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Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 048: Nobody Hit Me Last WeekOn this episode we review the results of the State Farm Etown Open, preview the Danville Open, highlight some successful Kentucky juniors, and go through some exciting announcements of upcoming tennis action.Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!Topics and News:State Farm Etown Open ResultsDanville Open PreviewSome Kentucky juniors are having success outside of the stateITF Futures Tournament and social activities related to itChallenge the Call (FAQs):No challenges today; please send us a question...2025-07-1330 minGame Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY047: I Kinda Wish They Were All IndoorsOn this episode we review the action of the Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament, look ahead to the State Farm Etown Open, name the winners of the State 40 & Over and State 18 & Over, and go over lots of announcements that YOU need to know. Plus we have an extended discussion about getting hit at the net in doubles (wink wink)…Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!Topics and News:Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament ResultsState Farm Etown Open PreviewAdult 40 & Over state winnersAdult 18 & Ov...2025-06-2948 minGame Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 046: Chad Forgot His MicrophoneIt’s GREAT to be BACK! On this first episode of the summer we look at the results of the Miller Park Tennis Classic, preview the Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament, talk about the tennis facility that “almost was” in Louisville, congratulate last weekend’s 55 & Over state champions, run through some other announcements and more--on this long-awaited episode of Game Set Match Kentucky!Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!Topics and News:Miller Park Tennis Classic ResultsSydney Cassady Memorial Tournament PreviewQ...2025-06-0533 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 045: Kentucky Tennis Weekend 2025It’s a special audio-only edition of GSMKY! At the annual Kentucky Tennis Weekend in Louisville, Chris and Chad had the opportunity to interview representatives from USTA Southern, USTA Kentucky, and the Raise a Racquet Foundation to hear their insights about the progress of tennis over the last year, as well as the great things that…2025-01-2656 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 044: Aces We Have Heard on High2025 SCHEDULE REVEAL!! On this special Holiday episode of GSMKY, we reveal the long-awaited 2025 CKTS tournament schedule, look back at the CKTS Aces & Appetizers event from last month, list the USTAKY and USTA Southern Award winners, and look ahead to January events. Plus, we talk wayyy too much about the wonders of Buc-ee’s.…2024-12-2031 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 043: Aces & Appetizers for All!It’s a special AUDIO-ONLY edition of GSMKY! This was recorded November 10th on-location at the “CKTS Aces & Appetizers” event in Bowling Green. During this fun-filled afternoon we had the opportunity to interview several CKTS division award winners between court rotations in the SOKY Lounge at Buchanon Indoor. We had a blast! See the show…2024-11-1153 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 042: Make Tennis Great AgainTennis in Kentucky is already GREAT, but today’s special guest talks about how we can make it even greater! Jason Miller is the Executive Director of USTA Kentucky, and he’s with us today to discuss challenges that Kentucky tennis facilities are facing and how we can work together for a common goal. Dr. Miller also…2024-10-2848 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 041: Weren’t We Just Here?We’re back already–weren’t we just here? On this episode we go through results of the Gator Open and the Glasgow Open. We also have UPDATED POINTS through the first 7 CKTS 2024 tournaments! Plus we congratulate the JTT “Court Rats” from BG for a major accomplishment. All this plus announcements and the usual mayhem on…2024-09-1243 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 040: Better Late Than NeverPOINTS!! On this episode, Chris and Chad go over results of the Danville Open, the Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open, and reveal the season’s first set of Point Standings (better late than never)!… The Glasgow Open and the First National Bank Russell County Open are coming up! We went heavy this week on announcements for…2024-08-2550 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 039: We’re Kind of in a HurryOn this episode, Chris and Chad go over what’s been happening over the last few weeks, including the Summer Flights, the Wimbledon grass, and the results of the State Farm Etown Open… The new studio is still unfinished. We bet everyone is shocked… The Point Standings are still unfinished. Now we be you’re REALLY shocked……2024-07-1840 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 038: Something About Llama TrophiesDid you win a llama trophy at the Sydney Cassady Memorial? On this episode, Chris and Chad go over what’s been happening over the last month, including the results of the SydCass… The new studio is a few steps closer in the process… EVERYONE is a member–Chris blew that announcement last time… Challenge the Call–Why…2024-06-2352 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 037: Membership FREEDOM!!It’s our first episode of the season! The CKTS is announcing a major change regarding memberships!…We take a quick look back on Southern Tennis Weekend and Kentucky Tennis Weekend from earlier this year…A new studio is under construction. Will it ever get finished?…Chad is swamped with coaching and operating the KHSAA Region 4 Tennis Tournament…2024-05-2050 min
Talking Tennis Southern StyleThe weekly: ‘Talking Tennis Southern Style’ goes to weekly podcast Interviewed are two podcasters: Chris Godby & Chad Young of the awarding-winning “Game Set Match Kentucky!” After more than four years of uploading a two-interview podcast every other Thursday, the new “Talking Tennis Southern Style” plans on showcasing a single interview every Tuesday or Wednesday. Chris Godby & Chad Young produce “Game Set Match Kentucky!” Their podcast won the 2023 USTA Southern Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award for their show which concentrates on tennis in Central Kentucky Tennis Series CTA. The duo talked about content and the technical aspects of hosting the podcast from a home studio. 2024-02-2715 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 036: Kentucky Tennis Weekend 2024It’s a special AUDIO-ONLY edition of GSMKY! In January at the annual Kentucky Tennis Weekend in Louisville, Chris and Chad had the opportunity to interview representatives from various Community Tennis Associations from all around Kentucky to learn about their exciting program offerings for 2024. We were also able to mix in some interviews with some…2024-01-281h 03
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 035: Racket Around the Christmas TreeIt’s our 2023 Holiday Episode of GSMKY! The 2024 CKTS SCHEDULE IS HERE! This is where you’ll see it first! The new USTA Player Ratings are out… The 2024 USTAKY Adult Tournament Calendar is also out… Southern Tennis Weekend and Kentucky Tennis Weekend are coming up… Who will emcee the USTAKY Awards, and will they…2023-12-1747 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 034: Veterans Day OffAWARDS! AWARDS! AWARDS! We have ALL kinds of tennis awards to announce, including the recent CKTS Awards, USTAKY Awards, and BREAKING NEWS about Kentuckians who will receive USTA Southern Awards in January! We also have announcements about some December tennis opportunities coming up. Plus all the usual nonsense you expect from another edition of Game…2023-11-1040 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 033: New York, New YorkStart spreadin’ the news…Chad’s back from New York… and he tells us all about the big trip to the Big Apple. POINT STANDINGS for the first 7 CKTS tournaments are out! Where do you stand going into the Campbellsville Championships? Awards Day 2023 is announced–and it’s coming very soon. NO–we still do not play pickleball. …2023-09-3046 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 032: Big Bulky BootWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 32nd episode of GSMKY, Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (CKTS Board Member and Bowling Green tournament director) are on Facebook Video, Twitter X Video, and YouTube with lots of major news! We’re BACK…2023-08-2054 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 031: Bryan the InternWelcome to another episode (and season six!) of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 31st episode of GSMKY, Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (CKTS Board Member and Bowling Green tournament director) are on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube with special guest Bryan Hash…2023-06-2453 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 030: Merry Tennis-mas…?MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Welcome to a SPECIAL HOLIDAY episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 30th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (CKTS Board Member and Bowling Green tournament director) are on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube. Today we talk about…2022-12-2131 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 029: Get Out Your CalendarsHAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Welcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 29th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (CKTS Board Member and Bowling Green tournament director) are on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube. Today we reveal the 2023 CKTS…2022-11-1530 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 028: Tournament HORROR StoriesBOO!! Welcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 28th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (CKTS Board Member and Bowling Green tournament director) are on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube. Today we reveal the final OFFICIAL CKTS…2022-10-2649 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 027: Rest Easy, Coach CliffWE’RE BACK!! Welcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 5th season and 27th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (CKTS Board Member and Bowling Green tournament director) are on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube. Today we talk…2022-07-2025 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 026: So Long Stacey!Welcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 26th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Bowling Green tournament director) go LIVE on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube. Today we had the pleasure of interviewing the out-going Manager of…2021-09-2140 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 025: Extreme CloseupWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 25th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Bowling Green tournament director) go LIVE on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube. We go through the results of the first-annual Gator Open, directed…2021-09-2037 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 024: Sinkholes and Wrong TabsLIVESTREAM RECORDING! Welcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 24th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Bowling Green tournament director) go LIVE on Facebook Video, Twitter Live, and YouTube for the very first time (and you can tell…2021-07-2047 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 023: A Bird Poops on Your RacquetWE ARE BACK!! Welcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 23rd episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Bowling Green tournament director), look back at a Crazy 2020 and how it ended up. We honor the Champions and Runners-up…2021-07-1741 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 022: A Special Bastille Day EditionWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 22nd episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Susan Hadley (USTA Kentucky Adult Female Player of the Year), preview the Miller Park Tennis Closed and discuss the results of the State Farm Etown Open.…2020-07-1528 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 021: A Two-Foot Long Q-tipWelcome to another episode (and another season!) of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 21st episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (director of our Bowling Green tournaments), preview the 2020 CKTS season and discuss the changes that have taken place due to…2020-07-0434 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 020: Let’s Let the Dog Finish FirstWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 20th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS), Susan Hadley (CKTS Board member), and Trina Rickard (new CKTS Board member and director of our Glasgow tournaments) announce the results of the 2019 USTA Kentucky Awards…2019-11-0629 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 019: Leg Cramps Hit Me Like a Freight TrainWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 19th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (director of our Bowling Green tournaments) announce the results of the Bowling Green Open 2019, and attempt to answer a Challenge the Call question…2019-10-0322 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 018: I Cannot Resist PopcornWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 18th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS), Trina Rickard (Glasgow/Barren Tournament Director) announce the results of the Columbia Open 2019, look at the latest Point Standings, and preview the Bowling Green Open. We also…2019-09-2923 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 017: Talking Trash in a Deep Gravelly VoiceWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 17th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS), Susan Hadley (CKTS Board Member) announce the results of the Glasgow Open 2019, look at the latest Point Standings, and preview the Columbia Open. We also have…2019-09-1133 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 016: A Download is a DownloadWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 16th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS), Susan Hadley (CKTS Board Member) announce the results of the first Bowling Green tournament of 2019 and preview the Glasgow Open. We also have announcements to make…2019-08-2428 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 015: Puppets with Little Tennis RacquetsWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 15th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS), and Chad Young (director of our Bowling Green tournaments) preview the Kids on the Block Points for Puppets Tournament in Bowling Green. We also run-down the latest…2019-08-1726 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 014: Racquet in Your Right Hand, Ice Cream Sandwich in Your LeftWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 14th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS), Susan Hadley (CKTS Board Member), and special guest Meredith King (LCTA Community Tennis Representative) preview the Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open. Chris and Susan also run-down the…2019-08-0332 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 013: Slow Down on the Free BeerWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 13th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Susan Hadley (CKTS Board Member) go through the results of the Miller Park Tennis Classic, discuss announcements, and talk about our upcoming giveaway! Topics and News:…2019-07-2722 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 012: Wimbledon WithdrawalWelcome to a super-sized episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 12th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Director of our Bowling Green Tournaments) go through the results of the State Farm Etown Open, announce the current Point Standings, discuss announcements,…2019-07-1937 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 011: Have Ya Got Wimbledon Fever?Welcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this 11th episode of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Susan Hadley (CKTS Board member) go through the results of the Barren Classic, discuss announcements, and more. We are joined briefly by Trina Rickard (Director of…2019-07-1123 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 010: It’s Trina, Not TrinaWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this TENTH EPISODE of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Trina Rickard (Director of our Glasgow tournaments) preview the rescheduled Barren Classic. Topics and News: Trina and Chris preview the rescheduled Barren Classic in Glasgow, KY…2019-06-2913 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 009 Special Edition: The Bowling Green Open RainoutWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. On this special breaking-news edition of GSMKY Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Director of our Bowling Green tournaments) discuss the unfortunate rainout/rescheduling of the Bowling Green Open. Topics and News: Chad explains the reasons for…2019-06-0721 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 008: Is the Chair Umpire Gonna Check That Mark?Welcome to another episode (AND ANOTHER SEASON!) of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Today Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Director of our Bowling Green tournaments) preview the 2019 CKTS Tournament Season–in particular the upcoming Bowling Green Open. Chris breaks down the advantages of the CKTS…2019-06-0325 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 007: You Get What You Pay ForWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Today Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Director of our Bowling Green tournaments) announce the final 2018 CKTS Point Standings, list some upcoming tennis events in other parts of the state, and name who’s listening in…2018-11-1326 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 006: Dwain You’re Making Me BlushWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Today Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Dwain Harris (Director of the CKTS Somerset tournament) talk about the completed Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open, some upcoming tennis events in other parts of the state, and who’s listening in…2018-10-0934 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 005: Bob Love is Not ForgettableWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Today Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Director of both CKTS Bowling Green tournaments) talk about yet another rainout, and some upcoming tennis events in the Lexington and Louisville area. Topics and News: We discuss how…2018-09-2936 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 004: A Statue in LibertyWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Today Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS), Justin Martin (Director of the CKTS Columbia tournament), Dwain Harris (Director of the CKTS Somerset tournament) and Chad Young (Director of both CKTS Bowling Green tournaments) dive into a little bit of…2018-09-1333 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 003: I’ve Gotta Start Showing Up for RehearsalWelcome to another episode of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Today Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Director of both CKTS Bowling Green Tournaments) dive into scheduling issues as well as discussion of recent tennis action in the CKTS and around Kentucky. Topics and News: We…2018-09-0444 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 002: I’ve Heard They Have a Good High School CoachWelcome to another of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Today Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Chad Young (Director of both CKTS Bowling Green Tournaments) dive into discussion of recent tennis action in the CKTS and around Kentucky. Topics and News: Chad discusses the challenges of running two…2018-08-2533 min
Game Set Match Kentucky!GSMKY 001: You Had Me at LogisticsWelcome to the DEBUT EPISODE of Game Set Match Kentucky! – The Central Kentucky Tennis Series Podcast. Tennis enthusiasts Chris Godby (Chairman of the CKTS) and Dave Brown (Vice Chairman of the CKTS) dive into discussion of recent tennis action in the CKTS and around Kentucky. Topics and News: Dave discusses his week-long experience at…2018-08-2030 min