The Functional Tennis Podcast Craig O'Shannessy - ATP Strategy Analyst
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Jan 25, 2021 
Craig O'Shannessy, an ATP strategy analyst, shares insights from his work with high-profile players like Novak Djokovic and Matteo Berrettini. He discusses the transformative power of data and video analysis in tennis, emphasizing how it can lead to smarter gameplay. Craig reveals the dynamics of teamwork in coaching and contrasts tennis's video strategies with those in team sports. He also highlights the essential balance between data and video for developing effective strategies, stressing the importance of coaching at all levels.
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Remote Strategy Analysis Works
- Tennis strategy analysis can be done remotely using tagged match video and detailed metrics.
- Players and coaches review strategy together via video calls, maintaining close collaboration despite distance.
Deliver Strategy To Full Team
- Deliver strategy directly to players along with the whole support team in meetings to ensure clarity.
- Facilitate interaction so coaches and players can ask questions and align on game plans.
Use Match Tagging Experts
- Outsource match tagging to specialists to save time and improve efficiency.
- Use data-driven match intelligence reports alongside video to identify tactical patterns and opponent weaknesses.
