Great Shot Podcast [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the second weekend of ITA Men's Regional action. They offer their thoughts on the weekends NCAA qualifiers, name their standout performers, and SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
Midwest - 4:55
Southwest - 24:15
Best of the rest - 37:55
Chris's Corner - 44:45

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Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the opening weekend of ITA Men's Regional play. They breakdown a LOADED Texas Region, offer their thoughts on UVA dominance in the Atlantic, run through the other standout performers/NCAA qualifiers, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
Texas Regional - 3:55
UVA dominates - 19:15
Best of the rest - 26:45
Coming up this weekend - 45:05
Chris's Corner - 47:50

Laurel Springs
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No Ad, No Problem Founder John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft their favorite Women's College Tennis Players since the 2018 season.

Episode Bookmarks:
Criteria - 3:00
Gruskin #1: Fiona Crawley, UNC - 9:00
J's #1: Astra Sharma, Vanderbilt - 15:45
J's #2: Janice Tjen/Savannah Broadus, Pepperdine - 19:35
Gruskin's #2: Dasha Vidmanova, UGA - 25:50
Gruskin's #3: Melodie Collard, UVA - 33:10
J's #3: Amelia Rajecki, NC State - 38:20
J's #4: Eryn Cayetano, USC - 43:05
Gruskin's #4: Abbey Forbes, UCLA - 47:05
Gruskin's #5: Emma Staker, Oklahoma - 53:40
J's #5 - Paige Hourigan, Georgia Tech 58:00
Honorable Mention - 1:01:30

Laurel Springs
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Alex and John spend an evening drafting their favorite women's team throughout the Cracked Racquets era of college tennis.

Episode Bookmarks:

Criteria - 2:10
J's Pick #1: 2022 Oklahoma - 9:05
Gruskin's Pick #1: 2023 UNC - 13:10
Gruskin's Pick #2: 2026 Ohio State - 21:05
J's Pick #2: 2021 Texas - 25:50
J's Pick #3: 2023 Iowa State - 31:30
Gruskin's Pick #3: 2025 UGA - 36:45
Gruskin's Pick #4: 2022 NC State - 44:15
J's Pick #4: 2018 Vanderbilt - 49:55
J's Pick #5: 2025 Michigan - 54:45
Gruskin's Pick #5: 2021 Pepperdine + Honorable Mention - 1:00:10

Laurel Springs
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Alex and Chris spend an evening drafting their favorite men's team throughout the Cracked Racquets era of college tennis.

Episode Bookmarks:

Alex's Draft Pick #1: 2024 TCU - 11:45
Chris's Draft Pick #1: 2021 Florida - 21:00
Chris's Draft Pick #2: 2020 UNC - 30:15
Alex's Draft Pick #2: 2024 Ohio State - 35:30
Alex's Draft Pick #3: 2023 Michigan - 42:55
Chris's Draft Pick #3: 2018 Mississippi State - 47:55
Chris's Draft Pick #4: 2023 Arizona - 1:00:30
Alex's Draft Pick #4: 2021 Baylor/Honorable Mention - 1:07:15
Chris's Corner - 1:25:20

Laurel Springs
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No Ad, No Problem John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2026 ITA All-American Women's Championships. The guys name their standout performers from the ceremonial start to the new season, discuss which programs seem best positioned for massive Spring, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
Luciana Perry takes the title - 5:30
Duke Women's Tennis - 17:45
Qualifiers + other notable performances - 25:30
Disappointments - 32:55
Final Take - 40:05

Laurel Springs
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Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2026 ITA All-American Men's Championships. The guys name their standout performers from the ceremonial start to the new season, discuss which programs seem best positioned for massive Spring, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
Roger Pascual captures the title - 6:50
Lotta lineup talk - 17:00ish
Other All-American Winners - 32:15
Biggest Disappointment - 50:30
Things to look forward to - 57:15
Chris's Corner - 58:40

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to kickoff our coverage of the 2026-27 College Tennis Season. The guys talk through the preseason favorites for The Guy/Gal titles, breakdown their most intriguing programs, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
The Gal - 4:30
The Guy - 15:50
Most Interesting Women's Program - 33:42
Most Interesting Men's Program - 43:45
Chris Segment - 1:06:20

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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ZooTennis Author Colette Lewis joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the upcoming USTA Boys/Girls 16s and 18s National Championships. They breakdown the top contenders for the titles/US Open Wild Cards, discuss the best potential matchups, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
KZoo 18s Draw - 5:00
Kzoo 16s Draw - 25:00
San Diego 18s - 31:50
San Diego 16s - 45:30
Liutova - 49:50

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for the 2026 Men's College Tennis Year-End Award Show. The guys name their First Team selections for the All-Singles/Doubles Lineups, Match of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player and Team, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
First Team All-Lineup Doubles - 8:10
First Team All-Lineup Singles - 22:50
The Guy - 43:20
Newcomer of the Year - 53:30
Coach of the Year - 59:30
Match of the Year - 1:05:15
Most Improved (Player/Team) - 1:07:40
Biggest Disappointment - 1:13:10
Most impactful transfer - 1:18:15

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Site. They reflect upon everything they learned in Athens, offering report cards for all eight teams, naming their top performers of the event, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:

Final Site Grade - 4:45
UVA - 12:05
Texas - 23:40
TCU - 31:20
Wake Forest - 37:30
Ohio State - 44:10
Mississippi State - 51:30
Baylor - 56:50
Arizona - 1:02:20

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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No Ad, No Problem Founder John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for the 2026 Women's College Tennis Year-End Award Show. The guys name their First Team selections for the All-Singles/Doubles Lineups, Match of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player and Team, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:

First Team All-Lineup Doubles - 5:45
First Team All-Lineup Singles - 17:10
The Gal - 39:45
Newcomer of the Year - 48:45
Coach of the Year - 54:50
Match of the Year - 59:35
Most Improved (Player/Team) - 1:02:00
Biggest Disappointment - 1:07:25
Most impactful transfer - 1:11:50

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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No Ad, No Problem Founder John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the final weekend of the 2026 NCAA Women's Tennis Season. They offer report cards for all eight teams who competed in Athens, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:

Texas AM - 8:30
Auburn - 18:50
UGA - 24:45
Ohio State - 31:20
UNC - 39:55
NC State - 46:40
LSU - 51:05
Pepperdine - 55:20
Final Site - 59:15

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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CR Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the Women's quarterfinal round of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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CR Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the men's quarterfinal round of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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No Ad, No Problem Founder John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the super regional weekend of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Laurel Springs
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CR Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the super regional weekend of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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CR Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the opening weekend of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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No Ad, No Problem Founder John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the opening weekend of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Laurel Springs
Ranked among thebest online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to break down the 2026 NCAA DI men's tournament draw.

Laurel Springs
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