This week we speak to Philipp Born, a tennis coach who has studied various tennis patterns as part of his doctorate.Philipp talks to us about:Various tennis patterns that he studied for his PhDGerman League TennisThe importance of second serve speedAdvice for juniorsPhilipp is super knowledgable about tennis and about different strategies that can be used on-court.  The episode is slightly different to others - but offers an insight into patterns & strategies that pros use in real life from a different perspective.Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Check out the breakdown of the tennis court that Philipp was talking about hereEpisode Chapters:1:32 - Mixing Tennis & a PhD13:17 - Pros training with certain patterns21:58 - Importance of Second Serve Speed25:14 - Advice for juniorsFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Gary Kushnirovich joins the podcast this week.Gary is one of the most passionate people about tennis out there... no question!We talk:Struggling to find tennis video content as a juniorPlaying the New York OpenCoaching full timeManaging his successful Instagram pageGary has played college tennis, but found his calling on the court as a coach!It's another short episode - meaning that there is no excuse to miss it! 😉Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:2:14 - Gary's Tennis Journey7:50 - Playing New York Open15:29 - Gary's Instagram Account19:44 - Slinger BagFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Karue Sell, who is Naomi Osaka's hitting partner talks to us about what life is like inside the bubble in New York.Karue 🇧🇷 joins us from a suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium & tells us how things are being done differently this year and gives us an insight into his daily routine with Naomi.It's a short episode, but very interesting!Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:2:41 - Arriving in New York8:54 - Player Suites in Arthur Ashe Stadium13:07 - More focus - fewer distractions!14:58 - Could this model work in other locations?Find us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Paul Annacone joins us this week for a chat.We talk about what it's like coaching top players such as Sampras, Henman, Federer & Sloane Stephens 😃We also cover topics like mindset, preparation & pressure. This episode is one of our best and we can all learn so much from it 💪Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:1:42 - Paul's current day jobs13:20 - Coaching Federer vs. coaching Sampras21:54 - Federer vs. Sampras at Wimbledon 200131:43 - Evolution of coaching40:41 - His best tennis momentsFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we speak to Jude O'Reilly, who is a personal performance advisor 😁Jude has had many years of experience working with top professional athletes - most notably in golf.  Jude talks a lot about how athletes can improve through off-court techniques and tells us in detail about ways that top athletes use these techniques. We also talk about the transition from the junior to pro game.Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:1:29 - Intro about Jude4:57 - Transition from Junior to Senior game12:44- What you can train inside yourself21:26 - Importance of sleepFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialJude Contact DetailsWebsiteTwitterHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Former pro player, Conor Niland joins the podcast for a chat about his playing days.We talk about stories from his playing days, playing Federer as a child, training with Sampras & Murray as well as advice for junior players 🔥Hope you enjoy!Leave us a review on iTunes 😀Episode Chapters:3:05 - Playing at Wimbledon & US Open7:27 - Playing Federer as a kid & training with Sampras18:04 - What he has learned through the years23:03 - Sending your child to an academyFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Mikael Torpegaard, the Danish #1 male player joins the podcast this week 💯Mikael talks about his days as a college tennis player, playing Davis Cup and about how he is adjusting to the pro tour.Some interesting topics in this episode - especially about playing Nadal as a student 🤩Let us know what you think & leave us a review on iTunes!Stay safe & have a great week!Episode Chapters:3:15 - Playing Junior Tennis9:35 - How college changed his game15:50 - Playing Nadal in Davis Cup22:42 - Main College rivals27:29 - Life on TourFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Dan Kiernan is back for Part 2!This episode focuses on the challenges that tennis & tennis academies have faced because of COVID. We also talk at length about mental health issues and how important it is to talk about them.It was our first time talking about mental health on the podcast this week. Really eye-opening stuff. Check it out!Let us know what you think & leave us a review on iTunes!Stay safe & have a great week!Episode Chapters:1:37 - Challenges for the academy during COVID11:48 - Mental Health in Tennis20:50 - Tennis needs more security!29:01 - Advice for young playersWin some FREE Functional Tennis Products by leaving us a 5-star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle.Find Functional at:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Dan Kiernan, the owner & director of Soto Tennis Academy joins the podcast this week. We talk Coaching, Tour Life, Wimbledon, Soto Tennis Academy (program, schooling & costs). Dan is honest, transparent and says it as it is. It's very refreshing to listen to him!We had a long chat with Dan, so decided to split our conversation with him into two separate episodes. This is Part 1.Let us know what you think & leave us a review on iTunes!Stay safe & have a great week!Episode Chapters:5:30 - How Dan ended up coaching10:52 - Playing at Wimbledon21:07 - All about Soto Tennis Academy30:48 - Core values at Soto Tennis Academy35:45 - Cost of attending SotoWin some FREE Functional Tennis Products by leaving us a 5-star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle.Find Functional at:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Professional tennis coach, Peter Smith joins us this week. Peter has been a successful college coach for many years and now coaches on the professional tour (Steve Johnson & Sam Querrey).Peter talks to us about:     How he came successful in coaching     What made Steve Johnson the best ever college player     Learning competitiveness vs. being born with it     College Coach vs. Tour CoachPeter has also coached his children and gives some advice on how to keep the parent/child relationship healthy. Hope you enjoy the episode. Episode Chapters:8:54 - What made Peter a successful coach12:29 - Why Steve Johnson was so good in college18:38 - Born with competitiveness or learned?37:11 - Keeping parent/child relationship healthy44:42 - College Coach vs. Tour CoachWin some FREE Functional Tennis Products by leaving us a 5-star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle.Find Functional at:Website: www.FunctionalTennis.comInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialTwitter: twitter.com/functennisHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com