The Behind the Racquet with Mike Cation and Noah Rubin

The Behind the Racquet Podcast is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Tennis Star Noah Rubin, and his podcast partner, tennis commentator Mike Cation.

	Happiness
	As Manic Monday unfolds at Wimbledon, and the USTA Pro Circuit resumes in Winnetka, Noah Rubin and Mike Cation tackle happiness, and explore some of the longstanding barriers for players on tour. Join the discussion, by chatting with us @noahrubin33, and @mikectennis on all of your social media platforms.And please review us on itunes or your favorite podcast app.  It helps us get noticed!
	Posted on 8 July 2019
	The Television Episode (and hey look, Noah's playing Wimbledon!)
	Lots to discuss in today's half hour. -Noah Rubin qualifies for Wimbledon -Sooooo many changes with the ATP Player Council and we begin the discussion on how to make tennis better for television. What are your thoughts?  Get in touch: @mikectennis or @noahrubin33
	Posted on 1 July 2019
	Wimbledon Whites, and On Court Coaching
	This week, while Noah is competing (and, winning) at Wimbledon qualies, we chat about the clash of tradition of Wimbledon with today's players, especially during qualifying.  As well, there's lots of talk about on court coaching at the US Open, and we disagree with none other than Roger Federer.     As always, find us online @noahrubin33, and @mikectennis
	Posted on 24 June 2019
	Coffee Cast Powered by Behind the Racquet: Mental Health
	It is never an easy topic to discuss, but today, Noah Rubin and Mike Cation begin the discussion about Mental Health within the sport of tennis. We talk about the immediacy of the frustration, despair, and loneliness felt after a loss, as well as the lack of resources available.  And about the brave conversations being had by Katie Swan and Nicole Gibbs, among others, on Behind the Racquet. Listen, think, and interact with us @noahrubin33 @mikectennis
	Posted on 17 June 2019
	Coffee Cast Powered by Behind The Racquet: Tennis Finances
	Welcome to the new sounds on the Coffee Cast, as we partner with Noah Rubin to begin a weekly show dedicated to exploring the in depth issues that he exposes on Behind the Racquet. This week, we talk finances.  Vasek Pospisil started a tweetstorm discussing the financial inequities within our sport, and we wanted to break that down further. His tweet says a player ranked ~300 made 77K last year.  Accurate?  Maybe not.  And that's before expenses.  We let you know what those are.   Welcome to the journey Behind the Racquet.
	Posted on 14 June 2019
	Coffee Cast with Cation: Noah Rubin Edition
	His Behind the Racquet series has brought notoriety to many of the difficulties faced by himself, and his peers.  But today, on the Coffee Cast, Noah Rubin goes in depth on the basic day to day difficulties faced by many within the sport, and some of the momentous changes he believes are necessary to keep the sport relevant, and keep its athletes in a better state mentally and physically.His thoughts are not a definitive set of finished reforms, but more of a jumping off point.  Listen, think, and let him (and me!) know what you think.
	Posted on 10 June 2019
	New Balance Winner's Circle with Dudi Sela
	Inside the New Balance Winner's Circle with Dudi Sela, your champion at the Baptist Health Little Rock Open.
	Posted on 9 June 2019
	The Coffee Cast with Cation: Alex Rybakov edition
	While in Chicago for the ITA National Indoor Championship, I had the chance to sit down with Alex Rybakov, 22 year old TCU Senior, currently ranked #456 in the ATP Rankings, #262 in the ITF World Tennis Tour Rankings, and #8 in the ITA Collegiate Rankings.  That's a lot. It's going to be a complex process for Alex when he goes pro in a couple of months. We sat down and talked about that, his choice to attend TCU, his relationship with the top Americans that he competed with in juniors, and how he's balancing pro aspirations with a full college schedule. Also, thanks to Alex for making some extra time on a busy weekend here in Chicago.
	Posted on 18 February 2019
	New Balance Winner's Circle with Mitchell Krueger
	Mitchell Krueger tells the story of his massive changes in the offseason. A new coach. A new living situation. A new forehand. It's an incredible story.  Hear how he won the RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas.
	Posted on 11 February 2019
	The Coffee Cast with Cation: Neal Skupski edition
	This was a fun one, as Neal Skupski joined me after advancing to the Mixed Doubles QF on Monday night.  We talk British tennis, his hair, the dirty world of doubles, and the family dynamic involved with his brother Ken.
	Posted on 22 January 2019