In the Tennis Zone

Andy Zodin

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Welcome to the best of...IN THE TENNIS ZONE, season #3 is now underway, and is going to be our best season yet! We air LIVE on Sundays from 10am til noon until April 18th, then we're back to Sundays 6-8pm til the end of the season, September 19th.

A weekly tennis talk radio show that airs on Mile High Sports Radio, AM 1510...in Denver, Colorado. Thanks to USTA COLORADO and Intermountain, for all that you do in making our show possible! For info on advertising or show content, call 303 520 7676, or email arzodin@aol.com. The show's host, Andy Zodin, is a local director of tennis, coach, and USPTA professional in Denver. Andy played junior tennis and college tennis in Texas (hook 'em horns!), and started professionally at The Lakeway World of Tennis in 1984, under Billy Freer. He has been a Colorado tennis professional since 2001. 2010 is the third season on-air for IN THE TENNIS ZONE (thank you MILE HIGH SPORTS RADIO!!), and featured guests have included: Rod Laver, Brad Gilbert, Darren Cahill, Owen Davidson, Fred Stolle, Jim Courier, Justin Gimelstob, Tony Trabert, Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, The Bryan Brothers, Wayne Bryan, Fred Stolle, Tracy Austin, Craig Kardon, John Lucas, Jimmy Arias, Joel Drucker, John Evert, and many more. Regular co-hosts feature Colorado Tennis Hall of Famers, Jeff Salzenstein and Jeff Loehr, as well as the NTRP Queen, Sarah Zodin. The show covers EVERYTHING tennis related, at the local, national, and professional levels.

Recent Podcasts

Craig Boynton (Coach of John Isner) joins AZ "LIVE" during Isner's historic Davis Cup match with Novak Djokovic, played on Serbian soil.
Craig Boynton (Coach of John Isner) joins AZ "LIVE" during Isner's historic Davis Cup match with Novak Djokovic, played on Serbian soil.
Download Craig Boynton (Coach of John Isner) joins AZ "LIVE" during Isner's historic Davis Cup match with Novak Djokovic, played on Serbian soil. 08-03-2010 (14.02 MB)

Craig Boynton takes time during the 5th set of his man's thriller in Belgrade, to join IN THE TENNIS ZONE. It doesn't get any classier than that! And hats off to Izzy for a gutsy performance for the ages. Way to make America proud, John!
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Duration: 15:19

From playing 12 & under doubles with AZ, to shining at UT, to playing the tour, to coaching Martina, and now to his work with TENNIS CHANNEL, Craig Kardon is a "been there, done that" kinda guy!
From playing 12 & under doubles with AZ, to shining at UT, to playing the tour, to coaching Martina, and now to his work with TENNIS CHANNEL, Craig Kardon is a "been there, done that" kinda guy!
Download From playing 12 & under doubles with AZ, to shining at UT, to playing the tour, to coaching Martina, and now to his work with TENNIS CHANNEL, Craig Kardon is a "been there, done that" kinda guy! 08-03-2010 (19.93 MB)

In this visit, Craig compares and contrasts the days of coaching Martina Navratilova, to today's coaching challenges, and why those experiences are valuable in moving to the broadcast booth.
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Duration: 21:46

Dave "Koz" Kozlowski is one of the top broadcasters in the sport of tennis, and he joins AZ for the first time, IN THE TENNIS ZONE.
Dave "Koz" Kozlowski is one of the top broadcasters in the sport of tennis, and he joins AZ for the first time, IN THE TENNIS ZONE.
Download Dave "Koz" Kozlowski is one of the top broadcasters in the sport of tennis, and he joins AZ for the first time, IN THE TENNIS ZONE. 08-03-2010 (15.56 MB)

Koz is one of of 17 USPTA Master Pros, and was the USTA broadcaster of the year in 2000. He has some great insights into our sport!
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Duration: 17:00

Tennis on Campus is one of the hottest programs going, and CU rocks! Heather Sabatka and Patricia Chien fill you in, IN THE TENNIS ZONE!!
Tennis on Campus is one of the hottest programs going, and CU rocks! Heather Sabatka and Patricia Chien fill you in, IN THE TENNIS ZONE!!
Download Tennis on Campus is one of the hottest programs going, and CU rocks! Heather Sabatka and Patricia Chien fill you in, IN THE TENNIS ZONE!! 07-03-2010 (17.21 MB)

Heather's NOT just Hayden's better looking sister! She too, has got game! Also Salzy gives us the back-story on Mike Bryan's stomach issues that sidelined him in Serbia.
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Duration: 18:48

ATP Tour Coach, Kelly Jones is now coaching James Blake, and AZ has some interesting questions about what makes one of the most well-liked American players tick.
ATP Tour Coach, Kelly Jones is now coaching James Blake, and AZ has some interesting questions about what makes one of the most well-liked American players tick.
Download ATP Tour Coach, Kelly Jones is now coaching James Blake, and AZ has some interesting questions about what makes one of the most well-liked American players tick. 01-03-2010 (17.48 MB)

KJ addresses the two sides to James Blake....and clues us in to the new LMSTennis software system, that allows players to develop their games, in a very high-tech, cutting edge way.
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Duration: 19:06

Dr. Anne Smith is one of the greatest ladies doubles players of all time, with 10 Grand Slam titles to her credit....and she and AZ go way back!!
Dr. Anne Smith is one of the greatest ladies doubles players of all time, with 10 Grand Slam titles to her credit....and she and AZ go way back!!
Download Dr. Anne Smith is one of the greatest ladies doubles players of all time, with 10 Grand Slam titles to her credit....and she and AZ go way back!! 01-03-2010 (15.39 MB)

Anne has developed the MACH 4 Training System, for Players & Coaches, and she discusses it here, in her first visit, IN THE TENNIS ZONE.
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Duration: 16:49

ROCK STAR ALERT!! Jake Schroeder from OPIE GONE BAD is in studio with AZ.
ROCK STAR ALERT!! Jake Schroeder from OPIE GONE BAD is in studio with AZ.
Download ROCK STAR ALERT!! Jake Schroeder from OPIE GONE BAD is in studio with AZ. 01-03-2010 (14.98 MB)

Jake and AZ talk TENNIS w/the Stars, US/Canada hockey, upcoming OPIE gigs, and you'll hear the man do what he does OH SO WELL!
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Duration: 16:22

ATC's Cary Hodges has always been a popular pro....hence his recent election, as a USPTA regional officer!
ATC's Cary Hodges has always been a popular pro....hence his recent election, as a USPTA regional officer!
Download ATC's Cary Hodges has always been a popular pro....hence his recent election, as a USPTA regional officer! 01-03-2010 (13.43 MB)

The new 2nd VP joins AZ to talk USPTA/USTA relations....and how platform tennis at Arapahoe is the only game in town!
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Duration: 14:40

Chad Stoloff is a new pro in Denver, and he reports with AZ on the 2009 Colorado state junior rankings.
Chad Stoloff is a new pro in Denver, and he reports with AZ on the 2009 Colorado state junior rankings.
Download Chad Stoloff is a new pro in Denver, and he reports with AZ on the 2009 Colorado state junior rankings. 23-02-2010 (21.35 MB)

With Casey McMaster and Caroline Schnell leading the way, Colorado junior tennis has lots of depth, and many players with VERY bright futures....on AND off the court!
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Duration: 23:20

From Game, Set, Match...Adam Burbary gives a tennis technology update, and points out some of the advantages to supporting your local tennis retailer.
From Game, Set, Match...Adam Burbary gives a tennis technology update, and points out some of the advantages to supporting your local tennis retailer.
Download From Game, Set, Match...Adam Burbary gives a tennis technology update, and points out some of the advantages to supporting your local tennis retailer. 23-02-2010 (12.45 MB)

From Prince to Babalot to Wilson to Luxilon strings, Adam's got it all at GSM, Inc.
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Duration: 13:36

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