The Functional Tennis Podcast Tennis is difficult with Freddie Nielsen and guest host Coach Dave O’Hare
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Mar 27, 2024 Former pro and Wimbledon doubles champ Freddie Nielsen, Danish Davis Cup Captain, discusses compassion, anger, perfection, acceptance, competition, and more. Topics include embracing failure for growth, coaching qualities in Davis Cup, coach collaboration, player responsibility, and inspiring the next generation of tennis players in Denmark.
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Help Players Find Peace Early
- Help players realize faster what it truly takes to be a professional tennis player.
- Encourage them to accept imperfections and find peace in their journey early on for better development.
Understanding Anger in Tennis
- Anger during matches often stems from insecurities and a disconnection with self-expectations.
- Accepting your current level allows you to focus on real improvements rather than frustration.
Build Character Through Self-Dialogue
- Be honest with yourself about your practice quality without self-bullying or self-pity.
- Cultivate character to handle exposure and difficulty in tennis positively and stay focused on improvement.