Best Carolyn Roach Podcasts (2024)

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Transform Your Net Play - Don't Wait For An Invitation To The Party! 14:50

1h ago14:50

14:50

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 decades of coaching experience. Karen shares her wisdom on the crucial role of self-talk and confidence in becoming a dominant net player. Karen was a National USTA Finalist in 45 Dou…

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It's Never Too Late: Stephanie's Inspiring Tennis Journey Starting at 56 10:58

6d ago10:58

10:58

Have you ever thought it was too late to start something new? Meet Stephanie, who picked up a tennis racket for the first time at 56 and hasn't looked back since. This episode is brimming with inspiration as Stephanie recounts her transition from a dedicated tennis mom to an active participant on the court. With her children grown and an empty nest…

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Patient Capital: Galen Weston on Canadian prosperity 31:23

13d ago31:23

31:23

As the fourth generation leader of a family business, Galen Weston recognizes the responsibility he shoulders – to his employees, his country, and his great-grandfather’s legacy. Weston’s Real Home-made Bread began in Toronto in 1882. Today, George Weston Limited is one of Canada’s largest private sector companies, with more than 200,000 employees.…

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Craziest Story Ever, by Claire from 'Me and My Racquet' podcast 8:32

13d ago8:32

8:32

Claire wins the award for craziest story ever! She also tells us what the line calls were like playing in college and why she started the Me and My Racquet Podcast. Claire hosts the Me and My Racquet podcast on behalf of USTA Southern. She is the Tennis Service Representative for North Georgia and Atlanta. We are replaying a few of our most popular…

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Tips for Tennis Parents and the One Shot You Need to Practice 13:28

20d ago13:28

13:28

Can early exposure and self-accountability shape a young athlete's future? We were thrilled to speak with Mark Dillon! Mark Dillon is in the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame and was the President of USTA NC. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Mark played college tennis at NC State where he won two ACC si…

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Embracing the AI opportunity: Elio Luongo, KPMG 34:43

22d ago34:43

34:43

When Elio Luongo started working for KPMG in Canada in the 1980s, artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction movies. Remember when The Terminator hit the big screen? Now, as Luongo prepares to retire as CEO, AI is no longer the purview of sci-fi imagination. It’s increasingly the day-to-day reality in a modern workplace. Luongo is enc…

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Tiebreak Mental Tips and Best Advice for Levels 2.5-4.0 with Karen Rembert 13:10

1M ago13:10

13:10

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 how. Get ready for an episode packed with actionable tips from Karen on how to stay mentally sharp during those high-pressure moments. Learn the art of self-talk, and discover how to main…

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Tiebreak Strategy - Will This Help You Win? 11:48

1M ago11:48

11:48

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. Karen was a National USTA Finalist in 45 Doubles, a two-time NC State 25 Doubles Champion, and ranked #11 nationally in NAIA Doubles. Karen is a USTA High-Performance Coach, USPTA Eli…

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Awkward Things People Say During A Tennis Match 11:02

1M ago11:02

11:02

Has anyone ever said anything to you that was awkward or memorable during or after a match? Did you think it was a strategy? In this episode, Wendy joins us to discuss awkward things opponents and teammates have said during adult recreational tennis matches. Let us know if anyone has said anything awkward or funny to you! Support the show Use our r…

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Carolyn Wilkins on productivity and economic growth 34:51

1M ago34:51

34:51

Carolyn Wilkins is fully aware how “geeky” it is to talk about economic growth. But the former senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada has made a career out of it, and she is inviting everyone else to get in on the conversation – because it’s the very lifeblood of our quality of life. “The economy is the foundation of peoples' financial and so…

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Cary Tennis Classic with Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese 22:32

2M ago22:32

22:32

Come check out the Cary Tennis Classic on August 10-17! Kei Nishikori, David Goffin, Chris Eubanks, Lulu Sun and others have all entered to play! We were thrilled to talk with the Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese. Ted is the current Executive VP of Southern Board of Directors, current chair of USTA National Local Play & Competition Committee (2 ter…

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What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros - Part 2 8:25

2M ago8:25

8:25

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 even a slight shift in focus can elevate your recreational play. Bill is a sports marketing, sponsorship, communications and event production professional. He has worked at Wake Fores…

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What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros 11:11

2M ago11:11

11:11

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 of experience. Discover how concentrating on minimizing unforced errors and focusing on strategy rather than hitting winners can revolutionize your performance, whether you're a 2.5 or…

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Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch (Part Two) 8:04

2M ago8:04

8:04

Can a tissue spark chaos on a tennis court? You bet it can! In this episode we hear about Carolynn and Amy's craziest and most memorable moments on the courts in Michigan. You can visit CourtMerch to check out their t-shirts and gift ideas. Support the show Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVi…

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Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch 13:43

3M ago13:43

13:43

Do you know a Drop Shot Demon or Queen of the Lob? Amy and Carolynn have launched a tennis business producing t-shirts and gift items for tennis players called CourtMerch. In this episode, Amy shares her journey of falling back in love with tennis after a long hiatus, leading her to captain a USTA team, while Carolynn opens up about how a sabbatica…

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Empowering change: A conversation with John Kousinioris of TransAlta 43:40

3M ago43:40

43:40

John Kousinioris describes 2015 as a wakeup call. Back then, his company, TransAlta, relied heavily on coal plants to generate electricity for Albertans. The Alberta government had other plans. It announced a phase-out of coal-fired electricity plants and gave TransAlta until 2030 to comply. Rather than challenging the government’s decision, Kousin…

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Local League Coordinator Anonymous - Part 2 12:33

3M ago12:33

12:33

Ever wondered what it truly takes to manage an adult recreational tennis league? Join us as we chat with an anonymous Local League Coordinator who pulls back the curtain on the unique challenges and triumphs of this role. From the tricky business of rescheduling matches due to unpredictable weather to the strategic maneuvering by team captains, our…

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Local League Coordinator Anonymous 11:49

3M ago11:49

11:49

We have an anonymous guest! What crazy stories or silly situations does a local league coordinator have to deal with because of a few of the passionate adult rec tennis players? What is the pettiest grievance a local league coordinator has ever received? We discuss this and more! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one …

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10 Rules for Rec Players 14:24

3M ago14:24

14:24

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. In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we were surprised by the rule. You can Download Our Rules Card and please reach out if you hav…

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Different Strokes For Different Folks (Can You Change Your Stroke As An Adult?) 13:37

4M ago13:37

13:37

Have you tried to change your stroke as an adult? Were you able to do it? Mike is back to discuss this and more! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! You can listen to other episodes with Mike at the following links: To Grunt or Not To Grunt https://secondservepodcast.com/2022/02/08/to-grunt-or-not-to-grunt/…

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Inside the Roots Leather Factory: A conversation with CEO Meghan Roach 25:07

4M ago25:07

25:07

As a child growing up in Pembroke, Ontario, Meghan Roach remembers driving more than an hour out of town to shop at a Roots store. “Roots was always something special,” she recalls, pointing to the durability of their well-worn products. “I love the Roots TUFF Boots. You would buy these things and you could not wear them out.” Little did she know t…

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Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!) 18:16

4M ago18:16

18:16

What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Francie played college tennis for NC State an…

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Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels 14:20

4M ago14:20

14:20

Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assist…

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How a 4.5 Learned to Play Tennis by Watching YouTube 11:08

4M ago11:08

11:08

Can you learn to play tennis watching YouTube? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We were thrilled to have Trey join us to discuss this and more. Trey is an NTRP rated 4.5 player and is self taught! Come join the excitement at the 4th Annual Cy King Tournament! The tournament for adults takes place from Ma…

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Rec Tennis Tryouts - Getting Cut! 14:48

5M ago14:48

14:48

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 out for teams and how ridiculous it is. If you aren't sure whether it is a tryout or not Erin has a question you could ask (other than is this a tryout) =) Use our referral link to …

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Risk and Resilience – John Risley of CFFI Ventures 34:04

5M ago34:04

34:04

For decades, the names John Risley and Clearwater Seafoods were practically synonymous. The story of Clearwater’s founding is the stuff of legend in Atlantic Canada. It’s a story of how John and his business partner Colin MacDonald started selling lobsters in a store on the Bedford highway in 1976 … and how they grew Clearwater into a global seafoo…

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How To Be A Good Teammate (On A Competitive Team) - Part 2 8:18

5M ago8:18

8:18

What can you do to encourage your doubles' partner? Tara is back to give us more tips on how to be a good teammate and tells us about her experience at a USTA State Tournament and the USTA Southern Sectionals. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Tara captained the team that won the 55 plus 6.5 State Champio…

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How To Be A Good Teammate (On A Competitive Team) 11:36

5M ago11:36

11:36

How can you be a good teammate? Have you ever showed up late to a match? Are you supportive of your doubles partner? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We really enjoyed hearing Tara's advice on how to be a good teammate. Tara captained the team that won the 55 plus 6.5 State Championship and finished seco…

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Welcome To Loserville (Getting Bumped - Going From Winning To Losing A Ton) 11:22

5M ago11:22

11:22

What is it like going from winning a lot to losing? Do you need to win in order to have fun? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Carolyn and Erin discuss what it is like getting bumped and losing. Erin just wants to play good tennis (win or lose) and Carolyn is hoping to have Erin's mentality one day... Use…

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A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships - Part 2 15:21

5M ago15:21

15:21

Aileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience (and the less than ideal situation that happened in her first game in her first match)! Also, Aileen discusses the research she did on players who got bumped after making it to the National Championship. Aileen took up tennis as an adult (starting at 2.5) and fell in love …

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A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships 13:16

6M ago13:16

13:16

Aileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience! Aileen took up tennis as an adult (starting at 2.5) and fell in love with the sport. She has played on over 100 USTA teams but this was her first experience at the National Championships. In this episode Aileen discusses how the team made it to the 4.0 National Championsh…

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Taking on the world’s toughest challenges: John Bianchini of Hatch 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

They’re taking on underground construction obstacles, tackling mining and energy quandaries, and don’t hesitate to brainstorm daily about how to address climate change. Hatch is an engineering and professional services firm that employs 12,000 people in 150 countries around the world, all from its perch in Mississauga, ON. But you may have never he…

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Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey (Crazy Stories) Part 2 11:59

6M ago11:59

11:59

Kana is back to tell us about crazy adult recreational tennis stories in New Jersey! Playing indoors with a time limit can make everything a little more difficult because one team may want to slow down while the other team may want to speed up. It can lead to a few frustrating or funny situations! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes…

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Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey 15:19

6M ago15:19

15:19

Is adult tennis the same in different parts of the country? Do you have to try out as an adult? Are you required to buy the uniform? Can you flip courts? Is a win on court 1 worth more than other courts? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We really appreciate Kana joining us to discuss playing tennis in a …

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Learn About Age-Group Adult Tournaments 15:25

6M ago15:25

15:25

Do you have a Gold Ball? Do you even know what a Gold Ball is? We really enjoyed talking with Brenda Carter about tournaments! Brenda's story is a masterclass in longevity and love for the sport. Brenda's journey gives us all hope that one day we can win a Gold Ball or at least try! Please let us know if you love tournaments and which ones are your…

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Captaining Still Sucks! 7:43

7M ago7:43

7:43

Should you flip courts? What is your #1 pet peeve as a captain? Erin and Aileen have over a decade of experience captaining teams and have seen a lot! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss! We are excited to team up with Mi…

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Captaining Sucks! 11:30

7M ago11:30

11:30

Why is being the captain difficult? If you are a new captain this episode is for you! Both Erin and Aileen have captained multiple teams for more than a decade! Erin made a list of why being the captain is so hard or why it sucks and Aileen discusses her experiences as captain. Erin and Aileen give great advice and Carolyn listens and laughs and fe…

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From shop floor to CEO: Jennifer Wong of Aritzia 28:31

7M ago28:31

28:31

When Jennifer Wong was an economics student at the University of British Columbia, she walked into an Aritzia store with her resumé. The company at the time was only three years old and operated two locations. She landed a part-time job, which led to other Aritzia jobs as the company grew. Three decades later, she became Chief Executive Officer of …

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Annoying Situation - Bathroom Breaks! 8:46

7M ago8:46

8:46

Has your opponent ever taken a really long bathroom break? Did you think it was a strategy? Dave and Tom are back to discuss this and more! They are both NTRP 3.0s, who have been to states and sectionals numerous times. Please check out their previous episodes about annoying situations that happen on the court at: Annoying Situations on the Court -…

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Annoying Situations On The Court - Part 2 15:29

7M ago15:29

15:29

If your opponent hits winners during warm up, does it bother you? What if your opponent throws or breaks their racquet? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Dave and Tom are back to discuss more annoying situations! They are both NTRP 3.0s, who have been to states and sectionals numerous times. It was intere…

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Annoying Situations On The Court 13:00

8M ago13:00

13:00

Have you ever had something annoying that happened on the court? What did you do? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Dave and Tom are back to talk about annoying situations that happened to them. They are both NTRP 3.0s, who have been to states and sectionals numerous times, and have had a few annoying sit…

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The Tennis Mind - Part 3 11:23

8M ago11:23

11:23

Do you need mental tips for your doubles game? We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! If you would like to contact Christine please email cwatson908@gmail.com. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited …

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Connecting North America: Keith Creel of CPKC 45:30

8M ago45:30

45:30

When the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway track on November 7th, 1885 in British Columbia, CP became the first transcontinental railway to connect Canada from east to west. Last April, the iconic Canadian company marked another first, when – in Kansas City, Missouri – a ceremonial final spike connected Canadian Pacific with K…

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The Tennis Mind - Part 2 16:25

8M ago16:25

16:25

Do you get upset about bad line calls? Do you need help with your mental game? We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! If would like to contact Christine please email cwatson908@gmail.com. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision P…

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The Tennis Mind 15:52

8M ago15:52

15:52

Ever wonder why you excel in practice but crumble under the pressure of a real match? Do you feel confident on the court? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! Christine coaches players on the mental game an…

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Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More! Part 2 11:38

9M ago11:38

11:38

Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces is back to tell us what she has learned from her 12 seasons producing her tennis podcast. She also tells us about the craziest thing that has ever happened at a junior tennis tournament! You don't want to miss it! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro…

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Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More! 12:23

9M ago12:23

12:23

Ever wondered what it takes to raise a champion in the grueling world of junior tennis? Lisa Stone, founder of Parenting Aces, joins us to discuss this and gives a few tips to parents about the journey! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, an…

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Improving Your Tennis Game: Insights from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 4) 17:11

9M ago17:11

17:11

Ever wonder why your forehand doesn't look like the pros? What has made legendary tennis coach Rick Macci such a successful coach? Join us as we discuss this and Rick even helps us with our issues (and we have many!) We had the absolute pleasure of talking with Rick Macci, who enlightened us on the biomechanics of tennis. Rick's insights on the tec…

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Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci - Most Memorable Moments on the Court (Part 3) 14:27

9M ago14:27

14:27

What is the most exciting tennis match legendary tennis coach Rick Macci has ever watched? What did he think of the King Richard movie? What is the most memorable moment on the court for Rick as a player and as a coach? We explore these topics and more in our on going conversation with Rick Macci! Rick Macci has trained and worked with Serena and V…

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Mental Tips from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 2) 14:53

9M ago14:53

14:53

What mental tips does legendary tennis coach Rick Macci have for recreational players? What does he think of on court coaching for the pros and recreational players? What is the best advice he has ever given? Hall of Fame coach Rick Macci joins us to share his wisdom and experience in our latest episode. His insights on maintaining composure, forge…

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