Mic’d Up Tennis Match: Coach vs Coach

[@EdmonBegoli]

Thanks for sharing this match play. Enough of “ATP play” videos. We need more videos like this of real tennis by good but “normal” tennis players.

[@denizbesikcioglu]

Yes please! More human tennis! Very good video editing by the way, it was very easy and enjoyable to watch.

[@thedizzyexplorer]

Nice start! Could a slightly higher cam position would make the court clearer to see? It's hard to see white lines on light clay on a cloudy day. Looking forward to more of these!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for the good feedback!

[@Phoeagdor]

The new coaching - expressing internal dialog, love it, as it's hard to introduce this teaching. So many young players are not as expressive (got the blarney yee two), great to see. Happy campers, we teach through oral transmission and by example. Shine on - crazy diamonds all.

[@eincan1313]

Fun to watch. Poor Ollie had two things going against him. 1. Coaching for so many years without playing is brutal for your game. He needed some time to get comfortable again. 2. Grinders, retrievers and finesse players don’t age that well versus guys who have a weapon or two. Hard to grind long points without the legs…

[@TheTennisMentor]

You hit the nail on the head with those two points! We’ve played two more sets since and we both played a lot better! Ollie’s game requires a bit more fitness than my game and when he gets that back (along with a more consistent and accurate serve) he could cause me some trouble!!

[@richardh1781]

Even though you had new balls .... the cold would not have helped with lack of bounce. Enjoyed both your comments. Thanks

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’re right… but no excuse for the level, we both just need to get on court more!!

[@lyndseyandandrew5771]

More confirmation that everything sounds better with a British accent…including lightly berating yourself on a tennis court ;) . Great attitude and commentary in a very entertaining set. Thanks for posting!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Haha, thanks Lyndsey!

[@architennis]

Great to see coaches getting back into playing. Me and my tennis buddies use a can of balls about three times before opening fresh ones. To save money (and produce slightly less trash over time). On public hard courts in the USA.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Suggestions for future Mic’d Up Matches…?

[@Robin-bn4qi]

Mic'd up match against felix?

[@pchannelful]

Against Jonas AKA Tennisnerd :)

[@yulelog15]

Hi Ashley, it's the yulelog ( Harrison yule ). I think I would give u more of a challenge, and it would give me a chance to prove myself and to improve my tennis ability so if you want to do this, I will 10000% take the chance and play u and give u a run around

[@TheTennisMentor]

@@Robin-bn4qigreat suggestion… I’m up for it!!

[@TheTennisMentor]

@@pchannelfulyessss!! Lets make it happen @tennisnerd

[@Tarobeast]

Wait... I recognise this club! I don't remember there being clay courts back in the day but that building shape is nostalgic. What a small world!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Love to hear that… how long ago were you here?

[@Tarobeast]

@@TheTennisMentor I played a few tournaments there growing up, so probably 15 years or so... I'm sure they were hard courts back then!

[@djblackwing737]

suggestion: if you can introduce your playstyle and background, plus racquet and string set up will make this interesting

[@TheTennisMentor]

Good suggestion, thanks!

[@coffeedude2024]

This was great to watch. Real world match play the average player can relate to! What kind of level are you guys playing? Grade 3/county level I'm assuming? Great content👊

[@federicotown8052]

Nice to see this match !

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks buddy… would you add anything to this video format?

[@Javi_C]

Fun match!

[@astron1342]

Hey Ashley, love the match! Small note: coming from another video your volume levels are quiet low.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks, that’s good to know… I’ll dial it up in my next one! 🙏

[@chrisdenman5519]

Don't know how you do it playing in long sleeves and trousers I can't do it

[@TheTennisMentor]

I guess you get used to it as a coach in the UK! Looking forward to tshirt weather!

[@EdmonBegoli]

What is your and Ollie’s approximate NRTP level?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Good question, we don’t work the NRTP ratings in the UK so I’m not sure… but doing some reading up on it I’d imagine I’m currently around 5-5.5 (I’m sure some viewers may have a better idea!)

[@petehamadi9157]

Good format, enjoyed it! Ollies grunt game needs some work imo 🤣 sounded in pain on the serve! If you fancy a trip to Blackpool id happily host you for a game 🥳🥸🎾

[@TheTennisMentor]

😂😂 maybe he was in pain (he’s an old boy after all!) Thanks Pete, I’ll let you know if I’m ever up your way!

[@Tyler_Roberts]

Nice to see another Blackpool resident on here @petehamadi9157 ! Great content Ashley - keep it up! 🎾

[@hdfblackburn9950]

What tennis balls were you using? And which are your favourite?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Head Pro, I also like Head Tour

[@peterguerreri7143]

Please can you play Mike Johnson at Swanmore.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Used to play him a lot growing up!!

[@peterguerreri7143]

Please ask him :) Would be good to see :D. I think you will struggle.... 6-1 or 6-2.

[@TheTennisMentor]

I’ll definitely have to ask him now that you’ve given me that scoreline 😆

[@peterguerreri7143]

Any luck with Mike? I asked him and he said if you reach out to him he is up for it :)

[@carstenberg4879]

Hi Ash. Why are you bageling a mate? 😂 Cheers

[@TheTennisMentor]

🫣He made it hard for me not to 😆 It’s all good, we will have a rematch after a few hits! The good news is it’s given him the bug to get out and play!

[@carstenberg4879]

@@TheTennisMentor By the way, fresh balls. Because they feel much better on impact and to prevent from arm issues.

[@federicotown8052]

Cool !