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EPISODE 69 – TYPES OF TEACHING PROS

EPISODE 69 – TYPES OF TEACHING PROS

In this episode:Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan discuss different types of male tennis-teaching pros on the 69th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast.  Steve is proud that his number one mentor, Vic Braden, called him the Observer's Observer. Throughout a career...

EPISODE 68 – DOUG VERDIECK INTERVIEW

EPISODE 68 – DOUG VERDIECK INTERVIEW

In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Doug Verdieck.  Doug has an extremely impressive background in tennis as a player, coach, and tennis director.  He is the eldest son of the late legendary coach Jim Verdieck.  Doug reads a...

EPISODE 67 – KING RICHARD MOVIE REVIEW

EPISODE 67 – KING RICHARD MOVIE REVIEW

In this episode:On the 67th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan discuss the King Richard movie.  Overall, Steve and Brandon thought the movie was excellent.  The movie is not a documentary and for the purpose of dramatizing the...

EPISODE 66 – MANNY DIAZ INTERVIEW

EPISODE 66 – MANNY DIAZ INTERVIEW

In this episode:On the 66th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Manny Diaz. Manny is in his 40th year as the coach of The University of Georgia. The primary focus of their discussion is the work of Welby Van Horn. Manny...

EPISODE 65 – TOUCHING UPON TENNIS HISTORY

EPISODE 65 – TOUCHING UPON TENNIS HISTORY

In this episode:In episode #65, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan touch upon tennis history. The topics discussed are based on the interior design of the new FM Tennis Performance Center in Boynton Beach, Florida.  SubscribeInterested in becoming a sponsor?...

EPISODE 64 – STEVE ROBERTS INTERVIEW

EPISODE 64 – STEVE ROBERTS INTERVIEW

In this episode:On the 64th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Steve Roberts. Steve, who is a graduate of Ferris State's Professional Management Program, is the Tennis Director at the Brookside Tennis Club in Saratoga,...

EPISODE 63 – INTRODUCING BRANDON FLANAGAN

EPISODE 63 – INTRODUCING BRANDON FLANAGAN

In this episode:In episode 63 of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Brandon Flanagan is introduced. Currently, Brandon Flanagan and his partner, Allington Mutimer, own and operate FM Tennis. Their headquarters is in Boynton Beach, Florida. In addition to providing tennis...

EPISODE 62 – MIND VITAMINS & MORE

EPISODE 62 – MIND VITAMINS & MORE

In this episode:On the 62nd episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and one of his students, Malhar Patel, share information, ideas and insights to help develop a healthy and productive tennis culture.  The inside-language of GreatBase teaching and...

EPISODE 61 – COACHING WISDOM

EPISODE 61 – COACHING WISDOM

In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith shares notes he has from talks conducted by the late Don Meyer. Steve states that one of his favorite lectures is one presented by Coach Meyer. The title of the talk, "The Best Things I Have Seen In Sports." Don Meyer was a...

EPISODE 60 – DR. JIM LOEHR INTERVIEW

EPISODE 60 – DR. JIM LOEHR INTERVIEW

In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell had the honor of interviewing Dr. Jim Loehr. Previously, Steve and Andy had dedicated an entire podcast to Dr. Loehr's contributions as a leading sports psychologist. Throughout the 1980s, Steve and his...

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