the show!

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Me and My Racquet - #51 Staying Healthy for Tennis with Pace Rothery
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03/18/21 • 17 min

Today on the show, we have Pace Rothery! Pace is a Physician Assistant at the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Chattanooga, TN. Pace is recovering from a surgery of her own and she shares what you can do to keep yourself healthy out on the tennis court! We also discuss common injuries, preventative exercises, and the benefits of physical therapy!

Center For Sports Medicine and Orthopedics: https://sportmed.com/

Music provided by Bensound.com

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Today on the show, we have Cathy Russell! We talk about how Cathy was introduced to tennis and what led her to becoming the President of the Memphis Tennis Association. She shares some advice about how to get involved in your local tennis community and we discuss successful programs/play opportunities in the Memphis area. We also cover what she likes to do outside of tennis and what she is looking forward to in 2021!

Memphis Tennis Association: https://www.memphista.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MemphisTenni...

Instagram Page(s):

https://www.instagram.com/memphissoci...

https://www.instagram.com/memphistenn...

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Today on the show, we have Emillia Viljoen! Emillia serves as the Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern in Mississippi. We talk about how she first learned to play tennis and the pathways her daughter's took to playing collegiate tennis. We then have a discussion on how YOU can play tennis, even if you've never played before! Listen in for tips on how to get involved in the sport of a lifetime.

For resources and court search function: www.usta.com

For junior players, parents, coaches: www.netgeneration.com

Contact your local Tennis Service Representative here: https://www.usta.com/en/home/organize/program-resources/national/finding-your-tennis-service-representative--tsr-.html

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Today on the show, we have Sewanee Director of Tennis, John Shackelford and Men's Head Tennis Coach, Felix Mann. They share their stories and players and coaches as well as some memorable moments with their team. We talk about their coaching philosophies and what they instill in their players. We also talk recruiting, best practices for professionals looking to get into the industry, what's going on for them this Fall and how they are spending their time off court- building decks!

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Me and My Racquet - #31 Being Fearless with Hayden Perez and Ryan Haymond
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08/18/20 • 39 min

Today on the show, we have University of Memphis' Tennis Coaches (Head) Hayden Perez and (Associate) Ryan Haymond! They share their stories as players, coaches, and friends (on and off the golf course!). We talk about their coaching philosophies and important values they instill in their players to create a positive team atmosphere. We also talk about what they've been up to lately and what's ahead for the Fall of 2020.

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Today on the show, we have Sara Barnett! Sara shares her story as the President-Elect of USTA TN and President of Jackson West Tennessee Tennis Association. We discuss how she initially got involved in tennis and how she continues to serve the sport in her many different roles, including being a USTA league coordinator. We also talk about playing doubles with her sister in the city tournament, running, and breaking her own personal record for a 5k!

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Today on the show, we have Rebecca Harrell! We discuss how she got into tennis and her career up until this point as the President of Mountain Tennis Association. She talks about upcoming projects for the CTA, partnering with local and community organizations, and much more! Rebecca also shares what she likes to do when she's not around tennis and she answers some fun rapid fire questions!

Mountain Tennis Association: https://themta.org/?a23dcef9_page=2

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FAQ

How many episodes does Me and My Racquet have?

Me and My Racquet currently has 86 episodes available.

What topics does Me and My Racquet cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Tennis and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Me and My Racquet?

The episode title '#82 Amanda Boudreau, Director of School Tennis for USTA Georgia' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Me and My Racquet?

The average episode length on Me and My Racquet is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Me and My Racquet released?

Episodes of Me and My Racquet are typically released every 6 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Me and My Racquet?

The first episode of Me and My Racquet was released on Apr 1, 2020.

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