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We decided that we are going to start posting our Tracksuit Rundown on other platforms, not just YouTube. These are weekly episode where we discuss the most notable tennis current events.



In this week's Tracksuit Rundown:
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Miami Open Recap
9:21 - Estoril Open Drama
16:45 - Monte-Carlo Masters Predictions
27:49 - Point of the Week

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In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Alex sits down with former #5 in the world, semifinalist of the US Open, quarter finalist of the French Open, and current Tennis Director of IMG Academy -- Jimmy Arias.



Discussion points:

0:00 - Intro

2:58 - Developing Character Through Tennis

11:08 - Introduction to Tennis and Nick Bollettieri

19:22 - What Modern Day Coaching and Tennis is Missing

24:00 - Relationship with Father

30:00 - Reflections and Changes After Getting Sick

40:20 - IMG: Pro Development vs Client-Service Model

45:15 - What Separates the Top Pros from the Rest



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In this episode Alex sits down with the #1 ranked Junior (ITF) tennis player in the world, Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez. This episode was filmed during the Eddie Herr International Championships at IMG Academy, which was Rodrigo's last junior tournament of his career before fully transitioning to the ATP tour (pro circuit).

In this episode we discussed:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Eddie Herr International Championships
2:54 - Hobbies and Free Time
6:05 - Next Steps
6:53 - Playing Top ATP Pros
8:11 - Areas of Development and Strengths
10:44 - Enjoying Tennis
11:24 - Being at the Forefront of Mexican Tennis

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In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Alex sits down with former Junior World #1 and 2019 Junior Wimbledon Champion -- Shintaro Mochizuki.

This episode was filmed a couple of months ago during our trip to IMG Academy, where Shintaro was training for the Hard Court swing and for the 2023 US Open.

This past week Shintaro has had a major breakthrough at the Japan Open where he beat world #31 Tomas Martin Etcheverry, #10 Taylor Fritz, and #41 Alexei Popyrin.

In this episode we discussed:
0:00 - Intro
2:53 - Difference Between Juniors and the ATP Tour
6:03 - Where Shintaro Gets His Self-Drive
8:00 - Goals: 3 months, 2 years, 5 years...
9:43 - Tennis Idols
12:55 - Nutrition and Diet
17:30 - Preparing for 5 Set Matches

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In this episode Alex sits down with Margie Zesigner -- head of Girls/Women's Tennis at IMG Academy. In this episode, Margie and Alex discuss:

0:00 - Intro
3:40 - Purpose Through Coaching
8:27 - How to Ensure Athletes Develop Holistically
11:00 - Advice on dealing with early success and pressure
24:38 - Practice vs Competition Players
28:00 - The Importance of a Team in Tennis
31:35 - The Most Impressive WTA Player....
39:00 - The Future of IMG Women's Tennis

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In this special episode, Steven and Alex go to IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida and sit down (for a second time) with the legendary coach David "Red" Ayme. Huge huge thank you to IMG Academy and Coach Red for making this happen!

Episode Topics:
0:00 - Intro
4:34 - Nick Bollettieri's Passing and Legacy
11:00 - IMG Academy's "Complete Ecosystem"
16:50 - IMG Academy's Generational Success
23:07 - "Healthy" vs "Unhealthy" Competition
25:25 - Is IMG Academy Too Big?
29:52 - What Qualities You NEED to Have to Succeed at IMG
31: 40 - Sebastian Korda
34:45 - Tommy Haas Stories
50:40 - Rapid Fire Questions

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