Interviews

Pepe Pinto Discusses His Vision and Successes in Tennis Training and College Recruitment In this interview, Pepe Pinto shares his philosophy as a tennis trainer, his journey in the tennis world, and the mission behind Top College USA. He emphasizes the importance of intention in coaching, the role of tennis in personal development, and the […]

Relax, Recharge & Play: The Perfect Racquet Sports Holiday in Italy Dreaming of an unforgettable Italian escape that combines relaxation with your love for racket sports? Look no further than Sportur Club Hotel in Cervia, Italy. In this interview, Marco, the Hotel Manager and a dedicated padel tennis player himself, unveils the hidden gem that […]

From Social Tennis to SportsProsConnect: Mark Connects the Racket Sports World In this interview, Mark discusses inheriting his father’s legacy, his passion for tennis and cricket, and his vision for the future of SportsProsConnect with SPC new recruit, Jared Wilson. From Social Tennis to SportsProsConnect: Mark Connects the Racket Sports World   Jared Wilson: Good […]

Unveiling the Success of Teddy Tennis & Teddy Padel Franchises This blog post explores the world of Teddy Tennis and Teddy Padel franchises, uncovering the secrets behind their global success. Discover Teddy Tennis’ unique approach to engaging young children in sports and the exciting launch of Teddy Padel. Good afternoon Stephen Bean, it’s great to […]

Jared Wilson, is bringing cricket expertise to SportsProsConnect This week we talk to Cricket Professional, Jared Wilson and he tells us how he is brining his cricket expertise to us here at SportsProsConnect! Mark: Good afternoon Jared Wilson, thanks for joining us today! Jared: Thanks Mark! It’s a pleasure to be here. So, tell us […]

College Scholarship Partner Program Launched!   Introducing SportsProsConnect’s College Scholarship Partner Program! We’re thrilled to announce the exciting next chapter for SportsProsConnect! Our platform is constantly evolving, and as you know, we’re committed to providing the best resources for the racket sports industry. Building a One-Stop Shop for Racket Sports SPC is rapidly becoming the […]

Unveiling Paris West Tennis Academy: An Interview with Hans Marconnet   In this interview, Mark talks with Hans Marconnet, co-founder of Paris West Tennis Academy, to learn more about this unique tennis institution and its vision for the future. Mark: Hans, thank you for taking the time to chat with us today. To kick things […]

From Zimbabwe to Neom: Providence Nyoni’s Journey to Becoming SPC’s 400th Coach Placement   Mark: Good afternoon, Providence Nyoni! Welcome! Can you introduce yourself and your tennis background to our readers? Providence: Hello, Mark! Thanks for having me. I’m Providence Nyoni, a tennis coach from Zimbabwe. Coaching became my passion since I started playing at […]

SportsProsConnect Soars in 2023: Rebrand, Growth, and Exciting Plans for 2024   Well, it’s been an amazing year for SPC in 2023! Each year since we became SportsProsConnect I have written a review of the year gone by, and every year we have reported fantastic growth. Therefore I am very much expecting the growth to […]

My Experience as Sponsor for Med WTC at the Rafa Nadal Academy   It was a pleasure to be invited by Miquel Puig as a sponsor for the first Med WTC tournament at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca!  Once invited, this was an event that I could never turn down!  In the same capacity, […]

Mark: Good morning Ruben Herrera – a pleasure to have you speaking on our blog today…  Please introduce yourself and tell our readers about your career in tennis. Ruben: Firstly, thanks a lot for the opportunity to chat and share some thoughts that may be interesting and useful for the SportsProsConnect community. To tell you a […]

Michelle Jaggard-Lai is a former WTA player and Grand Slam Junior Champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. She is also the founder of Jaggard Sports, a tennis player mentorship program that is helping future tennis champions reach their full potential. Mark: Good morning Michelle Jaggard-Lai, it’s a pleasure to speak with you! Michelle: Hi […]

Mark: Hi Conrad! It’s great to have you here. Can you start by telling us a little about yourself and your career in tennis? Conrad Singh: Absolutely. I began my coaching journey over three decades ago, during my last year of high school. I’ve played tennis at various levels, from professional team tennis to satellite […]

Mark: Good morning, Oliver Marach. It’s a pleasure to welcome you to SportsProsConnect for the second time! Please introduce yourself to our readers. Oliver: Good morning, Mark. My name is Oliver Marach. I’m from Graz, Austria. I started playing tennis at the age of 6, but I was never really a highly talented player… my […]

Good afternoon Howard Green and thanks for agreeing to being our first ‘Partner’ Interview in this new series of interviews!   Firstly, please tell us a little bit about yourself and your background in tennis?  I do remember us meeting in person and being very interested in how you have become a firm part of […]

Good morning Magdalena Rybarikova, it’s fantastic to have you be our first interviewee in our new series of interviews with Partners and Gold Members of SportsProsConnect! Please tell us a little about yourself and your amazing career as a tennis player. Magdalena: Hello Mark, thanks a lot for giving me this opportunity. I started to […]

I am delighted to announce the launch of SportsProsConnect – Tennis & Padel.  This has been an exciting project to work on, and has taken more than a year to come to fruition!  It all started in July 2022 with the filming of a new promo video, and has ended with a full re-brand and […]

  I am really excited to be writing this latest update for our blog…  We are just a few weeks away from launching our brand new platform and finalising a full rebrand as ‘SportsProsConnect – Tennis & Padel’!   We have been working on this for more than a year now so we are delighted […]

It only seems like yesterday that I was launching SportsProsConnect in Barcelona in May 2018. I went to Barcelona to help facilitate a Padel coaching course and visited several tennis academies in the city during my trip. I spoke with them about the launch of a new platform, aimed at promoting coaches and academies worldwide. […]

I’ve not long returned from the  Med WTC which took place in Antalya, Turkey at the Megasaray Tennis Academy, and am reflecting on a tough, but superbly run tournament in a beautiful setting.  I am also excited to go back there as soon as possible!  Dates and categories for the next event have just been […]