Just Slap Tennis

We decided that we are going to start posting our Tracksuit Rundown on other platforms, not just YouTube. These are weekly episode where we discuss the most notable tennis current events.

In this week's Tracksuit Rundown:

In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Alex sits down with former #5 in the world, semifinalist of the US Open, quarter finalist of the French Open, and current Tennis Director of IMG Academy -- Jimmy Arias.

Discussion points:

0:00 - Intro

2:58 - Developing Character Through Tennis

11:08 - Introduction to Tennis and Nick Bollettieri

19:22 - What Modern Day Coaching and Tennis is Missing

24:00 - Relationship with Father

30:00 - Reflections and Changes After Getting Sick

40:20 - IMG: Pro Development vs Client-Service Model

45:15 - What Separates the Top Pros from the Rest

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In this episode Alex sits down with the #1 ranked Junior (ITF) tennis player in the world, Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez. This episode was filmed during the Eddie Herr International Championships at IMG Academy, which was Rodrigo's last junior tournament of his career before fully transitioning to the ATP tour (pro circuit).

In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Alex sits down with former Junior World #1 and 2019 Junior Wimbledon Champion -- Shintaro Mochizuki.

In this episode Alex sits down with Margie Zesigner -- head of Girls/Women's Tennis at IMG Academy. In this episode, Margie and Alex discuss:

In this special episode, Steven and Alex go to IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida and sit down (for a second time) with the legendary coach David "Red" Ayme. Huge huge thank you to IMG Academy and Coach Red for making this happen!

In this 50th episode special, Steven and Alex sit down and talk to the brilliant Katrina Adams. Katrina tells us her story from the very beginning. She recounts how she began tennis in West Chicago and the lessons she learned as she moved up through high school, college, and into the pros.

After her pro career Katrina maintained her love and passion for the game and helped build up the sport off of the court. She was appointed as CEO, President and Chairman of the USTA and made history by becoming the first African American, youngest ever, and first individual to be appointed for two terms in the organization's history.

Finally, we discuss Katrina's current focuses, which include being the Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program and her recent book, Own the Arena.

Huge thank you to Katrina for her time and for sharing her wisdom and experiences with us. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Steven and Alex sit down with Juan Jose Climent. Juanjo is currently Max Cressy's full time coach and is the co-founder and author of TAP Mindset, a program that is democratizing mental training for athletes all over the world. In the episode Juanjo delves into how his and Max Cressy's relationship started and discusses some of the ins and outs of what it's like coaching at the highest level. He breaks down differences between lower level tournaments and Grand Slams, and what he sees the best in the world doing while competing.

Juanjo tells us about TAP and how it will help athletes all over the world with their mental conditioning and overall growth as individuals. He breaks down the importance of the tools embedded within his program and why he believes they will be prominent part of everyone's routines in their near future.

Huge thank you to Juanjo for giving us his time and coming on the podcast!

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In this episode Alex sits down with former #24 in the world, American tennis player -- Christina McHale. Christina discusses her recent retirement and her plans moving forward now that she has stepped away from the pro tour. She discusses her current endeavors and her interest in tennis media.

Alex and Christina also delve into Christina's tennis career, where Christina provided insight into what it was like being a top rank pro tennis player on tour. She recounted some of her major matches, such as her 2016 battle against Serena Williams at Wimbledon, and tells us about how she would handle the different pressures and challenges of being a pro athlete traveling the world.

A huge thank you to Christina for coming on the podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:48 - Post Retirement Plans

11:20 - Christina's Tennis Career

17:30 - Playing Serena Williams at Wimbledon

21:28 - Navigating Pressure and Challenges as a Pro

25:05 - Tennis Finances

32:50 - Coaching in Pro Tennis

36:20 - Building Relationships While on Tour

43:45 - Personality Traits Developed Through Tennis

49:30 - Dealing with Hate on Social Media

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"Warm Feelings" -- Kevatta

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In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Steven and Alex sit down with the legendary Wally Green. Wally Green is a professional ping pong player and entrepreneur who has an incredible story and some of the wildest life experiences we have ever heard. 

Growing up in Brooklyn in the projects, Wally talks about his upbringing and how it was full of violence and hate. He tells us how he joined a gang at the mere age of 13 years old and how he was in possession of things like guns even in his early childhood. He delves into how he was accidentally introduced to ping pong and how ping pong went on to shape and change his life. Wally recalls moving to Germany to pursue ping pong full time and his first experiences as a professional ping pong player traveling the world playing the sport. He tells us how he came across opportunities like being sponsored by Rockstar Games, and recalls the crazy story of how he decided to fly to North Korea to play the Pyongyang Open, where he used ping pong as a campaign towards diplomacy for peace. 

Wally Green is a truly incredible individual who has made it his life's mission to instill positivity and love in the world. We had an incredible time meeting and speaking with him. We hope you enjoy the podcast. 

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