Do you get frustrated with tennis players who “throw” games, sets, or even whole matches to try and keep their rating low? If so you can’t miss the roundtable discussion in this episode of the Shankcast because Kevin, Megan and Ian are joined by a special guest who has first hand experience in massaging his record of play. Hear firsthand what thoughts, opinions, and arguments float to the surface as they hash out the tricky topic of ratings and competition. Enjoy the tennis banter!

When the dust settles and it's all said and done who in this incredible era of tennis players will have the most grand slams?? Serena Williams? Roger Federer? Maybe Novak or Rafa? Today on the Shankcast podcast you'll hear Kevin, Megan and Ian give their official predictions as well as defend their stances. Tennis banter at it's finest!

If you’ve played competitive tennis then you’ve experienced bad calls. It comes with the territory, but how can we deal with it effectively? Should you confront your opponents or let it slide? Is “hooking” them back ever the right choice? On this episode of the Shankcast Kevin, Megan and Ian will answer those questions and many more so you know exactly what to do the next time you head onto the court. Thanks for listening to our tennis banter podcast!

Let’s be honest, tennis drives us all nuts from time to time, but why?? What is it about our sport that brings out the best and worst in people? Maybe post importantly: how can we get a handle on those things so we can enjoy the sport more, compete more effectively, and improve more steadily? Those are the questions Kevin, Megan and Ian discuss on this special episode of the Shankcast, the world’s number one podcast for tennis banter, inspiration, and appreciation.

Is tennis “bad boy” Nick Kyrgios exactly the kind of exciting, dynamic draw the sport needs to grow into the 21st century, or are his antics a blemish on the game that should be removed as soon as possible? That’s the topic at hand in today’s Shankcast where three lifelong, career tennis coaches sit down to discuss the most impactful tennis topics each and every week. Find out what we think about Nick in this episode of the podcast!

All around the world tennis players of all levels are afraid to hit towards their opponents in doubles. They’re afraid of the stigma attached with being a head hunter on the court! Should it be that way? Is aiming towards your opponents good tactics or poor sportsmanship? Today you’ll learn the perspectives of three lifelong players and coaches as they debate the nuances of competitive doubles, targets, and revenge shots.

It’s a question that has been asked of many people for many years: “Could YOU win against tennis legend Serena Williams?”. A game? A match? How about just one point?? Today on the Shankcast podcast you’ll hear the honest, unfiltered thoughts of all three coaches about how they would do, and how other players close to them would do against Serena. You’ll learn a lot about the many layers of tennis talent, what it takes to be the best in the world, and also what the differences are between...

The underhand serve is all the rage in 2019 thanks to Nick Kyrgios, but is it a legitimate shot? Should it be allowed at the professional and amateur level, or is it just not a respectable shot? In this episode of the Shankcast podcast you’ll hear the thoughts, opinions, and complaints about this sneaky shot from all three coaches as they debate it’s place in the great game of tennis. 

Announcing a brand new tennis talk show unlike anything else on the internet! You'll be entertained, inspired, and enlightened with each and every episode of the Shankcast podcast! Today you'll get to know the three coaches behind the mics including their competitive highs and lows, goals for the show, and what topics will be covered in the future. Thank you so much for listening and supporting what we do!