The UTR Pro Tennis Tour Podcast with James McKie
James McKie
James McKie
All things tennis! Bringing a fun side to each conversation! Interviews and discussions with top coaches and players. Former DI tennis player and coach. Now the Director of Player & Collegiate Development at UTR SPORTS. Listen in to get behind the scenes access to top college tennis programs, why they all host and play PTT events and how pro tennis players compete at the highest level.
3d ago
Auburn are fresh off tying their most wins in SEC history! Trey has been the Head Coach at 2 schools prior to joining Auburn and is working with Head Coach, Bobby Reynolds! We talked roster limits, recruiting, relationships and how they run the program. Also, looking forward to bringing the first ever UTR PTT event to Auburn next summer!
Dec 14
Trying to win a National Championship? You should probably listen to this one. Tony highlights three main areas which have helped his squad cross the finish line in May. Only one team per gender can win the last match of the season, Tony has done it twice. Also covered topics in regards to how he combined pro and college into his program as they host multiple pro events from PTT to ATP. Want to be a pro? Wake is a good fit for you!
Dec 10
Jimmy has led the Blue Raiders for the last 15 years to a SIX-PEAT. Yes, 6 conference titles in a row. Tune in and find out how he does it. Excellent recruiter and recent PTT host at an amazing $9 million tennis facility at MTSU. Jimmy has raised millions of dollars for MTSU and is winning on and off the court! We also talk importance of UTR, mindset in recruiting and the transfer portal.
Dec 7
The first 2nd assistant to join the show! Did you know the NCAA will pay $303 million to all volunteer coaches from 2019-2023? Volunteer title no longer exists. Max Koller is an outstanding coach for the Florida Gators. We talked everything from why his guys play PTT events to a plan in recruiting to the great Tennessee / Florida rivalry. College tennis needs rivalries! Tune in!
Dec 3
Really good insight into who Grant is as a person, mentor and coach. He is trying to think outside the box to grow college tennis and get his community involved within the program at SMU. Was heavily involved throughout the career of Pete Sampras and was also the Associate Head Men's tennis coach at UCLA. He also has amazing advice for all recruits out there when choosing and researching the school you may attend! Tune in!
Nov 25
How hard it is becoming for mid-majors to compete at the highest level? Dom has led the Monarchs to multiple conference championships and NCAA tournaments. We talk NIL, recruiting and who he is as coach! ODU has history of player development. Tune in and learn more about the program.
Nov 23
Former colleague and great friend. Alison has been coaching for nearly 25 years and has led the Lady Vols for the last 10. What was the difference in making the Final 4? Belief! Great conversation about the importance of relationships and culture within her program. Tennessee is also huge partner of UTR and host multiple PTT events per year. Find out why and tune in!
Nov 19
The number 1 team in the nation by UTR Power 6! Is this the year The Cardinal bring it home? Stanford has an amazing team this year with exceptional talent! Some great stories on this one. We talk everything from expectations to his own playing career to spending time with Roger Federer. Tune in!
