Season #24 Episode#:39

Shaun and Bobby talk to the director of racquet sports at the Country Club of Roswell, Marcus Rutsche.

This conversation between Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler, and Marcus Rutsche discusses various topics related to the tennis industry, including:

• the state of the sport
• challenges faced by tennis players
• potential solutions to improve the game
• the career path of a tennis professional
• the challenges of finding and retaining coaches
• the impact of market forces on the industry
• the need to make tennis a more appealing and viable career option for young players
• the different types of tennis clubs
• the rise of independent contractors in tennis coaching
• the impact of market rates on hiring tennis pros
• the importance of networking and storytelling in the industry
• the need for individuals to take initiative and contribute to the industry in their own unique ways
• the role of organizations like the USTA, and the importance of taking action to improve the sport.

Marcus grew up playing tennis in Sydney, Australia and was recruited to play at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee as #1 player and MVP. He has worked at esteemed programs such as The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, and The New Albany Country Club, Marcus spent 8 years as Adult Director at the Windward Lake Club, where he successfully coached club level players and juniors through to national and professional standards. For 3 years Marcus was appointed the position of the Cadillac Tennis Director for the Southeast: planning and running tennis clinics alongside former greats of the game. As Athletics Director at Country Club of Roswell since 2012, Marcus has overseen a large program of Tennis, youth care, swim team and fitness for 10 years. Marcus won the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Southern seminar contest and has been the presenting speaker for the GPTA and USPTA. Certified as a USPTA P-1, Marcus served years as board member and President of the USPTA state chapter board. Accolades include USPTA Southern player of the year in 2018 and Georgia Large Facility Director of the year in 2021. GPTA 2023 Director of the Year. In 2023 Marcus was awarded the Nation USPTA Star Award for his efforts with Country Club of Roswell’s annual Charity Pro-Am. A local Johns Creek resident, Marcus is married to his wife Paige since 2009 and has twin five year olds.

YouTube Full Video: coming soon

3 things Marcus will do as King of Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwxuMteuQ5I&feature=youtu.be

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