Sam Gore is a veteran play-by-play commentator and studio host at ESPN and at Tennis Channel. Sam announces professional tennis year-round and has also been a play-by-play announcer of the NCAA Tennis Championships for The Tennis Channel. It is an absolute privilege for us to have Sam on the podcast. Enjoy this fun discussion!!

If I had to list all of the items our guest tonight has accomplished in the tennis and sports industry, it would take up the entire episode. But to just name a few, this guest was the first sports agent in professional tennis representing players such as Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl; he was the founder of ProServ, one of the first sports marketing firms established in 1970; he co-founded the ATP in 1972 with Jack Kramer and Cliff Drysdale; he’s an author, a former Davis Cup player and Davis Cup captain, and was the co-founder of the Legg-Mason tournament held in Washington DC; and like my co-host, this guest was elected to the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009, please welcome to the pod, Donald Dell.

We are happy to have with us on tonight former NCAA Singles and Doubles Champion from the University of Florida, two-time Olympian and now the co-founder of Grip MD, Mark Merklein. Teaching professionals all know the importance of teaching the right grips in tennis to its students. And with Grip MD, it is an important teaching tool that students can use when working on their game. To hear more about this product and to hear more about Mark, please welcome to the pod, Mark Merklein.

We have with us two great guests tonight on the pod, both part of Mission Elite Performance. The first is a returning guest in Raheel Manji. Raheel is the Founder and CEO of Mission Elite Performance. We also have with us the COO of Mission Elite Performance, Ivan Radomirovic. Enjoy listening to this conversation as both Raheel and Ivan talk about the quick growth of this company since its inception, which started just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tonight, Steve and I recap Team Europe's domination of the 2021 Laver Cup. Even without Roger, Rafa and Novak, Team Europe's lineup was loaded with six of the top ten best players in the world. And Team Europe sure played up to its potential as they routed Team World in this year's competition.

Tonight, we have with us returning guest, John Embree, CEO of the United States Professional Tennis Association, often referred to as the “USPTA”. John is a tennis industry veteran, having been President for Prince Americas and also spending 17 years at Wilson Sporting Goods where he held a variety of positions including Vice President/General Manager in the Racquet Sports Division. John also serves on the Board of Governors of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, something that both John and my Co-Host and Hall of Famer, Steve Flink, have a common interest in. Tonight, John discusses the many initiatives the USPTA has in its sights regarding the tennis teaching profession.

What a remarkable two weeks it has been (and three weeks for one person in particular). We had two teenagers on the women’s side take the tennis world by storm and one individual on the men’s side chasing history. I’m thrilled to have my co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Flink on with me to recap it all. Enjoy listening to this fun recap of the final rounds of the US Open.

What a week it was! Steve Flink and I discuss highlights of what was an an extraordinary Week One at the US Open. Enjoy as we recap what possibly could have been the best first week in the history of the US Open.

Co-Hosts David Beilinson and Steve Flink talk with Jason Weir-Smith, a former NCAA Finalist and All-American at TCU and former top 100 doubles player professionally. Jason has recently landed the role as Director of Racquet Sports at The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, New York. We are here tonight to discuss the exciting of news of how this historical site in Forest Hills landed the South Africa - Venezuela Davis Cup tie. Enjoy listening to this fun episode.

Co-Hosts David Beilinson and Hall of Famer Steve Flink welcome to the pod another Hall of Famer, Tracy Austin. Tracy is the youngest US Open female singles champion in history winning the title at just the age of 16 years old and is also the youngest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the age of 29. We now see her on Tennis Channel doing such great commentary. Tracy joins David and Steve as the three of them discuss the Big Three, what it's like be on tour at such a young age and also give predictions for the last slam of the year, the US Open.

Tonight, we have with us a Cardio Tennis Consultant to the USTA, Michele Krause. Michele is based out of Florida, but has conducted Cardio Tennis sessions all over the world. She’s been featured on Tennis Channel’s One Minute Clinics and USPTA On Court among many other additional channels. It is my pleasure to welcome to the pod, Cardio Tennis’ own, Michele Krause.

Steve Flink and I are so happy to have on J. Wayne Richmond, the Tournament Director for the Western & Southern Open. The Western & Southern Open is a main stop for both ATP and WTA players as they prep for the last slam of the year, the US Open. We are excited to talk all things Western & Southern Open back in its usual location this year in Mason, Ohio.

We are happy to have on not only my co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Flink, but also one of the most genuinely nicest individuals I have met in the tennis arena, Blair Henley. Blair has covered the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, ATP Finals, WTA Finals, Laver Cup, Fed Cup, Indian Wells, Miami, Cincinnati, Washington D.C., Delray Beach, Houston and Newport. Blair has also written for such outlets as TENNIS Magazine, TENNIS.com, espnW.com, ATPTour.com, WTATennis.com and TennisNow.com, Hope you enjoy this fun discussion!

We are happy to have with us on tonight the founder of Spec Tennis, Nate Gross. Spec Tennis is played on a pickleball court and all that is needed is a paddle and orange-dot low compression tennis balls. With both Paddle and Pickleball picking up popularity, Nate has sort of combined the two sports. We are happy to have him on with us tonight, so please welcome to the pod, Nate Gross.

Such a fun episode for the tennis historians, as my co-host Steve Flink and I discuss this past week's tournament played in Newport, along with talking about Steve's personal experience getting nominated and then inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017.

With Roger, Rafa and Novak all with 20 slams, we bring in Co-Host and Hall of Famer Steve Flink to break down this past week's matches at Wimbledon, along with discussing the historical significance of what all of us are witnessing while watching The Big Three.

Fun conversation with my Co-Host and Hall of Famer Steve Flink as we recap a very interesting Week One at Wimbledon and also look ahead to what's in store for Week Two. Enjoy!

Excited to have Tennis Channel's Steve Weissman join Steve Flink and David Beilinson on this episode. Steve Weissman talks about his career journey and the three of us also talk college tennis, French Open, Wimbledon and some fun "not-so much quick hitters" at the end of this episode.

We have with us today WTA Professional Touring Coach Kevin O'Neill, the current coach of WTA Professional Caty McNally. Kevin has been a successful professional tennis coach for almost 30 years. Kevin has a Bachelor of Arts degree centered in History from University of Utah, with extensive educational work from Pepperdine University and Clemson University. Take a listen to this fun discussion as we discuss Kevin's tennis journey, his coach-player relationship with Caty and hear Kevin talk about how "McCoco Mania" came about.

Join Steve Flink and David Beilinson as they recap a remarkable run by Novak Djokovic at this year's French Open. Steve and David dive deep into Novak's semifinal win against the King of Clay, along with Novak's come from behind victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final to capture Novak's 19th Grand Slam Title.

Have a listen as my Co-Host Steve Flink and I discuss the current events at the mid-point of the 2021 French Open.

David and Steve discuss the early headlines at Roland Garros, including the recent news of Naomi Osaka withdrawing from this year's event.

We have with us tonight, Mike Manzella, an experienced racquet club teaching professional and has been a certified P-1 Performance, Adult, and 10 & Under member of the United States Professional Tennis Registry since 2005. He founded Racquet-Pros.com in 2020 after finding just how difficult it was to match racquet club instructors with available racquet club jobs. By making racquet professionals and their skill sets discoverable on demand, Mike and his team at Racquet-Pros.com help find the best match for both parties’ unique needs. He has experience as both an employer and a coach, and currently serves as Executive Director of Racquets of South Towns Tennis Club, in Orchard Park, New York. Please welcome to the Pod, Mike Manzella.

Steve and David talk about the history of the American men and their struggles at Roland Garros.

Murphy Jensen joins the pod tonight to discuss his tennis journey and also his current work at WEconnect Health Management which is an addiction relapse prevention and real-time outcomes digital health platform, providing custom support and connection for those in recovery from Substance Use Disorder. A lot of people remember Murphy winning the 1993 French Open Doubles Tournament with his brother, Luke Jensen, in remarkable fashion…including celebrating by Luke breaking Murphy’s jaw after match point. Murphy teamed up with his brother to win a total of four ATP doubles titles. Enjoy this fun and energetic conversation with Murphy Jensen!