The Tennis Pros of San Diego - Unmatched

Marlen and I joined Tennis Fest, hosted by the San Diego Tennis Community, alongside more than 1,000 participants and local coaches on the courts. We also brought in guest speakers to share insights and talk all things tennis!

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Weil, founder of the Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai. Known for consistently developing players who go on to compete at the collegiate level, Mark shares insights into his academy’s unique residential training program, which combines elite tennis coaching, academics, and a fully immersive environment designed to help young athletes reach their potential.

Jeff is the author of the best-selling book The Best Tennis of Your Life and the creator of the Fearless Tennis Platinum Course, a comprehensive training program used by thousands of athletes worldwide. In this episode, Marlen and I have the opportunity to take a deep dive into the mental side of tennis, exploring key questions along with specific, real-world examples.

Luis Miranda’s story starts on the tennis court, but it doesn’t end there. In this episode, he reflects on his early life, falling in love with the game, and the path that led him to play at Villanova University. He opens up about the highs and lows of competing, the identity shift that comes after athletics, and how he’s found new purpose through work, endurance challenges like Ironmans, and personal growth. It’s an honest look at what happens when one chapter ends—and another begins.

In this episode, we turn the spotlight on our guest, Angelica Gavaldon, as she shares her incredible journey from growing up in Tijuana to moving to the United States and ultimately competing on the WTA Tour. She opens up about her experiences in tennis, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how those shaped her approach to coaching. Angelica also dives into what it truly takes to reach the highest level of the sport, offering insight, inspiration, and a deeper look into her story.

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Brown, a certified Lagree instructor, to explore how this low-impact, high-intensity method can transform the way you move and feel. Erin shares what drew her to Lagree and how it supports strength, balance, and stability for people of all ages and fitness levels. We dive into how incorporating Lagree into your routine can help prevent injuries, improve overall wellness, and correct muscle imbalances. Whether you're an athlete or just getting started on your fitness journey, this conversation highlights why intentional movement matters.
Interested in working with Erin 1:1? Reach out to her at [email protected] .

In this episode we get a chance to talk to Lucia Romanov who reached a WTA singles ranking of world number 30 and competed on the tour with BJK, Martina N, Chrissie Evert and many more...

What does it really take to build mentally tough athletes? Rafael "Rafa" Martinez joins us to break down the foundation of building not just great tennis players, but strong, confident individuals. As the USD Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach and Tennis Director at Mountain View Sports & Racquet Club, Rafa has worked with athletes at every stage of development. In this conversation, he shares his journey in tennis and reveals how coaches can instill resilience, mental toughness, and self-belief in players—from their earliest years in the sport to competing at the highest collegiate level.

Kirk Spahn's journey is a testament to the power of combining passion with purpose, demonstrating how innovative thinking and a dedication to service can create transformative experiences for young people around the world. Kirk Spahn is a distinguished entrepreneur and innovator, recognized for his significant contributions to youth education. With an academic background from Dartmouth College for his undergraduate degree and Columbia University for his master's. Spahn has built a multifaceted career that spans various industries.

In this episode, we talk with chiropractor Chad Wells, who specializes in sports injuries. With more than 20 years in practice, his résumé includes working with professional athletes across all major sports, as well as providing on-site care at national championships, world championships, and multiple Olympic Games. His passion is helping people return to their sports and passions as quickly as possible, with the fewest visits necessary.

You can reach him at: (858) 452-8888

https://theleaguerehab.com/chad-wells-profile

Chad Wells