The GreatBase Tennis Podcast

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast is a weekly audio show presented by Steve Smith and associates. Information, ideas, and insights are provided to help those connected to the game of tennis.

Podcasting since 2020 • 305 episodes

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast

Latest Episodes

A Thousand Little Jobs

This episode is a practical, on-the-ground conversation about what it actually takes to run a college tennis program. With Johann Frühling reflecting on his experience as a first-time graduate assistant coach at St. Leo, and Pol O'Callaghan pre...

June 24, 2026 • 1:36:51

The State of College Tennis

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson are joined by NC State women's tennis coach Dave Secker and Spanish visitor Pol O'Callaghan for a deep dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of college tennis. Secker walks through the transfer portal, NIL, reve...

June 17, 2026 • 1:46:22

Two Lifers Talk Tennis

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson are joined by AJ Chabria and Craig Bell, co-hosts of the At the Net podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation covering a lifetime of experiences across all facets of the racket sports industry. The four dig into the...

June 10, 2026 • 1:31:53

Back To Basics: The Overhead

This episode is a deep dive into the overhead, one of the most avoided and undercoached shots in tennis. Steve and Dave break down the mechanics, the mental barriers, and the drills needed to build confidence and competency at the net, making t...

June 03, 2026 • 48:24

Back to Basics: The Volley

This episode is a deep dive into the volley, a shot Steve and Dave argue is quietly disappearing from the game. They break down grips, ready position, swing path, and the drills needed to build real net instincts, making the case that if player...

May 27, 2026 • 59:19

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