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Second Serve Tennis

Second Serve with Carolyn Roach & Erin Conigliaro

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Second Serve Podcast is the only tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational players by everyday tennis players. We are passionate about the game and our episodes are geared towards adults playing a sport in the later years of life (hence, the name “Second Serve”). The goal of the podcast is to promote and grow the game of tennis for adult players. This podcast discusses everything related to adult recreational tennis. Topics include the following: advice for beginners; what ad ...
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The How-To Girl Podcast is hosted by Elliana Vincent your ultimate how-to girl for advice, relationships, career, and self-care. The How-To Girl Podcast is an advice podcast for the people who google "how to" when they have questions. New episodes monthly.
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Should you play in tournaments or leagues? Maybe both? Join Carolyn and Erin as they continue their conversation with Eric, the 55+ 4.5 singles National Champion, on the differences between tournaments and leagues from Eric's perspective. In addition hear the craziest thing that ever happened to Eric at a tournament. You won't walk up to a tourname…
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We were thrilled to have Eric on the podcast! Eric won the USTA Men’s 55+ 4.5 singles National Championship at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, FL. Returning to tennis and competing at age 59 has profoundly changed his life and perhaps even saved it! Eric is from Long Island New York. He currently plays in leagues, and trains in Naples, FL fo…
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October is breast cancer awareness month and we greatly appreciate Victoria Thio discussing Tennis for Life with us! Tennis for Life Tennis for Life provides free tennis lessons and court time so that breast cancer survivors may experience the benefits that tennis can bring to their lives. If you live near the Raleigh, NC area and would like to sig…
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Are you scared to play mixed doubles? What should you look for in a partner? In this episode two seasoned mixed players discuss what they like about playing mixed doubles, give tips on playing mixed doubles and finding the right partner, and discuss their best and worst match. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of …
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Is it bad etiquette to hit someone with a ball during a match? Have you ever been hit? Did it make you mad? Do you feel differently based on what level you played or what you are playing such as mixed? A listener asked a follow up question to the etiquette episodes. Let us what you think! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this…
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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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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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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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Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el. #51: Hey guys! Happy back-to-school season. In this week’s episode, I cover things I wish I had known before sorority recruitment and my overall advice for living with col…
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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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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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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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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! Please rate or review us w…
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Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el. #50: Hi besties!! Happy 50th episode! Thank you for supporting the show, I'm so thankful for you and my podcast show!<3333 Here are some things I talk about in today’s epi…
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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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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 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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Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el. Hi friends, Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode!! In today’s episode, we are talking about Cannabis, Mary Jane, Weed, or whatever you'd like to call it, we are talking…
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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. Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks! Support the show Use our referral link to g…
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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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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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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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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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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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Stick a tiny fork in this one jerks cuz this baby is all stumps n’ mud… Welcome to the Vegas of the South where H is lookin’ to suck some heads and Case is battling the Midwestern Lobers Mobsters! “You’re a dottard!” “That’s good wood!” “Let’s just feed that guy peanut shells.” #SquatterDreamin #WhiteSuitSweat…
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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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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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Welcome to Cocomo Tony’s Jersey Shore-Cast! “What’s yer shoe size?” It’s a taste of the American Dream as the JERKS serve up dog,man,and bull shit… “My best bud Tone’s gonna buy me a pair of kicks!” “Where’s the rat on the jetski?” #2WhiteSnakes #SnakeGuyOrDahmer? #HuddledOils #WretchedCreams #JerkPractice #JerkPracticePodcast…
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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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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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Welcome to the RatCast Snitches! This week, tune in to “My Long Life - It’s a Hard One” and hear the JERKS talk about Butt cheeks, Chest cheeks, and nobody of note… “Click on it! Click on it! Get another psalm!"" “What!? Just put a marble in the game!” #PottersGrave #DickNose #DigitalMud #JerkPractice #JerkPracticePodcast…
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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 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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This week - Naked Gun presents Police Academy presents Young Leslie presents the Jerk Practice Podcast! Put on your gimmick shoes, cuz this week the JERKS are talkin’ sex pests, Carter’s bones, and pocket self-defense… “I’m a rough, you’re a tough - Let’s Go!” “It’s very Cobb-like.” #TrumpTea #StampPrices #MagnetShoes #JerkPractice #JerkPracticePod…
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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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Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el. Hi friends! Happy Wednesday. I'm super excited for you guys to hear today's episode. In today's episode, I share my experience, plus tips and tricks for attending a concer…
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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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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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Call the Carpathia! Cuz it’s goin’ down this pod! It’s Hanks/Hogan 2024 this week, as the JERKS talk man-flavored energy drinks, boy skirts, long slacks, proprietary prompts, and turnin’ foes into crows… “Let’s talk about the Saint of God’s Son - Jesus.” “Please gimme theme planets.” #DoompityGross #JerkPractice #JerkPracticePodcast…
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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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Make those beds Congress! Cuz this podcast is in session! Fresh off an unexpected break, the JERKS are “buzzin’” ‘bout sacks o’ Snickers, John Thune the Bafoon, and sexy joint pin-ups. “She cooks fish in her dishwasher!” “Fuck you Tommy Lee!” #Senacore #Congrecore #Fishwasher #HeardHesGotABigOne #JerkPractice #JerkPracticePodcast…
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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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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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Pour Hogan a Clontarf cuz this one’s rarin’ for a hangover! Join Dr. H Zero and Case “Bugs in the Face” V. as they discuss barmedians, tall creams, and that guy with the sawed-off in Boyz n the Hood… “Tampa just sounds wet.” “That’s a bug-egg machine ya idiot!” #RoachLoin #RoastRoachRump #JerkPractice #JerkPracticePodcast #NatureBoy…
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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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Get yer skin checked and hold those bladders Jerks, cuz this one’s a Urinal Party! The JERKS are DADS this week as they discuss late 90s prices, horny boogers, and hobo lobster traps… “I get half the chin in the divorce.” “You can’t have breasts unless you identify as a breast!” #ShovelJaw #AlmondNips #UrinalParty #NumberCutting #JerkPractice #Jerk…
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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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Put down those candy cokes and slop up some grit Jerks, cuz this one’s a post-Valentine’s Day dearth… This week The JERKS are talkin’ Arabian Death Masks, Harrison Ford’s son Barrison, and wings of rats. “Don’t kill me now tooth.” “Like a kiss from Peter Pan.” #DanielAykroyd #CandyCokes #JPSB #JerkPractice #JerkPracticePodcast…
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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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