#36 Doing What You Love with John Shackelford and Felix Mann

09/14/20 • 28 min

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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#35 Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams

Today on the show, we have Tennessee Chairman of Officials, Donna Mille Williams! Donna shares her story as a player, community leader, and official. Donna also talks about what it takes to be an official and how those interested can get involved. We talk about the mentors and people who have made an impact on her tennis journey as well as what she likes to do offcourt- reading historical novels and spending time with her new grandbaby! For more information on how you can become an official, click here: https://www.ustatn.com/resources/officials/

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#37 On Engaging Your Audience and Finding Your Niche with Chris Stuart

Today on the show, we have Chris Stuart! Chris serves as the Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern in Arkansas (and has served for 14 years!). We talk about how he first got involved in tennis, his collegiate playing career at Henderson State University, and his experience as a manager at Fort Smith Athletic Club. We discuss his social media skills, what it's like being a tennis parent, and what he likes to do when he is not around tennis- mountain biking and photography!