Tennis Culture

What does it take to coach a professional tennis player? Understanding, passion, patients, flexibility and much more. The boys break down what they believe you need to coach the next superstar.    

Imagine how good it would be if you could custom create your tennis game using only the best shots from the greatest players of todays game. Well that's what we did  Enjoy 

Should tennis players compete in the rain like so many other sports? It made for an interesting discussion with the boys. What are your thoughts? Enjoy 

What makes a good and a not so good doubles partner? Nelson and Rez breakdown their favourite and least favourite characteristics of a partner on court Enjoy

We all have a few pet peeves on the tennis court. Sometimes it's a player grunting on every ball, sometimes it's players taking forever on the change of end or perhaps it is a know it all client. The boys go through their own pet peeves when playing and coaching 

Once a year the tennis world runs the Laver Cup. Team Europe vs Team World. The boys breakdown the upcoming event and give their tips on what to expect.    

Tennis has not always had the best warp when it comes to parents in the sport (example Tomic and Dokic)  The boys talk about their experiences dealing with parents in the sport for the better and the worse. 

What an amazing US Open we witnessed in 2021. The boys breakdown their highlight moments and what to take away from final Grand Slam of the year Special Guest: Busta 

Matty Leggett is a Wheelchair tennis player in Canberra and an all round great bloke. Nelson and Matty talk about the sport, Paralympics, and coaching. Enjoy 

How do we keep kids (and adults) interested in this great game? Rez and nelson breakdown their thoughts on the topic

After a headed first round between Tsitsipas and Murray at the US Open, a debate has begun about the tactics used by the Greek world number 3.

Nelson and Rez break down the draw for the 2021 US Open. Who is going to take the title for the last Grand Slam of the year?

Should tennis allow players to have their coach teach them on court during matches? Nelson and Rez break down the pros and cons.

Jake Okines is a former athlete for Lee University in Tennessee, USA. He graduated with a Masters in Business Administration and also coached the Lee tennis team after his playing career. Jake talks about what college tennis is like in America and how his business "Ready College Recruiting" can help you get into the right school. Enjoy 

The boys break down their thoughts on the tennis at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Enjoy 

What should you look for in a tennis coach? Nelson and Rez break down what they believe are great qualities in coaches these days and what skills they look for before they hire somebody new.  

How important is the racquet you play with? Could a change in equipment boost your playing level? Or, is it all in the hands of the athlete?

We hear the word get thrown around a lot when it comes to athletes but what does talent actually mean? Nelson and Reza give their thoughts.

It's always an interesting topic around who is the greatest of all time. Reza and Nelson break down why Federer, Nadal and Djokovic could be considered the ultimate GOAT.

Rez and Nelson have been part of the tennis community for over 20 years, first as players now as coaches of their own tennis company, Get Set Tennis. This podcast is about more than just what happens on the court. It touches on a range of subjects from player behaviour, coaching habits, impact on the game and what the future of tennis looks like. Come join the team and be a part of the culture.