Texas Tennis Coaches Podcast

By: Amanda Sterling
  • Summary

  • Two tennis coaches (one retired and one current) chat with tennis coaches sharing stories, laughs, and ideas.
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Episodes
  • TTCP: THE Jorge Capestany
    Sep 2 2024

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    Thank you for 250 downloads! As a way to show our appreciation, here is THE Jorge Capestany!

    Check out his website: TennisDrills.tv

    Jorge Capestany shares his personal story and journey in the tennis coaching game. Born in Havana, Cuba, Jorge and his family left during the Cuban missile crisis and settled in the United States. He discovered his love for tennis in high school and went on to become a successful coach, working with high-performance players and winning gold balls. Jorge created TennisDrills.tv, the world's largest tennis video library, with over 2000 drills and 140 courses. He emphasizes the importance of coach education and tailoring drills to specific skill areas. Jorge's drills focus on the five-play situations in tennis and prioritize ball count to maximize improvement. Jorge Capestany emphasizes the importance of making tennis drills fun and competitive.


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • TTCP: THE Ruben Vargas
    Aug 26 2024

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    In this episode, Amanda Sterling and Ruben Vargas continue their conversation about their coaching journeys. Ruben shares his story of growing up in a big family, getting involved in a gang in his youth, and eventually finding his passion for tennis. He talks about his experience playing tennis in high school and college, and how he became a coach. Ruben emphasizes the importance of giving your all and working hard, and shares stories of influential coaches in his life. He also discusses the success of his coaching career and the impact he has had on his players. Ruben Vargas shares the story of how his name ended up on the tennis courts at Vernon High School, highlighting the pride and significance it holds for his family. He also reflects on his coaching career, the impact he had on his players, and the blessings he received. Vargas emphasizes the importance of coaching and the positive influence it can have on young athletes. He shares his experiences at TTCA and the recognition he received as a coach. Vargas concludes by expressing his gratitude for his supportive family and the joy he finds in retirement.


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    45 mins
  • TTCP: THE Amanda Sterling
    Aug 12 2024

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    In this episode, Ruben Vargas interviews Amanda Sterling, the head coach at Academy High School in Little River Academy. Amanda shares her journey from being a shy child to becoming a successful tennis player and coach. She talks about her experiences playing college tennis and how she transitioned into coaching. Amanda emphasizes the importance of building trust with her athletes and the challenges of coaching at a small school. She also discusses the impact of attending the Texas Tennis Coaches Association convention and the value of networking with other coaches.


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    45 mins

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