The UTR Pro Tennis Tour Podcast with James McKie

This man deserves some credit! From playing 3 doubles at Tennessee to top 50 in the WORLD! Mark has worked his tail off to get to a career high of 50 ATP and has competed in all 4 Grand Slams. What is his advice for players like him? Tune in to find out what life is like on the pro tour for doubles players. Good things happen to good people!

Trying to rebuild a program? Then this is a must listen! Clancy has rebuilt two programs from the ground up to compete for championships. Culture and competition very important to the DNA of his coaching philosophy. Can Arizona take the next step and make the Elite 8? I think so!

Listen to one of the greatest Japanese college tennis players of all time. Will he and other players get a 5th year? Can you imagine having to play college tennis at the highest level whilst learning a new language? Shunsuke had one piece of advice for up and coming players --- "Just SHOW UP every day!" Great player and truly a great person. Watch out for Mr. Mitsui in the future!

Want to hear strength and toughness? Ema had two children, then decided to give pro tennis another shot at the age of 30. This is not easy but she is going for it. Tune in and listen to her story as she travels the world trying to get to the top of the game. She also re-started her pro career playing PTT events!!

A true legend of our sport. Steve won Grand Slams as a player and has been the Head Coach for the Aggies since 06'. Two of his former players, who are first cousins, also just reached the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000. Tune in and listen to the raw emotions of what that must have felt like and how he incorporates pro tennis into his program in College Station.

Want to know what it's like to play tennis and go to one of the best Universities in the world? Penn is a top 5 school in the country and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League Conference. Listen to Coach Bonfiglio on how he runs the program and what type of players he is looking for. He is also a big believer of the PTT system allowing his guys to COMPETE and increase their match count.

Fresh off his first Grand Slam appearance at Wimbledon, the second player guest is featuring British player, Hamish Stewart. Learn what the lower level of professional tennis is actually like and how players how are barely scraping by financially. What is the next step for Hamish? Can he make a push for top 100ATP? I believe so!

If you are a coach or player trying to improve your knowledge on the doubles court, then this episode is for you. Alan has assisted in coaching Jamie Murray to No. 1 in the world and has been around the highest level of professional tennis for many years. This will truly give you an insight into what it takes to be a fantastic doubles player. Training is specific and the margins are very small!

Truly amazing to hear how Manny prepared his team to win championships. Relationships! Manny and UGA won 4 national championships and 29 SEC titles. Want to know how to actually cross the finish the finish line and win the big trophy in May? Tune in! He is also a huge UTR fan too ;)

All college coaches must listen to this. In a period of uncertainty for non revenue sports, listen to Chase Hodges, Senior Vice president at UTR Sports, and see how easy it is to work with us to generate revenue for your program. It is simple, we are creative and it is so important!

Fresh off a National Championship, Drake Bernstein joins me for a great discussion. The Dawgs enjoy the ride! They fully embrace having fun amongst the hard work. Tune in and listen to how Drake and the Georgia Bulldogs recruit, practice and operate on a daily basis. Amazing host of PTT events too!

One of the best tennis minds in the game. DT has coached at the highest level of pro tennis, college tennis and is now the Head Coach for the Cowboys. Great stories, expectations for the season and what he TRULY looks for in recruits that consider going to Stillwater. Tuning in from a recruiting trip in Europe!

First PLAYER pod! Great discussion with former player, Dominik Koepfer. Highs and lows of pro tennis, the importance of college tennis and advice to younger players. Every player has their own path and journey, stay focused on the process and get GOOD people around you.

Can Michigan State take the next step and win championships? Listen to one of the best recruiters in college tennis. Head Men's Tennis Coach, Harry Jadun, has taken over the Spartans and got them to the national stage. Great stories about on campus recruiting visits and Coach Tom Izzo too!

Every single player who is trying to reach the top of the game needs to listen this. REAL advice from one of the best coaches in the world highlighting the importance of college tennis to the LTA. Mark currently leads men's tennis at the LTA and has coached top players like Andy Murray. Everything from the importance of pro tennis scheduling, to getting the right team around you to Davis Cup team culture ideas!

Drew and the Denver Pioneers have won multiple conference championships in a row and arguably one of the best mid-major teams in the country. We break down everything from what he looks for in recruits to the importance of hiring a good assistant to the importance of hosting and playing PTT events.

From Mid-Major to P4 Powerhouse. My former teammate, Robin Goodman breaks down his most recent coaching move to the Lady Vols and explains what the program is about. Great conversation highlighting everything from his coaching philosophy, to his favorite fast food restaurant after a win to the game of golf! Tune in!

Amazing conversation with Brandon discussing his experience in college and pro tennis. He has coached players like John Isner and had huge success in college tennis at USF, Texas and now Clemson. Has built a very strong Clemson team in just 2 years and will be pushing for new records in 2026.

Pete breaks down his recruiting and coaching philosophy at Nebraska. As the former #1 player in college tennis at Ohio State, he has now turned a program around as a Head Coach to compete at the national stage. Listen in as to why he hosts PTT events on campus and what has sparked change amongst the program.