NCAA Sweet 16 Preview & The State of College Tennis with John Parsons

John Parsons from the No-Ad No Problem Podcast brings his expert knowledge of college tennis to the show. We break down the NCAA Sweet 16, discuss the broader college tennis landscape, and explore how it can increase its television presence. We dive into the lessons college tennis can learn from beach volleyball's TV success and explore how the sport could experiment with formats to become more broadcast-friendly.College tennis hasn't been on ESPN linear networks since 2017, while beach volleyball has secured ESPN main channel coverageBeach volleyball uses staggered match starts (12 minutes apart) to create a better TV viewing experienceThe evolution of college tennis formats includes no-ad scoring and shortened doubles matchesNIL deals have transformed recruiting, with top players now commanding up to six-figure packagesHow to build a strong programWhy public access to university tennis facilities mattersWomen's Sweet 16 preview features Georgia as the clear favorite to win the NCAA ChampionshipMen's Sweet 16 highlights include potential upsets like Arizona over Virginia and Mississippi State over Ohio StateIf you have a local college, watch their matches. It's a great opportunity to learn from higher-level players, and you can typically go for free. Support college tennis and doubles by engaging on social media and watching broadcasts when available too!Show notes:Listen to John's full Sweet 16 preview shows: MEN'S | WOMEN'SJohn's Tweet about Beach VolleyballWatch the NCAA R16 on Cracked Racquets YT ChannelLearn more about John & follow:No-Ad, No Problem InstagramNo-Ad, No Problem PodcastTwitter/XBlog ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

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