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Just two tennis coaches talking all things tennis!

  1. Are Other Nations Getting it Right? Is there a Secret Formula to Producing the World's Best?

    1 FEB

    Are Other Nations Getting it Right? Is there a Secret Formula to Producing the World's Best?

    We discuss are certain nations stronger in producing a bigger pool of players / better players by producing something we don't know about? Why isn't it for example one nation doesn't have 50% of the top 100 just purely with their nations players, or is it just not that easy? We discuss!

    28 min
  2. Aussie Open Quarter Finals Time - Now It Gets Serious!

    26 JAN

    Aussie Open Quarter Finals Time - Now It Gets Serious!

    We take a look at the Australian Open 2026 Singles Quarter Finalists where we haven't seen too many upsets so far and in for some scintillating matches to come. Who do we think will make it to the final four or will there be a surprise or two along the way?

    23 min
  3. We're Back! We Look Back at The Unique Tennis Events Recently (1 Point Slam & Battle of the Sexes)

    26 JAN

    We're Back! We Look Back at The Unique Tennis Events Recently (1 Point Slam & Battle of the Sexes)

    We begin this year by taking a look at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. The Battle of the Sexes - was it a gimmick or have we now got more eyes on our sport and the 1 Point Slam won by Aussie Jordan Smith! Is it a good format or could Ryan & Andy make it better for next year?

    17 min
  4. Happy Christmas! Hear our 2026 Predictions for the Grand Slams, Who Will Get it Spot On?

    24/12/2025

    Happy Christmas! Hear our 2026 Predictions for the Grand Slams, Who Will Get it Spot On?

    Happy Christmas to everyone! Ryan and I look at the 2026 season, and we try and make some bold predictions for who is winning the Grand Slams. We don't know who will be in form, who will get injured, but do we back some outsiders or is it going to be the same players in contention for titles in 2026 - listen and find out!

    15 min
  5. Individual Lessons - How do we Try and Get Players to Improve in Areas they Need to Rather than What They Want to

    20/12/2025

    Individual Lessons - How do we Try and Get Players to Improve in Areas they Need to Rather than What They Want to

    Today's Pod we discuss having 1:1 private lessons. They are possibly the best way to improve your tennis, you, a coach, and time to really have areas of your game improved no end! But what happens if you have a player who thinks they are good at something and actually, they need help in that area and does it differ from Adults to Juniors?

    19 min
  6. Social Media - How Important is it For Us?

    16/12/2025

    Social Media - How Important is it For Us?

    Social Media is really everywhere these days, and whilst when we began our journey over two decades ago social media was only really in its infancy with MySpace, Bebo to name a couple. But how important is it to use social media within tennis? Can we promote / sell in the right way to show what we do and entice new players to the programme. We discuss!

    17 min
  7. Mental Health For Coaches in Winter - The Struggles We Have but How We Overcome Them!

    10/12/2025

    Mental Health For Coaches in Winter - The Struggles We Have but How We Overcome Them!

    A big topic is the battle of winter in the UK, especially being an outdoor tennis coach. It isn't easy stepping on in the winter months knowing rain is on the way, there is a massive wind chill, and players may want to stop due to the weather, so how do we remain positive and keep going year on year during this tougher period when work may not be as certain? We discuss!

    24 min
  8. Evolving the Empire - Is it Good to Expand? Or Just Improve What You Have?

    04/12/2025

    Evolving the Empire - Is it Good to Expand? Or Just Improve What You Have?

    Lots of the freelance tennis coaches begin at one tennis venue and remain there growing what they have, but should you branch out and look at getting other venues / facilities and growing your business? Or do you begin to dilute what you have built already? We discuss the pro's and con's to expanding in the tennis coaching world!

    31 min
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Just two tennis coaches talking all things tennis!

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  • Creator
    Ryan Trickey & Andy Aitken
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Trickey
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