Melanie Zampardo is Steve Smith's guest on the 209th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast. She spent nine weeks this summer, 2024, serving as an intern. She survived.

Decades ago, Steve was told by an experienced tennis-lifer that if one could complete the challenges of a 24/7 boarding tennis camp that he or she would have proven that they could successfully make their way within the tennis industry.

By listening to the episode at hand, one will discover more of an insider's understanding of the GreatBase Tennis pathway. More importantly, one will find Melanie's approach to learning and overall perspective to be refreshing and inspiring. Tennis desperately needs to teach and train the next generations of teachers and coaches.