GoTennis! Podcast

Nov 26

Season 25, Episode 105 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In 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. Takeaways The 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_Wni708Glk About Marc Kaplan Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/KbWsQFN45qw Keywords USTA Georgia, Mark Kaplan Award, tennis podcast, media excellence, award selection, tennis community, podcast evolution, tennis promotion, Southern awards, community tennis Contact Our Hosts Shaun Boyce, RSPA : shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ Bobby Schindler, RSPA : schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere Geovanna Boyce : geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ GoTennis Website : https://letsgotennis.com/ Join Our Community Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. Support the Show Donate Directly : https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support Crypto Donations : Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link Start Your Own Podcast Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .

Nov 12

Season 25, Episode 104 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In 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. Keywords tennis, financial support, emerging players, professional circuit, travel costs, opportunities, sports funding Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/bA14577NZ5U King of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/9vKjZzxpWis Contact Our Hosts Shaun Boyce, RSPA : shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ Bobby Schindler, RSPA : schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere Geovanna Boyce : geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ GoTennis Website : https://letsgotennis.com/ More about USTA COACHING https://www.ustacoaching.com/ More about Allan Jensen https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-jensen-943b6519b/ Register for the Hispanic Coaches Workshop https://playtennis.usta.com/USTASouthern/Coaching/Session/300831cc-30b4-4521-bbdc-f2b5d57e917c?location= Join Our Community Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. Support the Show Donate Directly : https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support Crypto Donations : Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link Start Your Own Podcast Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .

Oct 29

Season 25, Episode 103 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In 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. Takeaways Matt 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. Keywords tennis, country clubs, membership, programming, racquet sports, Atlanta, tennis culture, club management, community engagement, sports events Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Gm_O9APv-Tc King of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/OD5i7roPeWI Contact Our Hosts Shaun Boyce, RSPA : shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ Bobby Schindler, RSPA : schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere Geovanna Boyce : geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ GoTennis Website : https://letsgotennis.com/ More about Ansley Golf Club https://ansleygc.org/ More about Matt Grayson https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-grayson-90096719/ Join Our Community Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. Support the Show Donate Directly : https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support Crypto Donations : Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link Start Your Own Podcast Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .

Oct 15

Season 25, Episode 102 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In 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. Takeaways Frank 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. Keywords Frank Solana, Pickleball, Luna, Paddle Design, Pickleball Camps, Tennis Transition, Sports Innovation, Pickleball Community, Professional Pickleball, International Pickleball Tour Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HAcit91-OaM King of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/sbpKT83DGp8 Contact Our Hosts Shaun Boyce, RSPA : shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ Bobby Schindler, RSPA : schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere Geovanna Boyce : geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ GoTennis Website : https://letsgotennis.com/ Buy the all new ECLIPSE https://letsgotennis.com/product/luna-eclipse-pickleball-paddle/ Check out Luna Pickleball Camps https://lunapickleballcamps.com/ Follow Frank on IG https://www.instagram.com/franksolana Join Our Community Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. Support the Show Donate Directly : https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support Crypto Donations : Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link Start Your Own Podcast Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .

Oct 13

Season 25 Episode #101 Frank Solana and Shaun J Boyce Hello 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 Guest Frank 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 SHIPPING Frank Solana's Monday Motivation Tune in every Monday for Frank's Motivational shorts. Be Our Next Guest Like 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: shaun@tennisforchildren.com https://tennisforchildren.com/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.net https://windermerecommunity.net/ Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com https://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? https://letsgotennis.com/stories/ Check out our GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more https://bit.ly/gt_facebook_page Or, donate directly HERE Want to get into crypto? This is easy: https://www.coinbase.com/join/boyce_3s?src=ios-link Want donate with Bitcoin? Here’s the address: 3EqTU1gQBLoieMeFLC1BQgCUajPpPMCgwB Considering your own podcast? We (obviously) recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .

Oct 8

Season 25, Episode 100 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this episode, Shaun Boyce and Bobby interview Patricio Misitrano, a veteran in the racket sports industry with nearly 40 years of experience. They discuss Patricio's journey from playing tennis in Argentina to being the CEO of Racket Social Club in the U.S. The conversation delves into the rapid growth of Padel, its appeal to new players, and the importance of research in understanding the market. Patricio shares insights on the affiliate program offered by Racket Central, the demographics of Padel players, and his vision for the future of the sport, including the potential for expansion and investment in Padel courts. Keywords Padel, Racket Sports, Patricio Misitrano, Racket Social Club, Padel Growth, Tennis, Pickleball, Affiliate Marketing, Sports Research, Padel Courts Takeaways Patricio Misitrano has been involved in racket sports for nearly 40 years. He is now leading Racket Social Club's expansion. Padel is growing rapidly in the U.S., with courts now in over 30 states. Research on Padel courts is crucial for market validation and growth. Racket Central offers an affiliate program for tennis and Padel pros through the American Racket Sports Association The typical Padel player is often new to racket sports, making it accessible. Padel is popular in countries like Spain, Argentina, and Italy. The sport's appeal lies in its ease of play compared to tennis. Patricio advocates for the golden point rule in Padel to speed up games. Investment in Padel courts can be significant, but the potential for growth is high. Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/NYBOJ2A4RVM King of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/E_YMnpodBXU Contact Our Hosts Shaun Boyce, RSPA : shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ Bobby Schindler, RSPA : schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere Geovanna Boyce : geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ GoTennis Website : https://letsgotennis.com/ More about Patricio https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciomisitrano/ Check out Misitrano Consulting https://www.misitranoconsulting.com/ Join Our Community Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. Support the Show Donate Directly : https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support Crypto Donations : Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link Start Your Own Podcast Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .

Oct 6

Season 25 Episode #99 Frank Solana and Shaun J Boyce Hello racket sports world! Today in this short episode we’ve invited Frank Solana. Today Frank is inviting you to find your balance. About the Guest Frank 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 SHIPPING Frank Solana's Monday Motivation Tune in every Monday for Frank's Motivational shorts. Be Our Next Guest Like 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: shaun@tennisforchildren.com https://tennisforchildren.com/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.net https://windermerecommunity.net/ Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com https://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? https://letsgotennis.com/stories/ Check out our GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more https://bit.ly/gt_facebook_page Or, donate directly HERE Want to get into crypto? This is easy: https://www.coinbase.com/join/boyce_3s?src=ios-link Want donate with Bitcoin? Here’s the address: 3EqTU1gQBLoieMeFLC1BQgCUajPpPMCgwB Considering your own podcast? We (obviously) recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .

Sep 29

Season 25 Episode #98 Frank Solana and Shaun J Boyce Hello racket sports world! Today in this short episode we’ve invited Frank Solana. Today Frank is inviting you to try to do something without expecting anything in return. About the Guest Frank 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 SHIPPING Frank Solana's Monday Motivation Tune in every Monday for Frank's Motivational shorts. Be Our Next Guest Like 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: shaun@tennisforchildren.com https://tennisforchildren.com/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.net https://windermerecommunity.net/ Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com https://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? https://letsgotennis.com/stories/ Check out our GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more https://bit.ly/gt_facebook_page Or, donate directly HERE Want to get into crypto? This is easy: https://www.coinbase.com/join/boyce_3s?src=ios-link Want donate with Bitcoin? Here’s the address: 3EqTU1gQBLoieMeFLC1BQgCUajPpPMCgwB Considering your own podcast? We (obviously) recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free .