The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

Jason Stacy has been a mainstay on the tennis tour for several decades, and with work with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been groundbreaking. He joins the podcast to discuss his path to becoming one of the most respected high performance coaches in the game, and why he is constantly looking at problems and challenges from a different lens than his peers. Stacy goes in depth about his process for building trust with his players, and details the steps that Aryna Sabalenka took under his tutelage to have her major breakthrough, and become the best player in the world.

Stacy explains his philosophy on working as both a fitness and mental coach, and outlines the pillars of his teaching, "The Three E's," which are emotions, energy and environment. The accomplished grappler in his spare time dives into the similarities between jujitsu and tennis, the unpredictable variables that make the sport unique, and why he has decided to write a book on his coaching philosophy, aptly titled "The Pressure Code." Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Alexandra Stevenson joins the show to recap the WTA season, and discuss how each of the top players made their mark in 2025. Stevenson explains why Amanda Anisimova was the story of the tennis world this calendar year, and how the American has worked on her physical and mental sides to become a premier player. The analyst also assesses if Aryna Sabalenka's year was unfulfilled, dives into Iga Swiatek's growth on the court, and evaluates Coco Gauff's season which featured a Roland Garros Title and the decision to totally revamp her serve.

Stevenson weighs in on Americans Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula, and explains why every young player should study Italian Jasmine Paolini. And the former WTA vet lists the players she expects to keep climbing up the rankings in 2026, headlined by teenage sensation Victoria Mboko. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Cracked Racquets provides coverage of pro, college and junior tennis like nobody else in the industry. Their CEO and founder Dalton Thieneman joins the podcast to explain how the company was created, and in less than a decade became a destination for fans of the game. Thieneman explains the company's approach to broadcasting, and dives into their revolutionary "CrossCourt Cast" that enhances and expands college match broadcasts like never before.

The CEO shares his own personal story as well, which features a day job as a lobbyist in the state of Indiana. Cracked Racquets features several successful podcasts, partnerships with ESPN and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, and has added pickleball and volleyball broadcasts to their catalog. Listen to Dalton Thieneman, the man behind the media juggernaut. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Cranbook Tennis Classic has become one of the top events on the Challenger Tour, and founder David DeMuth joins the podcast to explain why he embarked on such a passionate journey to bring the pro game to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. DeMuth discusses how the idea came to be, why the location is a perfect fit, and how in three short years the tournament has become one of the best on the calendar. With several upstart players competing such as 2024 champion Learner Tien, DeMuth shares some professional and personal stories about the impact that The Cranbook Tennis Classic has had on his community.

David DeMuth is also the CEO at Doner Partners, and he has a highly successful career in marketing and advertising. The executive discusses how he uses his professional skills to help with his new tennis venture, and why telling the stories of players at the Challenger Level can be very valuable. The Cranbook Tennis Classic returns in the summer of 2026, and DeMuth pulls back the curtain on what really goes into putting on a pro tournament. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Texas A&M coach Steve Denton joins the podcast for a lengthy conversation about his time as the Texas A&M men's tennis coach, and he's built one of the premier programs in college tennis in the past two decades. Denton explains what he looks for in players, the value of teaching an all-court game, and why they've been able to churn out several pros including former Doubles No. 1 Austin Krajicek and cousins Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech, who met in the Shanghai Masters Final in 2025.

The coach also gets candid about his own pro career, which saw him reach No. 12 in the world in singles and reach two Australian Open Finals. Denton looks back on the day he beat John McEnroe, and explains why getting into coaching was the right decision for him. It's an all encompassing chat with one of the best and most renowned coaches in college tennis, so listen intently! Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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