We’ve all heard an aggressive “C’MON!!” on the tennis court before. Is it rude or kosher? Is it gamesmanship?? On today’s episode of the Shankcast podcast you’ll hear three lifelong tennis players and coaches candidly share their thoughts on celebrating after tennis points, games or matches. You may just learn a little something about yourself and mental toughness along the way! Hope you enjoy our tennis banter.

Is Celebrating in Tennis RUDE?? - Shankcast #16

The ultimate audio podcast for passionate tennis players who are looking to have fun and improve! Get your weekly dose of tennis entertainment, inspiration, and enlightenment all in one place: The Shankcast. In each episode you’ll hear the perspectives, opinions, and candid thoughts of three lifelong players and coaches covering topics such as professional players, strategies and tactics, and even tennis techniques. Listen today so you can level up your game through some lively tennis banter.

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Pickleball's explosive rise in popularity is impossible to avoid as a tennis player, with more and more tennis courts around the world serving dual purpose or being totally converted to accommodate for the surge in demand. Its effect on the world of tennis is undeniable – but is it a good or a bad one? Enjoy the tennis banter as we debate and discuss!

Is Pickleball Bad For Tennis? - Shankcast #31

It's natural to think of college tennis as a natural extension of high school tennis, but (aside from being the same sport) they couldn't be more different. In today's episode, Ian, Mark and Matt share their own thoughts, experiences and challenges on making the transition. Enjoy the tennis banter!

The Difference Between High School and College Tennis - Shankcast #30

EVERY tennis player has been there: you're in the middle of a match, and everything goes wrong... your technique starts to break down... you start missing easy shots... your opponent starts getting on your nerves... before you know it, your emotions take over and the rest of the match is a total disaster. In today's episode of the Shankcast we discuss the times that we've been there ourselves, and how we've learned to manage our emotions and stay calm when things go south. Enjoy the tennis banter!

Regulating Emotion During Important Tennis Matches - Shankcast #29

Tennis clubs go to a great deal of trouble to protect their image as upstanding, family-friendly establishments, but there's a great deal that goes on below the surface. In today's episode, three present (and former) teaching pros reveal the shocking things they learned about how coaches are paid, the activities they partake in and the things they hide on and off the court. Enjoy the tennis banter!

(Dirty) Secrets of Working at a Tennis Club - Shankcast #28

Tennis has a reputation of being a sport of status and privilege, but is that really true or can everybody have equal access? In this special episode of the Shankcast tennis podcast three lifelong tennis players and coaches discuss whether or not tennis is too financially restrictive while lessons and club membership dues keep climbing higher and higher. Please enjoy our tennis banter!

Is Celebrating in Tennis RUDE?? - Shankcast #16

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