{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/67c466e355c66cd8c7fe4f81?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meet the Professionals - Calvin Betton   ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1740924597066-4176bec3-f439-46ec-bb2d-86b31ea3cf50.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Meet the Professionals, host Anastasia interviews Calvin Betton, a successful tennis coach who has guided his players, Henry Patten and Harri Heliovarra to Grand Slam victories. Calvin shares his journey from aspiring tennis player to becoming a head coach in tennis. He discusses the importance of realism in coaching, the emotional highs and lows of the sport, and the evolving role of coaches in tennis. Calvin emphasizes the need for strong relationships with players, the significance of grassroots coaching, and offers valuable advice for aspiring coaches. The conversation also touches on the challenges of promoting doubles tennis and the impact of coaching on the growth of the sport.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Calvin Betton on X - <a href=\"https://x.com/calvbetton?s=21&amp;t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/calvbetton?s=21&amp;t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Coaching in Tennis</p><p>01:46 Calvin's Journey from Player to Coach</p><p>05:22 The Transition to Coaching: Realizations and Training</p><p>10:11 Building Relationships with Players</p><p>17:32 Navigating the Coach-Player Dynamic</p><p>22:16 The Highs and Lows of Coaching</p><p>27:01 The Evolution of Coaching in Tennis</p><p>30:17 The Need for Better Commentary in Doubles Tennis</p><p>33:38 Selling the Story of Doubles Tennis</p><p>37:51 Advice for Aspiring Coaches</p><p>40:51 The Impact of Grassroots Coaching on Tennis Growth</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow&nbsp;<em>Ground Pass</em>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bluesky/Twitter&nbsp;for real-time updates.</li><li>Subscribe on Substack for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive content.</li><li>Got thoughts on this week’s tennis news? Let us know in the comments or send us a message!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more from&nbsp;<em>Ground Pass</em>!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to Our Substack at - </strong><a href=\"https://groundpass.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://groundpass.substack.com</strong></a></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><br></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"}