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Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks

Scott Ficks-RSPA Tennis & PB Professional, 3 Time RSPA WI Pro Of The Year

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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All Episodes

00:27:18

The Economy of Movement meets a Megalodon: "We Do...

Order ON The Courts with Scott Ficks ·

2023/08/14

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.https://linktr.ee/scottfickstennisandpickleball --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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01:11:46

2 Mice Versus a Gerbil: A Conversation With My Friends

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2023/08/01

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:38:12

The Milwaukee Tennis Classic featuring Denny Schackter

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2023/07/29

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:50:43

Episode #50: F*** This & F*** That, Fireflies vs....

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2023/07/18

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:38:13

2 Burned Bagels, Managing Group Lessons, & Preparing...

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2023/07/03

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. FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:24:18

When I'm President, Mickey Mantle failed 3,444 times,...

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2023/06/26

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.Find Me On FacebookFind Me On YouTubeFind Me On TikTokFind Me On Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:43:07

The Road Trip Episode: Traffic, Stress Driving, &...

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2023/06/19

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:20:07

Off To California, Practicing Alone, and 8th Grade...

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2023/06/08

This short episode talks about my recent podcasting experience, 8th grade graduations, why practicing alone is important, and culture versus experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:48:25

Mama's Fallen...Again

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2023/05/30

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:38:12

My Pile Of Sadness

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2023/05/24

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. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:39:58

Lessons from Ted Lasso and The Office, living in the...

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2023/05/15

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:38:43

My Birthday, 13.1 Miles, Finding Time For Your...

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2023/05/01

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:41:39

Voltaire, Papa Smurf, Hugh Jackman & More Secrets Of...

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2023/04/16

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? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:28:06

Completely Revolutionary Podcast!

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2023/03/27

Episode #39 clears up my questions on gas prices and my IU will win the championship next year. Someone revolutionized the volley on Instagram too! How to use your serve to fix smaller problems instead of blaming your partners and not think so reactionary. Also, delay your actions but not your thoughts....genius. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:30:12

"If Your Coach Is No Good, Find A New One"-Ben Ficks

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2023/03/20

Ben joins me to talk about tennis, weight loss, and missing his big sister. I had no idea the Indian Wells final was being played and that can't be good. Why I don't think pickleball is a great watch on television and apparently there are 5 drills that will change your life forever. I continue to talk about building relationships with your coaches and not getting trapped into quick fixes. Go Hoosiers! --- Send in a voice message:

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00:35:20

"I don't see the point, but football is cool"-Molly...

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2023/03/13

Molly joins me for a few minutes to talk tennis and movies. Quite a bit of pickleball talk in addition to updates on various topics including weight loss, gas prices, no socks at the gym, and other random stuff. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:27:45

Annie Talks Tennis, I Hate This Drill, & The...

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2023/03/05

Annie leads off episode #36 with her thoughts on tennis, don't blame me. I talk randomly about gas prices, my hotel tv, the greatest travel plaza ever, and my weight loss results. Someone hated my drill this week and why I hate untied shoes on tennis coaches. I also discuss the "Contribution Zone" and how to put yourself in the best situation on the court. Enjoy, or don't, I will never know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:28:58

"Hey Everybody" What Are You Good At & Why Is That...

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2023/02/20

Episode #35 covers more serving content and why the Daytona 500 reminded me of many club players serves. I'm tired, sick, and starving but lost some weight even though it was miserable. My career now includes victories over a Hall of Famer and why do players struggle to identify positives on the court. Enjoy, or not, just don't tell me if you hate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:34:35

Leaving the VC, Movie Review, & Please Practice Your...

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2023/01/30

In episode #34 I talk about a change to my job situation, how I finally returned a kickoff for a TD in Madden, and a review of A Man Called Otto. The tennis side of things questions why players don't invest time in practicing their serves and why they should. Follow on Instagram at scottficks_tennis_and_pickle and Facebook at Scott Ficks Tennis & Pickleball. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-ficks06/message

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00:22:37

"Just Be Human", Fantasy Championship, & Making...

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2023/01/15

Episode #33 talks about learning how to hit slower and make opponents uncomfortable. It also discusses why I think pickleball is starting to advertise that it isn't a very good sport. We also get an Annie in California update, the bad news about losing 4 pounds in a week, and why Starbucks doesn't let me park close to the building. I also have finally accomplished something in my life, a fantasy football championship. --- Send in a voice message:

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