In this episode, join me with Branko Avramovski the father of 12 year old rising star Damyan Avramovski (aka 'Nana') from Bulgaria. We talk things junior tennis from coaching, rackets and, tournament play. Hope you enjoy the episode,Fabio.This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastMentioned in this episode:Asics Tennis WebinarReserve your spot now for February 1st as well as secure 30 days of access to the contenthttps://asicstennisacademy.coachtube.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Former All-American Brandon Holt shares his journey from college tennis to defeating Taylor Fritz at the 2022 US Open. He discusses the benefits of playing college tennis, using the Sabre, and the influence of his tennis legend mother, Tracy Austin. Holt also provides advice for junior players.

This week for our final episode of the year we have an in-depth chat with Pablo Andújar. Last week he was on the show along with Kenneth Carlsen advising junior players. Today there is more advice and stories throughout his career.I hope you enjoy the episode.FabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

Last week I got to spend the week at the Tecnifibre junior training camp in Valencia. Tecnibifre brought 5 of their juniors running from 11-16 years of age along with their parents and coaches for a week-long training camp. Their objective for to push the players outside their comfort zone on and off the court as well as give them advice which will be invaluable in their junior career. Tecnifibre wants to help these players as much as possible make the transition to the senior game.Leading the on-court sessions was former world number 32 Pablo Andujar and there also was former world number 41 Kenneth Carlsen who was there as a coach with a player. Both were so nice, full of advice, open to any questions and told great stories of life as a junior and on the tour.This episode is them talking about their experience as a Junior, lessons they learned, advice for the juniors and the 5 juniors who got to ask them a question.You could say this is an unplanned episode but the advice was so good I felt it had to be shared.I hope you enjoy it.FabioPs. We had Kenneth on the podcast before and tap here if you want to know more about himThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

This week on the podcast I speak with former world no. 65 and coach of Coco Gauff when she won the US Open title in 2023. We discuss: His pro careerDecision to retire after a road accidentTransition to coachingWorking with Coco Gauff and Brad GilbertAdvice for junior players todayI hope you enjoy! FabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 with the purpose of giving more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

This week on the podcast I speak with former world no. 63 and NCAA Champion Bradley Klahn. We discuss: Advantages of college tennisHow he dealt with multiple injuries on tourDeciding to end his pro careerTransition from tennis to an office job How tennis prepares you for life aheadI hope you enjoy! FabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 with the purpose of giving more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

ATP doubles coach Rob Morgan discusses his learnings as a top doubles coach, the importance of mindset in matches, and the evolving nature of doubles tennis. They explore potential improvements for the sport, the impact of using different balls on players' bodies, and the role of parental involvement in tennis. Rob also shares advice for tennis parents and highlights his tennis academy.

Guest Matt Little, Andy Murray's S&C Coach, talks about regular mobility for older players, setting training blocks for physical development, the data of tennis players, sliding vs planting on a hard court, and the use of wearables in live tennis matches.

This week on the podcast I speak with 3 time International Tennis Photographer of the Year Clive Brunskill. Clive is one of the world’s best sports photographers who has been commissioned to shoot the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, David Beckham along with other celebrities Hugh Jackman, Beyonce and Britney Spears. We discuss: Differences between shooting in football and tennisFavourite tournaments to photograph atMost famous and notable photographsPhotographing the Big Four at the Laver cupHas the digital era made life as a photographer easier?Hope you enjoy hearing about tennis from behind this lens! FabioHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber? Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ball.This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 with the purpose of giving more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

This week on the podcast we have Matt Terczynski. Matt is a long time friend and permanent hitting partner of top 20 player Hubi Hurkacz. It was great speaking with Matt as he gives in depth insights into the life of a pro hitting partner, as well as some really useful advice for those players and parents who are starting out on their journey in elite tennis. Matt loves competing and managed to earn a spot in the Boss Open ATP 250 in Stuttgart last year, so he sure has the level to be playing with the top of the game. We discuss: Great start with Hubi as his hitting partnerWhy would a player have a hitting partnerThe mindset of Hubi HurkaczWhy it is important to feel stress in match situations instead of just practicing The key to being a hitting partner!Advice to players/parents on becoming great playersThis episode is awesome and Matt is a great guy so hope you enjoy!FabioHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber? Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ball.This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 with the purpose of giving more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast