Scott Ficks-RSPA Tennis & PB Professional, 3 Time RSPA WI Pro Of The Year

Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

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Career tennis & pickleball coach Scott Ficks discusses various topics in the tennis, pickleball, coaching, and business world along with other life lessons and current events. I have made a career out of making stuff up, this podcast might have something for players and coaches looking for new ideas. It could also be an incredible waste of time that you will never get back.

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Scott Ficks-RSPA Tennis & PB Professional, 3 Time RSPA WI Pro Of The Year

Episodes

A Conversation With My Brother: Our Tennis Story & A Bunch Of Nonsense 21.02.2022 57:15

My brother Mark joins the podcast this week and discusses our path into tennis, Mr. Miyagi vs. Obi Wan Kenobi, Danny Tanner vs. Pa Ingalls, and a full minute of nothing but laughter. He is the Tennis Director at the South Shore Health and Racquet Club so there is some tennis and pickleball talk as well.

A Conversation With A Legend: Halls Of Fame Coach Ron "Famer" Albers Joins Me This Week 09.02.2022 45:38

My second guest is Ron "Famer" Albers, a national championship winning coach for the Vincennes University Trailblazers, multiple Halls of Fame member, my coach, and a lifelong Bengals fan joins me. We discuss some tennis, pickleball, college tennis opportunities, and more. At least he doesn't make me throw up again!

Talking Tennis With My Dad: Stories On How We Ended Up Here 29.01.2022 53:00

This special podcast features my first guest ever, my Dad, Bill Ficks. We discuss my path to tennis coaching, how to raise tennis kids, pickleball, concussions, heating tennis balls in the microwave, and other topics related to my tennis journey.

Dinner With Jeff, I Quote Mark Twain, and Freaka's Not Angry Anymore 23.01.2022 26:00

This cast discusses how to get out of difficult places mentally and/or physically and how to avoid taking tennis advice from club members. Also, win a free tennis lesson with the Mrochinski Challenge. Mark Twain and the Colts are also discussed which is an odd combination.

Grandpa Pete and a 41 Year Old Panda Bear 14.01.2022 15:06

Scott talks about his stuffed panda bear, finding ways to relax, and why multi-tasking may not be as productive as you think.

Get The Freaking Ball: Poaching, Dentist Visits, Pickleball Costs and Whirlyball 06.01.2022 21:34

Scott discusses some thoughts on poaching, why does the pickleball community think lessons should be cheaper than tennis, 10 years between dentist visits and go get the freakin ball!

Finding A Way When Things Aren't Working 30.12.2021 12:35

Scott discusses the Colts winning without their best players, Ms. Kaskus and her English Lit class, and how to get through a bad practice or match.

The Eagles, Tom Petty, Kyle Scheel and I Still Can't Sleep....And Some Tennis Stuff 21.12.2021 13:39

This weeks podcast discusses how to bad shots vs. losing shots, self coaching when things are going badly, and a better option when your oppenent is hitting overheads at you.

Stop micromanaging your game, it's exhausting me. 14.12.2021 10:51

Scott asks for help sleeping and discusses some ideas of how to stop micromanaging your game. Look for patterns and accept the randomness of sports.

Chik Fil A and Lost Jobs: How To Reset and Move On 07.12.2021 13:33

Scott discusses his experience learning how to teach pickleball and how it transfers to the tennis court. How to reset the point and turn a likely lost point into a chance to win.

I lost my coach, how do I find a new one? 30.11.2021 15:04

Scott discusses his current situation and how to help students find a new coach.

Hunting and Camping 22.11.2021 7:32

Scott talks about how the Wisconsin culture of hunting and camping can be used on the tennis court.

Why did I find disappointment in a victory? 15.11.2021 6:16

Scott talks about how an Indianapolis Colts win reminded him about accepting winning points and not being negative about victories even if it isn’t pretty.

Facts vs. Feelings 08.11.2021 7:02

Podcast #3 involves how to separate your emotions, thoughts, and feelings from the facts. Can you look at a situation and determine what is actually happening and not get caught up in what you think "might" happen?

Average Is A Compliment 02.11.2021 5:21

Podcast #2 discusses the idea of playing a more average game versus one with lots of highlights but not much substance.

Little Timmy Double Faults Too Much 22.10.2021 5:25

Scott discusses his philosophy on double faulting.