"Tennis Saved My Life!"

Season 25, Episode 97 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerJoin hosts Shaun Boyce and Bobby Schindler on the GoTennis! Podcast for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Dave Chatterjee, a renowned cybersecurity thought leader, former University of Georgia professor, and adjunct at Duke University. Beyond his professional accolades as an author, podcaster, and speaker, Dave reveals his deep-rooted passion for tennis—a sport that's been a constant in his life since childhood in India.In this episode, Dave shares how he balanced academia with immersing himself in tennis, from traveling with his junior national player son, Victor, to driving hours for training sessions and offering "unsolicited advice" to pro coaches. He opens up about the emotional pull of the game, including tearful moments during Grand Slam ceremonies, and reflects on why tennis resonates so profoundly with him despite not being a top player himself.The heart of the discussion is Dave's gripping personal story: how a intense league match uncovered a life-threatening 90% blockage in his "Widowmaker" artery, leading to a double bypass surgery that saved his life. He credits tennis for both revealing the issue through physical exertion and aiding his recovery, emphasizing the importance of proactive health checks, listening to your body, and not ignoring symptoms—advice that's especially relevant for tennis enthusiasts and coaches.Dave also weighs in as "King of Tennis," advocating for player welfare with suggestions like switching to best-of-three sets and easing grueling schedules to prevent burnout and injuries. Plus, enjoy fun anecdotes about over-involved parents (including Dave's self-deprecating tales), family dynamics in sports, and shoutouts to Atlanta's tennis scene.Whether you're a cybersecurity pro, tennis parent, recreational player, or health-conscious listener, this episode blends humor, vulnerability, and wisdom. Tune in for motivation to hit the courts—and maybe schedule that checkup! Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. #GoTennisPodcast #TennisSavedMyLife #CybersecurityAndTennisCheck out Dave's latest novel: https://amzn.to/46W0XkmFull YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/bKXNF2tOcQMKing of Tennis Answer:https://youtu.be/Fk0djcjWd0AContact Our HostsShaun Boyce, RSPA: [email protected] | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/Bobby Schindler, RSPA: [email protected] | https://letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce: [email protected] | https://regeovinate.com/GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/More about Davehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/Check out Dave's Cyber Security Podcasthttps://www.cybersecurityreadinesspodcast.com/Join Our CommunityCheck out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.Support the ShowDonate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportCrypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-linkStart Your Own PodcastConsidering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.