Rackets and Relationships: Building Bonds Through Tennis

Описание: 🎾 Welcome to Episode 1 of Blue Collar Tennis RVA — a podcast built for everyday, blue-collar tennis players in the Richmond, Virginia area who love the game and want to keep getting better.

In our very first episode, host Tom Wilson kicks things off with two in-depth conversations focused on community, longevity in tennis, and smarter play — not flashy pro tips, but real-world insights for amateur players.

🏆 Episode 1 Highlights
🎤 Interview #1: Anant Singh

Anant is a longtime Richmond tennis player, retired ER physician, and dedicated USTA league competitor. In this conversation, we explore:

His journey from India to Richmond, VA

How he discovered tennis later in life — and never stopped

Playing 5–6 days a week into retirement

Singles vs doubles as you age

Smart strategy over raw power

Staying healthy, avoiding injuries, and playing tennis for life

Why tennis is one of the best sports for mental & physical health

Anant also shares practical advice for amateur players on:
✔️ Playing consistently
✔️ Warming up properly
✔️ Avoiding the “weekend warrior” trap
✔️ Using placement, lobs, and angles instead of brute force

🎾 Interview #2: Kieran Morley – Tennis Stringing & Gear Deep Dive

Next, we sit down with Kieran Morley, an expert racket stringer at ACAC, to demystify tennis equipment for amateur players.

Topics include:

How often you really need to restring your racket

Ideal string tension for recreational vs competitive players

Poly vs synthetic vs hybrid string setups

Best rackets for beginners and intermediate players

Why demoing rackets matters (and why NOT to buy a $30 big-box racket)

Common mistakes that cause arm pain and injuries

How strings affect spin, control, power, and comfort

If you’ve ever wondered:
👉 “Is my racket holding me back?”
👉 “Why does my arm hurt?”
👉 “How often should I restring?”

This segment is for you.

🎧 About the Podcast

Blue Collar Tennis RVA is dedicated to:

Amateur & recreational tennis players

USTA league players

Tennis lovers in Richmond, Virginia

Anyone who loves tennis, community, and lifelong improvement

Produced and recorded by Richmond Podcast Studio.

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🎾 Tennis tips for real players
🎾 Richmond tennis community stories
🎾 Gear, strategy, and longevity insights

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