Nelson Parker

Tennis Culture

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Presented by Nelson Parker and Reza Tompsett of Get Set Tennis. Tennis Culture talks about more than what just happens on the court. With a combined 35 years in the tennis coaching world Nelson and Reza talk about the culture of the sport, coaching advice, issues in the game at all levels and have a few laughs along the way.

Author

Nelson Parker

Category

Sports

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tennisculture.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Listeners Q&A: WTA, new tennis balls and Federer's backhand 01.11.2023

We take some time to answer some great questions from our listeners about all things tennis including the whats happening with the WTA, How to make more mates in tennis and propper tennis etiquette Enjoy 

The $7,500 tennis lesson 25.10.2023

How much would you pay to get a lesson from one of the top tennis coaches in tennis? We discuss all things coaches from Partrick Mouratoglou's prices to the carousel of coaches that are working with Raducanu. We also touch base on whats happening with coaches in your local area and give an update of all the latest news in tennis Enjoy     

Guest: Joel Gordon - PEAK Coaching 21.10.2023

Joel Gordon is a Personal Trainer, Business Owner and Professional Tennis Coach living in Canberra.  We sit down to talk about what young tennis players need to be focusing on in the gym as well as some tips for the oldies too. Joel also runs us through the "8 week challenge" he has created for Rez and Nelson as they go head to head to see who is the fittest   Enjoy

Guest on "The Sound of Tennis" Podcast 05.10.2023

This episode Nelson is invited to have a chat with Phil from Tweener Head YouTube channel. Nelson talks about how his coaching business got started and how he started creating content. The boys also dive into coaching topics including tennis parents, ex pros and celebrity coaches Enjoy  

Celebrations and Cold Handshakes 27.09.2023

With new players on the rise in the ATP and WTA we are goint to see a rise in rivalries. And these rivalies are not always friendy. Nelson and Rez also talk about Laver Cup, Social meida side of tennis and inish the episode with their best motivational speech to their players Enjoy 

US OPEN 2023 - RECAP 13.09.2023

Novak wins his 24th Grand slam, Coco makes her dreams come true and America puts on a wild show for the final Grand Slam of the year. Nelson and Rez talk results, upsets, highlights and much more in this US Open recap episode. Enjoy 

Guest: Jake Okines - College Tennis 06.09.2023

We welcome back Jake Okines to the podcast to talk all things college tennis. Jake played college tennis for four years at Lee University in Tennessee. He is also the founder of "Ready Athlete Managment" a comapny desgind to help kids get into scholarships into college. With so many pro players inside the top 100 now coming from a college playing background, you can see why the path is so polular....

Us Open 2023 Preview 27.08.2023

Its time for the final Grand Slam of the year in the city that never sleeps and players are fired up to bring home the trophy. Nelson and Rez go through their predictions for this years US Open. Enjoy   

Soft... or Highly Strung? 16.08.2023

The boys are back from thir break to talk all things hardcourt season as we prepare for the US Open. The discussion revolves around the rise and fall of Canadas best players, prize money, coaching fees and a back and forth conversation, debating if tennis players are soft, or just highly strung. Enjoy 

WIMBLEDON WRAP-UP 21.07.2023

Wimbldeon 2023 did not disapoint. We have a new Mens and Womens Grass court Champion. Svitolina turns back the clock, Eubanks makes himself known on tour and Novak explodes in one of the greatest Grand Slam finals we have ever seen. Enjoy 

Match Maker 23.06.2023

The 2023 French Open sees Novak win his 23rd slam and it again opens up the debate about who is the true G.O.A.T. Nelson and Rez play match maker for the pro players and we dive into the negative culture on social media that has been happening latley in the tennis world Enjoy 

Guest: Alex Hynes, Founder of T-Movement 14.06.2023

Alex Hynes is a footwork and movement expert as well as a high perfromace tennis coach. Whether you want to improve your speed, reduce injuires or create a better understanding on how to warm up properly for a tennis match, Alex has the answers. His business, T-Movment, has been desgined to help you with all your tennis movement needs and Nelson and Rez sit dwon to pick his brain. Enjoy 

Controversy at Roland Garros 06.06.2023

The 2023 French open has not been without its headlines. Nelson and Reza sit down and talk about players missing press obligations, crowds booing players and players being disqualified for hitting ball kids with a tennis ball. Enjoy

French Open Preview 29.05.2023

Its Roland Garros time and the boys have put in their predictions for the second Grand Slam of the year. The one stop shop for everything happening in Paris this week Enjoy  

The Next James Bond of Tennis 22.05.2023

Today the boys speak on the most inspirational tennis stories we have ever heard along with some under rated tactics to use on court for your next match. The show ends with a hollywood conversation about who should play the next James Bond (tennis version)  Enjoy

Most embarrassing tennis stories ever 11.05.2023

Its clay court season and Holger Rune is already clashing with the crowds. Nelson plays "where are they now with Rez and the boys share their most embarrassing tennis stories on court. Enjoy

New tennis attitudes 28.04.2023

Nelson and Rez talk about the rift between the current top players in the ATP. We introduce a new segment called "where are they now?" And the boys help a fan get through a tricky situation woth their doubles partner. Enjoy

FROM THE VAULT: Gamesmanship 29.03.2023

What is considered gamesmanship and what is considered as dirty tactitcs. This week Nelson and Busta talk about the tactics used by Novak at this years AO and how it it can impact your play at any level. Enjoy 

40 Million Dollar Tennis Dream 22.03.2023

Hypothetically, if you won 40 million dollars, how would you spend it on the game of tennis for the better? Rez and nelson breakdown how they would best spend the cash. Enjoy 

Rivalries 13.03.2023

Federer vs Nadal... Serena vs Venus... Sampras vs Agassi? Who has the greatest rivalry in tennis and what future rivalries will keep people glued to the TV? Enjoy 

How do we measure success? 06.03.2023

What is the best mesure of success on the tennis court? Most wins, best attitude, reputation? We discuss all things that make a player great Enjoy

AO 2023 Wrap up 02.02.2023

Novak makes history, Sabalenka becomes a frist time grand slam champion, Team kinky show the world how to play doubles and the americans dominate the draw. All this and more on the Australian Open 2023 wrap up Enjoy

Australian Open Preview - 2023 15.01.2023

It's the first slam of the year and things are already heating up. Nelson, Rez and Busta breakdown the Aussie Open draw and make their predictions on what is going to take place at Melbounre Park this year Enjoy

Pro Player/Coach - Enzo Couacaud & Patrick Frandji 12.01.2023

Enzo Couacaud recently qualified for the 2023 Australian Open, and we were lucky enough to have a chat with both he and his Coach Patrick about their tennis journey.  This was a great dive into the inner working and relationship between coach and player at a high level We had a blast. Enjoy

Pro Players - JP Smith & Andrew Harris 07.01.2023

Doubles superstars JP Smith and Andrew Harris drop by to talk about what makes a great doubles player as well as show off just how in-sync they are. Enjoy 

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