Second Serve Tennis

Can cutting down on unforced errors really transform your tennis game? Discover the strategies and mental tactics used by the pros, as Bill Oakes enlightens us on how even a slight shift in focus can…

What can adult recreational players learn from the pros?  

Join us for a compelling conversation with Bill Oakes, a veteran in sports marketing with over three decades of experience. Discover how conc…

Can a tissue spark chaos on a tennis court? You bet it can!

In this episode we hear about Carolynn and Amy's craziest and most memorable moments on the courts in Michigan. You can visit CourtMerch to…

Do you know a Drop Shot Demon or Queen of the Lob? Amy and Carolynn have launched a tennis business producing t-shirts and gift items for tennis players called CourtMerch.

In this episode, Amy shares …

Ever wondered what it truly takes to manage an adult recreational tennis league? Join us as we chat with an anonymous Local League Coordinator who pulls back the curtain on the unique challenges and …

We have an anonymous guest! What crazy stories or silly situations does a local league coordinator have to deal with because of a few of the passionate adult rec tennis players? What is the pettiest …

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.

In this episode we go through situations that happened on…

Have you tried to change your stroke as an adult? Were you able to do it? Mike is back to discuss this and more!

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

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…

Can you learn to play tennis watching YouTube?

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

We were thrilled to have Trey join us to discuss this and more. Trey is an …

Have you ever tried out for an adult rec tennis team? Did you know it was a tryout? Have you ever been cut from a team after a tryout?

In this episode we discuss trying out for teams and how ridiculou…

What can you do to encourage your doubles' partner? Tara is back to give us more tips on how to be a good teammate and tells us about her experience at a USTA State Tournament and the USTA Southern S…

How can you be a good teammate? Have you ever showed up late to a match? Are you supportive of your doubles partner?

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

We rea…

What is it like going from winning a lot to losing? Do you need to win in order to have fun?

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

Carolyn and Erin discuss what …

Aileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience (and the less than ideal situation that happened in her first game in her first match)! Also, Aileen discusses the researc…

Aileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience!

Aileen took up tennis as an adult (starting at 2.5) and fell in love with the sport. She has played on over 100 USTA team…

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? Can you flip courts? Is a win on court 1 worth more than other co…

Do you have a Gold Ball? Do you even know what a Gold Ball is?

We really enjoyed talking with Brenda Carter about tournaments!  Brenda's story is a masterclass in longevity and love for the sport. Br…