GoTennis! Podcast

Season 25, Episode 105 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerSummaryIn this special episode, Shaun Boyce and Bobby discuss their recent win of the Mark Kaplan Award from USTA Georgia, exploring the significance of the award, the selection process, and the legacy of Mark Kaplan. They reflect on the origins of their podcast, its evolution, and their aspirations for the future of tennis promotion.TakeawaysThe Mark Kaplan Award recognizes excellence in media related to tennis.USTA Georgia holds annual awards to honor various contributions to the sport.The selection process for awards involves a committee reviewing nominations.Mark Kaplan was a significant figure in promoting tennis communications.Awards can be named after living individuals, not just posthumously.The podcast started as a casual conversation about making tennis cool again.Winning an award was unexpected for the podcast team.The podcast has evolved from focusing on Atlanta tennis to a broader audience.Community involvement is crucial for the growth of tennis.Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/e_Wni708GlkAbout Marc Kaplan Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/KbWsQFN45qwKeywordsUSTA Georgia, Mark Kaplan Award, tennis podcast, media excellence, award selection, tennis community, podcast evolution, tennis promotion, Southern awards, community tennisContact Our HostsShaun Boyce, RSPA: [email protected] | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/Bobby Schindler, RSPA: [email protected] | https://letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce: [email protected] | https://regeovinate.com/GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/Join Our CommunityCheck out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.Support the ShowDonate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportCrypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-linkStart Your Own PodcastConsidering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

Season 25, Episode 104 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerSummaryIn this episode you'll discover Allan Jensen. Allan is the Hispanic Outreach Director for USTA Southern as well as a Coach Developer for USTA Coaching.Keywordstennis, financial support, emerging players, professional circuit, travel costs, opportunities, sports fundingFull YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/bA14577NZ5UKing of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/9vKjZzxpWisContact Our HostsShaun Boyce, RSPA: [email protected] | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/Bobby Schindler, RSPA: [email protected] | https://letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce: [email protected] | https://regeovinate.com/GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/More about USTA COACHINGhttps://www.ustacoaching.com/More about Allan Jensenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-jensen-943b6519b/Register for the Hispanic Coaches Workshophttps://playtennis.usta.com/USTASouthern/Coaching/Session/300831cc-30b4-4521-bbdc-f2b5d57e917c?location=Join Our CommunityCheck out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.Support the ShowDonate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportCrypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-linkStart Your Own PodcastConsidering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

Season 25, Episode 103 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerSummaryIn this episode you'll discover Matt Grayson, the Director of Athletics at Ansley Golf Club, who shares insights about the unique culture of his club, the evolution of country clubs over the past 30 years, and the changing dynamics of membership expectations. He discusses the importance of programming and engagement in tennis clubs, the upcoming RacquetX event at Ansley, and his vision for improving the tennis experience in Atlanta. Matt emphasizes the need for a balance between competition and skill development, advocating for a seasonal approach that allows players to focus on improving their game without the pressure of matches.TakeawaysMatt Grayson has been with Ansley Golf Club for 13 years.Ansley Golf Club has a unique culture with a highly active membership.The club has a seven-year waitlist due to its popularity.Membership expectations have shifted towards a more service-oriented approach.Programming and engagement are crucial for tennis clubs' success.The upcoming RacquetX event will focus on industry trends and club management.Matt believes in the importance of skill development over competition.He advocates for reducing the number of competitive seasons to allow for improvement.The tennis community in Atlanta is evolving with new sports like pickleball and padel.Matt's vision includes making tennis more fun and accessible for all players.Keywordstennis, country clubs, membership, programming, racquet sports, Atlanta, tennis culture, club management, community engagement, sports eventsFull YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Gm_O9APv-TcKing of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/OD5i7roPeWIContact Our HostsShaun Boyce, RSPA: [email protected] | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/Bobby Schindler, RSPA: [email protected] | https://letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce: [email protected] | https://regeovinate.com/GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/More about Ansley Golf Clubhttps://ansleygc.org/More about Matt Graysonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-grayson-90096719/Join Our CommunityCheck out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.Support the ShowDonate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportCrypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-linkStart Your Own PodcastConsidering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

Season 25, Episode 102 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerSummaryIn this episode of the GoTennis Podcast, Shaun Boyce interviews Frank Solana, a professional pickleball player and entrepreneur. Frank shares his journey from tennis to pickleball, his experiences in competitive play, and the launch of his paddle brand, Luna. He discusses the evolution of pickleball, the design of his paddles, and the unique training camps he offers. Frank also reflects on the transition for tennis players to pickleball and his vision for the sport's future on a global scale.TakeawaysFrank Solana transitioned from tennis to pickleball seven years ago.He won the US Open in 2022, marking his entry into professional pickleball.Frank started his own paddle company, Luna, and has been successful in building a community around it.The new paddle, Eclipse, is designed to be more powerful and competitive.Frank's camps are intense, focusing on both offensive and defensive strategies in pickleball.He emphasizes the importance of learning a soft game for success in pickleball.Frank believes that pickleball needs more international recognition and stars.He aims to unite the sport globally, similar to tennis.The demand for pickleball paddles is increasing, leading to new certification systems.Frank encourages tennis players to embrace the challenges of transitioning to pickleball. KeywordsFrank Solana, Pickleball, Luna, Paddle Design, Pickleball Camps, Tennis Transition, Sports Innovation, Pickleball Community, Professional Pickleball, International Pickleball TourFull YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HAcit91-OaMKing of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/sbpKT83DGp8Contact Our HostsShaun Boyce, RSPA: [email protected] | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/Bobby Schindler, RSPA: [email protected] | https://letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce: [email protected] | https://regeovinate.com/GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/Buy the all new ECLIPSEhttps://letsgotennis.com/product/luna-eclipse-pickleball-paddle/Check out Luna Pickleball Campshttps://lunapickleballcamps.com/Follow Frank on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/franksolanaJoin Our CommunityCheck out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.Support the ShowDonate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportCrypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-linkStart Your Own PodcastConsidering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it...

Season 25 Episode #101 Frank Solana and Shaun J BoyceHello racket sports world! Today in this short episode we’ve invited Frank Solana. Today Frank is reminding you to find teammates you can trust!About the GuestFrank Solana: Pickleball Entrepreneur, Athlete, & Coach🏓 | Professional Pickleball Player📚 | FS Pickleball Academy @fredericagolf🌙 | CEO: Luna Pickleball @thelunapickleball🛩️ | Luna PickleballCamps https://lunapickleballcamps.com🏓| Follow for tips and life of professional player Frank Solana Purchase Franks Luna Paddle HERE and get exclusive FREE SHIPPINGFrank Solana's Monday MotivationTune in every Monday for Frank's Motivational shorts.Be Our Next GuestLike Frank, you can also share your actionable insights. If you are a racket sports coach, club manager, technology expert, industry insider, athlete, or just a tennis enthusiast who has some interesting tennis stories to share, we’re welcoming you! Maybe you have actionable tennis tips for beginners or pickleball tips for advanced players. You could be on one of the best tennis podcasts online. It's possible you have tennis news, pickleball news, or want to share a tennis product or pickleball paddle with our audience. You can visit https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ and complete the podcast guest form. More about Frank: https://franksolana.com/Shaun Boyce USPTA: [email protected]://tennisforchildren.com/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: [email protected]://windermerecommunity.net/ Geovanna Boyce: [email protected]://regeovinate.com/ This podcast is powered by Signature Tennis. Also, you can support this show (and save some $) by shopping at https://letsgotennis.com/shop/https://letsgotennis.com/ https://letsgotennis.com/join/https://shop.letsgotennis.com/https://letsgotennis.com/gotennis-podcast/Do you want to read about some good things going on in the world of tennis?