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The ultimate audio podcast for passionate tennis players who are looking to have fun and improve! Get your weekly dose of tennis entertainment, inspiration, and enlightenment all in one place: The Shankcast. In each episode you’ll hear the perspectives, opinions, and candid thoughts of three lifelong players and coaches covering topics such as professional players, strategies and tactics, and even tennis techniques. Listen today so you can level up your game through some lively tennis banter.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Pickleball's explosive rise in popularity is impossible to avoid as a tennis player, with more and more tennis courts around the world serving dual purpose or being totally converted to accommodate for the surge in demand. Its effect on the world of tennis is undeniable – but is it a good or a bad one? Enjoy the tennis banter as we debate and discuss!
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
It's natural to think of college tennis as a natural extension of high school tennis, but (aside from being the same sport) they couldn't be more different. In today's episode, Ian, Mark and Matt share their own thoughts, experiences and challenges on making the transition. Enjoy the tennis banter!
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
EVERY tennis player has been there: you're in the middle of a match, and everything goes wrong... your technique starts to break down... you start missing easy shots... your opponent starts getting on your nerves... before you know it, your emotions take over and the rest of the match is a total disaster. In today's episode of the Shankcast we discuss the times that we've been there ourselves, and how we've learned to manage our emotions and stay calm when things go south. Enjoy the tennis banter!
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Tennis clubs go to a great deal of trouble to protect their image as upstanding, family-friendly establishments, but there's a great deal that goes on below the surface. In today's episode, three present (and former) teaching pros reveal the shocking things they learned about how coaches are paid, the activities they partake in and the things they hide on and off the court. Enjoy the tennis banter!
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Tennis has a reputation of being a sport of status and privilege, but is that really true or can everybody have equal access? In this special episode of the Shankcast tennis podcast three lifelong tennis players and coaches discuss whether or not tennis is too financially restrictive while lessons and club membership dues keep climbing higher and higher. Please enjoy our tennis banter!
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Sometimes private tennis lessons are money well spent. Other times you're better off investing in your game other ways! In this special episode of the Shankcast podcast you'll hear from three lifelong tennis players and coaches what to look for in your next tennis lesson so you know if you're moving in the right direction. Please enjoy our tennis banter!
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
It's a debate for the ages! Which is better: the one handed backhand or two handed backhand in tennis? In this special episode of the Shankcast Podcast you'll hear three lifelong tennis lovers and coaches discuss the pros and cons of each swing and give their personal opinions about which reigns supreme. Enjoy our tennis banter!
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
We're super excited to get the Shankcast podcast rolling again! In today's bonus upload we'll introduce the two new hosts joining Ian for weekly tennis banter. You'll get to know Mark and Matt, what their experience in tennis is, and what their highs and lows are on the tennis court.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Tennis clubs and public courts are closed all around the world so players are completely out of luck, right? Wrong! There are 7 different ways you can improve your tennis skills right from home with no extra equipment at all. Better yet you only need THREE steps of space to do everything Megan, Kevin and Ian talk about in this special episode of the Shankcast Podcast. Please enjoy our tennis banter!
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tired of all the drama, frustration and intimidation that comes with league tennis play? If so don’t miss this episode of the Shankcast tennis podcast because lifelong tennis coaches and players Megan, Kevin and Ian share their perspectives and experiences managing USTA teams, team captains and team players. You’ll learn what mindsets and attitudes will help you diffuse difficult situations and bring more success to your tennis experience. Hope you enjoy our tennis banter!