Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis

The "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis" podcast brings you tennis, tennis and more tennis. With podcast interviews with guests deeply rooted in the tennis industry, "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis" brings the tennis world to you. You will hear from a variety of guests including some touring professionals, some touring coaches, some collegiate coaches along with some high school coaches. You will also hear from certain individuals outside of the playing and coaching arena, with each person having made a great impact on this sport.

Sports
Tennis
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Steve and David Dive Deep into the Sampras - Ag...
On tonight's episode, my Co-Host Steve Flink and I dive deep into the Pete Sampras - Andre Agassi rivalry. As many may know, Andre was my idol growing up and I followed him and his results religiously. Many of you also know that Steve’s latest book is called “Pete Sampras: Greatness Revisited”. If you haven’t purchased that book yet, definitely go ahead and go get that book…such great writing and such great insight from Pete and from his peers. Hope you enjoy this fun discussion on such a great rivalry.
58 min
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Long Beach State Women's Head Coach Jenny Hilt-...
We have with us today long-time Head Women’s Coach of Long Beach State, Coach Jenny Hilt-Costello. Coach Hilt-Costello has taken the women's tennis program into the national elite during a run that has included 22 Big West regular season or tournament titles in 18 seasons, 13 NCAA tournament berths, and 17 consecutive nationally-ranked seasons. I’m excited to hear about her tennis journey, so without further ado, please welcome to the pod, Coach Jenny Hilt-Costello.
23 min
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Mary Carillo Joins David and Steve to Talk All ...
So excited to have Mary Carillo join Steve Flink and myself tonight as we discuss all things tennis. We cover a lot of material with Mary in this episode starting with her experience winning the 1977 French Open Mixed Doubles Title with childhood friend John McEnroe, to how she got started in her broadcasting career, to covering the Big Three and also asking Mary her thoughts on some of the great rivalries that we have had throughout the history of the sport. Please enjoy this extremely fun conversation with Mary Carillo.
53 min
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Steve Flink and David talk Miami Open
Co-Host and Hall of Famer Steve Flink discusses all things Miami Open with David. Enjoy this fun conversation as we wrap up what was such an impressive tournament for a number of players on both the Men's and Women's side.
18 min
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Update with Former UMASS Tennis Player Brittany...
We are so happy to have with us back on the pod tonight, Brittany Collens. For those that have listened previously, you know that Brittany was a 2017 graduate of the University of Massachusetts. Brittany and her teammates have been in the news as of late because of a recent preposterous, delusional and illogical decision by the NCAA that took away the team’s Atlantic 10 title, along with all three years of their wins due to a $504 clerical error which we will get into the details during our conversation. There have been quite a few updates that Brittany will be sharing with us tonight since we last spoke in October. It is my privilege to welcome back to the “Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis” pod, Brittany Collens.
15 min
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Tennis Media and Public Relations Veteran Pete ...
We have with us returning guest, Pete Holtermann, a Tennis Media and Public Relations veteran. Pete has worked for the ATP Tour and for ESPN. Pete is the current Media Director for the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati and is also the current Media Director for the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. Pete is also the President and Founder of HolterMedia. Enjoy listening to this conversation as Pete discusses navigating the tennis tour through a pandemic.
23 min
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Co-Hosts Steve Flink and David Beilinson talk R...
We are back on with my co-host tonight, Steve Flink, a Hall of Famer. Steve won’t brag about himself, but I sure will, Steve is an absolute living legend in our sport. Have a listen as we talk Roger's return to the courts and much more!
24 min
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Tennis for America Fellow Natalia Munoz
Tonight we have with us a guest who, at just the age of 22 years-old has already given back so much to the sport of tennis. This guest recently graduated from Long Beach State University where she competed at the collegiate level and was named 2nd Team All-Big West her Junior Year in both singles and doubles, and is now in the midst of her first year as part of Tennis for America, a new program formed by the ITA, where she is currently working for the Sloane Stephens Foundation. We are happy to have with us on tonight Natalia Munoz
16 min
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Director of Development and Brand Manager at th...
We are so happy to have with us on tonight Lindsay Linhart, the current Director of Development and Brand Manager at the Sloane Stephens Foundation. The Sloane Stephens Foundation was established in 2013 by professional tennis player and US Open Champion Sloane Stephens to enhance the quality of life and shape constructive futures for underserved youth through exposure to tennis, life-long learning and healthy life-style choices. The Foundation empowers children to dream and achieve big, on and off the tennis court, by countering limiting factors such as poverty, community violence and inequitable academic opportunities. The Foundation’s primary programming is in the Compton community in Los Angeles, but they welcome opportunities to partner with like-minded communities and organizations across the globe. It is my privilege to welcome to the “Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis” pod, Lindsay Linhart.
20 min
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Steve Flink and David talk Australian Open
We are so happy to have on with us what we hope is the first of many episodes with my new co-host at "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis", Steve Flink. As many of you know, Steve is a sports journalist who has been a columnist and editor with magazines such as World Tennis Magazine, Tennis Magazine and Tennis Week. Steve has also done a lot of work for Tennis Channel. In 2017, Steve was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the Contributor category. We have had him on a couple times previously, and I think I must have caught him in a lapse of judgement when I asked him to collaborate with me going forward. That said, I am so thrilled Steve agreed to be a co-host with me. It is my privilege again to welcome back to the “Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis” pod, Steve Flink.
36 min
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Brian Wilson - Former NCAA Doubles Champ and Cu...
We have with us today Brian Wilson, Associate Director of High Performance at the Darling Tennis Center, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brian was ranked #1 in Southern California in the juniors before attending the University of Illinois. In 2003, Brian was the NCAA doubles champion partnering with Rajeev Ram and the team went undefeated and won the NCAA team championship. In 2004 he was ranked #1 in the NCAA in singles. He played on the ATP tour for five years and won over 15 titles in singles and doubles. Brian played in the main draw of the US Open and Australian Open. While playing World Team Tennis, Brian had wins over Pete Sampras and Patrick Rafter. Since Brian started coaching in 2008, he has been involved in two of the most successful and acclaimed tennis centers in the country, Darling Tennis Center HP Coach 2008-2012 and was Director of Junior Tennis at Northwest High Performance Tennis from 2012-2018. Brian then rejoined the Darling Tennis Center in 2018. Please enjoy this fun conversation with Brian!
27 min
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Bjorn Fratangelo Discusses Delray Beach Open an...
Tonight, we have with us 2011 French Open Junior Champion (where, by the way, he beat Dominic Thiem in the final); he’s previously been in the Top 100 and now with injuries hopefully behind him, he’s looking back to getting within the Top 100 again; it’s been great catching up with him just after his appearance at the Delray Beach Open, please welcome to the pod, Tennis Professional and “Food Connoisseur”, Bjorn Fratangelo.
22 min
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Former USTA National Coach and Former Universit...
We have with us today a tennis coaching veteran in Dustin Taylor. Dustin has had two stints at the USTA and he was also the Associate Head Coach at the University of Virginia from 2014 - 2017 working with Coach Brian Boland where the team won three consecutive national championships, two NCAA Singles Champions and one National Indoor Singles Champion. And while Dustin is no longer in collegiate coaching and no longer traveling as much helping guys on the pro tour, Dustin is still entrenched in the tennis industry acting as the Business Development Manager at HarTru LLC. Enjoy listening to this fun conversation!
44 min
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Top 70 ATP Ranked Professional Dominik Koepfer
We have with us today ATP Tour Tennis Professional Dominik Koepfer. Dominik tuned pro in 2016 and has seen a steady climb in the rankings reaching a career high ranking of 61 in September 2020. Many of you may remember Dom’s Round of 16 US Open match in 2019 vs eventual runner-up Danil Medvedev in what was such a tightly contested battle. Dom played his college tennis at Tulane University where he had an incredible Senior Year in 2016 which we will get into during our discussion today. It is my privilege to welcome to the pod, Dominik Koepfer.
25 min
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Tulane Men's Head Tennis Coach Mark Booras
We have with us today 12th Year Men’s Head Coach of the Tulane Green Wave, Coach Mark Booras. Coach Booras was named head coach for Tulane men’s tennis in 2008 and was tasked with rebuilding a program that was discontinued for four years as a result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Since then, Coach Booras has orchestrated the program’s improbable return to national prominence as a top-30 team in the country. We are happy to have him on, he’s also a Chicago guy…so he’s already on my good list…please welcome to the pod, Coach Mark Booras.
43 min
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Former Top 70 ATP Tour Professional Jesse Levine
Recorded prior to the rescheduling of the 2021 Delray Beach Open, we have with us today former top 70 ATP Tour Professional Jesse Levine. As a 13-year-old in 2001, Jesse won the U.S. Clay Court 14 Nationals singles championship, and as a 15-year-old he won the USTA boys' 16s doubles championship with his doubles partner. As a 17-year-old, Jesse won the 2005 Wimbledon boys' doubles championship. Playing one year of No. 1 singles as a freshman for the University of Florida in 2007, Jesse lost only one match, finishing his career with a 24–1 record. Professionally in June 2009, Jesse scored his most significant victory defeating former world No. 1 Marat Safin at Wimbledon. We are thrilled to have him on with us tonight, please welcome to the pod Jesse Levine.
25 min
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Delray Beach Open Tournament Director Mark Baron
We are so happy to have with us on tonight Mark Baron, the Tournament Director of the ATP 250 Delray Beach Open...one of my favorite tournaments to cover every year. In what has been a crazy year with the COVID-19 virus, Mark and his team have had to stay extremely nimble with the conditions of the current pandemic situation which has a resulted in certain scheduling changes. For this year, with the Australian Open being moved to February, the Delray Beach Open will be played during the first week of January, instead of its usual mid-February time slot. I am excited to talk all things Delray with Mark…and it is my privilege to welcome to the “Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis” pod, Delray Beach Open Tournament Director Mark Baron.
19 min
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Tennis Coach Sandy Mittleman - Owner of Mittlem...
We have with us today Sandy Mittleman. Sandy has coached tennis players from thirty different countries at the USTA National, ITF, ATP and WTA Tour levels. Sandy’s coaching of 3 USTA 18s National Champions is proof of his coaching, player development and management skills. We are happy to have him on, so please enjoy this engaging discussion with Sandy Mittleman.
39 min
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Cameron Lickle - COO NeuroTennis
We are so happy to have with us on tonight the COO of NueroTennis, Mr. Cameron Lickle. Many of you may know Cameron from his partnership with former 7-time Grand Slam Champion, Mats Wilander with their “Wilander on Wheels” program. Cameron is a 2003 graduate of the US Naval Academy where he was a captain of the tennis team in both 2002 and 2003. Currently Cameron is the acting COO for NeuroTennis. NeuroTennis is a wearable wrist band that improves all aspects of your tennis game. And because its coaches you while you play, it's unlike any other sports wearable on the market. Enjoy this fun conversation with Cam!
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Stephen Amritraj - Chief Tennis Officer at UTR
We are privileged to have Chief Tennis Officer and Tournament Director at Universal Tennis, often referred to as “UTR”, Stephen Amritraj join the podcast tonight to discuss the recently announced three-year UTR Pro Tennis Series Tour.
19 min
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2020 Year-In-Review with Friend of the Program ...
We have with us today David Zakhodin, a day one "Friend of the Program", to discuss our annual "Year-In-Review" segment. While this segment almost didn’t happen because of the pandemic and we didn’t know how much tennis would be played in 2020, thankfully the tour was able to get in quite a few tournaments in the latter part of the year. Enjoy listening to this fun discussion where we hit on a variety of interesting topics that occurred throughout this crazy and very unique year.
49 min
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Match Tennis App Founders Lindsay Lee-Waters an...
We are so happy to have on with us tonight both Heath and Lindsay Lee-Waters, the creators of Match Tennis App which at a high level is basically your virtual tournament desk for signing into tennis tournaments and so much more. Lindsay is a former top 35 WTA player and Heath is a veteran ATP/WTA Registered tour coach since 1998. Heath's professional players have won more than 90 professional titles on tour and his junior students have won more than 30 gold balls. We are happy to have both of them on tonight to learn more about their current venture, the Match Tennis App. It is my privilege to welcome to the “Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis” pod, both Lindsay and Heath.
21 min
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Oklahoma Sooners Men's Head Tennis Coach Nick C...
We have with us tonight Men’s Head Tennis Coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, Nick Crowell. In four seasons at the helm for the Sooners, Coach Crowell has compiled a record of 65-32 and has led OU to three NCAA tournament berths while coaching three players to All-American honors. He coached the 2017 NCAA Doubles champs in Spencer Papa and Andrew Harris who beat teams ranked 6,3,4, and 1 to take home the title. Coach Crowell has coached players that have gone on to win 119 professional titles. Prior to his arrival in Norman, Crowell spent 13 years as an assistant coach and associate head coach at Florida State University where he helped lead the Seminoles to the NCAA tournament in each of those seasons. Coach Crowell also has experience in the junior ranks. In 2010 he coached the Florida USTA Under-18 Team to a national championship. The win marked the first time since 1983 that the Florida team had won the prestigious tournament. For his efforts he was named the USTA Florida Junior Coach of the Year. A native of Amarillo, Texas, Crowell spent his playing days at the University of Texas. He was a two-time All-American in doubles and won the ITA National Indoor Championship in doubles with partner Michael Blue during his senior season. We are happy to have him on the pod tonight. Please enjoy listening to this fun conversation.
13 min
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Former University of Illinois All-American Denn...
We are privileged to have on with us Dennis Nevolo, a former top 350 ATP Ranked Professional, a former All-American at the University of Illinois, and a former Illinois High School State Singles Champion. We talk all things junior tennis, college tennis and professional tennis. Dennis gives us specific insight on what it's like to compete at all levels. Enjoy this fun discussion!
37 min
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TopCourt Director of Business Development Brad Cox
We are so happy to have with us on tonight Brad Cox, the current Director of Business Development at TopCourt. TopCourt is an online instruction and storytelling platform enabling tennis fans to learn from the game's best players and top coaches. Brad has quite the tennis background himself in that he trained at IMG Academy from the ages of 14 – 18 and trained with all of the pros that came through the Academy, including Kei Nishikori. Brad went on to compete collegiately at the University of Kentucky where he was an All-American his junior year, along with being a captain his junior and senior year. And to add a "fun fact", Brad may or may not have been a contestant on the Bachelorette. We are happy to hear Brad’s journey through the sport of tennis and to learn more about his current venture at TopCourt.
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