This episode is a deep dive into the kind of growth that doesn’t always show up on the scoreboard. Corbin Gapski, a key member of the Diadem team, joins us to talk about the in-between moments—the stretch of time when you’re building, learning, and showing up every day, even when the results aren’t immediate. He shares what it’s like to feel the pressure of expectations, the doubts that creep in when you’re not “there” yet, and the mindset shifts that have helped him stay focused on long-term purpose over short-term wins.

It’s an honest conversation about trusting the process, embracing discomfort, and redefining what progress actually looks like. Whether you're chasing goals in your sport, your work, or just trying to find your rhythm in life, Corbin’s story is a reminder that growth isn’t always obvious—but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

00:00 Introduction
00:55 Corbin's Background
01:39 College Story
03:02 Volunteer Experience
05:06 Baseball Comeback
11:24 Diadem Learning
20:25 Texas Expansion
26:33 What's Next
33:03 Conclusion

Welcome to Courtside Sessions, a podcast for junior tennis players, parents, and coaches! Join us as we dive into insightful discussions, share expert tips for athletes, and explore the latest trends and topics shaping the tennis community.

Find the Court Side Sessions Podcast here
https://courtsidesessions.transistor.fm/

👥 Connect with Team Diadem + our guest:
https://www.instagram.com/diademsports/
https://www.instagram.com/diademsouthwest/

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In this episode of Courtside Sessions, former NBA star Tyler Hansbrough shares his journey from professional basketball to becoming an avid pickleball player. Tyler opens up about his transition from basketball, the impact of pickleball on his mental and physical health, and how the sport has become a new competitive outlet for him.

Tyler also discusses the importance of fundamentals, working with great coaches, and how the supportive pickleball community has helped him thrive post-basketball. Tune in to hear about his journey, his love for the game, and how he's using his skills to make his mark in the pickleball world.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Pickleball Passion
02:06 Basketball to Pickleball
06:25 Community Impact
07:27 Pickleball Tips
10:11 Basketball Career
12:29 Winning Mindset
20:31 Mental Strategy
24:18 Doubles vs Singles
27:13 Competitive Trash Talk
29:29 Memorable Matches
32:10 Final Reflections

Welcome to Courtside Sessions, a podcast for junior tennis players, parents, and coaches! Join us as we dive into insightful discussions, share expert tips for athletes, and explore the latest trends and topics shaping the tennis community.

Find the Courtside Sessions Podcast here
https://courtsidesessions.transistor.fm/

👥 Connect with Team Diadem + our guest:
https://www.instagram.com/diademsports/
https://www.instagram.com/masterhansbruh/

Your support fuels our passion for tennis! Give us a thumbs up 👍, subscribe to Courtside Sessions, and hit that notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode! 🎾🎙️

In this episode of Courtside Sessions, we’re joined by Alex Gruskin, one of the voices behind Cracked Racquets — one of the most influential platforms in college tennis, club tennis, and modern tennis media.

From growing up playing junior tennis to leading the charge in tennis podcasting and live-streaming college matches, Gruskin shares his journey from the club tennis courts at the University of Michigan to building a full-fledged media brand loved by tennis fans around the world.

Whether you're a college tennis die-hard, club tennis competitor, or just discovering the growing world of grassroots tennis media, this episode offers a front-row seat to the evolution of how the sport is covered and consumed.

00:00 Introduction
01:40 Junior Tennis Insights
06:09 College Tennis Club
10:19 Cracked Rackets Journey
14:33 Tennis Media Path
19:21 Family Support
24:21 Team Dynamics
29:04 Cracked Rackets Future
37:17 Closing Remarks

💡 About Cracked Racquets
Cracked Racquets is a global leader in tennis media with the mission of democratizing tennis coverage by delivering high-quality, affordable broadcasting to every level of the sport – juniors, college tennis, to the pros. By leveraging their innovative CrossCourt Cast broadcast software and emerging AI-powered tools, tennis communities of all sizes that have traditionally been underserved have access to professional-grade coverage.
Cracked Racquets provides in-depth coverage of junior, college, and professional tennis through their high energy podcasts, live broadcasts, and active social media channels. The Cracked Racquets team is committed to empowering tennis audiences everywhere by making the sport more connected, inclusive, and engaging.

Follow Cracked Racquets on social media @CrackedRacquets or on one of their podcast feeds hosted by Alex Gruskin below:

SOCIALS
https://www.instagram.com/crackedracquets/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets
https://x.com/CrackedRacquets?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://x.com/AlGruskin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.tiktok.com/@crackedracquets
https://www.threads.net/@crackedracquets
https://www.facebook.com/crackedracquets/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/crackedracquets/
https://bsky.app/profile/crackedracquets.bsky.social
https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:py7u4a7zlo4fdeuwmoudbmyp

PODCASTS
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mini-break-tennis-podcast/id1455067534
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-shot-podcast-tennis-podcast/id1290618412
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cracked-interviews-tennis-podcast/id1264427749