James McKie

The UTR Pro Tennis Tour Podcast with James McKie

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All things tennis! Bringing a fun side to each conversation! Interviews and discussions with top coaches and players. Former DI tennis player and coach. Now the Director of Player & Collegiate Development at UTR SPORTS. Listen in to get behind the scenes access to top college tennis programs, why they all host and play PTT events and how pro tennis players compete at the highest level.

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James McKie

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Dominik Koepfer - UTR 14.51 / 49ATP Career High - Tulane University 26.09.2025 24:54

First PLAYER pod! Great discussion with former player, Dominik Koepfer. Highs and lows of pro tennis, the importance of college tennis and advice to younger players. Every player has their own path and journey, stay focused on the process and get GOOD people around you.

Harry Jadun - Head Men's Tennis Coach, Michigan State University 25.09.2025 26:57

Can Michigan State take the next step and win championships? Listen to one of the best recruiters in college tennis. Head Men's Tennis Coach, Harry Jadun, has taken over the Spartans and got them to the national stage. Great stories about on campus recruiting visits and Coach Tom Izzo too!

Mark Hilton - LTA Men's Tennis National Coach 24.09.2025 30:49

Every single player who is trying to reach the top of the game needs to listen this. REAL advice from one of the best coaches in the world highlighting the importance of college tennis to the LTA. Mark currently leads men's tennis at the LTA and has coached top players like Andy Murray. Everything from the importance of pro tennis scheduling, to getting the right team around you to Davis Cup t...

Drew Eberly - Head Men's Tennis Coach, University of Denver 23.09.2025 32:49

Drew and the Denver Pioneers have won multiple conference championships in a row and arguably one of the best mid-major teams in the country. We break down everything from what he looks for in recruits to the importance of hiring a good assistant to the importance of hosting and playing PTT events.

Robin Goodman - Associate Head Women's Tennis Coach, University of Tennessee 21.09.2025 29:10

From Mid-Major to P4 Powerhouse. My former teammate, Robin Goodman breaks down his most recent coaching move to the Lady Vols and explains what the program is about. Great conversation highlighting everything from his coaching philosophy, to his favorite fast food restaurant after a win to the game of golf! Tune in!

Brandon Wagner - Head Men's Tennis Coach, Clemson University 18.09.2025 16:58

Amazing conversation with Brandon discussing his experience in college and pro tennis. He has coached players like John Isner and had huge success in college tennis at USF, Texas and now Clemson. Has built a very strong Clemson team in just 2 years and will be pushing for new records in 2026. Clemson have also hosted 3 PTT events this year and a big fan of the our system!

Peter Kobelt - Head Men’s Tennis Coach, University of Nebraska 18.09.2025 18:18

Pete breaks down his recruiting and coaching philosophy at Nebraska. As the former #1 player in college tennis at Ohio State, he has now turned a program around as a Head Coach to compete at the national stage. Listen in as to why he hosts PTT events on campus and what has sparked change amongst the program.