Talk Tennis

Father of Iliza Shlesinger (Elder Millennial & Last Comic Standing), Fred Shlesinger geeks out about one of his three life passions: TENNIS. From what gear works best for him, to his tennis goals. Fred also gives us his insider info and tips on the best way to view the US Open! He tells me all about the athletes that impresses him on tour, and even tells some stories about generations of players from the past! Happy HItting and Keep swinging!

Follow Fred: www.instagram.com/nyfred4u

Cramping on the court sucks! But why does it happen and how do you prevent it? In this episode, we talk to Andy Blow from Precision Hydration and he answers all your questions about hydration and cramping. We cover everything from losing electrolytes and salt on the court to how to prepare for a tournament in hot and humid conditions. Andy explains the science behind staying hydrated and how to combat it best for your body.

How to Stay Hydrated on the Court: https://www.precisionhydration.com/blogs/hydration_advice/how-to-stay-hydrated-out-on-the-tennis-court

Online Sweat Test: https://www.precisionhydration.com/pages/why-personalise-your-hydration-strategy 

Questions?! Email us: [email protected]

Happy Hitting!

Curious what the players will be rocking at the Aussie Open this year? Tennis Warehouse playtesters, Troy and Tiffani, join Michelle to talk all about 2020 tennis trends including apparel we will see worn at the Australian Open and new shoes they are obsessed with. Plus, they jump into the Aussie Open draw and dish about the players they think have what it takes (and the ones who they think just won't measure up!) to win the first major of the year. And, find out exactly what fairy bread is and where you'll see it on the court down under!

Questions?! Email us at [email protected] 

Happy Hitting! 

What makes a player/coach partnership successful? Lisa Raymond and Allie Kiick unlock some of what makes their connection so strong on and off the court!

Between the two of them, they have 11 Grand Slam titles, an Olympic Bronze Medal, 2 NCAA Singles Titles and almost 100 doubles titles, including one they won together! One retired in 2015, while the other began her career in 2015. Lisa Raymond and Allie Kiick joined forces in 2019 and quickly found chemistry on and off the court. You will quickly understand that both of these ladies walk to their own beat and have fun while doing so! From Allie's Bootcamp training, to spending the offseason on the slopes, to dealing with the harsh mental side of this sport -- both of these amazing players bring a unique perspective and compliment each other in all areas of their lives.

Follow Allie: https://www.instagram.com/alliekiick/ 

Follow Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/lisamraymond 

Questions?! Ask us: [email protected] 

Happy Hitting 

Marcos Giron just ended his 2019 in the best way possible: winning a title and earning entry into the 2020 Australian Open! Giddyup Giron! The former UCLA standout talks about how his mentality has changed over the years, what makes him so mentally tough in close matches, and how his gear helps him perform to his highest level on the court. He opens up about the importance of him working on his mental game, how his perspective has shifted in the past year and he talks about the importance of having a great team of people around him and using gear that is best suited for him, from his customized racquets to the shoes KSwiss engineered based on his preferences.

Questions, comments or interested in continuing the conversation: [email protected]

Check out Marcos' Gear: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-MGIRON.html 

Happy Hitting!

This holiday episode will not only give you ALL of the warm and fuzzies, but also is a recap from the Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program Holiday Event that I went to in Los Angeles! Enjoy some onsite interviews; I was overwhelmed by stories of kindness, love and gratitude. After everyone at the event was so thankful for all Tennis Warehouse has helped with, I was feeling super grateful to be a part of this company. So, I wanted my colleagues to help explain what makes working at Tennis Warehouse so special. They also talk about why they love the sport of tennis and what the holidays mean to them!

Donate to the Pete Brown Jr Tennis Program: www.pbjtp.org

Learn more here: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Learning_Center/Culture/Pete_Brown_Junior_Tennis_Program.html?from=TW&utm_source=works&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newproduct&utm_campaign=191223EGIFT 

Happiest of Holidays from all of us at Tennis Warehouse and Happy Hitting!

Her laugh is contagious and her footwork is fierce -- take a listen as we dive deep into what makes playtester, Julie, the awesome young lady she is today! From growing up in France as a top junior player to being recruited to play college tennis at Arkansas State, she explains her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. Everything from a life changing accident, to getting hired at Tennis Warehouse, you'll get just a glimpse into the big heart of Julie Gauguery. Bear with us as we giggle through the episode, she also goes into depth about her gear of choice, how she ended up transitioning into her current racquet of choice and what she will be up to in 2020 as she transitions to our sister company in Europe!

Find out more about Julie: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/PlaytestProfiles.html?ccode=JULIE

Questions?! Comments? Suggestions?! Email us: [email protected]

HAPPY HITTING!

Babolat, one of the oldest and most popular brands in tennis, has also become one of the most innovative. Guillaume Diard joins us on this episode to talk about his unique background and how he has helped inspire new trends at Babolat! He's been instrumental in updating Babolat shoes, bags, apparel and more. Listen as he chats about his inspiration and how his home in Annecy, France helps inspire and spur innovative ideas. Also, be sure to find out how you can get your hands on a pair of Jet Terre shoes before they launch!

Shop Babolat: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Babolat/catpage-BABOLAT.html

Check out our Instagram to win a pair of Babolat Jet Tere Shoes: www.instagram.com/tenniswarehouse

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