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Have you ever tried cryotherapy, red light therapy, or infusions for recovery? If so let us know if they were helpful!This is second part of our conversation with Matt Pepe. Matt is the owner and operator of iCRYO Recovery & Wellness centers. Matt currently operates two centers (one in Raleigh in the North Hills District and one in Cary at the Waverly Place Shopping Plaza). Matt received his Masters in Sport Medicine and was an athletic trainer at Seton Hall University.As a listener you can get a $39 credit to Matt's locations in Raleigh or Cary, North Carolina by mentioning Second Serve podcast.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

How do you recover? Have you ever tried cryotherapy?We are thrilled to talk with Matt Pepe! Matt is the owner and operator of iCRYO Recovery & Wellness centers. Matt currently operates two centers (one in Raleigh in the North Hills District and one in Cary at the Waverly Place Shopping Plaza). Matt received his Masters in Sport Medicine and was an athletic trainer at Seton Hall University.As a listener you can get a $39 credit to Matt's locations in Raleigh or Cary, North Carolina by mentioning Second Serve podcast.If you would like to volunteer or donate to Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina please click on ATANC or if you would like to learn more about other adaptive programs across the United State you can click here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What are the general characteristics at each level?  Do you feel like you are at the correct level?We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes. In this episode we review the USTA NTRP General Characteristics for levels 2.5 to 5.0 and discuss whether we believe we are the correct level based on the guidance.We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Please use our referral link for SwingVision, to save and level up your 🎾 game! If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What tennis superstitions do you have? Do you have any winning ones? If so let us know!In this episode we discuss tennis superstitions that adult rec tennis players have and the crazy ones we have. It is sometimes difficult to determine whether what someone does is part of their preparation, routine, or is a superstition.We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Please use our referral link for SwingVision, to save and level up your 🎾 game! If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What has your doubles partner said to you that wasn't very helpful?  Did it hurt your feelings?We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes! We believe this one has been popular because most adult rec players have been given unsolicited advice. We all have played from levels 2.5-4.0 so some of the things we have been told is a little silly (and sometimes hurtful)!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Please use our referral link for SwingVision, to save and level up your 🎾 game! If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

As a sports parent why do you need to think about not only your child's personality but also your own?We are very excited to have Bill Schillings on the podcast! Bill wrote a book called Sports Parenting (Creating an environment for success...without going Bat Sh*t Crazy). If you would like to purchase his book or read his blog you can do so at his website: Purchase Book Here or Read His BlogBill played at Penn State University where he was the captain and played #1 singles and doubles and went on to play professional tennis in the United States and abroad. He owned and directed the Charlotte Tennis Academy from 1989-2022 where he coached and mentored juniors and sometimes their parents. He is a USTA High Performance Coach and USPTA Elite Professional.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

Why do parents get so emotional watching their children play sports? Why should you be an actor as a sports parent?We are very excited to have Bill Schillings on the podcast! Bill wrote a book called Sports Parenting (Creating an environment for success...without going Bat Sh*t Crazy). If you would like to purchase his book or read his blog you can do so at his website: Purchase Book Here or Read His BlogBill played at Penn State University where he was the captain and played #1 singles and doubles and went on to play professional tennis in the United States and abroad. He owned and directed the Charlotte Tennis Academy from 1989-2022 where he coached and mentored juniors and sometimes their parents. He is a USTA High Performance Coach and USPTA Elite Professional.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

Why are there so many crazy sports parents? Are you one? Can your child (or you) play tennis without spending a ton of money?We are very excited to have Bill Schillings on the podcast! Bill wrote a book called Sports Parenting (Creating an environment for success...without going Bat Sh*t Crazy). Bill played at Penn State University where he was the captain and played #1 singles and doubles and went on to play professional tennis in the United States and abroad. He owned and directed the Charlotte Tennis Academy from 1989-2022 where he coached and mentored juniors and sometimes their parents. He is a USTA High Performance Coach and USPTA Elite Professional.If you would like to purchase his book or read his blog you can do so at his website: Purchase Book Here or Read His BlogIf you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What is the funniest reason someone has given for defaulting a court? Does a local league coordinator enjoy mixed season more? What does a local league coordinator want adult rec tennis players to know? If you want to know, please check out part 2 of our episode with an anonymous local league coordinator!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

This is our first anonymous guest! What crazy stories or silly situations does a local league coordinator have to deal with because of a few of the passionate adult rec tennis players? What is the pettiest grievance a local league coordinator has ever received? We discuss this and more!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening! Support the show

Claire wins the award for craziest story ever! She also tells us what the line calls were like playing in college and why she started the Me and My Racquet Podcast.Claire hosts the Me and My Racquet podcast on behalf of USTA Southern. She is the Tennis Service Representative for North Georgia and Atlanta. She played college tennis at the University of Florida where her team won the NCAA Championship (so she is better at tennis than we will ever be). Also, she and her mother won the 2003 National Mother Daughter Championship!  You can listen to her podcast at: Me and My Racquet or watch interviews on Me and My Racquet YouTube channel.If you want to watch Claire interview us please click on Second Serve Interview.We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

We are really excited to have Claire here with us! Claire hosts the Me and My Racquet podcast on behalf of USTA Southern. She is the Tennis Service Representative for North Georgia and Atlanta. She played college tennis at the University of Florida where her team won the NCAA Championship (so she is better at tennis than we will ever be). Also, she and her mother won the 2003 National Mother Daughter Championship! In this episode, she tells us what a Tennis Service Representative does, the best advice she has ever been given (and it was from her mom), and her most memorable moment on the court.  You can listen to her podcast at: Me and My Racquet or watch interviews on Me and My Racquet YouTube channel.If you want to watch Claire interview us please click on Second Serve Interview.We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What celebrities have done Cardio Tennis? What reality shows have featured Cardio Tennis? Cardio Tennis' guru Michele Krause tells us about this and more (including her experience meeting the Pope because of Cardio Tennis)!Michele has been with Cardio Tennis since it was created in 2005, including as the Global Education Director.We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

Have you ever played triples? Did you play it correctly?We were thrilled to speak with Michele Krause about Cardio Tennis.  People have referred to her as the Cardio Tennis guru!  Michele has been with Cardio Tennis since it was created in 2005, including as the Global Education Director.We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

Have you ever felt like you weren't in good tennis shape? Have you tried Cardio Tennis?We were thrilled to speak with Michele Krause about Cardio Tennis.  People have referred to her as the Cardio Tennis guru!  Michele has been with Cardio Tennis since it was created in 2005, including as the Global Education Director.We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What rules do you think USTA should change? Sara is back to discuss this!Sara is currently the President of USTA TN. She started with USTA as a beginner in her 30s and fell in love with it and is now an NTRP 3.5. She is a local league coordinator, has captained numerous teams, served on committees for the Southern Section, and even started a Community Tennis Association called “Jackson West-TN Tennis Association” (JWTTA).  She served as the Secretary, and then President of the CTA board and now she is Past-President.  She also works on programming locally and manages the JWTTA website and social media pages. We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What is the best and worst part of being a local league coordinator? We loved having Sara back to discuss this and more!Sara is currently the President of USTA TN. She started with USTA as a beginner in her 30s and fell in love with it and is now an NTRP 3.5. She is a local league coordinator, has captained numerous teams, served on committees for the Southern Section, and even started a Community Tennis Association called “Jackson West-TN Tennis Association” (JWTTA).  She served as the Secretary, and then President of the CTA board and now she is Past-President.  She also works on programming locally and manages the JWTTA website and social media pages. Basically, Sara does it all!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!"Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

Night job: Tennis Player   Day Job: Attorney.This is the way Sara signs her emails! We loved speaking to Sara about her incredible tennis experience!Sara is currently the President of USTA TN. She started with USTA as a beginner in her 30s and fell in love with it and is now an NTRP 3.5. She is a local league coordinator, has captained numerous teams, served on committees for the Southern Section, and even started a Community Tennis Association called “Jackson West-TN Tennis Association” (JWTTA).  She served as the Secretary, and then President of the CTA board and now she is Past-President.  She also works on programming locally and manages the JWTTA website and social media pages. Basically, Sara does it all!In this episode Sara discusses why she started a Community Tennis Association and her advice for other captains. Stay tuned for next week where she discusses the best and worst parts of being a local league coordinator and her most memorable match which was probably very memorable for her opponents as well!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more.Do you know all the rules when playing USTA matches? We didn't so we made a Rules Card to help that you can download here.If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

What is the one shot we should all be practicing that doesn't even require another person on the court with you? What is it like to be the President of USTA NC?We were thrilled to speak with Mark Dillon! Mark Dillon is in the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame and is the President of USTA NC.He played college tennis at NC State where he won two ACC singles championships, an ACC doubles championship, and NCAA All-American honors in 1981. His brother played at NC State University and his wife played tennis at the University of Georgia. All his children played tennis at a high level and two of his children played at Division 1 schools. In 2019, his family won the Family of the Year Award from North Carolina. He gives fantastic advice for parents of tennis players and for tennis players!We loved listening to Tennis Warehouse's Tip of the Week with Michelle and really appreciate Tennis Warehouse for giving our listeners a discount code! If you use discount code SECONDSERVE in your Tennis Warehouse cart you can get $20 off clearance apparel orders over $100.  The link to the clearance apparel can be found here!If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show

We were thrilled to speak with Mark Dillon! Mark Dillon is in the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame and is the President of USTA NC.He played college tennis at NC State where he won two ACC singles championships, an ACC doubles championship, and NCAA All-American honors in 1981. His brother played at NC State University and his wife played tennis at the University of Georgia. All his children played tennis at a high level and two of his children played at Division 1 schools. In 2019, his family won the Family of the Year Award from North Carolina. He gives fantastic advice for parents of tennis players and for tennis players!We loved listening to Tennis Warehouse's Tip of the Week with Michelle and really appreciate Tennis Warehouse for giving our listeners a discount code! If you use discount code SECONDSERVE in your Tennis Warehouse cart you can get $20 off clearance apparel orders over $100.  The link to the clearance apparel can be found here!If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page.  Thanks so much for listening!Support the show