Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks
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Career tennis & pickleball coach Scott Ficks discusses various topics in the tennis/pickleball coaching and business world along with other life lessons and current events. I have made a career out of making stuff up, this podcast might have something for players and coaches looking for new ideas. It could also be an incredible waste of time that you will never get back.
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Career tennis & pickleball coach Scott Ficks discusses various topics in the tennis/pickleball coaching and business world along with other life lessons and current events. I have made a career out of making stuff up, this podcast might have something for players and coaches looking for new ideas. It could also be an incredible waste of time that you will never get back. Watch Me On YouTube Find Me On Facebook Find Me On TikTok Find Me On Instagram
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English
Episodes
Zero Glide Potential, Crab Legs, & Christmas Movies
11/22/2023
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?
Duration:00:19:46
"I couldn't find parking" & "I'm miserable so I might as well be comfortable"
11/11/2023
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 years ago. Listen if you want to, but you probably don't want to.
Duration:00:30:16
Portillos, Turds, and Marshmallows
10/23/2023
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.
Duration:00:40:15
Skyline Chili, Hotel Snacks, & Pacing Yourself
9/24/2023
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.
Duration:00:34:32
The Milwaukee Tennis Classic with Tournament Director, Andy Volkert
9/19/2023
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 top level tennis from a courtside seat.
Duration:00:43:59
Falling Into A Sinkhole, Bonfire Origins, & Time Hartwig Says Something Smart
9/5/2023
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, TikTok and YouTube at scottfickstennisandpickleball.
Duration:00:37:23
Calming Your Monkey Mind & Other Nuts & Bolts
8/27/2023
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 when poaching, and wonder why the best tennis players on the planet aren't being shown on national television. Find more random things on Facebook, IG, and TikTok at scottfickstennisandpickleball.
Duration:00:41:20
The Economy of Movement meets a Megalodon: "We Do What's In Front Of Us"
8/14/2023
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.
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Duration:00:27:19
2 Mice Versus a Gerbil: A Conversation With My Friends
8/1/2023
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 better than Lebron. Coach Ron "Flamer" Albers and Chris "Freaka" Gelb provide some highly intellectual insight on our world. Enjoy!
Duration:01:11:47
The Milwaukee Tennis Classic featuring Denny Schackter
7/29/2023
Wisconsin tennis legend Denny Schackter 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 works, and why you should attend.
Duration:00:38:13
Episode #50: F*** This & F*** That, Fireflies vs. Lightning Bugs, and lots of good tennis talk.
7/18/2023
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 find a cat's claw on the table and why Tristan uses pulling his shorts up as a strategy.
Duration:00:50:44
2 Burned Bagels, Managing Group Lessons, & Preparing For The Darkness
7/3/2023
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 trips now. Find me on TikTok, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook at ScottFicksTennisandPickleball.
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Duration:00:38:14
When I'm President, Mickey Mantle failed 3,444 times, & Have Coaches Lost The Details
6/26/2023
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 details.
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Duration:00:24:19
The Road Trip Episode: Traffic, Stress Driving, & Crocs On Vacation
6/19/2023
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 rank my best and worst states of the trip.
Duration:00:43:08
Off To California, Practicing Alone, and 8th Grade Graduations
6/8/2023
This short episode talks about my recent podcasting experience, 8th grade graduations, why practicing alone is important, and culture versus experience.
Duration:00:20:08
Mama's Fallen...Again
5/30/2023
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 random stuff. If you have a family, this might be for you, but probably not.
Duration:00:48:26
My Pile Of Sadness
5/24/2023
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 tennis talk about making your warm up more focused and building up to a strong finish. I also question why pickleball doesn't get me to an intensely competitive level.
Duration:00:38:13
Lessons from Ted Lasso and The Office, living in the gray, & pets walking backward.
5/15/2023
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 perspective, and understanding that sometimes people are "gooder" than you.
Duration:00:39:59
My Birthday, 13.1 Miles, Finding Time For Your "People", & Cowboy Outfits
5/1/2023
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 enjoying working through the difficult parts of a match and how to pace yourself in order to finish strong.
Duration:00:38:44
Voltaire, Papa Smurf, Hugh Jackman & More Secrets Of Tennis
4/16/2023
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?
Duration:00:41:40