MYSTORY: Deanna is Playing the BEST Tennis of Her Life

<p><span style="background-color: transparent">In this episode, brought to you by the </span><strong style="background-color: transparent"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>GoTennis! Podcast</strong><span style="background-color: transparent"> and Signature Tennis, Shaun talks to Deanna, a regular girl who fell in love with tennis, and how that love of the game changed her life. Deanna’s journey started 10 years ago when her future husband Dan Gundecker got her back on the court after she hadn’t played for 30 years. From the bottom to the top lines of her ALTA and USTA teams, her dedication and effort have taken her far!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Deanna describes how her coach, Marcus Hertig, has guided her development as a player and how Dan’s steadfast support helped her become a better player and partner. “The personal story is just part of it,” she continued, recounting her love for teaching new players, captaining teams to championships, and creating a family environment at the Martin’s Landing Tennis and Pickleball Club.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Throughout the episode Deanna relays how much tennis means to her family, the journey she took to go watch the pros, and her vision to bring it to the future. She thinks the “tennis lifestyle” is the fountain of youth, and is inspired by the older players at her club who still thrive on the court.</span></p><p><br></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Key Highlights</span></h2><p><br></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">How Deanna rediscovered tennis through her husband and grew from a novice to an advanced player.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">The importance of mentorship, teamwork, and a positive mindset in tennis.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Deanna’s contributions to her tennis community, including free coaching, organizing events, and captaining teams.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Her experiences watching professional tennis, traveling to the U.S. Open, and her dreams of attending the Wimbledon and the French Open.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">The impact of tennis on her family and her plans to pass on the sport to her children and grandson.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><h4><strong style="background-color: transparent">Special Mentions:</strong></h4><p><br></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Coach Marcus Hertig’s role in improving Deanna’s skills.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Dan Gundecker’s influence as a supportive partner and coach.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">The senior players at Martin’s Landing who inspire Deanna to keep striving for her best.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><h4><strong style="background-color: transparent">Additional Information:</strong></h4><p><br></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Visit</span><a href="https://letsgotennis.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"> </a><a href="https://letsgotennis.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"><strong>LetsGoTennis.com</strong></a><span style="background-color: transparent"> to share your story, explore tennis events in Metro Atlanta, and access great deals on tennis gear.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Special thanks to </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">Rejuvenate.com</strong><span style="background-color: transparent"> for use of the studio and </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">Signature Tennis</strong><span style="background-color: transparent"> for their continued support.</span></li></ul><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Don’t forget to hit the </span><strong style="background-color: transparent">Follow</strong><span style="background-color: transparent"> button for more racket sports stories, tips, and community highlights. 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