A Conversation With My Brother: Our Tennis Story & A Bunch Of Nonsense

Zero Glide Potential, Crab Legs, & Christmas Movies: Episode #60 covers Christmas movies, Thanksgiving foods, Metallica, and why the world shouldn't mix fruits and dessert. Also, do you have Zero Glide Potential on your swing? by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

20 min listen

"I couldn't find parking" & "I'm miserable so I might as well be comfortable": Sometimes saying "great shot" is an easy way to move on from a lost point and can lessen your anger over a loss. Some good ideas like trampoline tennis and a one-stop hospital are discussed along with Seinfeld talking truths about sweatpants, 30... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

30 min listen

Portillos, Turds, and Marshmallows: Episode #58 covers a wide variety of topics including my new shoe business idea, joining AARP, and angularity. Why drawing out your favorite plays could help you play with more purpose and all of the things you shouldn't say to your coach. by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

40 min listen

Skyline Chili, Hotel Snacks, & Pacing Yourself: Episode #57 was recorded from a hotel in Columbus, Ohio. I discuss hotel snacks, Skyline Chili, and should adults give foul balls to little kids. Also, how to pace yourself in a match or practice session. Enjoy. by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

35 min listen

The Milwaukee Tennis Classic with Tournament Director, Andy Volkert: I'm joined by Andy Volkert, the tournament director of the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. It runs September 22-24th at four locations and is the longest running division one college tournament in the country. It is free and an amazing opportunity to see... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

44 min listen

Falling Into A Sinkhole, Bonfire Origins, & Time Hartwig Says Something Smart: This weeks show covers a wide range of topics as usual. The U.S. Open, Red Auerbach, and Baby On Board sings are discussed. I also tell a story that ends with someone hoping the WAC falls in a sinkhole. Find all of my stuff on Facebook, Instagram,... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

37 min listen

Calming Your Monkey Mind & Other Nuts & Bolts: Episode #54 talks about my trip to Cleveland along with many other nuts and bolts topics. Working on managing your Monkey Mind, no technology gyms, gas prices.....again, and more. I give some feedback on whether players should use words or signals... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

41 min listen

The Economy of Movement meets a Megalodon: "We Do What's In Front Of Us": This episode covers 3 book reviews, introduces a new segment "Whats Wrong With People" and asks why "taking candy from a baby" isn't so easy. https://linktr.ee/scottfickstennisandpickleball by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

27 min listen

2 Mice Versus a Gerbil: A Conversation With My Friends: This was a fun one that covers a variety of topics including mice fighting gerbils, the oboe, and band camp. We also discuss our favorite players, communication versus coaching, lesson planning, and finally decided that Michael Jordan is clearly... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

72 min listen

The Milwaukee Tennis Classic featuring Denny Shackter: Wisconsin tennis legend Denny Shackter and I discuss the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. The MTC has been around for 47 years and features some of the best division one college players and teams in the country. We talk about what it is, where it is, how it... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

38 min listen

Episode #50: F*** This & F*** That, Fireflies vs. Lightning Bugs, and lots of good tennis talk.: Episode #50 includes a discussion with my Dad, Bill Ficks and my nephew, Tristan Ficks. We cover a lot of topics including different types of competitiveness, movies, books, doubles, and teamwork. Also, is it firefly's or lightning bugs? Why did Dad... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

51 min listen

2 Burned Bagels, Managing Group Lessons, & Preparing For The Darkness: Episode #49 gets into how tennis players prioritize what they want out of a group lesson. How to get out of dark times on the court and preparing for the eventual demise of your tennis game. Crocs are okay on vacation, gas stations, and fishing... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

38 min listen

When I'm President, Mickey Mantle failed 3,444 times, & Have Coaches Lost The Details: Episode #48 discusses how Micky Mantle failed 3,444 times and is still considered one of the greatest to ever play baseball. Why straight roads and no time zones make total sense regardless of the facts, and have tennis coaches lost sight of important... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

24 min listen

The Road Trip Episode: Traffic, Stress Driving, & Crocs On Vacation: Episode #46 recaps our trip to see Annie in California and revisits my questions on gas prices. Also, how the Navy Seals may help you get more value out of challenging situations on the courts. I wore Crocs for 10 days, ate nothing but bad food, and... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

43 min listen

Off To California, Practicing Alone, and 8th Grade Graduations: This short episode talks about my recent podcasting experience, 8th grade graduations, why practicing alone is important, and culture versus experience. by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

20 min listen

Mama's Fallen...Again: Episode #44 is quite a family event. My Mom, Carol Ficks joins us, along with my niece Madison Ficks, and my nephew Tristan Ficks. We talk about growing up with a tennis Dad, high school tennis experiences, raising tennis sons, and a whole lot of... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

48 min listen

My Pile Of Sadness: This episode starts with Shannon leaving me in a Pile of Sadness on a party bus and how I didn't handle some really great news for her very well. Costco has amazing deals on soda and my grocery store has locks on the wheels now. But there is some... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

38 min listen

Lessons from Ted Lasso and The Office, living in the gray, & pets walking backward.: Episode #42 covers a lot of television, including Ted Lasso, The Office, and Shrinking. I also cover Air, the new movie about Nike and Michael Jordan. There is some tennis talk that continues to focus on handling adversity, putting things in... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

40 min listen

My Birthday, 13.1 Miles, Finding Time For Your "People", & Cowboy Outfits: Episode #41 covers my Birthday, catching up with old friends, and finishing another half-marathon. There is a wide range of topics from dressing up like a cowboy at a concert and wearing house slippers to Olive Garden. The only tennis part involves... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

39 min listen

Voltaire, Papa Smurf, Hugh Jackman & More Secrets Of Tennis: Episode #40 covers topics ranging from Papa Smurf to Voltaire quotes from 1707. Apparently someone else has the secret to better tennis and is pickleball surviving only because tennis did all the work? by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

42 min listen

Completely Revolutionary Podcast!: Episode #39 clears up my questions on gas prices and my IU will win the championship next year. Someone revolutionized the volley on Instagram too! How to use your serve to fix smaller problems instead of blaming your partners and not think so... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

28 min listen

"If Your Coach Is No Good, Find A New One"-Ben Ficks: Ben joins me to talk about tennis, weight loss, and missing his big sister. I had no idea the Indian Wells final was being played and that can't be good. Why I don't think pickleball is a great watch on television and apparently there are 5 drills... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

30 min listen

"I don't see the point, but football is cool"-Molly Ficks: Molly joins me for a few minutes to talk tennis and movies. Quite a bit of pickleball talk in addition to updates on various topics including weight loss, gas prices, no socks at the gym, and other random stuff. by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

35 min listen

Annie Talks Tennis, I Hate This Drill, & The Contribution Zone: Annie leads off episode #36 with her thoughts on tennis, don't blame me. I talk randomly about gas prices, my hotel tv, the greatest travel plaza ever, and my weight loss results. Someone hated my drill this week and why I hate untied shoes on... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

28 min listen

"Hey Everybody" What Are You Good At & Why Is That Important: Episode #35 covers more serving content and why the Daytona 500 reminded me of many club players serves. I'm tired, sick, and starving but lost some weight even though it was miserable. My career now includes victories over a Hall of Famer and why do... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

29 min listen

Leaving the VC, Movie Review, & Please Practice Your Serve: In episode #34 I talk about a change to my job situation, how I finally returned a kickoff for a TD in Madden, and a review of A Man Called Otto. The tennis side of things questions why players don't invest time in practicing their serves and why... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

35 min listen

"Just Be Human", Fantasy Championship, & Making Opponents Uncomfortable: Episode #33 talks about learning how to hit slower and make opponents uncomfortable. It also discusses why I think pickleball is starting to advertise that it isn't a very good sport. We also get an Annie in California update, the bad news about... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

23 min listen

Annie Leaves Us, Little Debbie's, & Pickleball Etiquette: Episode #31 discusses my addiction to Little Debbie's and why I weigh more than I ever have. I also talk about why pickleball requires clubs to post signs about "etiquette" and "sportsmanship" and should they have to. My daughter Annie also bailed out... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

30 min listen

Episode #30: Outtakes From A Rookie Podcaster: This special episode is a collection of my mistakes and unpublished conversations. My Dad tells us about his soon to be famous "Lean" method for using the restroom and I say a lot of useless words. There is no tennis talk in this one and it's only... by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

12 min listen

Nick Bollettieri, The Gray Man, Staying Ready, and Magic Fixes: Episode #29 talks about my Nick Bollettieri story, my lost battle with the sun, more social media magic and mystery, and strategy vs. execution. by Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

26 min listen

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