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Coaching Academies - USA vs Australia

Busta joins the podcast fresh off the plane from his trip to The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in Texas, USA. Busta gives some insight to the diffrences we see in tennis academies and coaching between the US and Australia Enjoy

Sep 13, 202232 min

US Open 2022 Preview

Nelson is alone (or is he) in the studio as Rez and Busta are away, however we still breakdown all the in's and out's of this years US Open in New York Who will take out the title and who should you be keeping your eye on at Flushing Meddows Enjoy

Aug 29, 202223 min

What is the best Tennis Surface?

Clay, Hardcourt, Grass.... What is the best surface to play tennis on. We dive into the pros and cons of each surface and give you an insight to what surface will best suit your game Enjoy

Aug 18, 202223 min

How to win more points

The number one things players ask us is how to win more points. Today we break won our favourite tips and tactics on how you can get a few extra wins on your scoresheet. Enjoy

Jul 26, 202226 min

COACHING TIP #01

What grip should I use for the return of serve? This is what works for us Enjoy

Jul 15, 20221 min

WIMBLEDON Wrap up

What an amazing Wimbledon we just witnessed. This Grand slam was one for the record books. Brand new women's champion, Kyrgios reaching his first final, and Aussies winning the doubles title. Rez and Nelson break down everything that happened at the All England Tennis Club over the past two weeks Enjoy

Jul 13, 202225 min

Cheating in tennis/ Wimbledon preview

Being one of the only spots in the world that is self umpired from a young age, sadly you are going to find some cheating in our game. The boys discus their thoughts on how we can get cheating out of our game and as well as give a break down of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships

Jun 27, 2022

French Open Wrap-Up

Rafa wins his 14th Roland Garros title, Iga continues to dominate the women's game and Tsonga bids farewell to an amazing career. All this and more on the French Open Wrap up edition of the Tennis Culture podcast Enjoy.

Jun 9, 202225 min

UTR vs the world

The New Universal Tennis Rating system (UTR) has sparked some debate on how players should be ranked worldwide. Some love the new system and others not so much. Nelson and Rez break down the pros and cons of UTR in this latest episode of Tennis Culture Enjoy

May 30, 202227 min

The Enemy of Tennis

Nelson and rez discuss all of the biggest enemies of someones tennis game, and what you can do to overcome them. Enjoy

May 4, 202218 min

Player Behaviour (The Zverev debate)

There has been alot of talk around the way players handle themselves on court as of late. Today we dive deep on our thoughts on the controversial topoc

Apr 7, 202222 min

The wonderful career of Ash Barty

With Ash Barty announcing her shock retirement last week, the Tennis Culture boys break down what might be next for the Aussie legend as well as taking a look back on an incredible career from an incredible person.

Mar 29, 202224 min

Social Media and Tennis with Jordan

Specail guest Jordan who runs the popular Instagram page @workoutwithtennis joins Nelson for a in depth chat about the social media in the tennis space and shares a few gems along the way. Enjoy

Mar 20, 202235 min

Mental Game of Tennis

The boys talk about some mental hurdles we all face when playing competitive tennis. Enjoy

Mar 10, 202223 min

Aussie Open Wrap-up

Barty, Alcott and the Special K's... After an amazing tournament for the aussies, the boys break down thier favorite moments from the two amazing weeks at Melbounre Park. Enjoy

Feb 5, 202229 min

Aussie Open Crowds

The Australian Open 2022 has had it's fair share of drama including the hostile crowds. Is Australia losing thier friendly reputation in the sports arena?

Jan 21, 202226 min

Australian Open 2022 Preview

Live from Melbourne, the boys drop their first podcast of the year and preview the 2022 Australian Open.

Jan 16, 202224 min

2022 Tennis Predictions

What are we going to see in the tennis world in the year 2022. The Tennis culture boys put their predictions in for what is sure to be a record breaking year Enjoy

Jan 3, 202221 min

Tennis 2021 - The year that was

The boys sit down and take a look back at what happened in the tennis world during 2021. With Emma Raducanu winning her first slam to Dylan Alcott taking out the Golden Slam, the year saw some epic tennis moments.

Dec 22, 202124 min

Guest: Emily Burns - Talent Development Manager Tennis ACT

Emily Burns is the newly appointed talent development manager for Tennis ACT. She has an amazing knowledge of the game and a love for the sport that is unmatched. She could also be the most upbeat and positive human in the world. We had a blast chatting with Emily talking about Ash Barty, Super 10's and what we can do to help the culture of the sport. Enjoy

Nov 23, 202139 min

Siblings in tennis

Venus & Serena, the Bryan brothers, Nelson and Busta Parker... These are just some of the most well known names in tennis. On this episode the boys talk about the advantages of having a brother or sister who plays this wonderful game with you. Enjoy

Nov 14, 202124 min

How to train alone

Tennis can be tough to practice at the best of times let alone when you don't have a hitting partner. Try these tips from the boys next time you hit the courts alone. Enjoy

Nov 9, 202121 min

Tennis Etiquettes (Do's & Don'ts)

There are some unwritten rules when you walk onto a tennis court. Some are spot on and others can really rub you the wrong way. The boys break down the do's and don'ts of the tennis court.

Oct 31, 202123 min

Coaching the Pros

What does it take to coach a professional tennis player? Understanding, passion, patients, flexibility and much more. The boys break down what they believe you need to coach the next superstar.

Oct 21, 202123 min

Build the ultimate tennis player

Imagine how good it would be if you could custom create your tennis game using only the best shots from the greatest players of todays game. Well that's what we did Enjoy

Oct 12, 202125 min

Tennis in the rain

Should tennis players compete in the rain like so many other sports? It made for an interesting discussion with the boys. What are your thoughts? Enjoy

Oct 9, 202124 min

Doubles partners

What makes a good and a not so good doubles partner? Nelson and Rez breakdown their favourite and least favourite characteristics of a partner on court Enjoy

Sep 30, 202121 min

Pet Peeves

We all have a few pet peeves on the tennis court. Sometimes it's a player grunting on every ball, sometimes it's players taking forever on the change of end or perhaps it is a know it all client. The boys go through their own pet peeves when playing and coaching

Sep 27, 202123 min

Laver Cup Preview

Once a year the tennis world runs the Laver Cup. Team Europe vs Team World. The boys breakdown the upcoming event and give their tips on what to expect.

Sep 20, 202122 min

Tennis Parents

Tennis has not always had the best warp when it comes to parents in the sport (example Tomic and Dokic) The boys talk about their experiences dealing with parents in the sport for the better and the worse.

Sep 17, 202125 min

US Open - Wrap up

What an amazing US Open we witnessed in 2021. The boys breakdown their highlight moments and what to take away from final Grand Slam of the year Special Guest: Busta

Sep 13, 202125 min

Guest: Matt Leggett - Wheelchair tennis player

Matty Leggett is a Wheelchair tennis player in Canberra and an all round great bloke. Nelson and Matty talk about the sport, Paralympics, and coaching. Enjoy

Sep 9, 202126 min

Keeping tennis in your life.

How do we keep kids (and adults) interested in this great game? Rez and nelson breakdown their thoughts on the topic

Sep 7, 202122 min

Timing Tsitsipas

After a headed first round between Tsitsipas and Murray at the US Open, a debate has begun about the tactics used by the Greek world number 3.

Sep 2, 202119 min

US Open 2021 - Preview

Nelson and Rez break down the draw for the 2021 US Open. Who is going to take the title for the last Grand Slam of the year?

Aug 28, 202129 min

Coaching on court... Yes or No?

Should tennis allow players to have their coach teach them on court during matches? Nelson and Rez break down the pros and cons.

Aug 26, 202121 min

Guest: Jake Okines - College Tennis

Jake Okines is a former athlete for Lee University in Tennessee, USA. He graduated with a Masters in Business Administration and also coached the Lee tennis team after his playing career. Jake talks about what college tennis is like in America and how his business "Ready College Recruiting" can help you get into the right school. Enjoy

Aug 16, 202121 min

Tennis in the Tokyo Olympics

The boys break down their thoughts on the tennis at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Enjoy

Aug 11, 202122 min

Coaches

What should you look for in a tennis coach? Nelson and Rez break down what they believe are great qualities in coaches these days and what skills they look for before they hire somebody new.

Aug 1, 202123 min

Tennis equipment has come a long way.

How important is the racquet you play with? Could a change in equipment boost your playing level? Or, is it all in the hands of the athlete?

Jul 28, 202120 min

What is talent?

We hear the word get thrown around a lot when it comes to athletes but what does talent actually mean? Nelson and Reza give their thoughts.

Jul 20, 202122 min

Who is the GOAT?

It's always an interesting topic around who is the greatest of all time. Reza and Nelson break down why Federer, Nadal and Djokovic could be considered the ultimate GOAT.

Jul 13, 202122 min

Welcome to Tennis Culture

Rez and Nelson have been part of the tennis community for over 20 years, first as players now as coaches of their own tennis company, Get Set Tennis. This podcast is about more than just what happens on the court. It touches on a range of subjects from player behaviour, coaching habits, impact on the game and what the future of tennis looks like. Come join the team and be a part of the culture.

Jun 21, 202120 min