In this episode: In episode #49, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell start a discussion on the late Vic Braden and his contributions to tennis. Thus far in the first year of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, seven of the program's eight pillars have been covered. Vic is the...
In this episode:Steve Smith & Andy Fitzell complete a two-part discussion on Tennis Tech, the place where the GreatBase Tennis started. Tennis Tech was a nickname Steve gave the two-year program at Tyler Junior College (TJC) (Texas). In 1974, the college added...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss Tennis Tech; the place where the GreatBase Tennis pathway started. Forty years ago in 1981, Steve revised a general recreation curriculum into a comprehensive curriculum and degree plan for students...
In this episode:The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 46 - TV TENNIS On the 46th episode of our podcast, we share a few comments pertaining to TV Tennis. First and foremost, we are fortunate to have televised matches. Secondly, there is room for improvement. ...
In this episode:The guest on episode 45 of The GreatBase Tennis podcast is Dave Fish. Combine Dave Fish's half-century in tennis, his intellectual capacity, and his love for tennis and you have a voice of reason. If there was a hypothetical list for an international...
In this episode:On the 44th episode of our podcast, we complete the second part of our tribute to the late Dennis Van der Meer. He will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this summer as a builder. To make an understatement, Dennis is so deserving...
In this episode:On our 43rd episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell start a discussion on one of the most prolific teachers in the history of tennis. This summer, Dennis will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The motto of the...
In this episode:On the 42nd episode of our podcast, tennis certifications are discussed in detail. Certification is not education, but a short-term and more informal approach is needed to improve tennis. We are confident that our listeners will find our commentary on...
In this episode:If you love sports, laughter and lessons on developing a first-class character and championship culture, you would have no problem driving across America with the company of Scott Perelmen. 3000+ miles is a long journey, but the time would fly if one...
In this episode:David Secker is the assistant coach of the North Carolina State women's tennis team. On the 40th episode of our podcast, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview David. We are confident that our listeners will thoroughly enjoy our conversation with him....