Second Serve Podcast is the only tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational players by everyday tennis players. We are passionate about the game and our episodes are geared towards adults playing a sport in the later years of life (hence, the name “Second Serve”). This podcast discusses everything related to rec tennis. Topics include the following: advice for beginners; funny and crazy situations that happen on the court; the rules of adult tennis; and how it feels being an adult and getting your feelings hurt when you are not played in an important match. We know how it feels!
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels
14 mins; March 28, 2026
National Hit to be Fit Weekend
15 mins; March 21, 2026
Tennis Manners
14 mins; March 14, 2026
USTA League Urban Legends
13 mins; March 07, 2026
Understanding USTA Self-Rating And DQs
15 mins; February 28, 2026
First or Second Serve?
19 mins; February 21, 2026
Annoying Situations On The Court (Part 2)
15 mins; February 14, 2026
Annoying Situations On The Court
13 mins; February 07, 2026
Forfeit Or Fight: Captains’ Dilemma
21 mins; January 31, 2026
Tennis Content Creation with Alex Chan (Part 2)
12 mins; January 24, 2026
Tennis Content Creation with Alex Chan
15 mins; January 17, 2026
Finding Flow
12 mins; January 10, 2026
Tournaments versus Leagues
12 mins; January 03, 2026
Tennis Pet Peeves - Part Two
15 mins; December 27, 2025
Tennis Pet Peeves
10 mins; December 20, 2025
My Partner Said “Slice It” And I Said “I Can’t” (Tennis Mind-Part 3)
11 mins; December 13, 2025
Ratings Drama: Think Before You Click Appeal!
17 mins; December 06, 2025
The Tennis Mind - Part 2
16 mins; November 29, 2025
USTA Coaching - Part 2
9 mins; November 22, 2025
USTA Coaching
16 mins; November 15, 2025
The Tennis Mind
15 mins; November 08, 2025
What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros - Part 2
8 mins; November 01, 2025
What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros
11 mins; October 25, 2025
Rallying Through Breast Cancer - A Crossover Episode with Michelle from Talk Tennis (Part 2)
16 mins; October 23, 2025
Rallying Through Breast Cancer - A Crossover Episode with Michelle from Talk Tennis
19 mins; October 18, 2025
End of Disputed Line Calls? SwingVision's Answer
24 mins; October 11, 2025
No Coach No Problem: SwingVision the Future of Tennis Coaching
19 mins; October 04, 2025
Rec Tennis Tryouts - Getting Cut!
14 mins; September 27, 2025
Transform Your Net Play - Don't Wait For An Invitation To The Party!
14 mins; September 20, 2025
Tiebreak Mental Tips and Best Advice for Levels 2.5-4.0 with Karen Rembert
13 mins; September 13, 2025
Tiebreak Strategy - Will This Help You Win?
11 mins; September 06, 2025
Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina Heading to US Open!
18 mins; August 28, 2025
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion (Part 2)
14 mins; August 23, 2025
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion
15 mins; August 16, 2025
10 Rules for Rec Players
14 mins; August 09, 2025
Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey (Crazy Stories) Part 2
11 mins; August 02, 2025
Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey
15 mins; July 26, 2025
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!)
18 mins; July 19, 2025
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels
14 mins; July 12, 2025
Rec Tennis Stories, Laughter, and Spilling the Tennis Tea!
19 mins; July 05, 2025
Winning Doubles with Singals & Staying Positive (Part 2)
14 mins; June 28, 2025
Winning Doubles with Signals & Staying Positive
15 mins; June 21, 2025
Navigating Tricky Tennis Rules - Part 2
11 mins; June 14, 2025
Navigating Tricky Tennis Rules
13 mins; June 07, 2025
Cary Tennis Classic with Co-Tournament Director and USTA Southern President Ted Reese
19 mins; May 31, 2025
National Tennis Month - Ask Someone To Play!
13 mins; May 24, 2025
What Not to Say to Your Doubles Partner
13 mins; May 17, 2025
3.5 to 5.0 in 3 Years - Winning Singles Strategy
17 mins; May 10, 2025
Spectators - Mind Your Own Business!
12 mins; May 03, 2025
Improving Your Tennis Game: Insights from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 4)
12 mins; April 26, 2025
Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci - Most Memorable Moments on the Court (Part 3)
14 mins; April 19, 2025
Mental Tips from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 2)
13 mins; April 12, 2025
USTA League Urban Legends
13 mins; April 05, 2025
Self-Rates: What You Need to Know
15 mins; March 29, 2025
Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci (One Thing To Do Before Hitting The Ball!)
14 mins; March 22, 2025
Double Match Point: Helping Captains and Rec Players Coordinate
19 mins; March 15, 2025
Wheel Serve NC: Inspiring Journey of Wheelchair Tennis (Part 2)
14 mins; March 08, 2025
Wheel Serve NC: Inspiring Journey of Wheelchair Tennis
16 mins; March 01, 2025
Navigating Annoying and Irritating Behaviors (Part 2)
18 mins; February 22, 2025
Navigating Annoying and Irritating Behaviors
14 mins; February 15, 2025
A Journey From 3.5 to 5.0 in Three Years (Part Two)
13 mins; February 08, 2025
A Journey From 3.5 to 5.0 in Three Years
13 mins; February 01, 2025
Captaining Still Sucks!
7 mins; January 25, 2025
Captaining Sucks!
11 mins; January 18, 2025
Carolyn and Erin Updates and Our 2025 Tennis Goals
17 mins; January 11, 2025
Stump The Ump - Part 3 (Foot Faults, Lets, and Hindrances)
9 mins; January 04, 2025
Stump The Ump - Part 2 (Most Popular Question He is Asked and More Quick Rulings!)
10 mins; December 28, 2024
Stump The Ump
12 mins; December 21, 2024
Double Knee Replacements to National Champion In One Year
14 mins; December 14, 2024
Weather And Shorts Sets (Don't Be A Jerk To Volunteers)
9 mins; December 06, 2024
Weather and Short Sets
15 mins; November 30, 2024
Tennis Manners
14 mins; November 23, 2024
Tennis Is For Everyone (Kelly Gaines - Executive Director of USTA NC)
16 mins; November 16, 2024
Pet Peeves Part 2 (A Captain's Perspective and What We Do That Bothers Our Opponents)
15 mins; November 09, 2024
Navigating Tennis Pet Peeves: Quirky Annoyances on and off the Court
10 mins; November 02, 2024
Tips and Advice for Attending the US Open
15 mins; October 26, 2024
Finding Flow
12 mins; October 19, 2024
Tournaments versus Leagues
12 mins; October 12, 2024
Tennis Helped Save My Life
9 mins; October 05, 2024
Tennis for Life (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
15 mins; October 01, 2024
Advice For Playing Mixed Doubles
12 mins; September 28, 2024
That Jerk Just Hit Me!
14 mins; September 21, 2024
Transform Your Net Play - Don't Wait For An Invitation To The Party!
14 mins; September 14, 2024
It's Never Too Late: Stephanie's Inspiring Tennis Journey Starting at 56
10 mins; September 07, 2024
Craziest Story Ever, by Claire from 'Me and My Racquet' podcast
8 mins; August 31, 2024
Tips for Tennis Parents and the One Shot You Need to Practice
13 mins; August 24, 2024
Tiebreak Mental Tips and Best Advice for Levels 2.5-4.0 with Karen Rembert
13 mins; August 17, 2024
Tiebreak Strategy - Will This Help You Win?
11 mins; August 10, 2024
Awkward Things People Say During A Tennis Match
11 mins; August 03, 2024
Cary Tennis Classic with Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese
22 mins; July 27, 2024
What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros - Part 2
8 mins; July 20, 2024
What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros
11 mins; July 13, 2024
Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch (Part Two)
8 mins; July 06, 2024
Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch
13 mins; June 29, 2024
Local League Coordinator Anonymous - Part 2
12 mins; June 22, 2024
Local League Coordinator Anonymous
11 mins; June 15, 2024
10 Rules for Rec Players
14 mins; June 08, 2024
Different Strokes For Different Folks (Can You Change Your Stroke As An Adult?)
13 mins; June 01, 2024
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!)