We can take hundreds of hours of lessons on how to improve our games, perfect our strokes and learn tennis strategy. But you can't take lessons for something that's infinitely harder...being a tennis parent! In today's episode we tackle that topic and more with a good friend Wade Murphy as he shares his personal story and the lessons he learned raising his son Sean, taking him through the obstacle course and arduous journey (for both child and parent) that is junior tennis. There's tons of great insight in this episode not only for parents but for players and coaches too. We talk about how Wade re-committed himself to the game and became an excellent club player in his adult life, his observations on how judgmental the tennis world is and what the role should be for the support team of a player. Lastly, we discuss college tennis and how to find the perfect fit for an aspiring high school player. ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Everything About Tennis

Lessons Learned As A Tennis Parent With Wade Murphy And A Big Announcement! (Ep. 39)

ATP Tour veteran Sam Querrey joins the podcast to talk about the highlights of his career, what it's like to play the best players in the game (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and more) and how he handles the ups and downs of life on the pro tour. There's tons of fun stuff and helpful tips in this one, so sit back and enjoy! Sam Querrey grew up in the Thousand Oaks area outside of Los Angeles, CA where he was one of the best junior players in the nation. At 18 years old he decided to turn pro and quickly vaulted inside the top 150 ATP in just a few months. For the better part of a decade Sam has been one of the best American male players of this generation and has been a mainstay inside the top 100 in the world. He's been a Wimbledon semi-finalist, multiple ATP title winner and US Davis Cup team member. Follow Sam on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/samquerrey/ ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Sam Querrey On ATP Life, Competing Against The Best and Handling Wins and Losses (Ep. 38)

After scaling an 18,000 foot peak in a remote part of Mexico and biking down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana, coach Nate Feldman has a lot of experience and wisdom to draw on when he guides tennis players at the highest level of the game. How do we overcome adversity, learn how to suffer gracefully, win long matches and became more well-rounded people in the process? All that and more is tackled in this week's episode of the Everything About Tennis podcast! Nate Feldman has made a name for himself as a tennis coach at the top of the game, working with ATP and WTA players along with some the best NCAA Division I men's and women's programs in the country. After playing college tennis at the University of Minnesota, Nate helped coach the University of North Carolina women's tennis team, was the head men's and women's coach at Norfolk State University and served as the assistant men's coach at both Oklahoma State and the University of Oklahoma. In addition, he's worked as a traveling coach for players on the ATP, WTA and ITF circuits. Nate's extensive coaching experience along with his passion for travel and the outdoors gives him a unique perspective on the game of tennis and coaching players. I hope you enjoy this interesting conversation and I encourage you to spend a little more time outdoors to help connect with the world and simplify your life! Follow Nate on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/nathaniel_feldman --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Climbing Mountains, Biking Across America and Tennis Tips with Nate Feldman (Ep. 37)

Legendary coach and motivator Greg Patton joins the pod this week for an incredible conversation about his coaching principles, love for the game of tennis, passion, success and more. Just being a part of this conversation made such a positive impact on my life - both on the court and beyond! I hope this episode affects you similarly! "The General" Greg Patton is a 2-time NCAA National Coach of the Year and is fourth all-time in NCAA Division I career wins. Just last month he was selected to be inducted into the ITA Collegiate Hall of Fame. He's led his teams at Boise State, UC Irvine, UCSB and CSU Bakersfield to 24 conference championships and has been selected the Conference Coach of the Year an astounding 15 times! In addition, he's had two stints as a US Junior National Team coach where he's worked with the likes of Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Michael Chang, Andy Roddick and more! Some of the things Greg shares in this interview are: -how music impacts tennis performance -his coaching principles -the greatest feeling in the world and why (he thinks) we play tennis -how success without celebration is failure ...and more! ---------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Greg Patton On Coaching Principles, The Greatest Feeling And Celebrating Success! (Ep. 36)

ATP player on the rise Marcos Giron joins the podcast to talk about his recent success in Indian Wells, what physical and mental obstacles he has to overcome to make it to the next level, playing college tennis and much more! Plus, the debut of "D-Lao's Corner" where WTA pro Danielle Lao helps break down and shares her thoughts on the conversation. Follow Marcos and Danielle on Instagram: Marcos --> https://www.instagram.com/mcosgiron/ Danielle --> https://www.instagram.com/thelittlegiant/ After hearing this interview I'm sure, like I did, you'll quickly become a big fan of this Southern California native. His positivity, enthusiasm and hard working mentality has propelled Marcos to success at every level of tennis he's competed at in his career. In this conversation he shares a lot about the types of things he's learned and improved in the off-season and throughout his career that have helped him reach new heights in his game and hopefully continue to do so. Marcos grew up just outside of Los Angeles in the tennis hot-bed of Thousand Oaks, which produced the likes of Sam Querrey, JT Sundling and Kyle McMorrow just to name a few. After becoming the #1 recruit in the country in high school, Marcos played three years of college tennis at UCLA under legendary head coach Billy Martin. Following his junior year where he won the NCAA Individual Singles title and finished the year ranked #1 in the nation, Marcos decided to turn pro and has been grinding ever since! After beginning the 2019 season outside of the top 300, he's currently ranked at a career high of #165 in the world. -------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

ATP Player Marcos Giron on Indian Wells Success And His Winning Mentality (Ep. 35)

3-time NCAA All-American and current Fresno State head men's tennis coach Luke Shields joins the podcast to share his unique junior tennis story, how he defines "toughness", what he does to work towards mastering the craft of coaching and much more! The older brother of Arizona head men's tennis coach and podcast Episode #32 guest Clancy Shields, Luke was one of the top recruits in the country as a junior player and even had some experience competing at a professional level as a teenager. He played his college tennis at Boise State University where he was a 3-time All-American and achieved a top 5 national ranking in both singles and doubles at different points during his career. After years of experience as a Division I assistant coach, Luke accepted the head men's tennis coaching position at Fresno State where he is currently in his fourth season. Selflessness, confidence, consistency and the constant quest for improvement are some of Luke's shining qualities that make him not only an exceptional coach but an exceptional person as well. I hope you enjoy this interview and can take some things out of it that you can use to help you improve your tennis game right away! -------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Fresno State's Luke Shields On Team Building, Toughness And Attacking The Day (Ep. 34)

We pick right back up the conversation with Curt Wheeler from a couple weeks ago in Episode 31 as we get into all the different formations you may run into in a doubles match - 1 up and 1 back, 2 up, 2 back and even I-formation. Not only do we talk about how to beat each one of them but we always share some tips on how and why YOU can use each one effectively. Additionally, we share our thoughts on lefty/righty teams and which sides each player should play, and lastly we finish with Curt and I's simple doubles principles that, if you can stick to them and do them effectively, they'll help you win a lot of matches. Lots of great doubles tips and info in this conversation so I hope you enjoy! Curt grew up a highly touted junior player out of Salem, Oregon. He played his college tennis at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where he excelled at both singles and doubles, culminating in an NAIA All-American selection in 2009. After a brief stint coaching back in his hometown Salem area, Curt returned to Point Loma and shortly thereafter was named the head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs. ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Traxion Tennis Crew Sock: http://bit.ly/TraxionCrew Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

How To Use And Play Against Different Doubles Styles With Curt Wheeler (Ep. 33)

University of Arizona Men's Tennis Head Coach Clancy Shields joins the pod to talk about his compelling junior tennis story that ended up getting him featured in a movie, how competitiveness has made him so successful as both a player and coach and a whole lot more! We get into his coaching philosophy that's built around a love for the game, enthusiasm, hard work and positivity and having guys on his teams that are energy givers rather than energy takers. We also discuss how to build he uses a developmental plan for his players to help them stay focused on the process each and every day. Clancy was a blue chip recruit as a junior player before his successful playing career at Boise State University. Playing with his brother Luke and under legendary head coach Greg Patton, he achieved a top 20 national ranking in both singles and doubles, led his team to a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA tournament and was named the WAC Player of the Year his senior season. He began his coaching career as Greg Patton's assistant coach at Boise State before taking the head men's coach position at Utah State, a perennial last place finisher in the Mountain West conference at the time. By just his third season the program had arguably their best year ever - winning the conference title, setting a dual match win record and achieving the highest NCAA team national ranking in school history two seasons in a row. Clancy then went on to accept the University of Arizona head coaching position where he is today, and not surprisingly has helped turn that program around as well. Last season the team posted their most dual match wins this decade and this season they've already achieved a ranking as high as #21 in the country. This was an awesome conversation with one of the best young coaches in college tennis. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! -------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Arizona's Clancy Shields on Competitiveness, Strong Leadership and Being The Junkyard Dog (Ep. 32)

One of the most popular Everything About Tennis guests of all time - Point Loma Nazarene head men's and women's coach Curt Wheeler - rejoins the podcast to break down all the different and most common styles of play that competitive players run into. We discuss how to play the counterpuncher (or dreaded "pusher"), aggressive baseliner, all-court player, big server and even lefties! Included are some basic strategies and tactics that you can use in your matches to help you beat all of these opponents a little more often! Curt grew up a highly touted junior player out of Salem, Oregon. He played his college tennis at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where he excelled at both singles and doubles, culminating in an NAIA All-American selection in 2009. After a brief stint coaching back in his hometown Salem area, Curt returned to Point Loma and shortly thereafter was named the head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs. ------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: adidas Men's Spring MatchCode 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiSpringMatchCodeShort Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

How To Beat Different Styles Of Singles Players With Curt Wheeler (Ep. 31)

Passionate foodie and recreational chef Hannah Stone joins the podcast to discuss our favorite restaurants in the Los Angeles area. A bakery, a coffee shop, a popular Thai joint and even a vegan ice cream place make the list. Give this one a listen to see what other restaurants we mention!

BONUS: 10 Favorite Restaurants in Los Angeles with Hannah Stone (March 2019)

Coaching legend and sports psychologist Dr. Allen Fox joins the podcast to talk about the mental game - how to deal with frustration and choking during matches, how to use logic to overcome your emotions and much more! Allen also shares some of his stories from his playing days on the pro tour against some of the best players of all time. Lastly, we discuss optimism vs. pessimism and how to start developing positive thought patterns. Dr. Allen Fox earned a Ph.D. in psychology at UCLA and is a former NCAA champion, Wimbledon quarterfinalist and a three-time member of the U.S. Davis Cup team. Dr. Fox also coached the Pepperdine tennis team to two NCAA finals. He currently consults with athletes on mental issues, lectures on sports psychology, and is the author of several books on the mental side of competition. Check out Allen's books here: Tennis: Winning the Mental Match -> https://amzn.to/2XxJcDs Think To Win: The Strategic Dimension of Tennis -> https://amzn.to/2EzWUNu www.allenfoxtennis.com --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Dr. Allen Fox On Dealing With Frustration, Choking and Pressure On Court (Ep. 30)

World-renown tennis journalist Joel Drucker joins the podcast to discuss some of the underlying themes he’s observed that run through the course of tennis history. We discuss different ways to see the game - including how tennis is a game all about disrupting your opponent and the many different ways one can do it. We also get into his back story, what he loves about writing, how he critiques his own writing and the some of the processes he goes through when he takes on bigger projects. I’m really proud of this episode so I hope you can settle in and enjoy listening to this one as much as I enjoyed producing it! Jimmy Connors Saved My Life by Joel Drucker —> https://amzn.to/2U7E0US Joel’s article about the Pancho Segura memorial service in 2017 —> http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/12/pancho-segura-jimmy-connors-joel-drucker-tennis-channel/70872/ Joel’s Twitter account where you can stay up to date on his current writing —> https://twitter.com/joeldrucker Over the course of his 35-year writing career, Oakland-based Joel Drucker’s work has appeared in a variety of media outlets. These include broadcast venues such as HBO, CBS, Tennis Channel, as well as dozens of print publications, ranging from Tin House, Huffington Post and Salon to the San Diego Reader, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, East Bay Express, Cigar Aficionado, Forbes FYI and People. His primary topics have been sports, popular culture and business. Drucker has written most extensively about tennis and is one of the world’s leading tennis writers. In August 2016, he was named a historian-at-large by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Drucker’s tennis work spans the worlds of professional and recreational tennis – history, news, player profiles, psychology, instruction, travel, humor and participatory experiences. On the court, he has been berated by John McEnroe, hit with a ball by Jimmy Connors and beaten left-handed by Andy Roddick. A story Drucker wrote on the legendary player and coach, Pancho Segura, was awarded an “Honorable Mention” in the annual anthology, Best American Sports Writing. More recently, he wrote an exclusive piece, “The Making of a (Tennis) Player,” for a newly published anthology, Los Angeles in the 1970s. In the broadcast realm, Drucker has worked with Tennis Channel since the network first started to air in 2003, first as co-producer of the interview show “Center Court with Chris Myers” and currently as story editor-writer for the network’s coverage of the four Grand Slam events. He also works on a variety of Tennis Channel programs, including ongoing tournaments, special promotions and historic documentaries. In addition to Tennis Channel, Drucker has worked for the likes of HBO, CBS and TNT. He is also the author of two books, “Jimmy Connors Saved My Life” (2004), and, in February 2017, “Don’t Bet on It,” a portrait of his 28-year romance with his late wife, Joan Edwards. A history major, Drucker graduated with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley, earning a B.A. degree in 1982. --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Joel Drucker On Tennis As A Game Of Disruption And A Whole Lot More! (Ep. 29)

This week's guest took up tennis a little later than most of his peers, yet he was still able to live his dream and try his hand at the pro tour for years. Now, Zeke Hindle is a professional actor in Los Angeles and the lessons he learned on the tennis court are helping him navigate the entertainment world. We get into the mindset that's behind Zeke's hard work and passion, his advice for other players taking up the game late and more! Zeke Hindle grew up in Venice, California playing a number of different sports until he committed himself to tennis as a teenager. After putting in 4-5 hours a day for years he decided to try his hand at professional tennis. Traveling the world on the Futures and Challenger circuits Zeke made memories and learned lessons that will last a lifetime, including the moment in Mexico where it all culminated in his first ATP point. Zeke is now an professional actor and producer in Los Angeles, working most notably on the award-winning 2017 film Happenstance. Be sure to follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zekehindle)! --------- Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s) to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Taking Up Tennis Late And Going From Professional Tennis To Acting with Zeke Hindle (Ep. 28)

Our very first podcast guest is back to discuss the most common tennis injuries and some of his favorite exercises you can do to help prevent them! Chris Borgard and I dive into some of the trends we see training tennis players and some of the bad habits to keep an eye out for that can leading to the dreaded overuse injuries like knee tendonitis, tennis elbow, shoulder impingement and more! Learn more about Chris, check out his e-book on Sports Nutrition and much more --> https://workoutstructure.com Check out videos of some of the exercises we discuss on my Instagram page --> https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s Listen to Highline's album Close Quarters on Spotify! --> https://open.spotify.com/album/5xgbxWujywBCRyezToY9BF?si=wokqytd4RKiDQbhA0v1rcw CHRIS BORGARD is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and exercise physiologist who has spent time as an intern coach in both professional football and baseball. In the last ten years, Chris has assumed coaching roles for the St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, and Oakland Athletics, having recently been named 2012 Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year for Minor’s League Baseball’s (MiLB) California League. Chris earned his B.S. degree in Exercise Science while playing running back at Arkansas State University, and then did his master’s degree in Kinesiology at Cal Poly, where he taught exercise physiology and group activity classes. While at Cal Poly, he has worked as a college strength and conditioning coach for over 5 years. During this time, Chris worked with 4 track & field Olympians and Trials qualifiers, while directly training 5 NCAA All-Americans and 25 NCAA West Regional Qualifiers in track & field and cross country. He has also designed and implemented rehab programs for ATP and WTA Tour tennis professionals. Chris is currently training members of the elite Hoka One One Aggies track & field club based in San Luis Obispo, and is also continuing to conduct research projects on sports nutrition and metabolism. --------- Follow me on Instagram to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

Common Tennis Injuries And How To Prevent Them with Chris Borgard (Ep. 27)

5-time NCAA Champion and 2-time ITA National Coach of the Year Peter Smith joins the podcast to chat about coaching philosophy, how to handle pressure moments on court, his favorite tennis drills and much more! Now in his 17th season at the helm of the Men's Tennis program at the University of Southern California, Coach Smith's teams have always had the ability to rise to the occasion and play their best in the biggest moments, culminating in a 4 year run of National Championships from 2009-2012 (and another one in 2014). It was a privilege to unpack some of the core values and coaching strategies of his that helps him have the success that he's had at the top of Division I college tennis. Peter served as the head coach at Long Beach State (his alma mater), Fresno State and Pepperdine before becoming a Trojan 17 years ago. Among his many accolades, he's the only coach in NCAA history to lead four tennis programs to top 25 national rankings. During his career he's coached a number of top collegiate players that have gone on to have extremely successful professional careers as well - Steve Johnson, Robert Farah and Robin Lindstedt just to name a few. I learned a ton having this conversation with Coach Smith and I hope you can a lot out of this talk as well. Be sure to follow Coach Smith and USC Men's Tennis on Instagram below: Coach Smith --> https://www.instagram.com/coachpetersmith USC Men's Tennis --> https://www.instagram.com/uscmenstennis --------- Follow me on Instagram to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or be sure to SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud and iTunes! https://www.instagram.com/andygerst10s Also, be sure to check out Cadence Insoles and the new Spring 2019 collection from Adidas Tennis via the links below: Cadence Insoles: http://bit.ly/CadenceInsoles adidas SoleCourt Boost Parley: http://bit.ly/adiSoleBoostParley adidas adizero Ubersonic 3 Parley: http://bit.ly/adiUber3Parley adidas Men's Spring Parley Polo: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPolo adidas Men's Spring Parley Print Crew: http://bit.ly/adiParleyCrew adidas Men's Spring Parley 9" Short: http://bit.ly/adiParleyShort adidas Men's Spring Parley Pocket T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/adiParleyPocketTee

USC's Peter Smith Shares His Recipe For National Championships and How To Handle Pressure (Ep. 26)

Tennis tips, tricks, strategies, tactics and advice from some of the best minds in the game! Join me as I dive into what makes some of the best coaches, players and people in the industry so successful.