The Functional Tennis Podcast

I dug through the audio archives and found my chat with Wimbledon Finalist Jasmine Paolini when she was a top 70-ranked player only a few years ago. She talks about what's needed to be 1% better every day, patience, challenges along the way and the struggle to qualify for slams!! It’s a short but insightful partner.Hope you enjoyFabioThis 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 Podcast

I speak to Irish former pro Conor Niland who has just released a book called The Racket which documents his tennis journey from the first time he picked up a racket until retirement.Conor reached a career-high ATP 129 and made Grand Slam appearances. He recites many stories from all aspects of his journey from the junior Irish circuit, going to boarding school in the UK, missed opportunities at Bollettieri, College tennis at UCLA, turning pro, Davis Cup and more.It’s a great insight into how hard it is to become a tennis player and it leaves you with questions. I asked Conor some of the questions that entered my mind while reading the book.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/@functionaltennisYouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

Mini episode this week with current WTA number 63 Diane Parry.I met Diane at the Asics Rally for Your Mind event in central Paris. We discussed:Playing in Paris as ParisianHer 1 handed backhandAdvice for parents/playersThe best advice she has receivedLouis Rouach who runs event activations for Asics also tells us about the Rally for Your Mind event.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/@functionaltennisYouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

Today I chat with former pro and entrepreneur Peter Clarke.Peter was a fiery Irish promising tennis who quickly reached an ATP ranking of 229. Retiring quite young today, he got into coaching and soon after set up multiple successful businesses. He talks about growing up in Australia, his tennis days, some good anecdotes and his most recent project is called Coach Life, an online video platform. He chased down coaches worldwide for the past 12 months who worked with today's top players when they were juniors to learn their coaching methods in those early days. Currently, there are over 350 videos to learn from and I haven't watched them all but those I have, I found exceptional. On the platform are the junior coaches of Iga Swiatek, Nick Kyrgios, Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, Genie Bouchard, Coco Gauff, Sloane Stephens, Kei Nishikori, Pete Sampras, Francis Tiafoe, Pat Rafter, Denis Shapovalov and many more. Each month a new coach will be added to the platform. And it's not all on-court coaching, there is also fitness, nutrition, mental and more.Check it out here with a free 7-day trial.EnjoyFabioThis 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 Podcast

Andrea Ramundo, an Italian tennis coach dedicated to nurturing promising juniors, shares captivating insights into his coaching journey. He discusses his experiences with Ilary Pistola, Tommaso Panto, and Pietro Marinelli, and reflects on what he learned at the IMG Future Stars Event. Ramundo highlights the importance of mentorship, including his year of working unpaid for Jofre Porta. He also addresses the challenges of balancing academics and high-level tennis, and the vital role parents play in young athletes' development.

I'm just back from the IMG Future Stars event in Greece where I saw some of the world's best 12 years in action.Last year I did a special episode on 14 things that make these kids special, this year I decided to change it up and better understand the journey these kids are on. What stood out is how hard it is, you probably already know this but I found it interesting speaking to the parents and coaches about this.I've put together some of my learnings in this rare solo episode.If you are a parent this is an episode for you. I hope you find it useful.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 MediaInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennisYouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

This week I caught up with Peter Hemanns, the tennis product manager at Asics. Peter tells us aboutHis RoleWhat's new with my favourite shoe the Solution Speed 3If any updates on the Resolution and Court FFDid he know about Dimitrov wearing AsicsTechnology in their clothesThe Asics Paris and London HouseIf you are a listener to the shoe you know that Asics are our sponsors and it was a great opportunity to learn more about Asics and Peter.I hope you enjoy itFabio

In a few days, I'm off to Greece for the IMG Future Stars which brings together 48 of the World's best boys and girls along with their parents and coaches. I get to spend the week with them observing, learning and interacting with them. We've many new listeners and this was one of our top episodes into 2023 so I thought this was a timely episode to bring back up.I hope you enjoy it and if you've heard it before it's a good refresher.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/@functionaltennisYouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

David Norrie, father of British tennis star Cam Norrie, shares an insider’s view on raising a young athlete. He reflects on Cam's early days in New Zealand and the significance of a supportive environment. The discussion touches on the challenges of being a tennis parent, the importance of not specializing too early, and the value of varied athletic participation. David also emphasizes mental resilience and the joys and challenges of tournament life, offering heartfelt advice for parents navigating their children’s sports careers.

Coaching great Brad Stine joins guest host Dave O'Hare on this week's episode.Brad Stine is the current coach of US Number 1 Tommy Paul and has worked with greats such as Jim Courier, Mardy Fish, Kevin Anderson and more.He chats about:The imposter syndrome as a young coachYou can't Bullsh*t tennis playersBe the best at teaching fundamentalsStop playing to the stats Coaching is an art form, not a scienceAnd much more.It's one of my favourite episodes and is required listening for all Functional Tennis Fans.Hope you enjoyFabioThis 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 Podcast