by Lisa Stone
<p>Host Lisa Stone discusses the various aspects of developing a tennis player from beginner through the juniors to college and beyond. Her weekly guests include experts in coaching, parenting, mental toughness, fitness & nutrition, technology & equipment, and college recruiting. Stone provides invaluable information for parents, players, and coaches.</p>
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April 30, 2025
<p>Welcome to Season 14 Episode 14 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we hear from the Senior Vice President of UTR Sports and former college coach, Chase Hodges.</p><p>Before coming to UTR Sports, Chase was the head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at Georgia Gwinnett College where he led his teams to 15 national championships. Chase knows college tennis and he understands what junior players need in order to be ready for its challenges.</p><p>Now, in his role at UTR Sports, Chase is very involved in the junior and collegiate side of things. He is always willing to answer questions and shed light on how families can best use UTR events and ratings to help their junior players become their best selves.</p><p>In this episode, Chase talks about the best way to use the various ratings and rankings and the best way to take full advantage of the team and individual events and tournaments that UTR Sports currently has on offer. Whether its organized match play, leagues, college tournaments, or prize money tournaments, UTR Sports can provide junior players with a wide variety of opportunities to test their mettle and improve their competitive skills.</p><p>UTR Sports has also taken an active role in High School Tennis around the US. Thirty state high school athletic associations now report match scores to UTR Sports, helping high school players build a profile to make themselves marketable to college coaches. </p><p>UTR Sports continues to lead the elevation of college tennis with the <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.REkgibQJ001D8eoSSN50-2B0Bj0NGL7Y-2FgwCiR8W-2BK7HBrXwkS6WVfkQxyAzit3D9SIi9r0Wq9Xs70hETG5-2FXTrtKf1VsOo97yLpjiaN2Ew-2FVwh59Jqxp8gaSvMXsxZ2bSvNA1J-2BS5QaHONa53VlxQePcEAK9g9hMuW2ZPVEZ8-2FqGM2yNXKOEUaRUfWsfOeYH3J1YKBtq54S76f3rL-2BC9WRIctqqvdANKT6Ka6N1cv52RgQN5SmBVSS3Gn5PjmGvc-2Fs2lXKUH6p3RnNzhTukLQb5kn6gYNHQPOlOp5xFFrkAuafXgpA4a43j7RZgGFvORQNx4y_c3i-2FSkareiqMEJRFa4B1RC4fRsAp5V4C7WHvvtrOaBSYGTjjr1ZKADscEBYptedjfW69VwBzLZ7pDfxIzUhqS24semUiVqzmQ44iZCB8jK1zwAwZ2T-2BNzxK-2FIUJXmaZEoz-2FwJB80FaJ2a1jLA9YiWyfAL53gjueNei9t3lnFtGE1RfX7bMwpE91SLmeIQSTARUM2dF6yyuqRVLYq9OHK8Y1pGrnBcGFiR8kMscJ8A6s8zJiyJUzy68vlEsjSIzov3F8bML9-2BEn5BGs-2FeQy3xxPCC6lM3Va8tcGTKr5aKh40EQLcPnhEXBeffMkwC5-2BruL-2BnCotB-2BMyqOHvzpWhTixDfrNee8NPj3-2FgQHy2HOHFSfT2UIIGvC7SModVJzo7c4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">new UTR Sports College Team Rankings</a>, a definitive ranking system showcasing the top-ranked college teams across Division I, Division II, Division III, and NAIA. </p><p>The UTR Sports College Team Rankings provide a groundbreaking, data-driven approach to ranking the nation’s top men’s and women’s teams. The rankingsfactor in a team’s UTR Power 6, win-loss record, and strength of schedule. The new rankings will be used for seeding at the UTR Sports NIT Championships (May 7-9 in Rome, GA).</p><p>From <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.REkgibQJ001D8eoSSN50-2B0Bj0NGL7Y-2FgwCiR8W-2BK7HBrXwkS6WVfkQxyAzit3D9SnwxvCGVA98SeOMDZAMz-2Fhw-3D-3DMgDQ_c3i-2FSkareiqMEJRFa4B1RC4fRsAp5V4C7WHvvtrOaBSYGTjjr1ZKADscEBYptedjfW69VwBzLZ7pDfxIzUhqS24semUiVqzmQ44iZCB8jK1zwAwZ2T-2BNzxK-2FIUJXmaZEoz-2FwJB80FaJ2a1jLA9YiWyfAL53gjueNei9t3lnFtGE1RfX7bMwpE91SLmeIQSTARUM2dF6yyuqRVLYq9OHK8Rhtx1Z5x7p9nsimNA0l4nj3yT0AAKWtfz6zETOx5jZ61li4qgds56c-2FAKJrJCoBg09xkHvQ36X9dFGKoUsP7ZC8yVAKUGqVlp3Yc6n12EKrzc2N29EPmSCZvbBgAPYPFvJgAh9ahI4GddBdYmf1rU19knaKCpNHwGBKCse9Du9c" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">the College Corner</a> on <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.REkgibQJ001D8eoSSN50-2B9fBasdCR9EuoGTMx64LHUZvpE3bv1kECi3HuyEON0qVN-2FJNpbTSju6cxuEoGbPLVEg3WrRpGGsJ3mZeKTTYGMK-2BCshKsPli1IVQC75nWZHU4kAA_c3i-2FSkareiqMEJRFa4B1RC4fRsAp5V4C7WHvvtrOaBSYGTjjr1ZKADscEBYptedjfW69VwBzLZ7pDfxIzUhqS24semUiVqzmQ44iZCB8jK1zwAwZ2T-2BNzxK-2FIUJXmaZEoz-2FwJB80FaJ2a1jLA9YiWyfAL53gjueNei9t3lnFtGE1RfX7bMwpE91SLmeIQSTARUM2dF6yyuqRVLYq9OHK8Y94bw0clF2QC3ts4ElAmHcwE9KjF2lHLg2hly5rGd3KXOS8OOOUXTpvC-2F6AbTgkj-2FZWHC5K-2BQOMAJbjM76UEUlu5asrmcCFSNBztwCG4sE2ePMk596bIgp6VaeQlxO93-2BG-2Fkvtvex8oKivovp8LABoEnVt-2BIZEHbifq7U7ieIb1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UTRSports.net</a>, anyone can view the new UTR Sports College Team Rankings in the “<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.REkgibQJ001D8eoSSN50-2B0Bj0NGL7Y-2FgwCiR8W-2BK7HBrXwkS6WVfkQxyAzit3D9SIi9r0Wq9Xs70hETG5-2FXTrtKf1VsOo97yLpjiaN2Ew-2FVwh59Jqxp8gaSvMXsxZ2bSvNA1J-2BS5QaHONa53VlxQePcEAK9g9hMuW2ZPVEZ8-2FqGM2yNXKOEUaRUfWsfOeYH3J1YKBtq54S76f3rL-2BC9WRIctqqvdANKT6Ka6N1cv52RgQN5SmBVSS3Gn5PjmGvc-2Fs2lXKUH6p3RnNzhTukLQb5kn6gYNHQPOlOp5xFFrkAuafXgpA4a43j7RZgGFvORQIuO-_c3i-2FSkareiqMEJRFa4B1RC4fRsAp5V4C7WHvvtrOaBSYGTjjr1ZKADscEBYptedjfW69VwBzLZ7pDfxIzUhqS24semUiVqzmQ44iZCB8jK1zwAwZ2T-2BNzxK-2FIUJXmaZEoz-2FwJB80FaJ2a1jLA9YiWyfAL53gjueNei9t3lnFtGE1RfX7bMwpE91SLmeIQSTARUM2dF6yyuqRVLYq9OHK8dUiLaWzkXSFUy6J21qZjhg80DrxwXKnhpTxEunZqNWi4QNOqf0tHoEUUh4y1DbHSvfjD-2Bpwpw9DISTu8SVoK33f5cxbshbyndYyf9RBkKlaT-2F74yEyYPPsCtlrAp-2Bs5wPrTh8TMnUYe-2BWglIJn-2FzW5zPlRehOJjXUpwwQAqfYRh" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">College Rankings</a>” tab, filtering by division, conference,location, and gender. Rankings will be updated weekly on Wednesdays. College Corner is a one-stop shop for college coaches to view rankings for teams and individual college players and class rankings for rising junior players. </p><p>“This is a game changer for the collegiate tennis landscape,” said Chase. “UTR Sports has now established themost accurate college team rankings in addition to the most accurate individual pro, collegiate, and junior prospect player rankings.”</p><p>Chase has graciously offered to field your questions regarding UTR rating and/or events via email. You can reach him at <a href="mailto: [email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>If you’re so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo’d merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop.</p><p>CREDITS</p><p>Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE</p><p>Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone</p>
April 23, 2025
<p>Welcome to Season 14 Episode 13 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we continue our discussion of what it takes to become a great coach and how great coaches bring out the best in their players. Coach Chris Marquez is our guest.</p><p>Chris Marquez is a nationally respected tennis coach with a career built on passion, perseverance, and a deep understanding of player development. A self-described late bloomer, Chris didn’t pick up a racquet until age 11—but by 16, he was ranked among Florida’s top 15 juniors, earning wins over top-10 players, all while coming from a modest, middle-class background. With his love for the game, Chris also found success on the national level and competed internationally as well.</p><p>He went on to play Division I college tennis at the University of South Florida, where he competed in both singles and doubles and helped lead the team to a conference championship. After college, Chris stepped into coaching, quickly rising through the ranks to become a Director of Player Development and Group Leader at the prestigious Palmer Academy in Tampa Fl. His coaching journey has taken him around the world, working with top U.S. juniors, international prospects, and traveling on the WTA Tour coaching at Grand Slams, Tour Events and Challengers.<br />Currently, Chris serves as the Head Tennis Professional and High Performance Coach at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. He’s coached players at the junior Grand Slam level, numerous top national and international junior players, and helped countless athletes find success at the NCAA Division I level.</p><p>A pioneer in his field, Chris was recognized on-air by Tennis TV personality Dave Kozlowski for reviving clay court tennis at the collegiate level. He founded and directed the Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Championships—widely considered one of the best ITA fall college events in the country, drawing top men’s and women’s programs from all Power 5 conferences and the Ivy League.</p><p>With decades of experience nurturing talent from the earliest stages to the professional and collegiate level, Chris brings insight, energy, and a genuine love for the game to everything he does.</p><p>If you would like to get in touch with Coach Chris Marquez, you can email him at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. You can also follow him on social media:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.marquez.94214" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cocostp1/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-marquez-b5a39ab1/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>If you’re so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo’d merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop.</p><p>CREDITS</p><p>Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE</p><p>Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone</p>
April 16, 2025
<p>Welcome to Season 14 Episode 12 of the ParentingAces Podcast! If you've been watching/listening to this podcast for any length of time, you've heard me talk about the importance of mentoring. In this week's episode, Coach Aaron Rusnak of <a href="http://innovationtenniscoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Innovative Tennis Coaching</a> is back with us to discuss his transition from full-time on-court coaching to mentoring those coaches coming up behind him to ensure a better Junior Tennis Experience for coaches, players, and parents.</p><p><br /></p><p>Aaron has been coaching tennis for 30 years following a stint on the USTA Pro Circuit. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Coaches in the U.S. by Tennis Channel and Top Spin Magazine (2021), Aaron brings a unique combination of high-level playing experience, advanced certifications, and a deep commitment to helping athletes reach their full potential. </p><p><br /></p><p>Aaron has been a popular staple on tennis social media for several years now. He loves to post videos discussing the various aspects of the game, especially through the lens of an experienced coach. He realized he could help the next generation of coaches be more effective and find more joy through sharing his own philosophy and approach to junior development. </p><p><br /></p><p>For more information, you can follow Aaron on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-rusnak-5036861a2?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BY0TD1Av2RmugjiAKEitWZQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/rusnakaaron" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. You can also email him at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo’d merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop.</p><p><br /></p><p>CREDITS</p><p><br /></p><p>Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE</p><p>Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone</p><p></p>
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