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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 3min

TCU Head Coach David Roditi Previews Early Season Top 10 Matchup with Virginia

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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Jan 14, 2026 • 42min

Virginia Head Coach Andres Pedroso Previews Early Season Top 10 Matchup with TCU

Andres Pedroso, head coach of the University of Virginia men's tennis program and a multiple-time national champion, shares insights as the team prepares for a big match against TCU. He discusses the young talents on his roster, particularly the promising Rafa Jodar and his quick transition to pro tennis. Pedroso emphasizes the importance of team culture and leadership, detailing how player dynamics influence success. He also explains the benefits of challenging matches early in the season to foster growth, highlighting how college tennis is shaping future professionals.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 23min

Matías Soto Live from the 2025 Pro Bear Bash

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with multiple Baylor Bear alums at the 2025 Pro Bear Bash. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 60min

Celebrating the Past, Building the Future: Michael Woodson on Pro Bear Bash Weekend

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with multiple Baylor Bear alums at the 2025 Pro Bear Bash. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 54min

Ethan Quinn on Life Inside the ATP Top 100

2023 NCAA Singles Champion and current ATP #70 Ethan Quinn joins the show to breakdown his breakout 2025 campaign, discuss the structure of his preseason training program, and SO much more!! Check out the interview on YouTube by clicking here. Episode Bookmarks: Preseason - 3:05 Next step in his game - 14:05 What match did you learn the most from - 22:57 Qualifying vs Main Draw scheduling - 31:42 Road Life - 36:51 Replay Any Match - 40:41 Does the top of the game feel open - 43:08 Do people ask you about college - 48:13 Goals for 2026 - 50:12 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 58min

How Eliot Spizzirri Turned 2025 Into a Breakout ATP Season

Former Texas All-American and current ATP #90 Eliot Spizzirri joins the show to recap his breakout 2025 season. He offers insight into the most consequential matches of his season, discusses his takeaways from his first year living the pro tennis lifestyle, breaks down his preseason training schedule, plus SO much more!! Check out the interview on YouTube by clicking here. Episode Bookmarks: Intro - 2:15 Assess Your Season - 6:32 Which Stat Are You Most Proud Of? - 16:00 What Match Did You Learn the Most? - 22:45 Favorite Pro Match - 36:35 Best Off-Court Experiences - 39:25 This Offseason - 42:35 Value of an Agent - 49:05 Early 2026 Schedule - 53:15 Outro - 55:30 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 52min

A Unique Pathway to College Coaching ft. Florida Men's Assistant Coach Max Koller

Florida Men's Assistant Coach Max Koller joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his unique pathway into college coaching. He also offers his thoughts on his first 18 months at Florida, taking the next step this spring, his approach to recruiting, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: College tennis fandom - 3:40 Pathway to college coaching - 6:10 Getting the job at Florida - 16:40 The Fall - 26:15 Your approach to recruiting - 33:05 How often do you get asked about NIL - 36:45 Connecting to the Gainsville community - 38:40 what helps florida take the next step in 2026 - 41:05 Getting more fans aware - 43:25 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 51min

Recapping a Breakout 2025 Spring for Clemson with Men's Associate Head Coach Austin Rapp

Clemson Men's Associate Head Coach Austin Rapp joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap a breakout 2025 spring for his Clemson Tigers. He also offers his thoughts on how the level of college tennis has changed since his own playing days, his approach to recruiting, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: Clemson 2025 spring - 3:00 College Tennis better now? - 16:45 Your approach to recruiting - 20:45 How often do you get asked about NIL - 25:45 Connecting to the Clemson community - 31:00 Getting more fans aware - 32:15 What helps Clemson take the next step in 2026 - 42:00 Who is a coach you model yourself after - 45:15 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 39min

TCU All-American and ATP #205 Jack Pinnington Jones Discusses Adjusting to the Pro Tour

Two-time TCU All-American and current ATP #205 Jack Pinnington Jones joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown his first six months on the Pro Tour. He offers his thoughts on adjusting to the pro tennis lifestyle, what he learned during his time at TCU, reflections from his final season, plus SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks Transitioning to Pro Tennis - 1:50 Biggest difference in level between college/pros - 6:00 Favorite pro match + one you learned the most from - 12:55 What part of your game improved most in college - 21:00 Be honest: Were you happy you DNF'd against Timo in the SFs - 29:00 NIL/the college path - 31:30 Goals for 2026 - 33:10 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 35min

Georgia All-American and WTA #149 Dasha Vidmanova Reflects on First Six Months of Pro Career

University of Georgia All-American and current WTA #149 Dasha Vidmanova joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on her first six months of Pro Tennis. She also discusses the significance of capturing the career triple crown her senior season, signing with IMG, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: Transitioning to Pro Tennis - 3:40 Biggest difference in level between college/pros - 5:00 What parts of pro tennis have you had to alter your game for - 10:23 Why sign with IMG/how have they helped - 15:30 Favorite altitude pro match + one you learned the most from - 18:15 Capturing the career triple crown - 21:30 Fall vs. Spring NCAAs - 23:28 Relationship with Mary Stoiana - 25:00 What part of your game improved most in college - 25:50 NIL/the college path - 29:32 Goals for 2026 - 31:31 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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