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The Flock PodThe Flock Pod #165 "Coaching Carousel & Transfer Portal Update"#165
On todays pod...
Dan Lanning says no to Alabama
DeBoer to Alabama - Portal full and lots of Decommits
Fisch to Washington - Program in absolute shambles
Brennan to Arizona - Fifita and TMac both commit to stay
Transfer Portal Mayhem
Former Duke Nickel Brandon Jennings commits to Oregon
Former Texas AM WR Evan Stewart commits to Oregon
Former Houston DL Ja’Maree Caldwell commits to Oregon
Targets
Washington CB Jabbar Muhammed - Scheduled to visit Oregon aft...2024-01-2053 min
The PTM Podcast017 - Verbal Communication 017 – Verbal Communication Today’s Quick Tip Is: Learn some basic verbal communication skills. These skills will attract players as much as your teaching skills sometimes. I have witnessed it over and over with pros on my staff. There are two types of communication: non-verbal and verbal Nonverbal communication is all about gestures, facial expressions, body movement, touch, and anything else done without actually speaking. Verbal communication includes sounds, words, tone of voice, volume, and pitch are all ways to effectively communicate verbally and will make a...2023-07-0109 min
The Role Forward: A Strategic Finance PodcastFinancial Transformation in Finance’s Golden Age with Chris Ortega of Fresh FP&AThe finance team is essential for any business — especially as the company grows. And while in recent years the role of the finance team has evolved from a stereotypical back-office scorekeeping function toward a forward-thinking strategic partner, the process of financial transformation and implementation within the business is complex — and sometimes, it can fail.In this episode of The Role Forward, our host Joe Michalowski welcomes Chris Ortega, the CEO of Fresh FP&A, which provides fractional CFO and advisory services that support the strategies, tactics, and tools a business needs to transform and grow...2023-02-1348 min
Power PlaysBack to School in an Electric BusIn the next five years, EPA’s new Clean School Bus program will give communities $5 billion to replace diesel school buses. CoBank’s Teri Viswanath and Tamra Reynolds go to the head of the class with those already putting electric buses on the road: Albert Burleigh, executive director of EV sales at Blue Bird Corporation; Keith Dennis, president of the Beneficial Electrification League; and Chris Michalowski with Mountain Parks Electric in Colorado.2022-08-2425 min
The Coaching Podcast#104: Chris Michalowski & Jorge Capestany - What was the one thing that altered the direction of your life?From time to time, The Coaching Podcast understands that we all lead busy lives, and sometimes you might have less than 10 minutes in your daily schedule to listen to The Coaching Podcast for inspiration. Therefore, our guest coaches this week are Coach Mick (Chris Michalowski) and Jorge Capestany - performance coaches who walk their talk. With years of coaching experience, these bite-sized interviews, from years ago, still hold true today when we reflect on their responses as to what makes a great coach:
Coach Mick (1 min, 50 seconds) - believes that a great coach has passion, compassion and empa...2022-07-2606 min
All-New Doctor Who Book ClubShining DarknessMarch 2022 Book Club: We’re joining the 10th Doctor and Donna as they are caught in the Andromeda Galaxy between two warring factions - organics and mechanicals - as we review “Shining Darkness” by Mark Michalowski, first published in September 2008. It’s also available as an abridged audiobook read by Debbie Chazen. Happy reading! Some examples of Matt’s show & tell can be found here and here. Chris’s show & tell can be ordered here. Please help other Doctor Who fans find our show - by leaving us a rating on Apple Podcasts or yo...2022-03-151h 13
Spartan Nation RadioTHURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020MSU Hockey coach Danton Cole, the BS brothers with Chris Stoddard and Matt Duda and Jeff Michalowski from SMD Law answering your legal questions.2020-03-1200 minPodcast | Spartan NationTHURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020MSU Hockey coach Danton Cole, the BS brothers with Chris Stoddard and Matt Duda and Jeff Michalowski from SMD Law answering your legal questions.2020-03-1200 min
Wicked WednesdaysEpisode 4 - Horror Makeup, Shocktoberfest, and Zombies (Featuring Briel Michalowski, Chris Dorschutz, and Joe Scrizzi)On this episode of the Wicked Wednesdays podcast Tesia talks with Briel Michalowski, Chris Dorschutz, and Joe Scrizzi. They discuss horror makeup, Shocktoberfest, and Zombies.www.dewbackdiscussion.netwww.horrormerchstore.com2019-07-1700 min
The PTM Podcast034 - Elliott Pettit - Become Financially Literate2018-08-2309 minThe PTM Podcast034 - Elliott Pettit - Become Financially Literate2018-08-2309 minThe PTM Podcast033 - Mike Barrell - Evolve9 - Your Value Isn't Your Resume2018-08-2110 minThe PTM Podcast033 - Mike Barrell - Evolve9 - Your Value Isn't Your Resume2018-08-2110 minThe PTM Podcast032 - Oscar Wegner and His Preferred Coaching Style Oscar’s Success As a Coach When the coach can communicate through easy words and willing to permit the student to experiment and fail, learning will create a independent and lasting result. People learn when they experiment what does and does not have the correct result. We need to get creative when working with players to get them to understand concepts. They need to practice using a self-discovery model because this is what hey will do during a match. They need to figure out how to handle adv...2018-08-1609 minThe PTM Podcast032 - Oscar Wegner and His Preferred Coaching Style Oscar’s Success As a Coach When the coach can communicate through easy words and willing to permit the student to experiment and fail, learning will create a independent and lasting result. People learn when they experiment what does and does not have the correct result. We need to get creative when working with players to get them to understand concepts. They need to practice using a self-discovery model because this is what hey will do during a match. They need to figure out how to handle adv...2018-08-1609 minThe PTM Podcast031 - Dr. Mark Kovacs - Become a Specialist In an Area You Are Passionate AboutIn today’s episode, I had another chance to interview Dr. Mark Kovacs, one of the nations leaders in sport science. In this episode, Mark talks about the importance of trying to specialize in one of your passionate areas. You want to develop a skillset in any area that may make you known in: Your Local Area Your District Your Section Or eventually even nationally Some examples may include: The way you design drills How you teach Club management High performance All payers can be trained with a HP mindset, be at different le...2018-08-1410 minThe PTM Podcast031 - Dr. Mark Kovacs - Become a Specialist In an Area You Are Passionate AboutIn today’s episode, I had another chance to interview Dr. Mark Kovacs, one of the nations leaders in sport science. In this episode, Mark talks about the importance of trying to specialize in one of your passionate areas. You want to develop a skillset in any area that may make you known in: Your Local Area Your District Your Section Or eventually even nationally Some examples may include: The way you design drills How you teach Club management High performance All payers can be trained with a HP mindset, be at different le...2018-08-1410 minThe PTM Podcast030 - Sid Newcomb - USPTA National Tester - The Importance of DiagnosisToday we welcome Sid Newcomb, USPTA National Tester to the PTM Podcast. Sid is going to discuss the importance of the diagnosis in a lesson. Diagnosis is such an important part of what we do as teaching pros. A lot of inexperienced pros tend to diagnose based on the last ball they just fed. Way to much info instead of one thing they can work on. In a private: Start by removing yourself (or don’t teach the way you necessarily play) Be observant of the student Ask questions The...2018-08-0910 minThe PTM Podcast030 - Sid Newcomb - USPTA National Tester - The Importance of DiagnosisToday we welcome Sid Newcomb, USPTA National Tester to the PTM Podcast. Sid is going to discuss the importance of the diagnosis in a lesson. Diagnosis is such an important part of what we do as teaching pros. A lot of inexperienced pros tend to diagnose based on the last ball they just fed. Way to much info instead of one thing they can work on. In a private: Start by removing yourself (or don’t teach the way you necessarily play) Be observant of the student Ask questions The...2018-08-0910 minThe PTM Podcast029 - Motivating Your Students To LearnToday’s Quick Tip Is: Tell Your Students What They Are Going To Learn – Teach Them – Tell Them What They Learned And using my online marketing method, may just get those stubborn players eager to learn. A Quick story: I had a group of students recently come to the campus for a week and it was an amazing experience for me s well as for them (I hope anyway) And by the way, if you are interested in bringing a group here, talk to me and I will set you up with an...2018-08-0709 minThe PTM Podcast029 - Motivating Your Students To LearnToday’s Quick Tip Is: Tell Your Students What They Are Going To Learn – Teach Them – Tell Them What They Learned And using my online marketing method, may just get those stubborn players eager to learn. A Quick story: I had a group of students recently come to the campus for a week and it was an amazing experience for me s well as for them (I hope anyway) And by the way, if you are interested in bringing a group here, talk to me and I will set you up with an...2018-08-0709 minThe PTM Podcast028 - Jorge Capestany - The 5 Types of PeopleToday I interview USPTA/PTR Master Professional Jorge Capestany. Jorge is a highly regarded tennis professional all around the world and has arguably the best tennis drills site on the internet. So Jorge , through his own experience has put people/coaches into one of 5 different levels 1. The Encourager - They look for the good in others and take the extra steps to tell them 2. They look for the good, but don’t tell them 3. Generally wired to look for the bad in others 4. Look for the bad in others and then DO tell THEM. The...2018-08-0210 minThe PTM Podcast028 - Jorge Capestany - The 5 Types of PeopleToday I interview USPTA/PTR Master Professional Jorge Capestany. Jorge is a highly regarded tennis professional all around the world and has arguably the best tennis drills site on the internet. So Jorge , through his own experience has put people/coaches into one of 5 different levels 1. The Encourager - They look for the good in others and take the extra steps to tell them 2. They look for the good, but don’t tell them 3. Generally wired to look for the bad in others 4. Look for the bad in others and then DO tell THEM. The...2018-08-0210 minThe PTM Podcast027 - Successful Progressions - My Foolproof Plan For Beginners027 – Successful Progressions – My Foolproof Plan for Beginners So today’s quick tip is: Start with contact and progress backwards when working with a NEW player, So why do people say that tennis is HARD? I’m going to tell you how I achieved 100%, yes I said 100% success, with getting every new player I have ever worked with to hit a 20 ball rally over the net on their 1st day with me. There are two secrets here and one of them is you So come on, make it easy for them....2018-07-3110 minThe PTM Podcast027 - Successful Progressions - My Foolproof Plan For Beginners027 – Successful Progressions – My Foolproof Plan for Beginners So today’s quick tip is: Start with contact and progress backwards when working with a NEW player, So why do people say that tennis is HARD? I’m going to tell you how I achieved 100%, yes I said 100% success, with getting every new player I have ever worked with to hit a 20 ball rally over the net on their 1st day with me. There are two secrets here and one of them is you So come on, make it easy for them....2018-07-3110 minThe PTM Podcast026 - The Ocean Liner CoachToday’s Quick Tip Is: Become the Ocean Liner Coach if you are in the business in taking a player from one point to another. I have been on one cruise. I thought I would never like them, but I really do. The cool part, other than the free drinks and ice cream, it that even though there is a final destination, we make a lot of successful stops along the way. For example: My in-laws come to Florida every year to hang out with us for a few months. Now when I make...2018-07-2609 minThe PTM Podcast026 - The Ocean Liner CoachToday’s Quick Tip Is: Become the Ocean Liner Coach if you are in the business in taking a player from one point to another. I have been on one cruise. I thought I would never like them, but I really do. The cool part, other than the free drinks and ice cream, it that even though there is a final destination, we make a lot of successful stops along the way. For example: My in-laws come to Florida every year to hang out with us for a few months. Now when I make...2018-07-2609 minThe PTM Podcast025 - The Ambulance CoachToday’s Quick Tip Is: Stop commenting on every shot and PICK ONE THING. Don’t try to correct each shot. There are NO REDOS anyway, just opportunities. Instead, Try to look for the primary issue and go from there, BEFORE THE FACT. Now you have presented an opportunity to the student. As a tester, the student was supposed to match the primary problem we saw, but the key for me was even if the primary problem didn’t match mine, that was OK as long as long as he progressed properly and the stud...2018-07-2408 minThe PTM Podcast025 - The Ambulance CoachToday’s Quick Tip Is: Stop commenting on every shot and PICK ONE THING. Don’t try to correct each shot. There are NO REDOS anyway, just opportunities. Instead, Try to look for the primary issue and go from there, BEFORE THE FACT. Now you have presented an opportunity to the student. As a tester, the student was supposed to match the primary problem we saw, but the key for me was even if the primary problem didn’t match mine, that was OK as long as long as he progressed properly and the stud...2018-07-2408 minThe PTM Podcast024 - The Amtrak Train CoachToday’s quick tip is: Having Your own coaching style and philosophy is definitely good, but don’t be afraid to veer off tack a bit if need be. Remember the definition of a coach, getting a player from one place to another. So the first is the Amtrak Train. This coach wants to take you to your destiny on one track, one way, no exceptions, no veering off track. First let’s look at this coach in a negative way My Way Is THE BEST WAY This is the person...2018-07-1908 minThe PTM Podcast024 - The Amtrak Train CoachToday’s quick tip is: Having Your own coaching style and philosophy is definitely good, but don’t be afraid to veer off tack a bit if need be. Remember the definition of a coach, getting a player from one place to another. So the first is the Amtrak Train. This coach wants to take you to your destiny on one track, one way, no exceptions, no veering off track. First let’s look at this coach in a negative way My Way Is THE BEST WAY This is the person...2018-07-1908 minThe PTM Podcast023 - Are You a Teacher or a Coach?Today’s Quick Tip Is: Become a good teacher so that you can become a good coach. Let me just say that teaching and coaching work together. The main ingredient here is the LEARNING. Let’s start with teaching. What is teaching? Teaching is about the teacher, can they explain something clear enough for you to understand? Teaching is basically a one way interaction between the teacher and the student. If I were to create a video on how to hit a slice serve, I would basically be teach...2018-07-1709 minThe PTM Podcast023 - Are You a Teacher or a Coach?Today’s Quick Tip Is: Become a good teacher so that you can become a good coach. Let me just say that teaching and coaching work together. The main ingredient here is the LEARNING. Let’s start with teaching. What is teaching? Teaching is about the teacher, can they explain something clear enough for you to understand? Teaching is basically a one way interaction between the teacher and the student. If I were to create a video on how to hit a slice serve, I would basically be teach...2018-07-1709 minThe PTM Podcast022 - Marc Gelina - The Salt Story022 - The Salt Story - Marc Gelina, USPTA The PTM Podcast Welcomes Marc Gelina, Associate PTM Director, University of Central Florida Rosen Campus. The salt story is an analogy on how power of the mind and taking action can change your habits. Salt is made of up two elements: Sodium and Chloride. Take each one alone and it is poison. Combine the two and you have the spice that used to rule the world. The same goes for how we approach tennis. Power of the...2018-07-1209 minThe PTM Podcast022 - Marc Gelina - The Salt Story022 - The Salt Story - Marc Gelina, USPTA The PTM Podcast Welcomes Marc Gelina, Associate PTM Director, University of Central Florida Rosen Campus. The salt story is an analogy on how power of the mind and taking action can change your habits. Salt is made of up two elements: Sodium and Chloride. Take each one alone and it is poison. Combine the two and you have the spice that used to rule the world. The same goes for how we approach tennis. Power of the...2018-07-1209 minThe PTM Podcast021 - Praise in Public and Criticize in PrivateToday’s Quick Tip Is: Praise in Public and Criticize in Private It sure would have kept the member and me, from feeling uncomfortable and having to explain to the member that it could wait and she was what is important now. Believe it or not, When you criticize in private, that shows respect and when you show respect, it may give you that edge that you need. I have even got called out in meetings before, and found out later, and it did not feel that good. When you do it in...2018-07-1009 minThe PTM Podcast021 - Praise in Public and Criticize in PrivateToday’s Quick Tip Is: Praise in Public and Criticize in Private It sure would have kept the member and me, from feeling uncomfortable and having to explain to the member that it could wait and she was what is important now. Believe it or not, When you criticize in private, that shows respect and when you show respect, it may give you that edge that you need. I have even got called out in meetings before, and found out later, and it did not feel that good. When you do it in...2018-07-1009 minThe PTM Podcast020 - Dr. Mark Kovacs - Sport Science BasicsBack when I was doing basic research after I would finish teaching on court, I started reading about LTAD. What intrigued me were the “Windows” of development and how we had to get this important stuff in before it became much more of a challenge to develop particular skills. The first was the window for agility, balance and coordination. The second was puberty. What I didn’t know that with A,B and C, the window started to shut somewhere around age 10-12. Which meant it was important to have these skills developed as much...2018-07-0510 minThe PTM Podcast020 - Dr. Mark Kovacs - Sport Science BasicsBack when I was doing basic research after I would finish teaching on court, I started reading about LTAD. What intrigued me were the “Windows” of development and how we had to get this important stuff in before it became much more of a challenge to develop particular skills. The first was the window for agility, balance and coordination. The second was puberty. What I didn’t know that with A,B and C, the window started to shut somewhere around age 10-12. Which meant it was important to have these skills developed as much...2018-07-0510 minThe PTM Podcast019 - Do's and Don'ts of the Tennis ProSo today’s quick tip is: Following some basic Do’s and Don’ts will help you and the staff be more consistent and look more professional When I started teaching, on my own, I had to write up policies for my staff. I came out of college as a Director at a resort in Northern Michigan. Not because I was an amazing pro, but I think I had a lot of help from my PTM Director and they really didn’t have any programs yet, it was just an amenity, so I couldn’t screw it up...2018-07-0310 minThe PTM Podcast019 - Do's and Don'ts of the Tennis ProSo today’s quick tip is: Following some basic Do’s and Don’ts will help you and the staff be more consistent and look more professional When I started teaching, on my own, I had to write up policies for my staff. I came out of college as a Director at a resort in Northern Michigan. Not because I was an amazing pro, but I think I had a lot of help from my PTM Director and they really didn’t have any programs yet, it was just an amenity, so I couldn’t screw it up...2018-07-0310 minThe PTM Podcast018 - Jorge Capestany Scale of WorthIn episode 018, I interview Jorge Capestany, USPTA/PTR Master Professional. Jorge discusses the way he judges the value of his pros by using what he call his "Scale of Worth." The episode will have more detail, but basically this is how he determines what to pay his pros. One thing to remember is that when we talk about income, it is very geographic, meaning that you will probably make more in New York City than you will in Jorge's home town of Holland, MI., but the costs to live in both places is...2018-06-2810 minThe PTM Podcast018 - Jorge Capestany Scale of WorthIn episode 018, I interview Jorge Capestany, USPTA/PTR Master Professional. Jorge discusses the way he judges the value of his pros by using what he call his "Scale of Worth." The episode will have more detail, but basically this is how he determines what to pay his pros. One thing to remember is that when we talk about income, it is very geographic, meaning that you will probably make more in New York City than you will in Jorge's home town of Holland, MI., but the costs to live in both places is...2018-06-2810 minThe PTM Podcast017 - Verbal Communication 017 – Verbal Communication Today’s Quick Tip Is: Learn some basic verbal communication skills. These skills will attract players as much as your teaching skills sometimes. I have witnessed it over and over with pros on my staff. There are two types of communication: non-verbal and verbal Nonverbal communication is all about gestures, facial expressions, body movement, touch, and anything else done without actually speaking. Verbal communication includes sounds, words, tone of voice, volume, and pitch are all ways to effectively communicate verbally and will make a...2018-06-2609 minThe PTM Podcast016 - The Milkshake Moment016 – The Milkshake Moment Today’s quick tip is: Remember the Milkshake Moment, but look to make a lot of Milkshakes, even when they don’t ask. First of all , one thing I was taught at an early age is that the number one gift you can give anyone, is your time. Like money, we only have so much of it to give and we need to use it and invest wisely. This is where the milkshake comes in. Ok, so here are some typical “Asks” from members at a club” “Can you be our 4th? Sus...2018-06-2110 minThe PTM Podcast016 - The Milkshake Moment016 – The Milkshake Moment Today’s quick tip is: Remember the Milkshake Moment, but look to make a lot of Milkshakes, even when they don’t ask. First of all , one thing I was taught at an early age is that the number one gift you can give anyone, is your time. Like money, we only have so much of it to give and we need to use it and invest wisely. This is where the milkshake comes in. Ok, so here are some typical “Asks” from members at a club” “Can you be our 4th? Sus...2018-06-2110 minThe PTM Podcast015 - Marc Gelina - Handling Different Levels Of Players in the Same LessonToday, I interview Marc Gelina, the Associate PTM Director at The University Of Central Florida, Rosen Campus. In this episodeWe talk about how to handle different levels of players in the same class. Before coming to Central Florida, Marc was a Tennis Director for over 30 years and has a lot to offer pros who are just getting started and those who have been on the business a long time. The talented players may "Revolt" if you do not have a creative practice plan. You have to add in challenges. ...2018-06-1908 minThe PTM Podcast015 - Marc Gelina - Handling Different Levels Of Players in the Same LessonToday, I interview Marc Gelina, the Associate PTM Director at The University Of Central Florida, Rosen Campus. In this episodeWe talk about how to handle different levels of players in the same class. Before coming to Central Florida, Marc was a Tennis Director for over 30 years and has a lot to offer pros who are just getting started and those who have been on the business a long time. The talented players may "Revolt" if you do not have a creative practice plan. You have to add in challenges. ...2018-06-1908 minThe PTM Podcast014 - Developing Your Coaching StyleToday’s quick tip is: Start developing your coaching style. This is a bit more specific than your coaching objective because your students will see this in you everyday. The three coaching styles that coaches usually lean toward are: The Command Style The Submissive Style The Cooperative Style More defined: The Command Style: The coach is the boss and the players role is to do what the boss says. The assumption is that the coach has all of the experience and knowledge, so the coach gets to tell the athlet...2018-06-1409 minThe PTM Podcast014 - Developing Your Coaching StyleToday’s quick tip is: Start developing your coaching style. This is a bit more specific than your coaching objective because your students will see this in you everyday. The three coaching styles that coaches usually lean toward are: The Command Style The Submissive Style The Cooperative Style More defined: The Command Style: The coach is the boss and the players role is to do what the boss says. The assumption is that the coach has all of the experience and knowledge, so the coach gets to tell the athlet...2018-06-1409 minThe PTM Podcast013 - Developing Your Coaching ObjectiveToday’s quick tip is: Try to start developing your coaching objectives early I am only skimming the surface here: When I took the sports science exam, we covered 3 coaching objectives: To Have Fun To Develop Players To Win More defined: To have Fun Kids—Games/activities. Adults—social and maybe a good workout To help develop players 1. physically (Skills and health), 2. psychologically (emotionally and self-worth) 3. socially (handling competition and teamwork) Winning (out of class objectives—matches, tournaments, practice, private lessons, conditioning, periodization…..) And this came from the book “Succe...2018-06-1209 minThe PTM Podcast013 - Developing Your Coaching ObjectiveToday’s quick tip is: Try to start developing your coaching objectives early I am only skimming the surface here: When I took the sports science exam, we covered 3 coaching objectives: To Have Fun To Develop Players To Win More defined: To have Fun Kids—Games/activities. Adults—social and maybe a good workout To help develop players 1. physically (Skills and health), 2. psychologically (emotionally and self-worth) 3. socially (handling competition and teamwork) Winning (out of class objectives—matches, tournaments, practice, private lessons, conditioning, periodization…..) And this came from the book “Succe...2018-06-1209 minThe PTM Podcast012 - Paging Dr. BobSo today’s quick tip is: Don'y be like Dr. Bob. Get there early to prepare and to handle anything before the lesson or event starts. The members are the headliners and you are there to set it all up so that you can ensure a successful event and allow them to have a great performance. 1. Private Lessons - Know who you have - Know what you worked on last week - Ask them if they had a chance to do their homework 2. Group lessons - H...2018-06-0709 minThe PTM Podcast012 - Paging Dr. BobSo today’s quick tip is: Don'y be like Dr. Bob. Get there early to prepare and to handle anything before the lesson or event starts. The members are the headliners and you are there to set it all up so that you can ensure a successful event and allow them to have a great performance. 1. Private Lessons - Know who you have - Know what you worked on last week - Ask them if they had a chance to do their homework 2. Group lessons - H...2018-06-0709 minThe PTM Podcast011 - No Second Serves On First ImpressionsToday's Tip Is: Make a good first impression........ The FIRST time. Some examples include: 1. In the Interview - Better to be over dressed than under dressed. - Want to be prepared. ex. Resume's for everyone - have good communication skills - Knowledge of the Club and Position - WOW them somehow. Do something different 2. With the Staff - Not just he pro staff, but the desk staff and the rest of the staff - Ask about them, get to...2018-06-0509 minThe PTM Podcast011 - No Second Serves On First ImpressionsToday's Tip Is: Make a good first impression........ The FIRST time. Some examples include: 1. In the Interview - Better to be over dressed than under dressed. - Want to be prepared. ex. Resume's for everyone - have good communication skills - Knowledge of the Club and Position - WOW them somehow. Do something different 2. With the Staff - Not just he pro staff, but the desk staff and the rest of the staff - Ask about them, get to...2018-06-0509 minThe PTM Podcast010 - Hold Your GroundToday’s quick tip is: Keep everyone (especially parents) up-to-date on programs and progress Just remember this phrase, it goes for parents too: Parents don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care 1. The more info you can send a parents way, the less questions they will have Policies Classes Special events Progress 2. The one thing that parents DO care about, is what class their child is in, so you need to have clear guidlines for how players get placed in classes and what he criteria are for moving...2018-05-3009 minThe PTM Podcast010 - Hold Your GroundToday’s quick tip is: Keep everyone (especially parents) up-to-date on programs and progress Just remember this phrase, it goes for parents too: Parents don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care 1. The more info you can send a parents way, the less questions they will have Policies Classes Special events Progress 2. The one thing that parents DO care about, is what class their child is in, so you need to have clear guidlines for how players get placed in classes and what he criteria are for moving...2018-05-3009 minThe PTM Podcast009 - Don't Rock The Boat Too EarlyToday’s quick tip is: Don’t rock the boat too early. Gain some trust and respect first 1. You are all confident and want to get all that you know out. Good, but it has to align with the clubs teaching philosophy (If they have one) Philosophy – A teaching system, pathway or method used to keep instruction consistent from level to level or even class to class. Even though you interned with the Coach of the Year for 27 years in a row, who has 172 national championships under their belt, you are working for someone...2018-05-3010 minThe PTM Podcast009 - Don't Rock The Boat Too EarlyToday’s quick tip is: Don’t rock the boat too early. Gain some trust and respect first 1. You are all confident and want to get all that you know out. Good, but it has to align with the clubs teaching philosophy (If they have one) Philosophy – A teaching system, pathway or method used to keep instruction consistent from level to level or even class to class. Even though you interned with the Coach of the Year for 27 years in a row, who has 172 national championships under their belt, you are working for someone...2018-05-3010 minThe PTM Podcast008 - The Hungrier The BetterToday’s quick tip is: The Hungrier you are the better 1. As a student, you will have a better chance of landing a good internship 2. As a pro, you will have a better chance of advancing your career 3. You will make more $$ for the obvious reason of you putting in more hours Also you could use your hunger as a negotiating tool (jog description…..go above and beyond.. incentives or %’s) – MY EMPLOYEES 4. Doors may open (Like for my head pro in episode 7) 5. You get more experience 6...2018-05-3009 minThe PTM Podcast008 - The Hungrier The BetterToday’s quick tip is: The Hungrier you are the better 1. As a student, you will have a better chance of landing a good internship 2. As a pro, you will have a better chance of advancing your career 3. You will make more $$ for the obvious reason of you putting in more hours Also you could use your hunger as a negotiating tool (jog description…..go above and beyond.. incentives or %’s) – MY EMPLOYEES 4. Doors may open (Like for my head pro in episode 7) 5. You get more experience 6...2018-05-3009 minThe PTM Podcast007 - Ask a Ton of QuestionsToday’s quick tip is: Ask as many question as you can to educate yourself, (but please, don’t be annoying) Here are a few reasons why: You will Educate yourself and once you understand, you can take it to the next level Ask you supervisor, but also ask those in charge of any area of your club, like the 10 and under leader or the network or ask questions during presentations Watch webinars and ask questions live Go to popular social media sites (but be prepared for a lot of different answers here) Email me at ptmp...2018-05-3008 minThe PTM Podcast007 - Ask a Ton of QuestionsToday’s quick tip is: Ask as many question as you can to educate yourself, (but please, don’t be annoying) Here are a few reasons why: You will Educate yourself and once you understand, you can take it to the next level Ask you supervisor, but also ask those in charge of any area of your club, like the 10 and under leader or the network or ask questions during presentations Watch webinars and ask questions live Go to popular social media sites (but be prepared for a lot of different answers here) Email me at ptmp...2018-05-3008 minThe PTM Podcast006 - Involve Yourself in EverythingToday’s quick tip is: get yourself involved in as many projects as you can handle. 1. This give you experience in all areas. Directors want staff that can sell and market the club. By being familiar with all of the areas, this will allow you to do just this and when you have been working there for a while and a managing (Or director) position opens up, the person that knows that club inside and out will definitely be up there on the list of candidates. 2. Lets your PTM Director/Mentor know that you...2018-05-3009 minThe PTM Podcast006 - Involve Yourself in EverythingToday’s quick tip is: get yourself involved in as many projects as you can handle. 1. This give you experience in all areas. Directors want staff that can sell and market the club. By being familiar with all of the areas, this will allow you to do just this and when you have been working there for a while and a managing (Or director) position opens up, the person that knows that club inside and out will definitely be up there on the list of candidates. 2. Lets your PTM Director/Mentor know that you...2018-05-3009 minThe PTM Podcast005 - Dont Follow The ProsWell, we all want to be like the pros. We even talked about copy, copy in episode 003. If you go on any teaching group page, they compare a player’s strokes, usually a young junior, to Federer’s, Nadal’s or Serena’s. I listen to discussion after discussion about it. Some really good stuff and some a bit out there, but how good is this really for a Young player? Well I just watched a video of Roger hitting at a fairly young age, 12 or so I would guess, with some nasty background music playing, a...2018-05-2908 minThe PTM Podcast005 - Dont Follow The ProsWell, we all want to be like the pros. We even talked about copy, copy in episode 003. If you go on any teaching group page, they compare a player’s strokes, usually a young junior, to Federer’s, Nadal’s or Serena’s. I listen to discussion after discussion about it. Some really good stuff and some a bit out there, but how good is this really for a Young player? Well I just watched a video of Roger hitting at a fairly young age, 12 or so I would guess, with some nasty background music playing, a...2018-05-2908 minThe PTM Podcast004 - Knowledge Does Not Equal UnderstandingKnowledge is not Understanding. What does this mean? I will tell you in today's episode. The other night I forgot that I left our cars out in the street and I needed to bring them into the garage. It was late and dark outside. So in my car, I opened the door, and in one motion I sat down took my key and swung my arm around the steering wheel with my keys in hand. Now the cool thing was The key went exactly in the key slot not even a li...2018-05-2910 minThe PTM Podcast004 - Knowledge Does Not Equal UnderstandingKnowledge is not Understanding. What does this mean? I will tell you in today's episode. The other night I forgot that I left our cars out in the street and I needed to bring them into the garage. It was late and dark outside. So in my car, I opened the door, and in one motion I sat down took my key and swung my arm around the steering wheel with my keys in hand. Now the cool thing was The key went exactly in the key slot not even a li...2018-05-2910 minThe PTM Podcast003 - Stop Copying MeToday’s Quick Tip is : Copy, Copy, Copy anything you can from other pros that will help you become a better teaching pro on or off the court, but give them the credit when appropriate. As a matter of fact, this week, I was hitting with my son and he had not been hitting on the ball machine for the last three weekends. His volley is one of his best shots, technically, and he loves to come in to the net. When we were hitting volleys a couple days ago, his technique was off...2018-05-2910 minThe PTM Podcast003 - Stop Copying MeToday’s Quick Tip is : Copy, Copy, Copy anything you can from other pros that will help you become a better teaching pro on or off the court, but give them the credit when appropriate. As a matter of fact, this week, I was hitting with my son and he had not been hitting on the ball machine for the last three weekends. His volley is one of his best shots, technically, and he loves to come in to the net. When we were hitting volleys a couple days ago, his technique was off...2018-05-2910 minThe PTM Podcast002: - Keep Track of EverythingKeep Track of everything that you think may be helpful in getting you hired somewhere. – STARTING NOW. This may put your resume to the top of the stack. The goal here is to make yourself stand out. Now the first interview was a lot of asking and telling and hopefully they could see what I could do for them. The typical interview. In Orlando, I turned my resume into a website based on what they were looking for and it had the same format on every page: My basic format was...2018-05-2911 minThe PTM Podcast002: - Keep Track of EverythingKeep Track of everything that you think may be helpful in getting you hired somewhere. – STARTING NOW. This may put your resume to the top of the stack. The goal here is to make yourself stand out. Now the first interview was a lot of asking and telling and hopefully they could see what I could do for them. The typical interview. In Orlando, I turned my resume into a website based on what they were looking for and it had the same format on every page: My basic format was...2018-05-2911 minThe PTM Podcast001 - What is the PTM Podcast: Ordinary vs ExtraordinarySo What is the difference between Ordinary and Extraordinary, think about this in the literal sense. What is the difference? Well, the difference is the word EXTRA. So do you want to be an ordinary pro or an extraordinary pro? Well, an extra ordinary pro , puts in the extra, like Scott did Let’s not even go that far, let’s look at you as a student. What is an ordinary student? Well, an ordinary student is one who may do EVERYTHING that is required of them, alway...2018-05-2409 minThe PTM PodcastWhat Is The PTM Podcast - Ordinary vs ExtraordinarySo What is the difference between Ordinary and Extraordinary, think about this in the literal sense. What is the difference? Well, the difference is the word EXTRA. So do you want to be an ordinary pro or an extraordinary pro? Well, an extra ordinary pro , puts in the extra, like Scott did Let’s not even go that far, let’s look at you as a student. What is an ordinary student? Well, an ordinary student is one who may do EVERYTHING that is required of them, alway...2018-05-2409 min
Realtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTAFit By Tennis In 60 With Stan Oley USPTA – Part 2 – Staying Fit (014)Learn how Stan Oley, USPTA and Product Marketing Specialist for Playmate Ball Machines developed Fit By Tennis In 60 Days utilizing the ball machine and good choices off the court
Like we said in Part I, The ball machine is an awesome tool if you use it correctly. You can even use it with more than one person and even make things competitive if you like. It does not have to be a stand there and hit sort of experience.
FREE BONUS DRILL GUIDE – CLICK HERE to get 14 of my favorite One-Player and...2015-02-1551 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTAHow To Use The Ball Machine With Expert Stan Oley, USPTA (013)Learn how to use the ball machine with Stan Oley, Tennis Professional and Product Marketing Specialist for Playmate Ball Machines.
In Today’s episode, I talk with Ball Machine Expert, and Tennis Professional, Stan Oley, on the advantages, disadvantages, drills and why you should be using a ball machine. I follow up with questions regarding serving, putting the priorities of your game, in the right order and how to anticipate better. I also have a well put together 14 drill ball machine guide with detailed descriptions and video for one and two players that is your for FREE
2014-11-261h 25Realtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTATennis Elbow Relief With Dan Zemper (012)Tennis Elbow Relief with expert exercise physiologist, Dan Zemper, of Zemper Restorative Therapy in Traverse City Michigan
Tennis Elbow does not have to keep you from doing what you love. You do not need to take months off , but trying using these
simple techniques to relieve it.
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In Today’s episode, I talk with expert exercise physiologist Dan Zemper of Zemper Restorative therapy on the causes...2014-10-1240 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA011 Emilio Sanchez – Key Factors In Today’s GameToday I am honored once again to not hold back and go straight to the top in my quest to offer you instruction from some of the top playing and teaching professionals from around the world and today I have BOTH
In my interview with Tennis Great Emilio Sanchez, former #1 ATP doubles player in the world and former #7 singles player in the world, I hope to do just that. Emilio was the Davis cup coach for Spain as well in 2008 When they won Davis Cup that year.
He is the founder and directs the Sanchez-Casal a...2014-07-0656 min
Ray Edwards ShowThe 10 True Reasons Businesses FailMost small businesses will fail. According to StatisticBrain.com, 25% of businesses will fail in year one, by year five the failure rate is 55%, by year ten it's 71%. Why does this happen? There are many explanations being offered, from industry changes to economic environment. My strong belief is that most of these so-called reasons are excuses. And when we get right down to the real reasons most businesses fail, it turns out the top 10 reasons are all within your control. In this episode I will explain what the 10 true reasons are, and how to control them an...2014-07-0245 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA010 – Your Questions Answered Part 2 By Chris Michalowski, USPTA Elite Tennis ProfessionalIn today’s episode: Question and Answer Part 2, I answer more questions from the survey results. If you have subscribed to the Realtennis Network, you were given the opportunity to take a short survey so i could get to know you a bit better and find out the exact content that you are looking for. This is what I will focus on when creating new content for the Realtennis Network Podcast, Video Instruction or Quick Tips.
You can go to Part 1 by CLICKING HERE
Below, you will find the questions that have been asked and the mar...2014-06-041h 01Realtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA009 – Your Questions Answered By Chris Michalowski, USPTA Elite Tennis Professional Part 1In today’s episode: Question and Answer Part 1, I answer each and every question from the survey results. If you have subscribed to the Realtennis Network, you were given the opportunity to take a short survey so i could get to know you a bit better and find out the exact content that you are looking for. This is what I will focus on when creating new content for the Realtennis Network Podcast, Video Instruction or Quick Tips.
As a subscriber, you become sort of an advisor to the type of content that you would like me to pro...2014-05-191h 45Realtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA008 – Tennis Strategy With Jorge Capestany USPTA and PTR Master ProfessionalHow to beat a steady baseliner and a team that plays one up and one back is the focus of todays episode with Master USPTA and PTR Professional Jorge Capestany. Jorge is the author of “The On-Court Guide To Tennis Strategy – How To Beat Every Style of Player”
S0………What are the best tennis strategies to beat the different styles of players that are out there? Well today’s guest, Jorge Capestany wrote the book on how to do exactly this and shares tactics on how to beat two of the most common styles of play, The steady baseliner...2014-04-291h 03Realtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA007 – Key Tennis Fundamentals With Expert Researcher Andy FitzellIn today’s episode of the Realtennis Network, I interview one of the top tennis researchers in the industry, Andy Fitzell and we cover some of the key tennis fundamentals that every player needs to be successful.
Over the past several years, Andy, alongside tennis legend, Vic Braden, has analyzed the worlds top players using the sophisticated APAS software (Ariel Performance Analysis System ) that quatifies movement. Andy is considered an EXPERT when it comes to using this software.
Some information about Andy that may be of interest to you might be:
Certified Dartfish Technologist (Dar...2013-08-231h 04Realtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA006 – The Secret of How to Win the Match Every TimeIn today’s episode, I am going to tell you the secret of how to win the match every time! I think it may get you thinking a bit differently out there on the practice and the play court.
I hope you enjoyed episode 005 with David Brouwer. I know I sure did and have put some of his wisdom to work in my own program. I have always been into not sweating the small stuff, but I like how he empowers and ignites his students, getting them to say, “That’s the type of player I am!” Great stuf...2013-07-0933 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA005 – Staying in “The Zone” With Five-Time Tennis Professional of the Year David BrouwerWell today, I have another “HEAVY HITTER” on board, USPTA/PTR Tennis Professional, David Brouwer. In this episode, the 5-time state state pro of the year and director of THREE tennis facilities discusses how to stay in the mysterious “Zone” not only as a tennis player, but as an athlete and as a person. There are also a couple of great questions as well from a couple of our listeners.
I am personally interested in our conversation with David, because applying mental toughness strategies to my own game is what really turned me around as a player.
If...2013-06-131h 10Realtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA004 – Interview With Tennis Legend Roy EmersonRecently, I had the chance to sit down with the Australian tennis legend, Roy Emerson while at Ferris State University’s PTM Alumni Banquet for a few minutes and talked with him about his views on today’s game and what it takes to take your game to the next level.
I hope you had a chance to check out the Connie She’s interview on our video page and hopefully I will be getting in touch with her this week and catch up on what she has been doing these last couple of months. I know she had...2013-06-0747 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA003 – Interview With WTA Tour Player Chieh-Yu HsuEarlier this year, I had a chance to make it to the Dow Corning Tennis Classic, in Midland Michigan, and watch the 100,000 USTA event and then sit down with Chieh-Yu Hsu (Connie She) and go over what she thinks during the match, what is important to her and her game and what recreational players could do to take their games to the next level.
I hope you had a chance to check out the Charting sheets from episode 002 and I hope that you were successful in picking who won the matches. If not, you can go to r...2013-05-3131 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA002 – You Are Only As Good As Your Second ServeDo you want to know what is important when it comes to winning the match, well then this episode will tell you what you might want to start thinking about to become more successful NOW!Today, you will learn how to take your game to the next level with the game you presently own. Not a game that you hope to own or rent to own. Yes, we want to learn new things, but I want to play better TODAY.
What is important when it comes to winning the match
Answers I get most of th...2013-05-2643 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA001 – Choosing the Right Tennis Racquet to Fit Your Game Style With Gus Giltner of Prince Global Sportshave you ever wondered what is the right tennis racquet for you? Well in this episode, we are going to talk to Gus Giltner of Prince Global Sports and get his take on how to go about choosing the proper racquet. We will cover details ranging from Weight, head size, Grip size and more.
If you want to get involved in the conversation, you can comment on this post or go to our Facebook page.
In today’s episode we will:
Talk to Gus Giltner a prince rep who covers Michigan, Northern Ohio and Nort...2013-05-1045 minRealtennis Network With Chris Michalowski, USPTA000 RealTennis Network – Orientation to Our Online Tennis NetworkWelcome to the Realtennis Network!
My name is Chris Michalowski, also known as coach Mick here to guide you through this first episode of the Realtennis Network
If you are serious about taking your game to the next level, then this podcast is for you, where I am dedicated, with the help of experts from around the world, to instruct, entertain and encourage you to take your game to the next level.
This first episode is kind of an orientation of what to expect when you listen to t...2013-05-0329 min