Vida Tennis

Ep. 67: A journey through tennis, coaching, and psychology- with Adam Blicher!

We sit down with Adam Blicher, national coach of the Faroe Islands and author of 'Winning Words: How to Unlock Potential through Communication.' Adam, who also hosts the

Ep. 66: Get Real Or Get Out- with Todd Ley!

Don't miss this new episode with Todd Ley, former junior tennis prodigy and the author of 'Smashed: Tennis Prodigies, Parents, and Parasites.' Todd shares his journey fro

Ep. 65: DEI in the Modern World -with Tara Fitzpatrick Navarro!

Tune in as welcome visionary nonprofit leader and CEO of USTA Mid-Atlantic, Tara Fitzpatrick Navarro! Tara shares her journey from the parks and recreation world to becom

Ep. 64: Embracing Changes in Coaching and Life- with Lane Evans!

Welcome to the latest episode of Vida Tennis, hosted by Jennifer Gellhaus. In this episode, Jennifer chats with Lane Evans, a tennis and golf performance specialist with

Ep. 63: Acing Digital Influence and Engagement- with Alex Chan!

Join Vida Tennis Podcast as we chat with Alex Chan, a tennis professional with over 14 years of experience. Alex delves into his late start in tennis during high school,

Ep. 62: Understanding the Growing Pains of Racquet Sports– with Dominique Lemperle!

Join Jennifer Gelhaus on Vida Tennis as she interviews Dominique Lemperle, a formidable figure in the racquet sports world. From transitioning from a successful career in

Ep. 61: If you are not getting better, you are getting worse!- with Mariaan de Swardt!

Join host Jennifer Gelhaus on this episode of Vida Tennis as she sits down with Mariaan de Swardt, Director of Racquets at Westwood Country Club and former professional t

Ep. 60: Serving Up Leadership and Revolutionizing Programs- with Chris Gale!

Tune in as host Jennifer Gelhaus sits down with Chris Gale, a powerhouse in racquet sports leadership! Chris, about to take on the role of Director of Racquets at Bent Tr

Ep. 59: Transform Your Career by Embracing the Unknown- with Cari Buck!

Dive into the world of tennis with Cari Buck, a lifelong tennis professional who's lived and breathed the sport since childhood. From summers on Cape Cod to working with

Ep. 58: The Directors Club of America: A New Era in Leadership -with Jarrett Chirico!

In this episode of the Vida Tennis Podcast, host Jennifer Gelhaus welcomes the dynamic Jarrett Chirico, a trailblazer in the world of racquets! From his early days as a t

Ep. 57: Navigating a successful career in tennis- with Meredith Geiger Walton!

Dive into the world of tennis with Meredith Geiger Walton, a true superstar in the industry! From NCAA All-American to USPTA National Touring Coach of the Year, Meredith

Ep. 56: Setting you up to set you apart- with Kyle Lacroix!

In this captivating episode of Vida Tennis, we sit down with Kyle LaCroix, a USPTA Master Pro and founder of SETS Consulting, for an inspiring conversation that will tran

Ep. 55: Padel Mania: How The Sport is Transforming Europe's Racquet Scene-with Craig Thompson

In this captivating episode of Vida Tennis we welcome Craig Thompson, a sports industry expert with an illustrious career spanning volleyball, equestrian, UEFA's Champion

Ep. 54 Finding Purpose from corporate to the court- with Tarek Francis!

In this episode of the Vida Tennis podcast, we welcome Tarek Francis, a seasoned tennis coach and entrepreneur based in Brussels, with over 30 years of experience in the

Ep. 53: Using humor as a learning tool- with Conor Casey!

In this episode we welcome Conor Casey, a former professional and collegiate tennis player who now serves as the head pro at Kingston Tennis Club. Known for his humorous

Ep. 52: Unlocking the Power of Neuro-literacy- with Dr. Jack Groppel!

Dr. Groppel shares his remarkable journey, seamlessly blending science and tennis into an extraordinary career. From walking onto the University of Illinois tennis team t

Ep. 51: Technology is Reshaping Tennis Instruction- with Ashley Owens!

In this episode, host Jennifer Gelhaus interviews Ashley Owens, co-founder of Court Reserve, a tennis software company. Ashley shares how she and her husband Tim created

Ep. 50: Revolutionizing Tennis: A Glimpse into Sports Technology-with Ruben Herrera!

In the latest episode of the Vida Tennis Podcast, join us for an insightful conversation with Ruben Herrera, managing director of Base Tennis in Germany. Ruben, a co-foun

Ep. 49: Coaching Top Female Players- with Margie Zesinger!

Discover the latest episode of the Vida Tennis Podcast featuring Margie Zesinger, Head of Female Tennis at IMG Academy. With over two decades at IMG and mentoring by Nick

Ep.48: Growing as a tennis coach and excelling in junior player development- with Aaron Rusnak!

Join us for the latest episode of the Vida Tennis podcast featuring Aaron Rusnak, a seasoned tennis coach with 27 years of experience. Based in Chicago, Aaron's expertise