Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast] TCU Head Coach David Roditi Previews Early Season Top 10 Matchup with Virginia
Jan 14, 2026
David Roditi, head coach of the TCU men's tennis program, shares insights on the upcoming season. He reflects on transitioning from TCU's historic success to a new roster, discussing how recent wins boost recruitment. Roditi also reveals his reasons for joining the NCAA Tennis Operating Committee, offering candid thoughts on governance challenges. He emphasizes the importance of onboarding new players effectively and highlights his coaching philosophy of balance. Plus, he pitches TCU's match against Virginia, promising an exciting atmosphere with future tennis stars.
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Program Success Creates Opportunity And Pressure
- David Roditi views TCU's recent multi-year success as a player-driven era that elevated the program's profile and recruiting reach.
- He feels proud but also pressured to sustain results while trusting the team and process moving forward.
Delegate Community Work To Protect Priorities
- Assign a staff member to own community engagement and marketing to protect program resources and relevance.
- David Roditi credits staff specialists for allowing head coaches to focus on on-court work and broader program growth.
Get Inside Governance To Influence Change
- Roditi joined the NCAA Tennis Operating Committee to learn governance and influence decisions, not just to complain.
- He stresses aligning governing bodies (NCAA, ITA, USTA, ATP/WTA) to move tennis forward more efficiently.
