Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

I like to tell stories and create memorable and dumb analogies on the court with the hope that students will remember them. This is one connecting the Space Shuttle launching to your serve. Like I said, it's dumb.....and probably not memorable. Enjoy!

Episode #66 covers how I've been contemplating my age and career, beating my brother in Madden, and scorpion venom. I also tell 3 stories of how I got here that include all of the following: Weed, White Christmas, and the National Anthem.

I discuss the dude shaving his chest in the gym locker room, my disaster of a snow day, and is all wind "blowing" wind? Lots of random stuff and probably useless. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g

Episode #64 discusses a guy named Seaman Knapp, who invented the Demonstration Method in 1903. What liquids would you shoot out of your fingers if you could and accepting who you are on the court. Plus, the Colts are the greatest team to ever play!

Episode #63 discusses "whats wrong with people", do people living in remote locations care about the state of our country, and more gibberish. Also, how do you want your partner to talk to you when you go to a dark place, do you warm up differently in a lesson than a match, and sometimes we need to let a plan work before changing it.

I'm joined on episode #62 by Jack Watermolen! Jack is a coach at the WAC, has saved lives, fought bears, hits a smoking forehand, and believes he can hit an MLB distance homerun with one month of training. This is one of my favorite conversations and you will understand why Jack and I get along. Enjoy!

Episode #61 talks about my dilemma with a lady at the gym, Dolly Parton needs new people, and John McEnroe on Smartless. Also, how to use the K.I.M. method on the tennis court. Enjoy, or don't, either way, I won't really know unless you bash me on social media. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g https://www.instagram.com/orderonthecourtspodcast/

Episode #60 covers Christmas movies, Thanksgiving foods, Metallica, and why the world shouldn't mix fruits and dessert. Also, do you have Zero Glide Potential on your swing?

Sometimes saying "great shot" is an easy way to move on from a lost point and can lessen your anger over a loss. Some good ideas like trampoline tennis and a one-stop hospital are discussed along with Seinfeld talking truths about sweatpants, 30 years ago. Listen if you want to, but you probably don't want to.

Episode #58 covers a wide variety of topics including my new shoe business idea, joining AARP, and angularity. Why drawing out your favorite plays could help you play with more purpose and all of the things you shouldn't say to your coach.

Episode #57 was recorded from a hotel in Columbus, Ohio. I discuss hotel snacks, Skyline Chili, and should adults give foul balls to little kids. Also, how to pace yourself in a match or practice session. Enjoy.

I'm joined by Andy Volkert, the tournament director of the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. It runs September 22-24th at four locations and is the longest running division one college tournament in the country. It is free and an amazing opportunity to see top level tennis from a courtside seat.

This weeks show covers a wide range of topics as usual. The U.S. Open, Red Auerbach, and Baby On Board sings are discussed. I also tell a story that ends with someone hoping the WAC falls in a sinkhole. Find all of my stuff on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at scottfickstennisandpickleball.

Episode #54 talks about my trip to Cleveland along with many other nuts and bolts topics. Working on managing your Monkey Mind, no technology gyms, gas prices.....again, and more. I give some feedback on whether players should use words or signals when poaching, and wonder why the best tennis players on the planet aren't being shown on national television. Find more random things on Facebook, IG,...

This episode covers 3 book reviews, introduces a new segment "Whats Wrong With People" and asks why "taking candy from a baby" isn't so easy. https://linktr.ee/scottfickstennisandpickleball

This was a fun one that covers a variety of topics including mice fighting gerbils, the oboe, and band camp. We also discuss our favorite players, communication versus coaching, lesson planning, and finally decided that Michael Jordan is clearly better than Lebron. Coach Ron "Flamer" Albers and Chris "Freaka" Gelb provide some highly intellectual insight on our world. Enjoy!

Wisconsin tennis legend Denny Schackter and I discuss the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. The MTC has been around for 47 years and features some of the best division one college players and teams in the country. We talk about what it is, where it is, how it works, and why you should attend.

Episode #50 includes a discussion with my Dad, Bill Ficks and my nephew, Tristan Ficks. We cover a lot of topics including different types of competitiveness, movies, books, doubles, and teamwork. Also, is it firefly's or lightning bugs? Why did Dad find a cat's claw on the table and why Tristan uses pulling his shorts up as a strategy.

Episode #49 gets into how tennis players prioritize what they want out of a group lesson. How to get out of dark times on the court and preparing for the eventual demise of your tennis game. Crocs are okay on vacation, gas stations, and fishing trips now. Find me on TikTok, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook at ScottFicksTennisandPickleball. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Episode #48 discusses how Micky Mantle failed 3,444 times and is still considered one of the greatest to ever play baseball. Why straight roads and no time zones make total sense regardless of the facts, and have tennis coaches lost sight of important details. Find Me On Facebook Find Me On YouTube Find Me On TikTok Find Me On Instagram

Episode #46 recaps our trip to see Annie in California and revisits my questions on gas prices. Also, how the Navy Seals may help you get more value out of challenging situations on the courts. I wore Crocs for 10 days, ate nothing but bad food, and rank my best and worst states of the trip.

This short episode talks about my recent podcasting experience, 8th grade graduations, why practicing alone is important, and culture versus experience.

Episode #44 is quite a family event. My Mom, Carol Ficks joins us, along with my niece Madison Ficks, and my nephew Tristan Ficks. We talk about growing up with a tennis Dad, high school tennis experiences, raising tennis sons, and a whole lot of random stuff. If you have a family, this might be for you, but probably not.

This episode starts with Shannon leaving me in a Pile of Sadness on a party bus and how I didn't handle some really great news for her very well. Costco has amazing deals on soda and my grocery store has locks on the wheels now. But there is some tennis talk about making your warm up more focused and building up to a strong finish. I also question why pickleball doesn't get me to an intensely comp...