Second Serve Tennis

Carolyn and Erin were thrilled to have on Alex Chan to explore why the recreational player matters most, how tennis content is changing, and how creators can protect their work while building partnerships. The talk spans brand deal pitfalls and the mindset needed to handle trolls. Alex has been a tennis content creator for over a decade, is a PTR certified coach, and provides brand marketing and s...

Do you find flow on the tennis court? Eric, the 4.5 singles national champion, is back to discuss finding flow and what he loves about the game of tennis! Eric is from Long Island New York. He currently plays in leagues, and trains in Naples, FL for most of the year, while living in Northern NJ during late Spring/Summer. He returned to competitive recreational tennis after a 35-year hiatus. We wou...

Should you play in tournaments or leagues? Maybe both? Join Carolyn and Erin as they continue their conversation with Eric, the 55+ 4.5 singles National Champion, on the differences between tournaments and leagues from Eric's perspective. In addition hear the craziest thing that ever happened to Eric at a tournament. You won't walk up to a tournament the same after hearing it! We would g...

What pet peeves do captains have?  Why do people care when we spin the racquet before the match?   Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss these things and what they do that may bother their opponents! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us -  Website: secondservepodcas...

Ever found yourself on the tennis court fuming over an opponent's sneaky tactics or wondering why your friendly match feels more like a battlefield? You're not alone!  They know these things may be a little silly, but Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss their pet peeves from playing 2.5 to 4.5 tennis! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We would...

Do you need mental tips for your doubles game? We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! If you  would like to contact Christine please email cwatson908@gmail.com. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us -  Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: secondservepodcast Facebook: secon...

About to smash that appeal button? Wait. We break down when appealing your USTA rating helps and when it backfires. Want wins or a label—what’s your play? Listen now and tell us where you stand. We were thrilled to speak with Gin and get her advice. Gin is a remarkable tennis player who skyrocketed from a 3.5 to a 5.0 player in just three years and now coaches players. We would greatly appreciate...

Do you get upset about bad line calls? Do you need help with your mental game? We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! If would like to contact Christine please email cwatson908@gmail.com. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us -  Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: seconds...

Think coaching is only for pros? USTA’s new pathway empowers parents, teachers, and league players with clear tiers, drills, and real benefits. Ready to grow the game and your skills starting today? Listen now and tell us your first step! Carolyn and Erin were thrilled to interview Megan Rose and Nancy Abrams about USTA Coaching and growing the game. Megan Rose is the Managing Director, Head of Bu...

Think you’re “not good enough” to coach? Megan Rose and Nancy Abrams explain why rec players are exactly who tennis needs, plus a new push to bring more women into coaching.  Tennis in the United States is experiencing a powerful surge, and that growth has exposed a clear gap: there simply are not enough coaches to meet demand. In our conversation with Megan and Nancy, we dig into how the USTA Coa...

Ever wonder why you excel in practice but crumble under the pressure of a real match? Do you feel confident on the court? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! Christine coaches players on the mental game and is a 4.0 rated player. With advice drawn from he...

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 elevate your recreational play.  Bill is a sports marketing, sponsorship, communications and event production professional. He has worked at Wake Forest University, the Winston-Salem Open, the USTA So...

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 concentrating on minimizing unforced errors and focusing on strategy rather than hitting winners can revolutionize your performance, whether you're a 2.5 or 3.5 USTA player. We are replaying a few of...

What happens when the scoreboard no longer defines you? We share how breast cancer reshaped our game, our mindset, and our joy—on and off the court. Hear the hard parts and the hope. We were thrilled to speak with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse! She is one of the most recognized playtesters in the world. In addition, she is the host of the Talk Tennis podcast, a ridiculously good tennis player, an...

Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and the host of the Talk Tennis podcast found a lump before Wimbledon. Carolyn got a cancer email before getting the opportunity to sit in the President's Suite at the US Open with Erin. Hear how tennis and the tennis community carried them through diagnoses, wigs, and tough calls.  Michelle is one of the most recognized playtesters in the world. In addition, sh...

Have you ever questioned whether a ball landed in or out? How fun would it be to see a replay (or to challenge a call)? We  were thrilled to have back on the podcast Swupnil Sahai, CEO of SwingVision.  SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you list...

"Did you slow this down?" That's what friends ask when they see their SwingVision footage. Reality check: that's how we actually play! Now with expert coach reviews available worldwide, everyone can get elite feedback on their actual match play. Tennis improvement democratized. SwingVision founder Swupnil returns to discuss the app's latest innovations, including a groundb...

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 ridiculous it is. If you aren't sure whether it is a tryout or not Erin has a question you could ask (other than is this a tryout) =) We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to pod...

Are you ready to transform your net play in doubles tennis? Join us for an insightful conversation with Karen Rembert, a veteran teaching professional with over three decades of coaching experience. Karen shares her wisdom on the crucial role of self-talk and confidence in becoming a dominant net player. Karen was a National USTA Finalist in 45 Doubles, a two-time NC State 25 Doubles Champion, and...

Can mastering your mental game truly transform your tennis performance? Karen Rembert thinks so, and she's back for part two of our tiebreakers series to show you how. Get ready for an episode packed with actionable tips from Karen on how to stay mentally sharp during those high-pressure moments. Learn the art of self-talk, and discover how to maintain your composure. In addition, Karen gives...

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 Finalist in 45 Doubles, a two-time NC State 25 Doubles Champion, and ranked #11 nationally in NAIA Doubles. Karen is a USTA High-Performance Coach, USPTA Elite Professional, and a USPTA Certified Pickleball...

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 Director Lou Welch since 2014, this remarkable organization has created a thriving community that promotes fitness, fosters community, and champions inclusion for athletes with intellectual disabilities...

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 football player, a former top ten track cyclist in Thailand, and won the UK cheese rolling competition. He co-runs a local UTR league - called Elite Tennis League - with his doubles partner Chris Springer...

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 what our guest, Kenny, has done. Kenny was the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! He is a former division 1 football player, a former top ten track cyclist in Thailand, and won the UK cheese rol...

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 this was one of them! In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we were surprised by the rule. You can Download Our Rules Car...