About this episode
In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Anastasia and Nick welcome Blair Henley, a prominent figure in tennis media. They discuss Blair's journey from aspiring tennis player to media professional, her experiences in on-court hosting, and the importance of connecting casual fans with the sport. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing a career in tennis media with family life, the significance of smaller tournaments, and the evolving landscape of tennis, including the impact of pickleball. Blair shares insights on emerging talents in the sport and offers advice for those looking to break into tennis media. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Meet the Professionals 02:00 Blair Henley's Journey in Tennis Media 04:27 Early Aspirations and Career Choices 09:12 Transitioning from Tennis Player to Media Professional 12:15 Finding Passion in a Career 13:51 Advice for Aspiring Tennis Media Professionals 20:00 Proud Moments in Tennis Media 22:55 Connecting Fans to Player Personalities 23:39 Spotlight on Emerging Tennis Stars 30:14 The Art of Interviewing in Tennis 32:29 Challenges of Being a Tennis MC 36:44 The Future of Tennis: Trends and Accessibility Relevant Links: Blair Henley online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhenley || Website: https://www.blairhenley.com/ Ground Pass Linktree (One Link to rule them all) - https://linktr.ee/GroundPass Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast Podcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.