Andrew Goodwin is the head coach at Georgia Southern. As a junior, he was a top 100 player from Alpharetta, GA and played collegiately at Southern Miss and Alabama. After working at the USTA, he returned to college with assistant coach positions at Michigan, Mississippi State, Charlotte, and Tulsa.

Andrew Goodwin, Georgia Southern - Episode 88

This podcast's mission is to discuss junior tennis with a focus on the journey and process of player development.

We discuss trends in junior development and promote tennis events at all levels, including college, Futures, Challengers, ATP/WTA, and local events.

We would like to invite our audience to share our experience raising competitive junior tennis players in the USA.

We will discuss the highs and lows of being a Payer as we support our Players.

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Wayne Bryan, father of the legendary doubles team - the Bryan Brothers, shares his insights on raising high achieving athletes, students and artists. 
Wayne articulates his thoughts on how to generate passion for tennis, and the importance of attending college and pro tennis matches.

Wayne Bryan - Episode 100

James Shaughnessy (aka Sawinski) is the leading expert in 3D tennis analysis. Sawinski talks about how 3D analysis is used to identify problems in stroke mechanics and how it can be used to improve technique. 

Instagram:
@repo_code
CONTACT:
jim@scio3dsports.com
BIO:
Owner of SciO 3D Sports- SCiO manufactures the ARIEL Computerized Exercise System or ACES. Additionally, SCiO uses 3D motion analysis that measures invisible technique deficiencies impossible to see with slow motion video or the naked eye. Once we know that exact speed and range of motion of the deficiency, James Shaughnessy programs a player specific- velocity specific-tennis specific program for the athlete on the ACES machine.
Education and Experience:
Doctoral Candidate United States Sports Academy
Masters in Sports Science United States Sports Academy
BS Exercise Science Oklahoma Baptist University
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS
USPTA Master Professional
USTA High Performance Coach Certified
4 years full tennis scholarship Midland College (1) and OBU (3)
Oklahoma 6A high school State Champion
USTA top 20 National ranking 1993,94
Teaching Pro, Vic Braden Tennis College, Los Angeles, CA
Head Pro, Rancho Bernardo Inn Tennis College, San Diego CA
Head Pro, Aspen Club, Des Moines, IA
Tennis Director, Oakwood CC, Enid, OK



James Shaughnessy, 3D Analyst - Episode 99

In April we journeyed down to Colombia to experience ITF tournaments, red clay and South America. We share our thoughts on the trip and what we took away from the experience.
We will follow up with several videos - so please subscribe to our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@payersplayerspodcast7340
ITF Calendar:
https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament-calendar/world-tennis-tour-juniors-calendar/?categories=All&startdate;=2024
ITF Cutoffs:
https://www.itftennis.com/media/11519/2023-junior-cut-offs.pdf



Colombia ITF Experience - Episode 98

Joao shares his tennis journey from being a top ranked junior in Chile to playing college tennis at UT San Antonio and in Chile. He has experience coaching tennis in Chile, Switzerland and the US, and is currently working at Tucker Tennis Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joao Riquelme Yanez - Episode 97

Episode 96 - Tomas Descarrega
Born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, Tomas he was ranked #1 in Argentina in the 12U, 14U, and 16U. He played college tennis at LSU and West Florida. 
Tomas is currently a teaching pro at Tucker Tennis Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Andrew Goodwin, Georgia Southern - Episode 88

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