The UTR Pro Tennis Tour Podcast with James McKie

Want to hear strength and toughness? Ema had two children, then decided to give pro tennis another shot at the age of 30. This is not easy but she is going for it. Tune in and listen to her story as she travels the world trying to get to the top of the game. She also re-started her pro career playing PTT events!!

A true legend of our sport. Steve won Grand Slams as a player and has been the Head Coach for the Aggies since 06'. Two of his former players, who are first cousins, also just reached the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000. Tune in and listen to the raw emotions of what that must have felt like and how he incorporates pro tennis into his program in College Station.

Want to know what it's like to play tennis and go to one of the best Universities in the world? Penn is a top 5 school in the country and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League Conference. Listen to Coach Bonfiglio on how he runs the program and what type of players he is looking for. He is also a big believer of the PTT system allowing his guys to COMPETE and increase their match count.

Fresh off his first Grand Slam appearance at Wimbledon, the second player guest is featuring British player, Hamish Stewart. Learn what the lower level of professional tennis is actually like and how players how are barely scraping by financially. What is the next step for Hamish? Can he make a push for top 100ATP? I believe so!

If you are a coach or player trying to improve your knowledge on the doubles court, then this episode is for you. Alan has assisted in coaching Jamie Murray to No. 1 in the world and has been around the highest level of professional tennis for many years. This will truly give you an insight into what it takes to be a fantastic doubles player. Training is specific and the margins are very small!

Truly amazing to hear how Manny prepared his team to win championships. Relationships! Manny and UGA won 4 national championships and 29 SEC titles. Want to know how to actually cross the finish the finish line and win the big trophy in May? Tune in! He is also a huge UTR fan too ;)

All college coaches must listen to this. In a period of uncertainty for non revenue sports, listen to Chase Hodges, Senior Vice president at UTR Sports, and see how easy it is to work with us to generate revenue for your program. It is simple, we are creative and it is so important!

Fresh off a National Championship, Drake Bernstein joins me for a great discussion. The Dawgs enjoy the ride! They fully embrace having fun amongst the hard work. Tune in and listen to how Drake and the Georgia Bulldogs recruit, practice and operate on a daily basis. Amazing host of PTT events too!

One of the best tennis minds in the game. DT has coached at the highest level of pro tennis, college tennis and is now the Head Coach for the Cowboys. Great stories, expectations for the season and what he TRULY looks for in recruits that consider going to Stillwater. Tuning in from a recruiting trip in Europe!

First PLAYER pod! Great discussion with former player, Dominik Koepfer. Highs and lows of pro tennis, the importance of college tennis and advice to younger players. Every player has their own path and journey, stay focused on the process and get GOOD people around you.