Second Serve Tennis

Ever wondered how to master those nerve-wracking tiebreakers in tennis? Join us as we welcome Karen Rembert, a teaching pro with over 30 years of coaching experience.

Karen was a National USTA Finalis…

Tennis has always been a sport that brings people together, but few organizations exemplify this unifying power better than Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina (ATANC). Led by Executive Di…

This is part 2 of our episode Kenny, who is the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! 

We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!

Kenny is a former division 1 footba…

Do you want to be a National Champion?

We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!

Imagine setting impossible goals and constantly reaching them! That's precisely wha…

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 t…

Kana is back to tell us about crazy adult recreational tennis stories in New Jersey! Playing indoors with a time limit can make everything a little more difficult because one team may want to slow do…

Is adult tennis the same in different parts of the country?  Do you have to try out as an adult? Are you required to buy the uniform? Is a win on court 1 worth more than other courts?

We are replaying…

What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo …

Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across differ…

Welcome to a candid, laughter-filled exploration of tennis partnership dynamics with our guests Rachel and McKenzie, who pull back the curtain on their successful doubles relationship.

Ready to laugh,…

We are back with McKenzie and Rachel to discuss receiving strategy and more!

The secret to doubles success isn't just technical skill—it's communication. Discover how signals, strategy, and knowing wh…

"Two out of three things right." 

Listen to how McKenzie (NTRP 3.5) and Rachel (NTRP 4.0) use signals and positivity to win matches and enjoy the game. Their strategy secrets may help transform your t…

What do you do if your opponent thinks you called the ball out but you didn't? What if someone touches the net? Does it matter if the ball is still in play? What happens if a ball hits a portable sco…

What should you do if your opponent yells watch out when you are hitting an overhead? What happens if your opponent's shoe falls off during a point? What if your dampener flies off? What if the dampe…

Come check out the Cary Tennis Classic on June 29-July 6, 2025! Tickets go on sale June 1st!

We were thrilled to talk with the Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese. Ted is the current President of the Sou…

May is National Tennis Month! We love to play tennis but how can we encourage others to play? Tell us what we are forgetting. 

We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcas…

What has your doubles partner said to you that wasn't very helpful?  Did it hurt your feelings?

We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes! We believe this one has been popular because most a…

Gin reveals her singles strategy that helped her climb from 3.5 to 5.0 in three years with an impressive 72-4 USTA singles record! 

Let us know if Gin's strategy works for you or if you have ever had …

Have spectators ever interfered in your matches? We'd love to hear your stories! 

We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!

Carla joins Carolyn and Erin to discuss t…

Ever wonder why your forehand doesn't look like the pros? What has made legendary tennis coach Rick Macci such a successful coach?

We had the absolute pleasure of talking with Rick Macci, who enlight…