The GreatBase Tennis Podcast
Episodes
Chad Berryhill Interview
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 94th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Roberto Calla have an in-depth conversation with Chad Berryhill. Currently, Chad ...
Practice
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 93rd episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Roberto Calla covered another segment centered on practice. The focal point of th...
Alex Vuckovic Interview
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 92nd episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Roberto Calla have an in-depth conversation with one of their former students.Ale...
Roberto Calla Interview
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 91st episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Roberto Calla. The Peruvian is not new to a large percentage ...
Steve Smith Q&A
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 90 - Steve Smith Q&AOn the 90th episode of the GreatBase Tennis Podcast, Steve Smith is interviewed by Will R...
Kim Wittenberg Interview
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 89th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Natalia Sorokin and Steve Smith interview Kim Wittenberg. Their guest has spent nearly fifty year...
Chris Cloer Interview
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 88th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan have a tennis conversation with Chris Cloer. Chris has a lifetim...
Dr. Gideon Ariel Interview
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 87th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Dr. Gideon Ariel. He is the founder and chief executiv...
Roger Crawford Interview
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 86th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan have Roger Crawford as their guest.His story is truly amazing. S...
Steve Denton Interview
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 85th of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Steve Denton. Their guest has many stories to tell. He is a fo...
Mark Spann Interview
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 84th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Mark Spann. Mark's journey started in South Afric...
Warren Pretorius Interview - Tennis Analytics
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 83rd episode of the GreatBase Podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview the founder of Tennis Analytics. Warren Pretorius, a native o...
Cole Reeves Interview
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 82nd episode of the GreatBase Tennis (GBT) podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Cole Reeves. Cole's story is admirable, he ...
Karla Navarro Wojcik Interview
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 81st episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Karla Navarro Wojcik. Steve and Karla have known each other n...
Carlos Goffi Interview
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 80th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast is a special treat; it's a three-hour trip down memory lane. Carlos Goffi has a story to tell, h...
Gino Octa Interview
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 79th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with an assistant tennis professional. Gino Octa works at a club ...
Mike Mclaughlin Interview
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 78th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Mike McLaughlin. Mike does an excellent job taking us ...
Specialty Shots & Emergency Shots
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 77th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan discuss specialty shots and emergency shots. We are confident t...
Dr. Domagoj Lausic Interview - Sport Psychology
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 76th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Dr. Domagoj Lausic. The main topic of their conversati...
Mark Walpole Interview
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 75th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan have a conversation with Mark Walpole. He is a tennis coach from...
Chuck Kriese Interview
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 74th episode of The GreatBase Tennis Podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview one of the best teachers of character that our game ha...
Raleigh Grossbaum - Dartmouth Assistant Men's Coach
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 73rd episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith interviews Raleigh Grossbaum who is the assistant men's tennis coach at Dartmout...
Dave Anderson Interview 2
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 72nd episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Dave Anderson. Dave, a long-time associate of Steve&ap...
Fergus O'Rourke - The Irish Intern
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The title of the 71st episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast sounds like a movie. Steve Smith has a lengthy conversation with Fergus O'Rourke of...
Ed Krass Interview
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 70th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan have a tennis conversation with Ed Krass. From hanging out with ...
Types of Teaching Pros
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan discuss different types of male tennis-teaching pros on the 69th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast. Steve is p...
Doug Verdieck Interview
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Doug Verdieck. Doug has an extremely impressive background in tennis as a player, coach,...
King Richard - Movie Review
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 67th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan discuss the King Richard movie. Overall, Steve and Brandon thou...
Manny Diaz Interview
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Touching Upon Tennis History
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Steve Roberts Interview
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 64th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Brandon Flanagan interview Steve Roberts. Steve, who is a graduate of Ferris Stat...
Introducing Brandon Flanagan
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 63 of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Brandon Flanagan is introduced. Currently, Brandon Flanagan and his partner, Allington Mutimer, own and...
Mind Vitamins & More
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Coaching Wisdom
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pre...
Dr. Jim Loehr Interview
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Two Ideas For Tennis Leadership
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss ideas for tennis leadership. Each speaker zeroes in on one point. Andy suggests the overall im...
Jack Groppel Interview
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Dr. Jack Groppel. Jack is one of the most prolific speakers in tennis and he can cover topics...
Raven Klaasen Interview
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview South Africa's Raven Klaasen. Raven loves tennis as much as anyone on the planet. His st...
Javier Palenque Interview
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the 56th episode of our GreatBase Tennis Podcast, we interview Javier Palenque. Javier is a tennis activist. He cares deeply about the growth and w...
Update & Road Trip Review
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell have a conversation that can be labeled as an update and road trip review. How's the saying go, &qu...
Kyle LaCroix Interview
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell speak with Florida-based tennis teaching professional Kyle LaCroix.Topics include:BackgroundLisa Pugli...
Roger Federer - 40 Lessons
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 53, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell honor a request. Steve put together a list of 40 tidbits to celebrate Roger Federer's 40th birthday. ...
Year In Review
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 52 - Year In ReviewAndy Fitzell and Steve Smith have completed 52 podcasts.The main focus of the first year was t...
Vic Braden Part 3
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 51st episode of The GreatBase Tennis podcast, we complete a three-part series on Vic Braden. To make an understatement, Vic Braden makes the Mo...
Vic Braden Part 2
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Fitzell and Steve Smith have completed episode 50 of the GreatBase Tennis Podcast; which is the second of a three-part series on Vic Braden. The ...
Vic Braden
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tennis Tech Part 2
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Smith & Andy Fitzell complete a two-part discussion on Tennis Tech, the place where the GreatBase Tennis started. Tennis Tech was a nickname...
Tennis Tech
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss Tennis Tech; the place where the GreatBase Tennis pathway started. Forty years ag...
TV Tennis
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. S...
Dave Fish Interview
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guest on the 45th episode of our GreatBase Tennis podcast is Dave Fish. Combine Dave Fish's half-century in tennis, his intellectual capacity...
Dennis Van Der Meer Part 2
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 44 - Dennis Van Der Meer Part 2Andy Fitzell and Steve Smith complete a two-part podcast discussion on the genius ...
Dennis Van Der Meer Part 1
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Thi...
Tennis Certifications
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 42nd episode of our podcast, tennis certifications are discussed in detail. Certification is not education, but a short-term and more informal...
Scott Perelman Interview - University of Florida Men's Tennis - NCAA Team Champions
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you love sports, laughter and lessons on developing a first-class character and championship culture, you would have no problem driving across Am...
David Secker Interview - N.C. State Women's Tennis
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fit...
Mr. Harry Hopman Part 2
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell conclude their two-part series on Mr. Harry Hopman. They feel they were successful in sharing insights i...
Mr. Harry Hopman
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 38 - MR. HARRY HOPMAN. On the 38th episode of their GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discu...
Teaching Young Tennis Players
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching Young Tennis PlayersOn the 37th episode of the GreatBase Tennis Podcast, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss teaching young tennis players. ...
High School Tennis - Kevin Record Interview
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36 - High School Tennis - Kevin Record InterviewKevin is our guest on the 36th episode of our podcast. We are confident that tennis enthusiast...
Doubles Part 2
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 35 - Doubles Part 2The 35th episode was the second segment of a two part-series on doubles. Andy Fitzell and Steve Sm...
Doubles
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 34 - DoublesIn this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss doubles. Listeners are assured of hearing infor...
Peter Burwash & PBI Part 2
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of a two-part series on Peter Burwash and Peter Burwash International (PBI) is concluded. Andy Fitzell and Steve Smith share ways in w...
Peter Burwash & PBI
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy Fitzell and Steve Smith discuss Peter Burwash and his company Peter Burwash International (PBI). Episode 32 is the first of a tw...
College Tennis Part 2
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 31 - College Tennis Part 2In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell continue their discussion ...
College Tennis
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss college tennis. This is the first part of a two-part discussion on College Tennis...
Singles Strategy
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss singles strategy.Topics include:DefinitionQuotesPlaying styles5 key parts of the ...
Q & A Vol. 2
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell answer various tennis questions.Questions (with time code):0:00:57 - Making changes in a top ITF Juniors...
The Return of Serve
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the return of serve. Topics include:Begin with the end in mindPositionBasicsG...
Tennis String & Stringing Rackets
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Ep. 26 - Tennis String & Stringing RacketsIn this episode, we talk all about tennis string and stringing rackets duri...
Dr. Jim Loehr
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the history and impact that Jim Loehr has had on their students and their tennis teaching curric...
The One-Handed Underspin (Slice) Backhand
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Ep. 24 - The One-Handed Underspin BackhandIn this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell cover the one-hand...
Natalia Sorokina Interview - Tennis In Russia pt. 2
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell complete the second part of their discussion on tennis in Russia and Russians in tennis. They intervie...
Tennis In Russia pt.1
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss tennis in Russia. This is part one of a two-part series on tennis in Russia. Topics include:Ten...
The Overhead
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the overhead smash.Topics include:TechniqueScratch the back & pointHitting do...
Bill Jacobson
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss charting pioneer and father of modern tennis statistics Bill Jacobson.Topics include:BackgroundE...
The Backhand
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the backhand groundstroke.Topics include:How not to teach the backhandEvolution of the two-hande...
Personality & Brain Types
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss personality and brain types.They introduce the work of Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs M...
Joey Johnson Interview
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview mindset development coach Joey Johnson. Topics include:Background"Worthy To Win"Adv...
Spencer Johnson Interview
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Spencer Johnson. He is the son of Joey and Wendy Johnson. Spencer, who grew up in Utah, rece...
Welby Van Horn
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss world-class player and coach Welby Van Horn.Topics include:Playing backgroundChampionship mindCo...
The Volley
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the volley.Topics include:DefinitionSources of powerGripsHistoryLegendary playersDoublesVolley d...
Rob Krajicek Interview - Advice For Tennis Parents
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Rob Krajicek who is the father of current ATP player Austin Krajicek. He shares advice for ten...
Richard Hernandez Interview - Tennis in Canada Part 2
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Canadian tennis coach Richard Hernandez. This episode is the second part of the presentation...
The Forehand
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the forehand groundstroke.Topics include:Forehand definedTeaching prosModern forehandTechnologyO...
Mat Cloer Interview
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview USTA National Coach Mat Cloer.Topics include:Tennis familyHarry HopmanPlaying multiple sportsJ...
Miron Mann Interview - Tennis In Canada
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell talk with Canadian tennis coach Miron Mann.Topics include:- Miron's background - Tennis in Canada-...
The Serve
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the serve.Topics include:Serve historyWord picture methodThrowing motionServe mythsServe applica...
Fact-Based Tennis Instruction
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss various topics including:What tennis people work forToo much sellingTennis proble...
David Anderson Interview
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy Fitzell & Steve Smith interview David Anderson, who leads a staff of twenty-plus coaches at Club Corp's flagship facili...
Coach Jim Verdieck
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss coach legendary Jim Verdieck.-Introduction to coach Verdieck- Stories- Craft- Competition- Condi...
Q & A
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy Fitzell and Steve Smith answer questions from viewers.Topics include:- Advice to the USTA- Why pros don't go to the net- Bo...
Tennis Math
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell talk about tennis math. The episode is broken down into five "S" categories: Self-Management, ...
Player Development
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss player development. Topics include:Begin with the end in mindTeaching vs unteachingLearn to pla...
An Introduction to The GreatBase
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #1 is an introduction to GreatBase Tennis; the significance of the name and it's logo are covered. Andy Fitzell and Steve Smith also touc...