Behind the Court

International Student Came Back as a Head Coach | Nicole Salazar | Sterling College | NAIA

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Court — the podcast where we serve up real stories from college tennis leaders and legends.Today, we’re joined by someone who’s walked the full journey — from international recruit to college athlete to the head coach of the same program: Coach Nicole Salazar of Sterling College! 🏆🎾In this episode, we dive into:🧳 Her inspiring path from international student to collegiate head coach💡 The culture she’s building at Sterling University🌍 What she looks for in international recruits🎮 Hilarious segment like and “Kiss, Marry, Kill: College Tennis Edition”Whether you're a current player, future recruit, coach, or just love the sport — this one is for you.👇 Connect with Sterling College Tennis:🌐 Sterling College Athletics Website:https://www.scwarriors.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhtbmVBSmlCS3FqSFA0ZDRETGFvZTRwVExjZ3xBQ3Jtc0treXBJNUkxQThQUU04bC1mdTNjMDBFYXQzNkUyamxlVzFoMTRfODhFMVdtamdtX0V0eHk0VTNQTXhUdUpoYzhFcUhQcFpjc0VlNnhaT0doZjZBd3dxRGZ4ZzNWMXJySFpabkR1YXl4d283SHZoQ3Jwbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scwarriors.com%2F&v=7B3PtDPj8_E]🎾 Women’s Tennis Team:https://www.scwarriors.com/sports/wte... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa19ycnZfRkZTaUp3cHprMUZiTkxwRUN4dk82QXxBQ3Jtc0tuWERvNHNMUUUzQURFS3pQU3U0TllHcl9oc0o0bUduLV9JRUUwV1J5bXhqSmVrYTRDaE5lY2IyYTBoa2tHUEpLOFBvYjRYc2RwSFdjT2NrR0lTTXNWUVhZeUdndWNIa0pTZk5FZnNoWjQ3LXZxbzJmdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scwarriors.com%2Fsports%2Fwten%2Findex&v=7B3PtDPj8_E]🎾 Men’s Tennis Team:https://www.scwarriors.com/sports/mte... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGtfNUZOZkR4VHNpTjFIcktETGNhYlhsMVFad3xBQ3Jtc0trVTk1ekJNRTNVbFlmOFFuVmFaZGpFQWE4cl9OSUlocHYtZ2szVmh4Nm9jZ0V6Qk1sVTQtM2tsWUt5UGFRYWtSZVFHQTFud1dNN19kZW5YWlkyVXZtNm56ZmZUaVZhUS1yUkV3Zk5iUjBjSnNtY080cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scwarriors.com%2Fsports%2Fmten%2Findex&v=7B3PtDPj8_E]📸 Follow on Instagram:  / sterlingcsports   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhHczJZby1McGdQb2xxWHZMZEFta24tZUc5d3xBQ3Jtc0tsc2Y5NEZleFRvdnBHOEJwR0dsNV9NdHk4b2pVTHNJRkstYWhQemN1N0NTaEdld0ZvY2VpSm51VHBRMUZCUTM3czlSV055aDJRNzUwYkw5YWp3S0xfU0k1Y1BSYjY5dFprY0xBWXRCYVk1c0V0MVFRMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsterlingcsports%2F&v=7B3PtDPj8_E]https://www.instagram.com/sterlingcte... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDVPUlhGOFppSnVJV3c3N3hUSlZrUVYyY2dXd3xBQ3Jtc0tsSjVYR1dHX3JjUGp4VmJXWEFqT3A2UG53OXpRZ2szZmxnU3d2OFBFLU5NTEJ2dU5HOThNWmdpVUpnWlZGMjdmLVc5WTZJcFFLQkViUk1XMnUxYzlVOEsxR1pTbGczT2oyODIzSE9hak9QVDFpM21TSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsterlingctennis%3Figsh%3DZHo3MGo1enA4dHEx&v=7B3PtDPj8_E]Subscribe!

Why Players Come Back to Carson-Newman | Nate Gangelhoff | Carson-Newman | D2

🎙️ Behind the Court | Ep. — | Coach Nate Gangelhoff – Carson-Newman University (DII Tennis)Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportme.usa?igsh=MTJla3Vtdjc4YmUwNg==Welcome back to Behind the Court — the podcast where we dive deep with the people shaping college tennis from the inside out.In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Nate Gangelhoff, head coach at Carson-Newman University, one of the most exciting and fast-growing programs in Division II. Known for building a team culture rooted in hard work, development, and authenticity, Coach Nate shares what makes Carson-Newman a place players want to come back to.We talk about:✅ The weekly life of a DII college tennis player✅ The mindset behind recruiting and what coaches really look for in emails✅ How to build a program that wins on and off the court✅ Template for an email from college coach✅ The little moments that make it all worth itWhether you're a high school player thinking about college tennis, a coach, or just a fan of the game, this episode gives you a real look behind the scenes.🔗 Explore Carson-Newman University:🌐 University Website: https://www.cn.edu/🎾 Men’s Tennis Team: https://www.cneagles.com/sports/m-tennis/index🎾 Women’s Tennis Team: https://www.cneagles.com/sports/w-tennis/index📲Follow on social media:Coach Nate Gangelhoff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachnatennis?igsh=MWdsZjJrZzBqcDZhMA==Women's Team: https://www.instagram.com/cnuwomenstennis?igsh=a3Mya3phNndqb2JtMen's Team: https://www.instagram.com/cnu_mtennis?igsh=ZTQxZjBxM2F5eTc1👇 Drop a comment if you want more D2 insights or have a guest recommendation!🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all streaming platforms.#CollegeTennis #CarsonNewman #D2Tennis #TennisRecruiting #BehindTheCourtPodcast #NateGangelhoff

How D1 Coach Sofia Rachi Led NCCU to a Historic Tennis Season

Follow me on Instagram to learn about college recruiting process: https://www.instagram.com/sportme.usa/ In this episode:How does a former D1 player become a history-making head coach?In this episode of Behind the Court, I sit down with Sofia Rachi, Head Women’s Tennis Coach at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). From Argentina to the NCAA, Sofia shares her journey, coaching philosophy, recruiting insights, and the mindset it takes to lead a team to the MEAC finals. 🎾 This episode is for athletes, aspiring coaches, and anyone curious about what it takes to build a winning culture in D1 tennis.👇 IN THIS EPISODE: • How to make a video that will make you stand out • Her transition from player to coach • What makes a great teammate • Advice for international student-athletes who cannot play many tournaments • Rapid-fire games with Coach Rachi 🔗 Explore More: 🌐 NCCU Official Website:https://www.nccu.edu 🎾 NCCU Women’s Tennis Team Page: https://nccueaglepride.com/sports/womens-tennis 📸 NCCU Women’s Tennis on Instagram:@nccuwt 👤 Coach Sofia Rachi’s Contact Info:📧 Email: srachi@nccu.edu

E. 1: From 0 Wins to 4x Champions | Coach Colin Dixon | Oakland City University

Don't miss out on the new episodes and get insights on successful recruiting on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportme.usa/Oakland City University website: https://www.oak.edu/Men's Tennis website: https://gomightyoaks.com/sports/mens-tennisWomen's Tennis website: https://gomightyoaks.com/sports/womens-tennisTennis Team's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocu.tennis/From 0 Wins to 4-Peat Champions: Coach Colin DixonIn this episode, I sit down with Coach Colin Dixon of Oakland City University, an NAIA institution in Indiana. Coach Dixon took over a men's tennis program that hadn't secured a single win in a season and transformed it into a powerhouse, clinching four consecutive River States Conference Tournament titles.We delve into:- His journey into coaching and the challenges faced- The distinctions between NCAA and NAIA tennis- Strategies for motivating players and maintaining team morale- Insights into the recruiting process and what makes a recruit stand outFollow for more!