The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

Jessica McMillen, a USTA Committee member and Business Development Director for The Capital Area Tennis Association joins the podcast to share her own personal story within the game. McMillen explains how she became involved with tennis, what ignited the passion for helping others, and why organizing and volunteering are as fulfilling as anything. The Texas native dives into a wide range of topics including growing the sport, helping to establish a successful WTA tour tournament in Austin, and why tennis is the healthiest sport of them all. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jill Craybas returns to the podcast to recap another eventful tournament at the Madrid Masters, where Marta Kostyuk and Jannik Sinner reigned supreme. Craybas explains how Kostyuk was able to put everything together and win the biggest title of her career, and how her coach Sandra Zaniewska has forged a special bond with her player by allowing her to improve while staying true to herself. The broadcaster also dissects Sinner's historic run of five straight Masters Titles, and points out the areas of his game and makeup that enable the Italian to dominate the field.

Craybas also gives her thoughts on several other players who shined in Madrid, including finalist Mirra Andreeva, who showed her emotional side once again. The commentator dives into American Hailey Baptiste's breakout win over Aryna Sabalenka, and discusses where the World No. 1 goes from here. And Craybas analyzes Arthur Fils, Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx who all shined in Spain and are looking to keep rising up the ATP ranks. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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He was a Top 10 Tennis player and won a major title, and is now giving back to the game with an innovative approach to coaching. Brian Teacher joins the podcast to discuss FullCourtTennis, the app that pairs world-class coaches with players of all levels, and provides comprehensive videos that analyze matches, drills and wings. Teacher explains how the formation came to be, the obstacles that prevent players from achieving their full potential. and the technology FullCourtTennis uses to unlock the very best in each tennis player.

Teacher also reflects on his upbringing in Southern California, and recalls his formative years at UCLA when it was the center of athletic excellence in America. He also breaks down the unlikely path he took to winning the 1980 Australian Open, the lessons he learned in his pro career, and the reasons why he transitioned into coaching, and took to it immediately. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Pam Shriver joins the podcast for an in depth conversation about the state of the current game, and the latest chapter in her tennis life. The Hall of Famer reacts to the news that Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his Roland Garros title, and discusses the impact it will have on Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. Shriver also breaks down several rising talents including Arthur Fils and Rafael Jodar, and explains why American Ben Shelton is built for the long-haul with his father Bryan guiding his career.

Shriver also shares her thoughts on the WTA, and the ultra consistency of World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The commentator discusses Elena Rybakina's all-time great serve, Iga Swiatek's attempt to reset her clay court game, and Naomi Osaka's resurgence. And Shriver explains why becoming a volunteer college coach has been extremely fulfilling, as has her work for Yonex in their new "Mindset Performance Program." Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Tennis coach David Witt joins the podcast to discuss his long and unique journey in the game, and to explain how he broke into the coaching world and continues to make an impact with the very best players. Witt recounts his first interaction with Venus Williams and how he earned her trust as a hitting partner and then coach, and dives into his other coaching gigs with Americans Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe. He dives into how he sets up clear communication with his players, what really goes into scheduling and scouting, and how the game has evolved over the years.

Witt also dives into his new partnership with American Aleksandar Kovacevic, and highlights the areas of his game that elite. The coach recounts Kovacevic's epic match vs his idol Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells. and weighs in on mid-match coaching in the present day. And Witt goes in depth about his two biggest off-court passions: The Jacksonville Jaguars and playing golf. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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