In this episodeJeff Lewis recently spent a week with Steve Smith at the Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Virginia. The two, who have known each other for thirty years, recorded two conversations for the listeners of the GreatBase Tennis podcast. To make an...
In this episodeOn the 212th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Richard Bodian. In 1981, Steve designed and directed (Tennis Tech) the first comprehensive curriculum and college degree program for students seeking occupational...
In this episodeOn the 211th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Mike Valentine and Mike McLaughlin. The three old men all worked for the late Vic Braden. Mike and Mike recently made the journey to the Wintergreen Resort in...
In this episodeThe life story of Arnaud Guillemard is definitely different. Be ready to go from island living to Paris, college tennis to the oil fields, education to being a young parent, and directing junior and high school tennis tournaments. Arnaud is Steve...
Melanie Zampardo is Steve Smith’s guest on the 209th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast. She spent nine weeks this summer, 2024, serving as an intern. She survived.
Decades ago, Steve was told by an experienced tennis-lifer that if one could complete the challenges of a 24/7 boarding tennis camp that he or she would have proven that they could successfully make their way within the tennis industry.
By listening to the episode at hand, one will discover more of an insider’s understanding of the GreatBase Tennis pathway. More importantly, one will find Melanie’s approach to learning and overall perspective to be refreshing and inspiring. The next generation of tennis teachers and coaches need to be taught and trained for the welfare and growth of our sport.
In this episodeOn the 208th podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Spencer Johnson. The two have known each other for just over 10 years. Spencer is now 21 and last year, while playing for UCLA, he was named the PAC 12 Freshman of the Year. Most GreatBase...
In this episodeOn the 207th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast Steve Smith and Ivan Ozerets host Scott Perelmen. Their guest recently joined the men's coaching staff at TCU. He brings a ton of experience and a ton of wisdom to the table. Scott and Steve worked...
In this episodeOn the 206th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Ivan Ozerets host Matt Knoll. Matt built a championship culture at Baylor University that was highlighted by winning the 2004 NCAA team championship. Listeners will discover his...
In this episodeOn that 205th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Dave Anderson joins Steve Smith and Ivan Ozerets to talk tennis. They shared thoughts that mostly pertained to the 2024 Wimbledon. Dave has been based at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas for...
On the 204th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast Cris Valverde, a teaching pro from Portland, Oregon, asks Steve Smith questions. Cris recently spent a week with Steve at the Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Virginia. He traveled across the US with his two sons for an immersion camp.
To make an understatement, Cris’s passion for our sport is second to none. Cris’s dedication to improving his craft is truly inspirational. Cris has completed an in-depth study of our curriculum and asked Steve to discuss a wide range of topics.
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