The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 273 - CARRYING THE TORCH

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 273 - CARRYING THE TORCH In this episode of the GreatBase Tennis Podcast, Steve Smith and Dave Anderson discuss two of the most influential minds behind the GreatBase philosophy: Dr. Jim Leohr and Coach Jim Verdieck. Through stories, lessons, and personal experiences, they highlight why mental discipline, character, standards, and accountability remain essential in player development. Episode 273 also previews the upcoming workshop in Ave Maria, focused on honoring tennis teaching traditions, preserving valuable coaching knowledge, and helping today's players and coaches build a stronger foundation. Great coaching endures, and this conversation is a reminder of why the fundamentals and values from the past still matter today. ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/greatbasetenn... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 😀 SOCIAL: 📷 Instagram:   / greatbasetennis   👥 Facebook:   / greatbasetennis   🐥 Twitter:   / greatbasetennis   🔗 LinkedIn:   / greatbasetennis   _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎙️ PODCAST: 🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aeAmM0... 🔵 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... 🟨 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/greatba... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎓 ABOUT: 📜 GreatBase Tennis is a curriculum; a pathway for all levels of players and teachers. The content we have assembled is a systematic approach to tennis instruction that is based on scientific principles and sound logic. Simply put, GreatBase Tennis is fact-based instruction for long-term development. Our mission is to help make quality tennis instruction more affordable and accessible by providing free online content and through our worldwide network. Our vision is to see tennis being taught without opinionated egos or money-driven schemes, but rather with creative application that is based on proven scientific principles. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0:00 Introduction 1:50 New Program Announcement 4:13 Honoring Legends of Tennis 8:04 Insights from Jim Lehrer 9:45 Building Effective Routines 11:02 Preserving Tennis History _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #tennis #coaching #podcast