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Amanda Sterling and Ruben Vargas recap the 2026 Texas UIL State Team Tennis Tournament, highlighting close matches, championship comebacks, sportsmanship, and program-building across classifications. Interviews with coaches, Texas Tennis Coaches Association leaders, and UIL Athletic Director Ray Zapeta add firsthand perspective on tournament decisions, coaching approaches, and the future of Texas tennis.

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In this episode, Brent Abilez introduces Coach Athlete Log, a new app designed to help coaches efficiently document practice, games, injuries, and athlete interactions. We explore how this tool can streamline documentation, improve communication, and ensure legal compliance across sports organizations. Coach Abilez shares insights into his innovative coaching app designed to streamline record-keeping and communication for coaches, along with updates on his tennis program at San Angelo Central. The conversation covers practical tools for coaches, the importance of documentation, and future plans for expanding his platform.

And at minute 55 the discussion takes a turn toward playoffs, Fantasy Football, and the Cowboys.

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The best coaches don’t just coach tennis—they coach kids through life. 🎾Some of the biggest lessons have nothing to do with forehands or footwork.Trust, patience, and understanding your athletes matter more than chasing perfection. The coaches who make the biggest impact are willing to adapt to the kid—not just the scoreboard. That’s what makes coaching so special.If you’re a coach, parent, or player, what’s the biggest lesson tennis has taught you off the court?

We chat with THE Wes Kidd and THE Casey Graham of 213 Tennis in this episode. As mentioned, if you are a tennis coach with a funny story from a match, tournament, or any thing or the sort send it in to @213_tennis on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

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