In this episode, Brian dives into the humorous and absurd world of unsolicited advice—comparing it to a passenger trying to coach a pilot during takeoff and landing. He explores how, in tennis, many consider themselves critics while forgetting that the true experts are the coaches crafting the lesson plans. As we face the rise of technology, Brian poses the question: "The Robots Are Coming to Tennis Tennis!" Can they really match the expertise and style of a seasoned coach? Tune in for a lighthearted take on trust, expertise, and the quirky intersection of sports and technology!
Today in the show Brian has a special guest, Director of Racquets at One Mile Racquet Club, Vernon Gettone Jr. (USPTA Florida Professional of the Year) as they talk about personality types on the tennis lesson court. Which one are you?
Major League Pickleball started with 24 teams and is down to 22.
Brian discusses the emerging professional sport of pickleball and it pro sports league (MLP). Where to watch and what do they need to succeed in the short and long term.
Brian dives into the disadvantages of playing at private tennis clubs and taking lessons. He also discusses Simon Halep's four year doping suspension. Laver Cup without the "Big 3" and things he hates in tennis after the US Open.
If pickleball is so hot why is it so far behind tennis in prize money when comparing respective US Opens? Brian dives into the numbers and how long it takes to build market share in sports. With the digital economy and new leagues like Major League Pickleball you might be surprised how far pickleball has come as a sport.
Want to know what Brian's tennis classes are like? Take a 9 minute listen to what you can learn in his tennis class.
What are the advantages on playing on a tennis team in an individual sport like tennis?
1) Coaching
2) Comraderie
3) Affordability
4) Competition
If you are interested Varsity Tennis Team go to: Backhand-City.com and fill out the tennis questionnaire.
Brian gets feedback from Pickleball Forum readers who chime in on all things Pickleball. Including why recreational players avoid the backhand groundstroke by running around and predominantly playing their forehand groundstroke in pick up games.
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Opelka Highlights in Dallas vs Brooksby
UFC 271: Post Match Press Conference
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Did former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores sabotage his future with his mindset during his job search for an NFL head coaching job?
The Rise of Victimhood Culture
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Daniil Medvedev feels the pain after Rafael Nadal wins his record leading 21st Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia.
Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire
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Ash Barty brings home the long awaited Grand Slam title in her home country of Australia and Danielle Collins steals the show with her runner up acceptance speech in Melbourne.
Danielle Collins Acceptance Speech
Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire
Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev have the tennis world buzzing before their clash in the Australian Open Men's Final.
Nadal highlights vs Berrittini
Medvedev / Tsitsipas Highlights
Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire