Ep 23 - Blair Henley
"My goal now working for the tournament is to help that players personality shine. And some players know that we're on the same team. Some players are not quite as aware of that. You certainly appreciate the players who sort of get the point like this is this is to make you look good."
Blair Henley grew up in tennis and has stayed involved in the sport with a career as a host, writer and reporter. Today she works for professional tournaments to provide a variety of services, including serving as on-court emcee, corporate event hosting and social media content production. Each facet of her work requires a unique approach, from following the twists and turns of a match before conducting an interview in front of a packed stadium to building up trust with athletes to get them to answer sometimes uncomfortable questions. Blair explains how she approaches these different roles as well as how she pursues new gigs and organizes her work life as a freelancer.
Show Notes for Episode 23 with Blair Henley:
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Sampras vs Corretja 1996 US Open Highlight
Blair Profile, RiceOwls.com
For love and the game, espnW (2011)
An alternate reality, espnW (2011)
What happens after the final out, espnW (2012)
How to Hit a Serve - Taking a Lesson from Serena Williams, TennisNow
Tennis Now Instructional Videos Playlist
US Men's Clay Court Championship
2020 Western & Southern Open, US Open in New York
Zverev beats Mannarino after officials delay start, ESPN.com
Coric Saves 6 M.P. & Stuns Tsitsipas In US Open Thriller, ATPtour.com
Blair interviews Coric after the match
Jim Courier Jim Courier Australian Open interviews with Federer compilation
Rublev defeats Federer in Cincinnati, ATPtour.com
Federer Facebook Live Cincinnati 2019
Federer Facebook Live Cincinnati 2018
Kidding Around: What Players Got in Trouble For
Kidding Around: Favorite Childhood Toys
Azarenka Champions Interview, 2020 Western & Southern Open
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Live: Marat Safin
Hall of Fame Live: Andy Roddick
Hall of Fame Live: Kim Clijsters
SET PIECES
Beyond the Baseline with Jon Wertheim
Matt Chandler from The Village Church
WTA Insider (Courtney Nguyen)
Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
Losers by Louisa Thomas
American Murder: The Family Next Door
Kuerten vs Mirnyi 2001 US Open highlights
