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The Grind: How Jarron Franklin Dominates the Tennis CircuitJarron Franklin is a seasoned competitive tennis player based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He first made waves at the collegiate level playing for the University of the Southwest, where he was a key contributor to one of the most successful seasons in the program’s history. Currently competing in the USTA Adult 4.5/5.0 divisions, Frankli...

Guest: Logon Collins / Why Technical Coaching Keeps Players From Reaching the Next LevelGuest: Logon Colins / The Real D1 Barrier: Why Technical Coaching Keeps Players From Reaching the Next Level...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bio:At the Academy I was apart of we had 8 guys go off to play division 1 and it brought a lot of national attention...

João Fazendeiro is a former collegiate tennis player from Leiria, Portugal, who made significant contributions to Cameron University's men's tennis program from 2012 to 2016. Standing at 5'7", he played a pivotal role in the Aggies' success during his tenure, helping the team secure four NCAA South Central Region titles and reach the Elite Eight in 2015—the furthest the program has advanced in the...

Jamie-Lee Davidson is a former collegiate tennis standout from Texas who has transitioned into a successful legal career. She played NCAA Division II tennis at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, where she earned multiple honors including Heartland Conference Player of the Year, ITA Most Improved Player, and USTA/ITA Regional Singles and Doubles Champion in 2015. Prior to that, she competed at A...

Kyle Davidson is a former collegiate tennis standout from Garland, Texas, who played for Midwestern State University (MSU) from 2013 to 2016. Standing at 6'1" and weighing 180 lbs, he was a key contributor to MSU's men's tennis program, earning multiple accolades throughout his career. Davidson was named the Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Year in 2013 and received All-Lone Star Conference Si...

Chris Copenhaver  is a former collegiate tennis player from Fort Worth, Texas, who competed at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. He began his collegiate tennis career at Johnson County Community College before transferring to Newman University, where he played during the 2010–2012 seasons. Prior to his college career, Chris attended Boswell High School in Fort Worth, where he earned a state to...

Jarod Sweedland began his tennis journey at the age of 12, coached early on by his father before refining his game at the McLeland Tennis Academy during his junior and senior years of high school. He went on to compete in college tennis and has continued to be a great competitor since!