{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/679ee012f0c4d1869129567d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meet the Professionals - Blair Henley ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1738465258114-2d9c66f4-45ee-44f0-a2b5-27ded008c270.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Anastasia and Nick welcome Blair Henley, a prominent figure in tennis media. They discuss Blair's journey from aspiring tennis player to media professional, her experiences in on-court hosting, and the importance of connecting casual fans with the sport. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing a career in tennis media with family life, the significance of smaller tournaments, and the evolving landscape of tennis, including the impact of pickleball. Blair shares insights on emerging talents in the sport and offers advice for those looking to break into tennis media.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Meet the Professionals</p><p>02:00 Blair Henley's Journey in Tennis Media</p><p>04:27 Early Aspirations and Career Choices</p><p>09:12 Transitioning from Tennis Player to Media Professional</p><p>12:15 Finding Passion in a Career</p><p>13:51 Advice for Aspiring Tennis Media Professionals</p><p>20:00 Proud Moments in Tennis Media</p><p>22:55 Connecting Fans to Player Personalities</p><p>23:39 Spotlight on Emerging Tennis Stars</p><p>30:14 The Art of Interviewing in Tennis</p><p>32:29 Challenges of Being a Tennis MC</p><p>36:44 The Future of Tennis: Trends and Accessibility</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Blair Henley online: Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bdhenley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/bdhenley</a> || Website: <a href=\"https://www.blairhenley.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.blairhenley.com/</a></li><li>Ground Pass Linktree (One Link to rule them all) - <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/GroundPass</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit Our Website at - </strong><a href=\"http://www.groundpasspodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.groundpasspodcast.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Email us at - </strong><a href=\"mailto:groundpasspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>groundpasspodcast@gmail.com</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us for daily updates on Social:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass</a></p><p>Blue Sky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder</p>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}