Description

In this episode, brought to you by the GoTennis! Podcast and Signature Tennis, Shaun talks to Deanna, a regular girl who fell in love with tennis, and how that love of the game changed her life. Deanna’s journey started 10 years ago when her future husband Dan Gundecker got her back on the court after she hadn’t played for 30 years. From the bottom to the top lines of her ALTA and USTA teams, her dedication and effort have taken her far!

Deanna describes how her coach, Marcus Hertig, has guided her development as a player and how Dan’s steadfast support helped her become a better player and partner. “The personal story is just part of it,” she continued, recounting her love for teaching new players, captaining teams to championships, and creating a family environment at the Martin’s Landing Tennis and Pickleball Club.

Throughout the episode Deanna relays how much tennis means to her family, the journey she took to go watch the pros, and her vision to bring it to the future. She thinks the “tennis lifestyle” is the fountain of youth, and is inspired by the older players at her club who still thrive on the court.

Key Highlights

• How Deanna rediscovered tennis through her husband and grew from a novice to an advanced player.
• The importance of mentorship, teamwork, and a positive mindset in tennis.
• Deanna’s contributions to her tennis community, including free coaching, organizing events, and captaining teams.
• Her experiences watching professional tennis, traveling to the U.S. Open, and her dreams of attending the Wimbledon and the French Open.
• The impact of tennis on her family and her plans to pass on the sport to her children and grandson.

Special Mentions:

• Coach Marcus Hertig’s role in improving Deanna’s skills.
• Dan Gundecker’s influence as a supportive partner and coach.
• The senior players at Martin’s Landing who inspire Deanna to keep striving for her best.

Additional Information:

• VisitLetsGoTennis.com to share your story, explore tennis events in Metro Atlanta, and access great deals on tennis gear.
• Special thanks to Rejuvenate.com for use of the studio and Signature Tennis for their continued support.

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