Game Set Match Kentucky!

<p>On this edition: SCHEDULE REVEAL!! Ho Ho Ho from your friends Chris and Chad, sending you a Christmas surprise of NINE CKTS tournaments in 2026. Find out WHEN they’re happening and WHERE is the 9th! We also discuss the USTAKY Championship Calendar and give you a look ahead to KY Tennis Weekend in February. Plus Chris makes a surprising personal announcement. MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year from Game Set Match Kentucky!</p><p>Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!</p><p><strong>Topics and News:</strong></p><p>Chris returns to coaching high school tennis</p><p>CKTS 2026 Schedule Reveal + Lexington</p><p>KY Tennis Weekend (Feb. 6-7, 2026) Preview</p><p>USTAKY 2026 Championship Calendar released</p><p>SOKY Announcements: Winter Flights January, Junior Match Play, Intermediate Jr. Clinics</p><p>Challenge the Call (FAQs):</p><ul><li>Would the CKTS give serious consideration to adding a 60-65-70 men’s division to their tournaments? Many older men may sign up for this that wouldn’t want to compete in the 40+...!</li><li>Ask a Challenge the Call question: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p>Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young</p><p>Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Our podcast home on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gamesetmatchky">X (Twitter)</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cktstour">X (Twitter)</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/gamesetmatchky">Facebook</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/CKTSTour">Facebook</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gamesetmatchky">Instagram</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cktstour">Instagram</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>Email us <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gamesetmatchky.com">https://gamesetmatchky.com</a></p><p>Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cktstour.com">https://cktstour.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank You to our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visioncabinet.com">Vision Cabinet Source</a></p><p>LakeNet Media Inc.</p><p>Sponsor Inquiry: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atT2T.org">atT2T.org</a>.</p>

<p>On this edition: Our Aces &amp; Appetizers review and a SPECIAL GUEST interview with USTAKY Vice President ALFIE CHENG that you don’t want to miss! In our conversation with Alfie we learn about his journey from Malaysia to become an EKU Colonel and later create the Lake Cumberland Tennis Association CTA. Plus, there’s more of the usual chit-chat and nonsense that you’ve come to expect, all on this pre-Thanksgiving edition of “Game Set Match Kentucky!”</p><p>Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!</p><p><strong>Topics and News:</strong></p><p>Aces &amp; Appetizers 2025 wrap-up</p><p>Alfie Cheng interview (USTAKY Vice-President, LCTA President)</p><p>Challenge the Call (FAQs):</p><ul><li>No challenges today; please send us a question for next time!</li><li>Ask a Challenge the Call question: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p>Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young</p><p>Guest: Alfie Cheng. Want to be a guest sometime? Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Our podcast home on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gamesetmatchky">X (Twitter)</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cktstour">X (Twitter)</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/gamesetmatchky">Facebook</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/CKTSTour">Facebook</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gamesetmatchky">Instagram</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cktstour">Instagram</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>Email us <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gamesetmatchky.com">https://gamesetmatchky.com</a></p><p>Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cktstour.com">https://cktstour.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank You to our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visioncabinet.com">Vision Cabinet Source</a></p><p>LakeNet Media Inc.</p><p>Sponsor Inquiry: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atT2T.org">atT2T.org</a>.</p>

<p>On this edition: On this edition: State COMBO team results with a salute to Phil Means! Aces &amp; Appetizers 11/9 event is almost here! USTAKY Award winners are named. Is Chad a regular patron of the theatre—why or why not? Plus, more announcements than you can handle on a cold, rainy fall day, all on this edition of “Game Set Match Kentucky!”</p><p>Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!</p><p><strong>Topics and News:</strong></p><p>2025 Adult Combo Doubles State Championships winners</p><p>Tennis Official Phil Means Retires</p><p>Nov. 9 CKTS Aces &amp; Appetizers Reminders</p><p>USTAKY Award Winners are announced</p><p>Fall Fast Feed event in Louisville now through December</p><p>College Showcase for High School players on 11/8 in BG</p><p>SOKY Announcements: Winter Flights, NXT Level Winter Slam, Tennis Pantries</p><p>Challenge the Call (FAQs):</p><ul><li>No challenges today; please send us a question for next time!</li><li>Ask a Challenge the Call question: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p>Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young</p><p>Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Our podcast home on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gamesetmatchky">X (Twitter)</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cktstour">X (Twitter)</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/gamesetmatchky">Facebook</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/CKTSTour">Facebook</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gamesetmatchky">Instagram</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cktstour">Instagram</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>Email us <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gamesetmatchky.com">https://gamesetmatchky.com</a></p><p>Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cktstour.com">https://cktstour.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank You to our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visioncabinet.com">Vision Cabinet Source</a></p><p>LakeNet Media Inc.</p><p>Sponsor Inquiry: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atT2T.org">atT2T.org</a>.</p>

<p>On this edition: Point Standings are NOW OFFICIAL for all 8 tournaments! We have a preview of our Nov. 9 Aces &amp; Appetizers event. We also have results and photos of the Russell County Open. And does Chad need to update his “drip”? We’ll find out! Plus we’ll have all the Kentucky Tennis announcements you need. </p><p>Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!</p><p><strong>Topics and News:</strong></p><p>First National Bank Russell County Open results</p><p>Official Point Standings for the 2025 tournament season</p><p>Nov. 9 CKTS Aces &amp; Appetizers Preview</p><p>Etown Tennis Commission Youth &amp; Adult Sessions</p><p>USTA Coaching Workshops available in mid-October</p><p>USTAKY merchandise is available if you want to update your drip</p><p>SOKY Announcements: Combo volunteers needed, Jr. Match Play, Ghostly Game Day</p><p>Challenge the Call (FAQs):</p><ul><li>No challenges today; please send us a question for next time!</li><li>Ask a Challenge the Call question: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p>Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young</p><p>Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Our podcast home on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gamesetmatchky">X (Twitter)</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cktstour">X (Twitter)</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/gamesetmatchky">Facebook</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/CKTSTour">Facebook</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gamesetmatchky">Instagram</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cktstour">Instagram</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>Email us <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gamesetmatchky.com">https://gamesetmatchky.com</a></p><p>Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cktstour.com">https://cktstour.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank You to our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visioncabinet.com">Vision Cabinet Source</a></p><p>LakeNet Media Inc.</p><p>Sponsor Inquiry: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atT2T.org">atT2T.org</a>.</p>

<p>On this edition: POINT STANDINGS thru the first SEVEN tournaments! ROUND ROBINS - how is the champion decided in a 3-way tie? We discuss it in the return of Challenge the Call. We have results from the Glasgow Open (with ALL the photos!). There’s plenty of USTAKY news YOU need to know ASAP! Chris uses moisturizer?? Plus, it’s time for the final tournament of 2025 as we preview the Russell County Open. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://IT.ALL.COMES.DOWN.TO">IT.ALL.COMES.DOWN.TO</a>.THIS! </p><p>Thank you for listening and subscribing! Please give us a 5-star rating in your podcast app and submit a short review!</p><p><strong>Topics and News:</strong></p><p>Glasgow Open results</p><p>Point Standings through the first 7 tournaments</p><p>First National Bank Russell County Open preview</p><p>Nominate for USTAKY Awards</p><p>Raise a Racquet Golf Scramble reminder</p><p>USTAKY call for volunteers</p><p>USTAKY Hall of Fame new inductees</p><p>SOKY announcements</p><p>Challenge the Call (FAQs):</p><ul><li>How is a Round Robin decided when there's a 3-way tie?</li><li>Please send us a question for next time!</li><li>Ask a Challenge the Call question: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><p>Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young</p><p>Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Our podcast home on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gamesetmatchky">X (Twitter)</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cktstour">X (Twitter)</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/gamesetmatchky">Facebook</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/CKTSTour">Facebook</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>The podcast is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gamesetmatchky">Instagram</a> @GameSetMatchKY</p><p>The CKTS is on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cktstour">Instagram</a> @CKTSTour</p><p>Email us <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gamesetmatchky.com">https://gamesetmatchky.com</a></p><p>Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cktstour.com">https://cktstour.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank You to our Sponsors:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visioncabinet.com">Vision Cabinet Source</a></p><p>LakeNet Media Inc.</p><p>Sponsor Inquiry: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atT2T.org">atT2T.org</a>.</p>