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Matt Davis joins Steve Smith and Dave Anderson to discuss his journey from Palmyra, New York, to becoming Director of Rackets at Park Ridge Country Club in the Chicago area. He reflects on early technical training at Midtown Tennis in Rochester, his education at Ferris State in Professional Tennis Management, and the foundation those experiences provided.
The later part of the episode turns into a wide-ranging walk through tennis history, with rapid-fire stories and name drops from decades in the game. Coaches, administrators, players, and mentors are all referenced as the conversation highlights the relationships, lessons, and shared experiences that shape long careers in tennis.
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