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Second Serve TennisSpectators - Mind Your Own Business!Have spectators ever interfered in your matches? We'd love to hear your stories! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Carla joins Carolyn and Erin to discuss times spectators commented on their matches and they did not enjoy it!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: second_serve_tennis_podcastFacebook: secondservetennispodcast Use our referral l...2025-05-0312 minSecond Serve TennisCaptaining Still Sucks!Captains, courts, and chaotic schedules! 🎾 If you've ever played on a tennis team, this episode on the challenges of captaining is a must-listen. What’s your biggest pet peeve as a captain?With more than a decade of experience captaining teams, Erin and Aileen have encountered it all!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: second_serve_tennis_podcastFacebook: secondservetennispodcast Use our referral link...2025-01-2507 minSecond Serve TennisCaptaining Sucks!Why is being the captain difficult? If you are a new captain this episode is for you!Both Erin and Aileen have captained multiple teams for more than a decade! Erin made a list of why being the captain is so hard or why it sucks and Aileen discusses her experiences as captain. Erin and Aileen give great advice and Carolyn listens and laughs and feels very appreciative of people willing to step up and captain!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us...2025-01-1811 minSecond Serve TennisCarolyn and Erin Updates and Our 2025 Tennis GoalsAre you excited to play tennis in 2025? We are!Let us know any topics you are interested in and what your tennis goals are!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: second_serve_tennis_podcastFacebook: secondservetennispodcast Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. The bundles are only $159.99 (p...2025-01-1117 minSecond Serve TennisTennis MannersEver wondered why a simple game of tennis can sometimes feel like navigating a social maze? Have you ever thought your opponent didn't have very good tennis manners? Tennis, and especially adult recreational tennis, is a little strange with all the etiquette, protocols, and manners involved in a match. Also, what one person considers bad manners another may not. In this episode, Erin discusses situations she has had with opponents who she believes did not have the best tennis manners. Carolyn mostly agrees, but we learned that bad manners can be very subjective!We are re...2024-11-2315 minSecond Serve TennisPet Peeves Part 2 (A Captain's Perspective and What We Do That Bothers Our Opponents)What pet peeves do captains have? Why do people care when we spin the racquet before the match? Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss these things and what they do that may bother their opponents!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: second_serve_tennis_podcastFacebook: secondservetennispodcast Use ou...2024-11-0915 minSecond Serve TennisNavigating Tennis Pet Peeves: Quirky Annoyances on and off the CourtEver found yourself on the tennis court fuming over an opponent's sneaky tactics or wondering why your friendly match feels more like a battlefield? You're not alone! They know these things may be a little silly, but Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss their pet peeves from playing 2.5 to 4.0 tennis!We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com 2024-11-0210 minSecond Serve TennisTips and Advice for Attending the US OpenIf you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to go to the US Open please do it!Erin has been the last 3 years and gives a few tips based on her experience. Let us know if you have any tips to enjoy the US Open as a fan!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: second_serve_tennis_podcastFacebook: secondservetennispodcast Use our referral link...2024-10-2615 minSecond Serve TennisTournaments versus LeaguesShould you play in tournaments or leagues? Maybe both?Join Carolyn and Erin as they continue their conversation with Eric, the 55+ 4.5 singles National Champion, on the differences between tournaments and leagues from Eric's perspective. In addition hear the craziest thing that ever happened to Eric at a tournament. You won't walk up to a tournament the same after hearing it!We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please contact us - Website: secondservepodcast.com Instagram: second_serve_tennis_podcast2024-10-1212 minSecond Serve TennisRec Tennis Tryouts - Getting Cut!Have you ever tried out for an adult rec tennis team? Did you know it was a tryout? Have you ever been cut from a team after a tryout?In this episode we discuss trying out for teams and how ridiculous it is. If you aren't sure whether it is a tryout or not Erin has a question you could ask (other than is this a tryout) =)Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer...2024-05-0414 minSecond Serve TennisWelcome To Loserville (Getting Bumped - Going From Winning To Losing A Ton)What is it like going from winning a lot to losing? Do you need to win in order to have fun?We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!Carolyn and Erin discuss what it is like getting bumped and losing. Erin just wants to play good tennis (win or lose) and Carolyn is hoping to have Erin's mentality one day...Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is...2024-04-1311 minSecond Serve TennisLearn About Age-Group Adult TournamentsDo you have a Gold Ball? Do you even know what a Gold Ball is? We really enjoyed talking with Brenda Carter about tournaments! Brenda's story is a masterclass in longevity and love for the sport. Brenda's journey gives us all hope that one day we can win a Gold Ball or at least try!Please let us know if you love tournaments and which ones are your favorite! You can find tournaments on the USTA website or Brenda mentioned that Carolyn Nichols' blog https://seniortennisblog.com has a lot of great information. If...2024-03-0915 minSecond Serve TennisCaptaining Still Sucks!Should you flip courts? What is your #1 pet peeve as a captain?Erin and Aileen have over a decade of experience captaining teams and have seen a lot!Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE2024-03-0207 minSecond Serve TennisCaptaining Sucks!Why is being the captain difficult? If you are a new captain this episode is for you!Both Erin and Aileen have captained multiple teams for more than a decade! Erin made a list of why being the captain is so hard or why it sucks and Aileen discusses her experiences as captain. Erin and Aileen give great advice and Carolyn listens and laughs and feels very appreciative of people willing to step up and captain!Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of...2024-02-2411 minSecond Serve TennisDon't Quit Adult Recreational Tennis!How often do you find yourself on the brink of giving up adult recreational tennis? Are you struggling to maintain the joy of playing, feeling pressured to win all the time or affected by others' attitudes towards the game? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!In this episode Carla joins Carolyn and Erin to discuss why you shouldn't quit adult recreational tennis (even though a few of us have wanted to)! We explore the silver lining of not winning every time and the importance of e...2023-09-3013 minSecond Serve TennisMore Rules More Problems! Part 2What do you do if your opponent thinks you called the ball out but you didn't? What if someone touches the net? Does it matter if the ball is still in play? What happens if a ball hits a portable scoreboard? Do Carolyn and Erin have a problem and are thinking about these situations too much? =)Thanks again to Leah for all these great questions!We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE2023-09-2311 min