Just Slap Tennis

In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with Princeton University Men's Tennis coach, Billy Pate. Billy has been involved in college tennis for 27 years, which included two years as an assistant coach at Notre Dame and ten years as a head coach at University of Alabama.  In the episode Coach Pate tells Steven and Alex how he got involved in college tennis and why he didn't fall in love with the job right away. He talks about recruiting for Princeton Univeristy and how it is different from recruiting for other Division 1 schools. Lastly, coach Pate discusses the direction college tennis is heading in and gives young aspiring college tennis players advice on their journey ahead.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with award winning writer, producer, director, and sports journalist, Stephane Floricien. Stephane tells us how he got into sports journalism and how sport has taken him places he has only dreamed of in the past. Stephane tells us about his passion for tennis and how he started his journalism journey after playing college tennis in the United States. He recalls the times he has interviewed players like Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Pete Sampras, and more. He gives us insight into the behind the scenes of the tennis journalism world and also gives us an idea of where he thinks tennis media is heading.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former #33 ATP ranked player in the world, Alex Bogomolov Jr. Alex first talks about his introduction to the sport and what it was like being coached by his father, who was one of the best coaches in the Soviet Union having coached top players in the world like Kafelnikov and Medvedev. Alex then goes into talking about the beginning of his pro career and how he was deciding to go between college and pro. He describes the ups and downs of his career and how during his journey to the top  there were a few times when he believed he wasn't going to make it. Lastly, Alex tells us plenty of stories about his life on tour and gives us insight into what really happened when people weren't on the court.

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In this episode Alex sits down with the man behind the Tweener Head YouTube channel, Phil Fama. Phil and Alex discuss everything from how Phil got into tennis, the reason he started Tweener Head, his experiences interviewing pro tennis players (Paula Badosa, Iga Swiatek, Camila Giorgi, etc.), and some of the challenges he has faced in the past 4 years with his channel. Phil and Alex also discuss some of the major problems they see with tennis media today and what major tennis media platforms are doing to prevent the growth of the sport.

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In this episode Steven and Alex talk about the recent misbehavior that has been happening on court the past few tournaments. They specifically talk about Nick Kyrgios getting fined at Indian Wells and Miami Open, compare it to the Sascha Zverev situation in Acapulco, and discuss whether or not Kyrgios' Miami Open fine was appropriate.  

Steven and Alex also talk about Iga Swiatek's current dominance, Ashleigh Barty retiring on top, and Carlos Alcaraz winning his first Masters 1000 title. Steven brings up the question of whether or not Carlos Alcaraz is the new Rafael Nadal and they both imagine what would happen if Rafael Nadal decided to coach Alcaraz.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with a coaching legend, David "Red" Ayme. Coach Red, a self-taught tennis player from Louisiana, is currently the head coach at IMG's Bollettieri Tennis Program having coached there alongside Nick Bollettieri for over 35 years.  Coach Red has worked with some of the best players in the world, including world #1 Boris Becker and Marcello Rios. Coach Red also spent a decade coaching and traveling alongside former #2 in the world Tommy Haas. Throughout the episode Coach Red recounts his experiences with these top players and explains some of the processes that made Becker, Rios, and Haas some of the world's best. He also delves into the state of American tennis and explains basics that every tennis player needs to know.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former top 50 ranked WTA player, Anna Tatishvili. Anna talks about how she started playing tennis in Georgia but ended up moving to the US to pursue her tennis career full time after she had a lot of success as a junior player. Anna reveals the moments she knew she was good enough to make it as a top pro and also talks about some of the hardships she has faced throughout her career, specifically with injury. Finally, Anna talks about her transition into coaching tennis and how she is enjoying the other sides of the sport.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with NCAA tennis legend and former ATP ranked 503, Mitchell Frank. Mitchell first talks about his introduction to the sport and why he knew college tennis was the right path for him to take. Mitchell discusses the success he saw as a freshman at UVA and what it was like clinching the NCAA title as well as being ranked number one in the country. Mitchell also delves into the hardships he faced as a tennis player and the ways tennis took a toll on his mental health when he was competing. He described the pressure that came with his early success and how that pressure affected him. Finally, Mitchell discusses his transition into coaching and the importance of giving back so that others can thrive and develop to their full potential.

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In this episode Steven and Alex discuss Novak Djokovic's recent interview with BBC, which was the first time he spoke out publicly since he was deported from Australia during the Australian Open 2022. Steven and Alex give their thoughts on the interview and on what they think Novak's nexts steps will be. In addition, they discuss Felix Auger-Aliassime winning his first ATP title, Alastair Gray winning to 25k future events in a row, and play a game of "Would You Rather" tennis edition.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with current Dartmouth Men's Tennis Assistant coach, Raleigh Grossbaum, and discuss his journey to becoming a tennis coach. Raleigh specifically talks about how he fell in love with the sport and what sparked his passion for understanding tennis on a deeper, more scientific level. Raleigh also discusses his transition into coaching college tennis and the ups and downs he has experiences the last couple of years on this new path. Lastly, Raleigh delves into how he makes his decisions and why he prioritizes learning opportunity over financial gains.

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