Rally Points 29 - Errol Nattrass & Kevin Murphy, Part 1

In Part 2, things are getting either insightful or out of control :) Errol's breaking down his 2 handed game and his club culture, Murph's explaining his "special clinic" and goes into his "math of life" and Kev coming to terms with his baldness among other topics. 

Errol Nattrass & Kevin Murphy! Two of the best guys around. This is a bit of a special treat. We had so much fun that we had to split this one in two parts. In Part 1, we're covering Errol's path from South Africa, the beginnings of Kevin's tennis, possible changes in tennis - a Rage Room:), transitioning from playing to teaching, grass courts, moving to US and more. As drinks and laughter are setting in, Part 2 gets a little wilder. Let's dive in!

We're back at it with a very special guest — one of the most influential minds in modern tennis strategy. Joining us is Craig O’Shannessy, the founder of Brain Game Tennis and one of the leading analysts in the sport.Craig has worked at the very highest level of tennis, including serving as strategy coach for Novak Djokovic, helping him return to the No. 1 ranking and win multiple Grand Slam titles. His data-driven insights have been featured at the biggest events in tennis, including Wimbledon Championships and the Australian Open, and he’s helped reshape how players and coaches understand the patterns that actually win matches.Today we’re diving into tennis analytics, match strategy, doubles tactics, and the numbers behind what separates good players from the very best. So, get ready — this is going to be a fascinating conversation with one of the true innovators in the game

Bass River crew gets together, breaking down the latest from ATP & WTA, Shanghai surprise and Six Kings.Plus, we'll get tactical - going over returns, poaching & isolation.Expect hot takes, cold drinks and some questionable tennis wisdom

Our good friend Dr. Gavin Barton is taking us on a ride through the mental game of tennis, providing insights and useful tools to help us navigate the psychological part of our beautiful game. Holding a doctorate in Counseling and Performance Psychology from Boston University, Dr. Barton's work is focused on developing individual potential and enhancing performance in high-performing athletes and teams. 

The New York Times bestselling author Christopher Clarey is joining us in a delightful conversation about his latest book "The Warrior" on Rafael Nadal and "The Master" on Roger Federer

Bud Schultz, one of New England's greatest tennis players, is sharing his thoughts and stories on the life as a professional player, the state of tennis today and lots more. Bud got as high as 39 in the world, ran the prestigious Longwood Cricket Club, was the coach of the Boston Lobsters and was at the helm of many successful projects, Tenacity being one of them. 

Karl Gregor is TUFTS Men's Tennis Coach. He is also assisting with the coaching of Danielle Collins. Karl is taking a deep dive into the recruiting process, tactics and challenges of coaching, today's college tennis landscape and more.

We are joined by two of the best guys around, Dennis Baden and Seth Ferracane. Both great players in their own right, they are giving us their perspective on the tennis world, Australian Open, parenting in tennis and more.

Francisco Montoya is a well-established High-Performance & Top Tier USTA Coach, the founder of Montoya Academy and a great guy overall. He's giving us a close look at his views and philosophy on coaching and training young athletes.