Bob Moran Interview: Charleston Open Tournament Director on Developing Tennis Locally, Fan Experience, & Doubles

This is an interview with Bob Moran, the tournament director for one of the most successful tournaments on the WTA Tour, the Charleston Open.We talk about what makes the tournament special, the fan experience, the player field, and how to grow your local tennis community.Bob and I also discuss:The recent renovations that were done at the site.What the tournament does to grow its relationship with players.Why building youth programs is so important to tennis.We had this conversation only two weeks before the Charleston Open so you’ll get to hear how a TD prepares leading up to a tournament, as well as how seriously he takes the fan experience (all kids get free admission!), and what we can do to make doubles more popular.See the shownotes for this episode here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/bob-moran-interview/**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point.25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course:https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/. ***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons