![Luke Jensen: Team Awesome On & Off the Court (Plus, 2020 World Team Tennis season preview!)]()
July 14, 2020
Luke Jensen has never been short on enthusiasm or passion for the sport of tennis! He talks to us this episode about the positive role models he has had in his life to help lead to his success at every level on and off the court. Between an amazing upbringing and competitive family, he also has gotten sage advice from names like Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King. He's a French Open Champion, a commentator, a coach, a mentor, and now the Vice President of AWESOME at World Team Tennis! He gives us a peek into what we can expect for this year's competition at the Greenbrier and some of the competitors to keep an eye on. We also talk about the history of the sport, the current state of the sport, we give gear and fashion advice, and so much more!
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July 7, 2020
Can I wear a hard court shoe on a clay court? Can I wear my clay shoes on a hard court? Great questions! We consult with our playtesters in Europe as they teach us everything about clay court shoes and why they are important! Also we chat about strategy in choosing a hard court shoe vs. a clay court shoes?! And what is that surface that is like carpet with grains of sand?! Plus, the playtesters divulge their thoughts on the new Nike Air Zoom GP Turbo!
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June 23, 2020
Sharon Fichman, Hayley Carter and Catherine Harrison are not only brilliant competitors and talented tennis players, but they are also passionate about making positive changes on and off the court. Through this time off and away from competing, they have educated themselves on topics that directly affect them and their colleagues on and off the court. Today they are speaking up on how they can help implement change even if it is with baby steps. Between sustainability and waste, equality on tour and so much more, we chat about some of the hot topics that are trending right now.
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Happy Hitting!
![How to Get the Mental EDGE On & Off the Court with Jeff Troesch]()
June 16, 2020
There is no doubt about it, the mental side of tennis is one of the toughest parts of our sport! Today, Brittany joins me to talk all about the mental side of the game and she brings along someone who was instrumental in developing her mental strength through juniors and college tennis, Jeff Troesch. Jeff answers some of your mental strategy questions and also lets us in on some tips and tricks to help become mentally stronger no matter what level you play!
Jeff Troesch has been a mental performance specialist at the professional, elite amateur and collegiate levels since 1987. He is an internationally renowned expert in mental skills training and performance enhancement with nearly 30 years of experience. He has worked with several athletes and teams including NBA programs, the Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, the U.S. Soccer Federation, IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla. and numerous touring golf and tennis pros. Jeff has also worked with student-athletes at dozens of major universities, including Cal Poly, UCLA, Cal and Stanford.
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June 9, 2020
Extended Yonex EZONES? We are all in! Get excited as playtesters Chris, Troy & Boonie join Michelle to talk all about the newest members of the EZONE family: the EZONE 98+ and EZONE 100+. They compare them to previous versions, debate whether extended racquets have a bad stigma, and what you need to take into consideration when transitioning to a longer racquet.
Have any questions about extended racquets or any other tennis gear?! Leave us a comment! Or email at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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June 2, 2020
We pick up right where we left off and talk about even more tennis shoes! We also kick off this episode by answering some of your tennis shoe questions about outsoles as well as stack height! While in the first episode, we spoke about some of the more popular brands, in this episode we talk about some of the more niche brands and some more unique offerings. We let you know which shoes we recommend, what we like, and which shoes you might want to avoid!
What is your tennis shoe of choice?!
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May 26, 2020
2020 has brought us all sorts of new tennis shoes from some of our favorite brands! In this episode, we discuss what we love from some of the newest options including the laceless Stycon from adidas, Rafa's Nike shoe of choice, an Asics shoe worn by one of the speediest players on tour, and something created by New Balance for the big serving Milos Raonic. We also let you know which ones just didn't work for us and why some shoes will always remain our favorites!
What is your tennis shoe of choice?!
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May 19, 2020
After the launch of the Head Pro Tour 2.0, we started wondering if classic racquets are still relevant for the modern game.
And if so, who should be using these racquets? Which racquets on the market currently have that elusive classic feel? And which racquets have been inspired by classic frames of the past?
Chris, Mark and Wolfeman join in on the topic and chat about all sorts of things, including racquets to demo if you're looking for that classic feel and how we define the word "plush."
What do you think?! Are classic racquets still relevant? Let us know!
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Happy Hitting!
May 12, 2020
They have spent some of their career playing doubles together; they were both top college tennis players; they both are super talented and hard workers on and off the court. Luisa Stefani and Quinn Gleason chat about all things tennis, including how they met and how they choose where to focus their career, whether it is as a singles or doubles specialist. I also ask them about their thoughts on the current hot topics as well:
- Should the ATP and WTA combine?
- Should there be financial support for players outside of the top 100?
- The expense of tennis and making money as a tennis pro
- How to become a singles or doubles specialists
- How to become more involved with the political side of the tour
And so much more!
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