Episodes

  • CourtSide Ep. 1: The Business of Running Racquets at a Private Club, with Andy Zodin

    CourtSide Ep. 1: The Business of Running Racquets at a Private Club, with Andy Zodin
    May 15 2026
    Most people in racquet sports know Andy Zodin's voice from the radio. Fewer know what he actually does for a living. For the last 15 years, Andy has been Director of Racquet Sports at Columbine Country Club in Denver, one of the top private clubs in the Intermountain region. He's been a teaching pro since 1984, an RSPA Elite Pro, and served five years as USPTA Intermountain President. He also hosts KickServeRadio.com on the Tennis Channel Podcast Network with Mats Wilander and Jonny Levine. In this conversation, we get into the parts of the job nobody puts on a podcast: how a director of racquets actually spends a Tuesday, the conversations with ownership that happen on repeat, staffing teaching pros in 2026, how private clubs are handling the pickleball question, and what he'd do differently building a program from zero today. If you run a facility, lead a program, or coach for a living, this one's for you. Guest: Andy Zodin, Director of Racquet Sports, Columbine Country Club. Host of KickServeRadio.com. CourtSide is hosted by Evan Dechtman, founder of TopSpin Digital. New episodes every 2-3 weeks. Show notes: https://topspindigital.co/courtside Be a guest: https://topspindigital.co/courtside/book
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    23 mins
  • CourtSide Ep. 0: What This Show Is, Who It's For, and Why I'm Making It

    CourtSide Ep. 0: What This Show Is, Who It's For, and Why I'm Making It
    May 13 2026

    Evan Dechtman, the founder of Top Spin Digital, shares his journey from musician to marketer and the insights that led him to create a show focused on racquet sports. The show aims to capture real conversations about the business side of racquet sports and is targeted at industry professionals. It features one guest per episode and is distributed on various platforms. Guests with real experience and insights are encouraged to become part of the show.

    Takeaways

    • Racquet sports marketing
    • Industry insights

    Chapters

    • 00:00 From Musician to Marketer
    • 05:26 Becoming a Guest
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    5 mins