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Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksYoda, Mike Tyson, & Ron Swanson: Three Wise MenEpisode #94 discusses why we have traffic and how flights should all be non-stop. The tennis part covers how Yoda, Mike Tyson, and Ron Swanson would be great tennis coaches. It's only 21 minutes long and has no productive value. https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis
2025-06-2921 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksKatie Explains Reality TV & Other Amazing Things!Episode #93 has a very special guest, Katie Harn, our WAC Group Fitness Manager! She has some great stories, had the cops called on her, and could be your next reality tv star. Have a listen, she's better at this than I am. https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennishttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62g
2025-06-111h 00
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksEpisode #91: Spencer Mellberg Runs Fast!My special guest this week is WAC Trainer, speed runner, and legend of the cheese curd factory, Spencer Mellberg. Spencer has some great stories about how he ended up in the personal training and running world, and why he would choose to drink watermelon juice. Enjoy!https://www.facebook.com/FicksTennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis
2025-06-051h 05
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksEpisode #90: Steaks, DMV, Road Construction, & Mission ImpossibleEpisode #90 covers some tennis talk involving great steaks, drill sergeants, visiting the DMV, and more. It's only 23 minutes of gibberish, it can't be that bad.
2025-06-0225 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksPerseverance: Big Life Events All In One MonthEpisode #89 discusses some major life events that occurred in the past several weeks. I try to tie them into some tennis knowledge but not sure I succeeded. It's been a lot lately. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennishttps://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennis
2025-05-1035 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksTennis Lessons From Florida & Neesh Fell Out Of His KayakEpisode #88 is all tennis and covers the three lessons I learned from Florida. Don't Lean, It's Okay To Do The Same Things Everyday, and Be More Efficient. It's only 20 minutes and has no random topics. Enjoy!
2025-04-1420 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksRaeLee Finally Joins Me To Talk Soccer, Club Life, & Coaches FightingEpisode #86 is a conversation with my friend, co-worker, and soccer supporter, RaeLee Miller. Rae does a bit of everything at the club and discusses how she got into this business, coaching, crocs, and who wins a fight among the tennis coaches. Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennishttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis
2025-03-3045 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Beetus, A Medical Anniversary, & A Wedding!This is the first episode since November 2024 and it is not tennis focused at all. I talk about my health situation, hospital anniversary, Annie is getting married, and some other random stuff. Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBVvpoR-mB9V_ASnX5V62ghttps://www.instagram.com/scottficks_tennis_and_pickle/https://www.tiktok.com/@scottfickstennishttps://www.facebook.com/FicksTennis
2025-03-2442 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksCompetitive Endurance, Bald Eagles, & Bagels with No HolesEpisode #84 is short and likely not very good. I discuss wanting bagels with no holes, IU football, our bald eagle friend and how to separate skills from results in a drill group. Enjoy!
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2024-11-2415 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksIU Football, How Much Court Can 2 Players Cover, & Be Efficient, Not LazyEpisode #83 discusses IU football and culture changes, the election, and why players can't cover 100% of the court and don't need to. Enjoy!
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2024-11-1120 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksYouTube Guy & Get Behind The Bigger BoatEpisode #82 talks about not listening to your coaches, especially YouTube guy. Also, why you should ski behind a bigger boat and there will only be two holidays when I'm President. Enjoy!
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2024-11-0421 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksStealing Points, Chasing Miracles, & Joe FlaccoEpisode #81 covers how important it is to win a few points you aren't supposed to, stop chasing miracles, why pickleball culture sucks, and two terms that should be banned from the world. Enjoy!
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2024-10-0728 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksEpisode #80: Stealing From ChurchEpisode #80 is all about tennis and I left out all of the random stuff that I enjoy. I took several lessons from various church services and turned them into coaching ideas. Wrestling pigs, being offended, and keeping your spoon in the cup is all discussed. Enjoy!
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2024-09-1525 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksLazy Piece of #@*&! Conversations with KaylaEpisode #79 welcomes Kayla Jaskowiak. We discuss a variety of topics involving life in the club world, leadership, being uncomfortable, and here her story of how she got here.
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2024-08-311h 20
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksPolitics, Religion, & Puppies!Episode #78 covers a wide variety of topics including hockey, puppies, Seinfeld, & fixing cars. The coaching part discusses how politics, religion, and puppies help us choose things that fit our lifestyle, tennis game, and current situation.
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2024-07-0127 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksIt's Just A Drill, French Open, & 5th Grade GraduationsThis short episode covers my thoughts on elementary school graduations, the French Open, Caitlyn Clark, and Jerry West. Also, the puppy arrives next week!
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2024-06-1319 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksMistakes Matter, But Not All Of ThemDon't focus solely on the number of mistakes you make during a match. Pay attention to when you are making them because that can be far more important than the total number. Just don't miss on game point, set point, or match point, and you can still be successful.
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2024-05-3001 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksWhat Am I Paying You For?Episode #76 is the first in almost 2 months. It's not very good but does cover some coaching topics in addition to the usual random stuff.
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2024-05-2832 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDumb Analogy Series: Swanson It!If you are uncertain what shot to choose or where to move on the court, pick something and commit to it. Don't try and do multiple things average, do one thing great.
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2024-03-3002 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Medical Podcast: Transfusions, Busted Ankles, & A Man Called "W"Episode #73 is my story of 5 days in the hospital. I had never been in the hospital before and my adventure was full of fun activities. There is no tennis talk on this one.
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2024-03-2152 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDumb Analogy Series: Spend More Time Being Clark KentMany players focus on trying to do amazing things and take too many risks. Sometimes it's best to spend more time as Clark Kent than Superman.
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2024-03-1702 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDumb Analogy Series: Lead Singers and DrummersGood lead singers get to have all the fun, stage diving, jumping off of stuff, lighting guitars on fire....but behind them is a great drummer, who keeps the band rocking no matter what the lead singer does. Know your role in a doubles match and be great at both.
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2024-02-2602 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksMy Dad Joins Me Again....#70 Is The Most Random So FarEpisode #70 is easily the most random of them all. My Dad joins me again and the topic list covers....post it notes, one pill to cure all issues, bad driver solutions, girl scouts, equal prize money, silverback gorilla's vs. teenage boys, jury duty, and more.
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2024-02-1949 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDumb Analogy Series: Just Fix The Flat TireSometimes a major mistake has a very small solution. If you get a flat tire, most normal people do not immediately purchase a new car. It is likely a quick fix that can be done without assistance.
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2024-02-1103 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDumb Analogy Series: Faster Than The BearThis analogy talks about how you don't have to play the greatest tennis ever, you just have to be better than your opponent. If they are playing like garbage, you just have to be less garbage. Easy.
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2024-02-0402 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDumb Analogy Series: Serve Like The Space ShuttleI like to tell stories and create memorable and dumb analogies on the court with the hope that students will remember them. This is one connecting the Space Shuttle launching to your serve. Like I said, it's dumb.....and probably not memorable. Enjoy!
2024-01-3103 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksScorpion Venom, White Christmas, & Questioning My AgeEpisode #66 covers how I've been contemplating my age and career, beating my brother in Madden, and scorpion venom. I also tell 3 stories of how I got here that include all of the following: Weed, White Christmas, and the National Anthem.
2024-01-2831 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksSnow Sucks, Shaving at the Gym, & Blowing WindI discuss the dude shaving his chest in the gym locker room, my disaster of a snow day, and is all wind "blowing" wind? Lots of random stuff and probably useless.
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2024-01-1424 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksFluid Fingers, The Demonstration Method, and I Didn't Pick Up Balls For A Full YearEpisode #64 discusses a guy named Seaman Knapp, who invented the Demonstration Method in 1903. What liquids would you shoot out of your fingers if you could and accepting who you are on the court. Plus, the Colts are the greatest team to ever play!
2024-01-0127 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksHome Runs, Drilling Holes in Racquets, & Living In The DarkEpisode #63 discusses "whats wrong with people", do people living in remote locations care about the state of our country, and more gibberish. Also, how do you want your partner to talk to you when you go to a dark place, do you warm up differently in a lesson than a match, and sometimes we need to let a plan work before changing it.
2023-12-1823 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Wisdom of Jack Watermolen & Random Other ThingsI'm joined on episode #62 by Jack Watermolen! Jack is a coach at the WAC, has saved lives, fought bears, hits a smoking forehand, and believes he can hit an MLB distance homerun with one month of training. This is one of my favorite conversations and you will understand why Jack and I get along. Enjoy!
2023-12-011h 09
2023-11-2800 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksWhat should I have done? Dolly Parton, Henry Winkler, and K.I.M. training.Episode #61 talks about my dilemma with a lady at the gym, Dolly Parton needs new people, and John McEnroe on Smartless. Also, how to use the K.I.M. method on the tennis court. Enjoy, or don't, either way, I won't really know unless you bash me on social media.
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2023-11-2725 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksZero Glide Potential, Crab Legs, & Christmas MoviesEpisode #60 covers Christmas movies, Thanksgiving foods, Metallica, and why the world shouldn't mix fruits and dessert. Also, do you have Zero Glide Potential on your swing?
2023-11-2219 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks"I couldn't find parking" & "I'm miserable so I might as well be comfortable"Sometimes saying "great shot" is an easy way to move on from a lost point and can lessen your anger over a loss. Some good ideas like trampoline tennis and a one-stop hospital are discussed along with Seinfeld talking truths about sweatpants, 30 years ago. Listen if you want to, but you probably don't want to.
2023-11-1130 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksPortillos, Turds, and MarshmallowsEpisode #58 covers a wide variety of topics including my new shoe business idea, joining AARP, and angularity. Why drawing out your favorite plays could help you play with more purpose and all of the things you shouldn't say to your coach.
2023-10-2340 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksSkyline Chili, Hotel Snacks, & Pacing YourselfEpisode #57 was recorded from a hotel in Columbus, Ohio. I discuss hotel snacks, Skyline Chili, and should adults give foul balls to little kids. Also, how to pace yourself in a match or practice session. Enjoy.
2023-09-2434 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Milwaukee Tennis Classic with Tournament Director, Andy VolkertI'm joined by Andy Volkert, the tournament director of the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. It runs September 22-24th at four locations and is the longest running division one college tournament in the country. It is free and an amazing opportunity to see top level tennis from a courtside seat.
2023-09-1943 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksFalling Into A Sinkhole, Bonfire Origins, & Time Hartwig Says Something SmartThis weeks show covers a wide range of topics as usual. The U.S. Open, Red Auerbach, and Baby On Board sings are discussed. I also tell a story that ends with someone hoping the WAC falls in a sinkhole. Find all of my stuff on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at scottfickstennisandpickleball.
2023-09-0537 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksCalming Your Monkey Mind & Other Nuts & BoltsEpisode #54 talks about my trip to Cleveland along with many other nuts and bolts topics. Working on managing your Monkey Mind, no technology gyms, gas prices.....again, and more. I give some feedback on whether players should use words or signals when poaching, and wonder why the best tennis players on the planet aren't being shown on national television. Find more random things on Facebook, IG, and TikTok at scottfickstennisandpickleball.
2023-08-2741 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Economy of Movement meets a Megalodon: "We Do What's In Front Of Us"This episode covers 3 book reviews, introduces a new segment "Whats Wrong With People" and asks why "taking candy from a baby" isn't so easy.https://linktr.ee/scottfickstennisandpickleball
2023-08-1427 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks2 Mice Versus a Gerbil: A Conversation With My FriendsThis was a fun one that covers a variety of topics including mice fighting gerbils, the oboe, and band camp. We also discuss our favorite players, communication versus coaching, lesson planning, and finally decided that Michael Jordan is clearly better than Lebron. Coach Ron "Flamer" Albers and Chris "Freaka" Gelb provide some highly intellectual insight on our world. Enjoy!
2023-08-011h 11
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Milwaukee Tennis Classic featuring Denny SchackterWisconsin tennis legend Denny Schackter and I discuss the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. The MTC has been around for 47 years and features some of the best division one college players and teams in the country. We talk about what it is, where it is, how it works, and why you should attend.
2023-07-2938 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksEpisode #50: F*** This & F*** That, Fireflies vs. Lightning Bugs, and lots of good tennis talk.Episode #50 includes a discussion with my Dad, Bill Ficks and my nephew, Tristan Ficks. We cover a lot of topics including different types of competitiveness, movies, books, doubles, and teamwork. Also, is it firefly's or lightning bugs? Why did Dad find a cat's claw on the table and why Tristan uses pulling his shorts up as a strategy.
2023-07-1850 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks2 Burned Bagels, Managing Group Lessons, & Preparing For The DarknessEpisode #49 gets into how tennis players prioritize what they want out of a group lesson. How to get out of dark times on the court and preparing for the eventual demise of your tennis game. Crocs are okay on vacation, gas stations, and fishing trips now. Find me on TikTok, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook at ScottFicksTennisandPickleball. FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube
2023-07-0338 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksWhen I'm President, Mickey Mantle failed 3,444 times, & Have Coaches Lost The DetailsEpisode #48 discusses how Micky Mantle failed 3,444 times and is still considered one of the greatest to ever play baseball. Why straight roads and no time zones make total sense regardless of the facts, and have tennis coaches lost sight of important details.Find Me On FacebookFind Me On YouTubeFind Me On TikTokFind Me On Instagram
2023-06-2624 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Road Trip Episode: Traffic, Stress Driving, & Crocs On VacationEpisode #46 recaps our trip to see Annie in California and revisits my questions on gas prices. Also, how the Navy Seals may help you get more value out of challenging situations on the courts. I wore Crocs for 10 days, ate nothing but bad food, and rank my best and worst states of the trip.
2023-06-1943 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksOff To California, Practicing Alone, and 8th Grade GraduationsThis short episode talks about my recent podcasting experience, 8th grade graduations, why practicing alone is important, and culture versus experience.
2023-06-0820 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksMama's Fallen...AgainEpisode #44 is quite a family event. My Mom, Carol Ficks joins us, along with my niece Madison Ficks, and my nephew Tristan Ficks. We talk about growing up with a tennis Dad, high school tennis experiences, raising tennis sons, and a whole lot of random stuff. If you have a family, this might be for you, but probably not.
2023-05-3048 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksMy Pile Of SadnessThis episode starts with Shannon leaving me in a Pile of Sadness on a party bus and how I didn't handle some really great news for her very well. Costco has amazing deals on soda and my grocery store has locks on the wheels now. But there is some tennis talk about making your warm up more focused and building up to a strong finish. I also question why pickleball doesn't get me to an intensely competitive level.
2023-05-2438 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksLessons from Ted Lasso and The Office, living in the gray, & pets walking backward.Episode #42 covers a lot of television, including Ted Lasso, The Office, and Shrinking. I also cover Air, the new movie about Nike and Michael Jordan. There is some tennis talk that continues to focus on handling adversity, putting things in perspective, and understanding that sometimes people are "gooder" than you.
2023-05-1539 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksMy Birthday, 13.1 Miles, Finding Time For Your "People", & Cowboy OutfitsEpisode #41 covers my Birthday, catching up with old friends, and finishing another half-marathon. There is a wide range of topics from dressing up like a cowboy at a concert and wearing house slippers to Olive Garden. The only tennis part involves enjoying working through the difficult parts of a match and how to pace yourself in order to finish strong.
2023-05-0138 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksVoltaire, Papa Smurf, Hugh Jackman & More Secrets Of TennisEpisode #40 covers topics ranging from Papa Smurf to Voltaire quotes from 1707. Apparently someone else has the secret to better tennis and is pickleball surviving only because tennis did all the work?
2023-04-1641 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksCompletely Revolutionary Podcast!Episode #39 clears up my questions on gas prices and my IU will win the championship next year. Someone revolutionized the volley on Instagram too! How to use your serve to fix smaller problems instead of blaming your partners and not think so reactionary. Also, delay your actions but not your thoughts....genius.
2023-03-2728 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks"If Your Coach Is No Good, Find A New One"-Ben FicksBen joins me to talk about tennis, weight loss, and missing his big sister. I had no idea the Indian Wells final was being played and that can't be good. Why I don't think pickleball is a great watch on television and apparently there are 5 drills that will change your life forever. I continue to talk about building relationships with your coaches and not getting trapped into quick fixes. Go Hoosiers!
2023-03-2030 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks"I don't see the point, but football is cool"-Molly FicksMolly joins me for a few minutes to talk tennis and movies. Quite a bit of pickleball talk in addition to updates on various topics including weight loss, gas prices, no socks at the gym, and other random stuff.
2023-03-1335 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksAnnie Talks Tennis, I Hate This Drill, & The Contribution ZoneAnnie leads off episode #36 with her thoughts on tennis, don't blame me. I talk randomly about gas prices, my hotel tv, the greatest travel plaza ever, and my weight loss results. Someone hated my drill this week and why I hate untied shoes on tennis coaches. I also discuss the "Contribution Zone" and how to put yourself in the best situation on the court. Enjoy, or don't, I will never know.
2023-03-0527 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks"Hey Everybody" What Are You Good At & Why Is That ImportantEpisode #35 covers more serving content and why the Daytona 500 reminded me of many club players serves. I'm tired, sick, and starving but lost some weight even though it was miserable. My career now includes victories over a Hall of Famer and why do players struggle to identify positives on the court. Enjoy, or not, just don't tell me if you hate it.
2023-02-2028 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksLeaving the VC, Movie Review, & Please Practice Your ServeIn episode #34 I talk about a change to my job situation, how I finally returned a kickoff for a TD in Madden, and a review of A Man Called Otto. The tennis side of things questions why players don't invest time in practicing their serves and why they should. Follow on Instagram at scottficks_tennis_and_pickle and Facebook at Scott Ficks Tennis & Pickleball.
2023-01-3034 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks"Just Be Human", Fantasy Championship, & Making Opponents UncomfortableEpisode #33 talks about learning how to hit slower and make opponents uncomfortable. It also discusses why I think pickleball is starting to advertise that it isn't a very good sport. We also get an Annie in California update, the bad news about losing 4 pounds in a week, and why Starbucks doesn't let me park close to the building. I also have finally accomplished something in my life, a fantasy football championship.
2023-01-1622 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksAnnie Leaves Us, Little Debbie's, & Pickleball EtiquetteEpisode #31 discusses my addiction to Little Debbie's and why I weigh more than I ever have. I also talk about why pickleball requires clubs to post signs about "etiquette" and "sportsmanship" and should they have to. My daughter Annie also bailed out on the family to start her new life and just like my students, I hope we prepared her for the big match. I have a chance to win my fantasy football league too, which would be my greatest victory as a human. The tennis discussion involves how to use your non-racquet hand a bit better than you probably...
2023-01-0129 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksEpisode #30: Outtakes From A Rookie PodcasterThis special episode is a collection of my mistakes and unpublished conversations. My Dad tells us about his soon to be famous "Lean" method for using the restroom and I say a lot of useless words. There is no tennis talk in this one and it's only 12 minutes long. Merry Christmas everyone.
2022-12-1211 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksNick Bollettieri, The Gray Man, Staying Ready, and Magic FixesEpisode #29 talks about my Nick Bollettieri story, my lost battle with the sun, more social media magic and mystery, and strategy vs. execution.
2022-12-0626 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksSea Otters & Dot CollectingDid you know Sea Otters hold hands when they sleep so they don't get swept out to sea? This episode is only 20 minutes and covers several quick tennis topics from my week on the courts. Why don't we call pigs, hamsters? Seriously.
2022-11-0821 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksNew Job, WalMart, Federer, Stronger Coffee, & Add One More StepEpisode #27 covers my new job at the WAC, why WalMart should make a business model change, and how I was too sad to watch Federers last match. There are also some tips on moving better in doubles and managing your highs and lows. Is pickleball about the competition or the beer?
2022-10-1523 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksUS Open Recap, Bill Ficks Is Back & One Toss Per DecadeEpisode #26 marks the 4th appearance by my Dad who helps me discuss the US Open, double faulting and low first serve percentages. A legendary idea that players get one toss per decades they have been alive has been submitted and will likely be adopted by the USTA.
2022-09-1244 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksElectric Scooters, Monkfish, & Better Players Don't Want To Play With YouEpisode 25 discusses electric scooters, playing better players, and how binge watching Master Chef could help you ELEVATE your tennis games. No pickleball talk this time but over 6000 people watched a video of me putting ice in a cooler so that's something.
2022-09-0225 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe CovidCast! Top Gun Moments, Drive The F***ing Car, & I'm Not A Tennis ProI would suggest passing on this episode. I discuss some of the usual tennis and pickleball items that interest me while dealing with my first Covid experience. After three straight days in the basement I needed something to do, probably not my best effort. But a good coach once told me "effort beats half the competition" so I'm going with trying to beat half the podcast world.
2022-08-0932 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksBringing The Storm: Game Of Thrones, Kyrgios, Fishing, & Social MediaEpisode #23 discusses fishing, Game Of Thrones, tennis on television, focused practices, and how social media claims to fix your game in mere seconds.
2022-07-0325 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksMassage Room Conversations with Tim HartwickEpisode #22 talks with Tim Hartwick from The WAC Lake Country and covers Tim's unique path to the tennis business, court etiquette talk, coaching techniques, and all things surrounding the club business. Tim has a very interesting story that is not completely unlike most career tennis coaches.
2022-05-131h 04
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksConner Annis: The Youngest Tennis Director In The World (Also My Dad and Our First Caller Ever.This episode is a discussion with Conner Annis, the interim Director of Tennis at the South Shore Health & Racquet Club in St. Joe, MI. Conner is a 20 year old college student and now in charge of a large tennis and pickleball program. We are also joined for the 3rd time by Bill Ficks and have our first ever call in guest as well.
2022-04-261h 01
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksTiny Chair Conversations: Training, Coaching, & NonsenseI'm joined this week by a very special guest, Shannon Gilbertson. Shannon is the personal fitness manager at The WAC-Lake Country and walks incredibly fast. We talk some tennis, gym etiquette, stretching, gatorade, coaching, training, and a whole lot of other random stuff that applies to club life. If you ever had any interest in becoming a tennis coach or personal trainer there is some valuable advice for you. Mostly it's just us talking about whether it's cool to wear Crocs when you workout.
2022-04-1458 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDrills VS. Lessons & Gym EtiquetteDrills vs. Lessons, Gym Etiquette, Ash Barty Walks Away & Do You Apologize For Let Cord Winner?
2022-03-3120 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksMy Kid Joins Me, My Cat Interrupts Me, & Lot's Of Tennis Talk-"Stop Being Sorry"Episode # 18 includes a visit from my son Ben, another visit from my cat Pumpkin, and I discuss Naomi Osaka, saying you're sorry, and why band-aids are better than surgery. All tennis again.
2022-03-1926 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks100% Tennis! Cheaters, Grips, and CheerI am back to being solo again, no guests for the first time in 3 weeks and I definitely stick to tennis again. I talk about the importance of the continental grip, how to handle cheaters in social play, and mining for 10ths.
2022-02-2824 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksA Conversation With My Brother: Our Tennis Story & A Bunch Of NonsenseMy brother Mark joins the podcast this week and discusses our path into tennis, Mr. Miyagi vs. Obi Wan Kenobi, Danny Tanner vs. Pa Ingalls, and a full minute of nothing but laughter. He is the Tennis Director at the South Shore Health and Racquet Club so there is some tennis and pickleball talk as well.
2022-02-2157 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksA Conversation With A Legend: Halls Of Fame Coach Ron "Famer" Albers Joins Me This WeekMy second guest is Ron "Famer" Albers, a national championship winning coach for the Vincennes University Trailblazers, multiple Halls of Fame member, my coach, and a lifelong Bengals fan joins me. We discuss some tennis, pickleball, college tennis opportunities, and more. At least he doesn't make me throw up again!
2022-02-0945 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksTalking Tennis With My Dad: Stories On How We Ended Up HereThis special podcast features my first guest ever, my Dad, Bill Ficks. We discuss my path to tennis coaching, how to raise tennis kids, pickleball, concussions, heating tennis balls in the microwave, and other topics related to my tennis journey.
2022-01-2953 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksDinner With Jeff, I Quote Mark Twain, and Freaka's Not Angry AnymoreThis cast discusses how to get out of difficult places mentally and/or physically and how to avoid taking tennis advice from club members. Also, win a free tennis lesson with the Mrochinski Challenge. Mark Twain and the Colts are also discussed which is an odd combination.
2022-01-2326 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksGrandpa Pete and a 41 Year Old Panda BearScott talks about his stuffed panda bear, finding ways to relax, and why multi-tasking may not be as productive as you think.
2022-01-1415 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksGet The Freaking Ball: Poaching, Dentist Visits, Pickleball Costs and WhirlyballScott discusses some thoughts on poaching, why does the pickleball community think lessons should be cheaper than tennis, 10 years between dentist visits and go get the freakin ball!
2022-01-0621 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksFinding A Way When Things Aren't WorkingScott discusses the Colts winning without their best players, Ms. Kaskus and her English Lit class, and how to get through a bad practice or match.
2021-12-3112 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksThe Eagles, Tom Petty, Kyle Scheel and I Still Can't Sleep....And Some Tennis StuffThis weeks podcast discusses how to bad shots vs. losing shots, self coaching when things are going badly, and a better option when your oppenent is hitting overheads at you.
2021-12-2113 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksStop micromanaging your game, it's exhausting me.Scott asks for help sleeping and discusses some ideas of how to stop micromanaging your game. Look for patterns and accept the randomness of sports.
2021-12-1410 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksChik Fil A and Lost Jobs: How To Reset and Move OnScott discusses his experience learning how to teach pickleball and how it transfers to the tennis court. How to reset the point and turn a likely lost point into a chance to win.
2021-12-0713 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksI lost my coach, how do I find a new one?Scott discusses his current situation and how to help students find a new coach.
2021-11-3015 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksHunting and CampingScott talks about how the Wisconsin culture of hunting and camping can be used on the tennis court.
2021-11-2207 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksWhy did I find disappointment in a victory?Scott talks about how an Indianapolis Colts win reminded him about accepting winning points and not being negative about victories even if it isn’t pretty.
2021-11-1506 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksFacts vs. FeelingsPodcast #3 involves how to separate your emotions, thoughts, and feelings from the facts. Can you look at a situation and determine what is actually happening and not get caught up in what you think "might" happen?
2021-11-0807 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksAverage Is A ComplimentPodcast #2 discusses the idea of playing a more average game versus one with lots of highlights but not much substance.
2021-11-0205 min
Order ON The Courts with Scott FicksLittle Timmy Double Faults Too MuchScott discusses his philosophy on double faulting.
2021-10-2205 min