# usta (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover usta. Page: Feed: --- ## Tiebreak Mental Tips and Best Advice for Levels 2.5-4.0 _2026-08-15 · Second Serve Tennis_ Can mastering your mental game truly transform your tennis performance? Karen Rembert thinks so, and she's back for part two of our tiebreakers series to show you how. Get ready for an episode packed with actionable tips from Karen on how to stay mentally sharp during those high-pressure moments. Learn the art of self-talk, and discover how to maintain your composure. In addition, Karen gives a… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19642542-tiebreak-mental-tips-and-best-advice-for-levels-2-5-4-0.mp3) ## Foot Faults, Lets, And The Moments That Start Fights _2026-08-08 · Second Serve Tennis_ Can you call a foot fault in adult recreational tennis? When do you call a let versus claim the point? We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Tennis Association. Click… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19610100-foot-faults-lets-and-the-moments-that-start-fights.mp3) ## Weird Points In Tennis _2026-08-01 · Second Serve Tennis_ What is the most popular question that people ask about adult recreational tennis? It may surprise you! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Tennis Association. Click… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19571405-weird-points-in-tennis.mp3) ## Stump The Ump For Rec Tennis _2026-07-25 · Second Serve Tennis_ Have you ever been on the court and thought "what is the rule in this situation"? We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Tennis Association. Click on Stump The Ump to… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19537561-stump-the-ump-for-rec-tennis.mp3) ## Court Conditions - Rejecting the Court _2026-07-18 · Second Serve Tennis_ Tennis court conditions can quietly shape every rally, and league players often don’t know the rules until something weird happens. We talk through real USTA league scenarios where a flapping windscreen, a slippery patch, or poor visibility turns into an argument about fairness. The big theme is simple: safety comes first, but you also have to protect the integrity of the score by handling… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19493847-court-conditions-rejecting-the-court.mp3) ## 10 Rules for Rec Players _2026-07-11 · Second Serve Tennis_ Have you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? We have 10 rules we wished we would have known when we started playing USTA matches. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we were surprised by the rule. You can Download Our Rules Card and… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19455257-10-rules-for-rec-players.mp3) ## 7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion (Part 2) _2026-07-04 · Second Serve Tennis_ This is part 2 of our episode Kenny, who is the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! Most tennis players look for a magic swing tip, but the real edge often comes from preparation, emotional control, and what you do between points. Carolyn and Erin sit down with Kenny, a 4.0 18+ singles national champion, to get specific about how he scouts opponents and builds a plan before the first ball. He… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19442217-7-tips-to-win-more-matches-from-a-national-champion-part-2.mp3) ## 7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion _2026-06-27 · Second Serve Tennis_ He Won A National Singles Title AND A Cheese-Rolling Championship. Kenny breaks down how goal setting, routines, and pressure practice translate into more wins. If you would like to watch Kenny winning the cheese rolling competition please click below: Kenny winning the Cheese Rolling Competition Sports Illustrated Article about Kenny We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19397179-7-tips-to-win-more-matches-from-a-national-champion.mp3) ## Stop Racing To Lose _2026-06-20 · Second Serve Tennis_ A 0-6 first set can make you want to disappear, speed up, and get it over with. We’ve all been there, and that urge is exactly what keeps the other team rolling. Carolyn and Erin sit down with Kana to talk about how to recover mentally and tactically after getting rocked early, using a few simple resets that actually work under pressure. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19280882-stop-racing-to-lose.mp3) ## Pro Tour Tennis in North Carolina _2026-06-13 · Second Serve Tennis_ Come check out the Cary Tennis Classic on June 28-July 5, 2026! To receive updates about the Cary Tennis Classic please sign up for the newsletter: Cary Tennis Classic Newsletter We were thrilled to talk with the Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese. Ted is the current President of the Southern Board of Directors, past President of the NC Tennis Association and the NC Tennis Foundation, and the Past… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1045900/episodes/19332288-pro-tour-tennis-in-north-carolina.mp3) ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UGCP9am7ALrO) _2026-06-13 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Dave Schilling - Denison Head Coach](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/Dave-Schilling---Denison-Head-Coach-e3ips0i) _2026-05-03 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ We talk college tennis from the D3 perspective with defending National Champion, Denison's Dave Schilling. Schills spent 19 as Ty Tucker's assistant coach at Ohio State before taking over his alma mater in 2019. In 5 years he took the program to its 1st National Title. https://denisonbigred.com/sports/mens-tennis Topics: D1 philosophy works at the D3 level Recruiting [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/119385554/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2Fb138a47d-0844-cf6f-19e0-31be48665efc.m4a) ## [Cooper Williams, Duke Men's Tennis - Episode 112](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/Cooper-Williams--Duke-Mens-Tennis---Episode-112-e3a67gb) _2025-10-29 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ Cooper Williams returns to the podcast and joins us from the capital of the ITF Futures world - Monastir, Tunisia! We first talked to Cooper in 2021 (episode 67) and have followed his success - #3 Junior ITF, top collegiate player and now winning pro titles. Cooper spent three weeks in Monastir and took home 2 first place trophies. We talk about why going to Monastir makes sense for pro players… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/110353355/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-28%2F410153794-44100-2-b3d7f57be4063.mp3) ## [James McKie (UTR) - Episode 111](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/James-McKie-UTR---Episode-111-e329n2p) _2025-05-09 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ James McKie - UTR Sports Director of Player Relations, and former associate HC at Tennessee (2017-24). James talks about his journey from College tennis player to coach to his current role at UTR. UTR is helping juniors and college tennis players improve their development with alternate and innovate tennis events. UTR's Summer Slam: https://www.utrsports.net/pages/pro-tennis#summer-slam [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/102079001/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-2%2F61281738-0427-7769-d46e-86e18b3e8869.m4a) ## [Mark Bowers - Episode 110](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/Mark-Bowers---Episode-110-e3269al) _2025-04-30 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ Tennis Parent, Mark Bowers, share his wisdom and advice on parenting two D1 college tennis players - Ashton (University of Texas) and Tyler (University of Illinois). [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/101966613/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-30%2F8dc4b835-6e07-f56d-4bb7-248daf44be06.m4a) ## [Roman Prokes - Episode 109](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/Roman-Prokes---Episode-109-e2trudh) _2025-02-14 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ Roman Prokes, the premier racket technician in the world (not an exaggeration!), shares his wisdom on racket specifications for junior players. We talk with Roman about the optimal racket and string set up for a variety of junior players. Roman also shares stories of stringing for the US Davis Cup team, working with Andre Agassi to find the right racket for Novak Djokovic to beat Nadal at Roland… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/97433457/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-23%2F393563647-44100-2-896e8ccc3def8.mp3) ## [Lindsay Davenport - Episode 108](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/Lindsay-Davenport---Episode-108-e2rirvo) _2024-11-27 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ Lindsay shares stories about her junior tennis career, being a tennis parent to the #1 ranked US junior player, and what advice she has for tennis parents and players. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/95038904/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-27%2F6865fb48-9621-b812-216b-2661929d4d05.m4a) ## [ITF off-court coaching rule, etc.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/ITF-off-court-coaching-rule--etc-e2r6sjp) _2024-11-20 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ Robert & Scott discuss the new ITF rule to allow off-court coaching. In addition, they discuss their experiences of playing ITFs in the US vs Foreign, debate whether WCs should be used for USTA tournaments, and share their experiences of hosting players during professional tournaments. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/94646329/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-19%2F21080b28-787a-e8b2-d789-c15d4b06cf7c.m4a) ## [Kazuki Matsuno - Michigan State assistant coach](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/Kazuki-Matsuno---Michigan-State-assistant-coach-e2qon86) _2024-11-12 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ Kazuki ("Kaz") Matsuno joined Michigan State men's tennis as an assistant coach in 2023, and serves as the Spartans recruiting coordinator. Kaz grew up in Chicago and played for Michigan State from 2020 - 2023. On the podcast, we discuss what Michigan State looks for in recruits, how they have been able to create a professional environment and what to expect from the Spartans in 2025. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/94182086/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-9%2Fe763f320-4851-fbbf-3e5b-46fb16558d82.m4a) ## [Raheel Manji - Mission Elite, Episode 105](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/payers-and-players/episodes/Raheel-Manji---Mission-Elite--Episode-105-e2qf9os) _2024-11-02 · Payers & Players Tennis Podcast · Payers & Players Podcast_ Raheel Manji - founder and CEO or Mission Elite - joins us to discuss how Mission Elite is impacting tennis development. Raheel played college tennis at Indiana, played professionally, and coached at Oklahoma. He saw a need to bring the college model to professional and junior tennis. Learn more about Mission Elite: Website Podcast Book: 17 Principles of a Mission Elite [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f32be460/podcast/play/93873372/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-2%2F109c444e-563c-d3b9-45fb-18a9ba222dd6.m4a)