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In this episode of the Texas Tennis Coaches Podcast, hosts Amanda Sterling and Ruben Vargas welcome David De Leon Jr., from Canyon High School. The conversation explores the importance of building relationships with players and the challenges David has faced in establishing a successful tennis program. They discuss the role of technology in coaching, the significance of sportsmanship, and the lessons learned throughout David's coaching career. The episode emphasizes that success in coaching comes from caring for the players and fostering a positive environment. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of setting non-negotiables in coaching, particularly in youth sports. They emphasize the role of discipline, character building, and sportsmanship in shaping young athletes. The conversation also covers the significance of strength and conditioning, mental toughness, and injury prevention, especially for female athletes. Additionally, they explore the value of match play, coaching philosophy, and community involvement, as well as the benefits of coaching organizations. The use of technology in coaching is highlighted as a means to simplify tennis and enhance athlete performance.

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In this episode of the Texas Tennis Coaches podcast, host Amanda Sterling and co-host Ruben Vargas interview Sasha Shkorupeieva, a young and dynamic tennis coach originally from Ukraine. Sasha shares her journey from starting tennis at a young age in Odessa to becoming a head coach in the U.S. The conversation delves into her experiences transitioning from a player to a coach, the importance of building relationships with athletes, and the challenges of balancing coaching with personal life. Sasha reflects on her coaching philosophy, emphasizing the need to understand each player's unique motivations and the significance of teamwork in tennis. Sasha reflects on her coaching philosophy, the dynamics of working with a head coach, and her personal life, including her recent engagement. The conversation also touches on the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on her family, as well as her insights on the life lessons learned through tennis.

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In this episode of the Texas Tennis Coaches Podcast, hosts Amanda Sterling and Ruben Vargas reflect on the TTCA 2025 convention, share insights from interviews with Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander and Andy Zodin, and discuss the importance of sportsmanship, coaching philosophy, and the role of team spirit in tennis.

Ruben and Amanda want to thank Bobby Kleinecke and Wilson for making this interview happen. Another special thanks to Andy and Mats for taking the time to sit and chat with us before the 2025 Wilson Hall of Fame Banquet!

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