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Trying to rebuild a program? Then this is a must listen! Clancy has rebuilt two programs from the ground up to compete for championships. Culture and competition very important to the DNA of his coaching philosophy. Can Arizona take the next step and make the Elite 8? I think so!

Listen to one of the greatest Japanese college tennis players of all time. Will he and other players get a 5th year? Can you imagine having to play college tennis at the highest level whilst learning a new language? Shunsuke had one piece of advice for up and coming players --- "Just SHOW UP every day!" Great player and truly a great person. Watch out for Mr. Mitsui in the future!

One of the best tennis minds in the game. DT has coached at the highest level of pro tennis, college tennis and is now the Head Coach for the Cowboys. Great stories, expectations for the season and what he TRULY looks for in recruits that consider going to Stillwater. Tuning in from a recruiting trip in Europe!

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.

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!

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 team culture ideas!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Want to hear strength and toughness? Ema had two children, then decided to give pro tennis another shot at the age of 30. This is not easy but she is going for it. Tune in and listen to her story as she travels the world trying to get to the top of the game. She also re-started her pro career playing PTT events!!

A true legend of our sport. Steve won Grand Slams as a player and has been the Head Coach for the Aggies since 06'. Two of his former players, who are first cousins, also just reached the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000. Tune in and listen to the raw emotions of what that must have felt like and how he incorporates pro tennis into his program in College Station.

Want to know what it's like to play tennis and go to one of the best Universities in the world? Penn is a top 5 school in the country and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League Conference. Listen to Coach Bonfiglio on how he runs the program and what type of players he is looking for. He is also a big believer of the PTT system allowing his guys to COMPETE and increase their match count.

Fresh off his first Grand Slam appearance at Wimbledon, the second player guest is featuring British player, Hamish Stewart. Learn what the lower level of professional tennis is actually like and how players how are barely scraping by financially. What is the next step for Hamish? Can he make a push for top 100ATP? I believe so!

If you are a coach or player trying to improve your knowledge on the doubles court, then this episode is for you. Alan has assisted in coaching Jamie Murray to No. 1 in the world and has been around the highest level of professional tennis for many years. This will truly give you an insight into what it takes to be a fantastic doubles player. Training is specific and the margins are very small!

Truly amazing to hear how Manny prepared his team to win championships. Relationships! Manny and UGA won 4 national championships and 29 SEC titles. Want to know how to actually cross the finish the finish line and win the big trophy in May? Tune in! He is also a huge UTR fan too ;)

All college coaches must listen to this. In a period of uncertainty for non revenue sports, listen to Chase Hodges, Senior Vice president at UTR Sports, and see how easy it is to work with us to generate revenue for your program. It is simple, we are creative and it is so important!

Fresh off a National Championship, Drake Bernstein joins me for a great discussion. The Dawgs enjoy the ride! They fully embrace having fun amongst the hard work. Tune in and listen to how Drake and the Georgia Bulldogs recruit, practice and operate on a daily basis. Amazing host of PTT events too!

This man deserves some credit! From playing 3 doubles at Tennessee to top 50 in the WORLD! Mark has worked his tail off to get to a career high of 50 ATP and has competed in all 4 Grand Slams. What is his advice for players like him? Tune in to find out what life is like on the pro tour for doubles players. Good things happen to good people!

Andrew has transitioned from Asst. Coach at a P4 school to Head Coach at a Mid-Major. He has just led Georgia Southern to the best season in school history. Tune in and learn what he looks for in recruiting, how he leads this program and what the next steps are for the Eagles! He also is a huge believer in the system of PTT for his players.

Bryan is now Director of Tennis & Head Women's Tennis Coach at UCF. He has taken a program from the bottom to winning the Big 12 conference. Is there a secret to rebuilding a program? He is a big believer in finding the right player for his program, on and off the court. UCF tennis is on the rise! They also compete in numerous PTT events throughout the year and hope one day to bring one to Orlando!

The Auburn Tigers are currently the #1 team in the country by UTR Power 6. Jordan Szabo has built a powerhouse on the Plains. This was a great and honest conversation discussing everything from scholarships to NIL to shortening the fall! The coaches need a break, too! Should there be a recruiting calendar? Also the importance of PTT in the development for their players.

Mark Booras took over Tulane mens tennis right after Hurricane Katrina. He had to start over and re-build a program! Since then, the Green Wave have won championships, produced multiple All-Americans and become one of the best mid-majors in college tennis. Also, and more importantly, Mark recently underwent heart transplant surgery. A true leader in our sport who does this the right way!

The number 1 team in the nation by UTR Power 6! Is this the year The Cardinal bring it home? Stanford has an amazing team this year with exceptional talent! Some great stories on this one. We talk everything from expectations to his own playing career to spending time with Roger Federer. Tune in!

Former colleague and great friend. Alison has been coaching for nearly 25 years and has led the Lady Vols for the last 10. What was the difference in making the Final 4? Belief! Great conversation about the importance of relationships and culture within her program. Tennessee is also huge partner of UTR and host multiple PTT events per year. Find out why and tune in!

How hard it is becoming for mid-majors to compete at the highest level? Dom has led the Monarchs to multiple conference championships and NCAA tournaments. We talk NIL, recruiting and who he is as coach! ODU has history of player development. Tune in and learn more about the program.

Really good insight into who Grant is as a person, mentor and coach. He is trying to think outside the box to grow college tennis and get his community involved within the program at SMU. Was heavily involved throughout the career of Pete Sampras and was also the Associate Head Men's tennis coach at UCLA. He also has amazing advice for all recruits out there when choosing and researching the school you may attend! Tune in!

The first 2nd assistant to join the show! Did you know the NCAA will pay $303 million to all volunteer coaches from 2019-2023? Volunteer title no longer exists. Max Koller is an outstanding coach for the Florida Gators. We talked everything from why his guys play PTT events to a plan in recruiting to the great Tennessee / Florida rivalry. College tennis needs rivalries! Tune in!

Jimmy has led the Blue Raiders for the last 15 years to a SIX-PEAT. Yes, 6 conference titles in a row. Tune in and find out how he does it. Excellent recruiter and recent PTT host at an amazing $9 million tennis facility at MTSU. Jimmy has raised millions of dollars for MTSU and is winning on and off the court! We also talk importance of UTR, mindset in recruiting and the transfer portal.

Trying to win a National Championship? You should probably listen to this one. Tony highlights three main areas which have helped his squad cross the finish line in May. Only one team per gender can win the last match of the season, Tony has done it twice. Also covered topics in regards to how he combined pro and college into his program as they host multiple pro events from PTT to ATP. Want to be a pro? Wake is a good fit for you!

Auburn are fresh off tying their most wins in SEC history! Trey has been the Head Coach at 2 schools prior to joining Auburn and is working with Head Coach, Bobby Reynolds! We talked roster limits, recruiting, relationships and how they run the program. Also, looking forward to bringing the first ever UTR PTT event to Auburn next summer!

This was a long one, but a great one. Michael has built a top 16 program this year by UTR! Great conversation highlighting his team but also a real conversation about college tennis as a whole. Appreciated Michael's honesty in this episode relating to family and why he coaches college tennis. Baylor has also been a tremendous long term partner and host of the UTR Sports PTT. We look forward to working together of many years to come!

Volunteer Assistant to Head Coach! Everyone has a journey, keep your head down and work hard. Lloyd has led UCF to new records just 2 years in charge. We also spoke about the NCAA tournament coming to Olrando for the next 10 years. How do we grow this? Lots of ideas & thoughts. Also talked importance of UTR and why he takes his team to PTT events. Hopefully a PTT will be in Orlando soon at the amazing facility UCF play in!

Alex is a huge PTT fan & the Miami Hurricanes are on the rise! Great perspective and commitment to making a difference help young student-athletes navigate through life. We also talked how Alex uses UTR for his program, recruiting, NIL, scholarships and where we are as a sport. Tune in!

Brennan is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Tennessee, but do you know what he loves? He absolutely loves college tennis. He advises our sport to SELL it better! College golf are doing so many things to grow their sport. He truly believes more people need to go and watch. Great conversation from a huge fan of our sport. Oh by the way, he will also be caddying at the Masters in April!

Haven't heard of NYCC? You should! Real Q&A with Nate Walroth about important current topics in college tennis. Nate & his team are doing an unbelievable job promoting our great sport. They are using UTR extensively throughout their day to day and traveling the country to show our sport through a different lens.

What is College Tennis Ranks? Every coach must use CTR. Why? CTR allows you to figure out who to play, who you need to beat and who you cannot lose to based on ranking analysis! Chris also uses UTR heavily in all research he does. We also covered college tennis and all KICK OFF PREDICTIONS! Tune in.

We discussed the USC tennis programs legacy and the evolution of college tennis. USC has won 21 national championships! Tune in and learn how Brett prepares his team to travel the country to play dual matches and also his opinion on what he looks for in recruiting. How has college tennis changed? This is great insight. Very process oriented leader who keeps things in perspective.

There are certain episodes that are truly special and this is one of them. The purpose of this podcast to have real and honest conversations whilst giving college tennis the attention it deserves. Great to see Andy back and doing what he loves! Andy is the only coach to win two SEC titles at two different schools. Can he lead UNLV to win on the national stage? I think so! Real conversation about what happened to Andy 18 months ago and why he keeps pushing. PTT is coming to VEGAS soon :)

What is it actually like to play Carlos Alcaraz? Tune in and find out. Amazing information about why the best ARE the best in our sport. Did you know Adam played Ben Shelton in the final of a PTT in 2021? Did you know Adam played Val Vacherot at #4 singles for Tennessee against TAMU? Now both are top 100! Adam also gives advice to college tennis players considering turning pro. Make sure you are ready! Lastly we discussed what it is truly like for players on tour from scheduling to down time to the level of the sport. Tune in!

Welcome Matt Frost to UTR Sports! Tune in to listen to our picks for women's national indoors this weekend. In addition, did you know UTR is putting $1.2 million into PTT events at Newport Beach this year? Find a way to incorporate PTT into your scheduling this year to allow your players to make money and improve through guaranteed match play in one of the nicest locations in the world!

All college coaches need to listen. It is SO easy to grow revenue for you or your program with UTR Sports. I wish I knew about this when I was a coach! Coaches are making thousands of dollars and engaging their local community every week. Trust me, it is simple! Get on board, pump revenue into your program and reach out to Sandy at sandy.franz@utrsports.com !

Want insight into the world of NIL and revenue generation in college athletics? Tune in and listen to one of the best in the industry. Andrew Donovan was a senior administrator, most recently at the University of Tennessee, and is now the President of Altius Sports Partners (ASP). ASP delivers game plans for transforming complex challenges into competitive advantages. Whether it’s optimizing revenue streams or creating operational efficiencies, key decision-makers in collegiate athletics trust Altius with their toughest issues. Andrew has advice for college tennis coaches in thinking creatively to generate revenue for your program and advice for tennis student-athletes in growing their personal brand.

Special discussion here with Todd who "owes his life to the game of tennis". Todd took over a program at the bottom and recently reached the mountain top winning the national championship in 2023 for CWRU. What is the next step for Todd and CWRU? Find out. Great stories about James Hopper, Ty Tucker and The Ohio State Buckeyes along with the importance of UTR for college tennis.

What does Jamie believe in as a coach? Positivity, family and character are a few words that come to mind! Jamie won multiple championships as player and as a coach at UGA. He is now the Head Coach, leading his alma mater and living his dream situation. He was teammates with amazing players like John Isner. Huge partner of UTR and host multiple PTT events each year. Tune in!

Johnny Barr has a heavy involvement in British Tennis and a huge believer in the college system in the US. He has a huge role in leading Wimbledon Qualifying and is a member of the All England Club. Great discussion about National Club League, British tennis, UTR, Andy Murray and advice for current professional tennis players!

Matt Hill and the ASU Sun Devils are headed to the UTR College Championships this weekend at Indian Wells. Special weekend and experience for all programs involved. Matt has been a Head Coach for 15 years and is having one of the best seasons in his career. What is is why? What is he looking for in recruits? How does he run his program? How do they use UTR on a daily basis in their program? Tune in and find out!

Chris and the Memphis Tigers are one of 4 schools heading to the BNP UTR College Championships this weekend at Indian Wells. Amazing opportunity for all schools involved!! Great discussion about why he advises his players to play PTT, the future of college tennis and what it is like coaching at a Mid-Major. Memphis has a brand new $8m tennis facility and have incredible resources in the AAC conference. Great stories about former players like Joe Salisbury too! Tune in!

Certain episodes are special and this is a good one! Players really need to listen to this one. Every player has their own path, be yourself and follow your dreams! Colin pursued a career in business and realized his passion was in the game of tennis. He ended up being top 20 in the world and now commentating around the world in tennis. Great stories about Andy Murray, Davis Cup as well as his opinion on professional tennis today. Colin also played at the University of Stirling in Scotland (PTT host in 2026)

Want honesty? Tune in. Ross was the Head Coach at Iowa and built a top 25 program from the bottom. Then one day, he was told the program was being cut. 51 tennis programs were cut last year. What is the next step to support a non revenue sport like college tennis? Ross is now at GCU and is building a very good program. What is his secret to re building? Why does he use a date to play PTT during the season? Very good episode. Tune in!