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The Functional Tennis Podcast

Tennis is difficult with Freddie Nielsen and guest host Coach Dave O’Hare

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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Quick takeaways

  • Developing a passion for improvement can lead to a fulfilling tennis journey.
  • Having role models in tennis can inspire young players to aspire to successful careers.

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Transition and Coaching from Playing

Players transitioning from playing to coaching aim to help young players find their path in the sport earlier. Understanding the demands of a full-time tennis player sooner can lead to a more focused and mindful approach to training and competition. Encouraging players to accept and work on shortcomings and developing a passion for improvement can lead to a more fulfilling journey.

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