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The biggest thing happening in Baton Rouge right now is this podcast!! :) Really genuine, real and special conversation here with Danny. We covered many topics including NIL, the importance of Mid-Major tennis, being a coach AND a parent, 5 for 5, NCAA rules, combining college and pro tennis and the future of LSU tennis. Danny & Taylor Fogleman have known each other for years, they are now building something special at LSU.

This is good stuff right here! Trying to get to the top? Are you a parent of an aspiring pro? Are you stuck and not sure how to get there? Stop what you are doing and listen to this one. Brad is currently coaching Tommy Paul and has worked with many top players including Jim Courier. Tommy is getting ready to play R2 at US Open today. Let's get behind him and Brad!

College athletics is changing — and so is college tennis.

Today’s college coach is responsible for much more than coaching. How are you generating new revenue? Fundraising? Engaging your local tennis community? Creating NIL opportunities for your student-athletes?

In this episode, we break down how college programs can incorporate UTR Sports into their program to create new revenue opportunities, engage their community, and provide more opportunities for their players.

We’ve introduced several new concepts designed specifically for college tennis — and they’re easier to implement than you might think.

If you’re a college coach, this is a must-listen.

Fascinating conversation here with Sam in regards to the recent ruling about student-athletes who enrolled in 2022. What does this ruling mean? What does the future hold? I HIGHLY advise all coaches, players and parent listen to real, legal information from a professional in the industry. The future is uncertain, be prepared!

Truly remarkable conversation with Judy Murray as she shares the experiences, lessons, and philosophies that have shaped her journey through the sport of tennis.

Whether you’re an aspiring professional, parent, coach, or simply passionate about the game, this episode is packed with practical advice and valuable perspective. Judy discusses the importance of trusting your instincts, learning from others, embracing calculated risks, and always keeping the long-term development of players at the forefront. Growing up in Scotland, Judy coached me from a young age. She brought positivity on a daily basis and truly loves the game.

Topics include:

- What is Judy Murray doing now? 🤔

- Practical advice for parents raising young players 📚

- “Doubles is the bedrock of tennis.” 💪

- The continued rise of women’s tennis 📈👧

- Why college tennis plays such an important role in player development 🌎🇺🇸

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Taylor has built a powerhouse in Baton Rouge. How does he lead this team? He has built and incorporated professional tennis into the program - he had two players this year who played for the team and played Grand Slams during the college season. Great discussion involving many topics including the importance of getting enough matches, PTT, daily improvement and treating all players the same. Tune in!

Johannus Monday went from a 12.2 UTR with no college offers to the #1 player in college tennis. A lot of players and parents can learn from this. Johannus went to the correct school for him, listened, matured and arguably will go down as one of the best to play college tennis. Listen to his story as Jo is now competing on the pro tour. Highs and lows, injuries, scheduling, sponsors and many more topics. Make sure you are READY before turning pro. We also discussed doubles and NIL. Tune in!

Listen to one of the experts in the industry! Great discussion with Thomas Anderson covering many topics regarding college tennis. Thomas and his team have been placing prospective student-athletes for over 30 years and has real advice for players seeking college life in the US. Times are changing for Olympic sports like tennis. Choose the correct school for YOU. Tune in!

Fresh off another National Championship, Mark Weaver and the Aggies are at the top of the game. How do they run this program? Find out. Great discussion with Mark covering many important topics including the transfer portal, NIL, recruiting and the NCAA tournament. What does the future look like for our championships. Orlando for 10 years? Make or break for our sport in my opinion. Tune in!

ARKANSAS TENNIS IS BACK! Crazy few weeks for everyone in Fayetteville. Tune in and listen to what has transpired at Arkansas since they were told the programs would be eliminated 3 weeks ago. Donors have stepped up and raised over $5m in 3 days! Huge kudos to all student-athletes at Arkansas who have returned to play for the Hogs. This is amazing news for not only college tennis but for all Olympic sports.

Very interesting discussion here with Matt Knoll! Matt coached most recently at Baylor for 22 seasons won 12 conference championships and a National Championship in 2004. What was his secret? Tune in! He gives a very honest opinion about college tennis and what he think needs to happen. Should cheering be allowed at any time during a dual match? What is Matt doing now? Find out!

Arkansas men's and women's tennis was just informed last week that their sport was going to be eliminated. Terrible day for Tucker, Jay, Arkansas and the sport of college tennis. Tucker breaks down what actually happened, next steps and gives real advice to college tennis coaches and programs. Do not wait. Be proactive. Make your program a UTR hub and pump revenue into your budget. Camps, circuits, open events, PTT. So many creative ways to help your programs make money. Let's all support Tucker and Arkansas tennis during this difficult time.

THE NCAA TOURNAMENT IS UPON US! Get behind the scenes access to potential seedings, host sites, Super Regional blockbuster showdowns and BUBBLE watch! Chris is the true expert and breaks down potential pods, hosts and who's likely to get the nod next week on the selection show. Must listen for college tennis coaches, players and fans. See you in Athens!

Reporting LIVE from the breakfast room of SEC travel. Get a small inside look into a game day routine for the Razorbacks. What does Jay believe in? What type of recruit is he looking for? Tune in and find out. Good and honest discussion with Jay about his coaching style and how things have changed for him over the years. Lastly, the UTR Pro Tennis Tour is coming to Fayetteville this fall and Jay is a huge believer in the product and system!

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!

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)

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!

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!

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!

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.

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 !

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!

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!

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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 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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.