Second Serve Podcast is the only tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational players by everyday tennis players. We are passionate about the game and our episodes are geared towards adults playing a sport in the later years of life (hence, the name “Second Serve”). This podcast discusses everything related to rec tennis. Topics include the following: advice for beginners; funny and crazy situations that happen on the court; the rules of adult tennis; and how it feels being an adult and getting your feelings hurt when you are not played in an important match. We know how it feels!
Latest episodes
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Cut Unforced Errors And Win More Matches
Can cutting down on unforced errors really transform your tennis game? Discover the strategies and mental tactics used by the pros, as Bill Oakes enlightens us on how eve
Sep 12 8 min
What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros
What can adult recreational players learn from the pros?
Join us for a compelling conversation with Bill Oakes, a veteran in sports marketing with over three decades o
Sep 5 11 min
Rec Tennis Tryouts - Getting Cut!
Have you ever tried out for an adult rec tennis team? Did you know it was a tryout? Have you ever been cut from a team after a tryout?
In this episode we discuss trying
Aug 29 14 min
Transform Your Net Play - Don't Wait For An Invitation To The Party!
Are you ready to transform your net play in doubles tennis? Join us for an insightful conversation with Karen Rembert, a veteran teaching professional with over three dec
Aug 22 14 min
Tiebreak Mental Tips and Best Advice for Levels 2.5-4.0
Can mastering your mental game truly transform your tennis performance? Karen Rembert thinks so, and she's back for part two of our tiebreakers series to show you ho
Aug 15 13 min
Foot Faults, Lets, And The Moments That Start Fights
Can you call a foot fault in adult recreational tennis? When do you call a let versus claim the point?
We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been offici
Aug 8 9 min
Weird Points In Tennis
What is the most popular question that people ask about adult recreational tennis? It may surprise you!
We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been offic
Aug 1 10 min
Stump The Ump For Rec Tennis
Have you ever been on the court and thought "what is the rule in this situation"?
We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over
Jul 25 12 min
Court Conditions - Rejecting the Court
Tennis court conditions can quietly shape every rally, and league players often don’t know the rules until something weird happens. We talk through real USTA league scena
Jul 18 18 min
10 Rules for Rec Players
Have you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? We have 10 rules we wished we would have known when we started playing USTA matches.
We are replaying a fe
Jul 11 14 min
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion (Part 2)
This is part 2 of our episode Kenny, who is the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion!
Most tennis players look for a magic swing tip, but the real edge often comes fro
Jul 4 14 min
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion
He Won A National Singles Title AND A Cheese-Rolling Championship. Kenny breaks down how goal setting, routines, and pressure practice translate into more wins.
If you
Jun 27 15 min
Stop Racing To Lose
A 0-6 first set can make you want to disappear, speed up, and get it over with. We’ve all been there, and that urge is exactly what keeps the other team rolling. Carolyn
Jun 20 8 min
Pro Tour Tennis in North Carolina
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Jun 13 19 min
What To Do After A Bagel Set
A 6-0 set can mess with your head no matter which side of it you’re on. If you just steamrolled a set, you start thinking, “This can’t last,” and you tighten up trying to
Jun 6 16 min
Tiebreak Strategy
Ever wondered how to master those nerve-wracking tiebreakers in tennis? Join us as we welcome Karen Rembert, a teaching pro with over 30 years of coaching experience.
Ka
May 30 11 min
3.5 to 5.0 in 3 Years - Winning Singles Strategy
Gin reveals her singles strategy that helped her climb from 3.5 to 5.0 in three years with an impressive 72-4 USTA singles record!
Let us know if Gin's strategy wo
May 23 17 min
A Journey From 3.5 to 5.0 in Three Years (Part Two)
What does it take to rise quickly in the ranks? Join us as we sit down with Gin, a remarkable tennis player who skyrocketed from a 3.5 to a 5.0 player in just three years
May 16 13 min
A Journey From 3.5 to 5.0 in Three Years
Join us as we dive into Gin's remarkable journey from a 3.5 self-rated player to an NTRP 5.0 in just three years!
After a 25-year break from touching a racquet, Gin
May 9 13 min
Tennis Can Change Your Life
Tennis gives friendships, health, and second chapters. Hear Michele Krause's most memorable moments. Listen today. What has tennis given you?
Tennis doesn’t have to
May 2 12 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Been a long time listener. Love the relatable content regarding ladies league tennis. As a captain, love the captaining episodes and the myths! Keep up the good work!
MWebbRx · Apr 2026
I’ve been listening to Carolyn and Erin for a few years now. Their podcast is absolutely refreshing. They address so many issues, problems and even the humorous side of recreational tennis. I enjoy their humbleness about their own tennis and the guests that they bring in as well. They are easy to listen to and find the topics interesting and informative. Keep up the great work ladies!
TagMan898 · Feb 2025
This podcast is so delightful! I’ve been playing tennis for 3 years (started as a 30 something) and it’s my favorite activity! I appreciate that the hosts share tips about how to improve your tennis game in a very relatable way. If anything, I wish the show was a bit longer. I think 20-30 minutes would be the sweet spot.
ClaireCampO · Oct 2024
As an adult recreational tennis player, I really enjoy this podcast. It fills that gap in my tennis hobby and the topics are ones that actually matter to me (captaining a team, advancing through ratings, odd tennis rules, etc). The episodes are short and easy to listen to whenever and wherever I am so that’s another bonus. Sometimes though I do wish that topics could be longer as there can be a lot to talk about things. Definitely listen if you do any kind of tennis playing.
ArtemisCF · Sep 2024
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