
The Functional Tennis Podcast
Presented by Fabio Molle, The Functional Tennis Podcast is a downloadable audio show featuring weekly interviews with players, coaches, trainers, tennis parents and experts working at the highest level of tennis.
Latest episodes

Jun 4, 2024 • 11min
WTA No. 63 Diane Parry
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

May 29, 2024 • 35min
Coach Life - Lessons from the junioe coaches of todays top pros
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

May 15, 2024 • 30min
Coach Andrea Ramundo - Junior Tennis, Italian Tennis Federation and working for your mentor for free
I chatted to Italian coach Andrea Ramundo who I met at the IMG Future Stars Event.Andrea works with promising Italian Juniors, Ilary Pistola, Tommaso Panto and Pietro Marinelli.We discussCoaching JourneyItalian Tennis FederationWhat he learned at the IMG Future Stars EventWorking for free for 1 year with his mentor Jofre PortaMember of Team Asics AcademyAndrea is super nice with some nice insights.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

May 2, 2024 • 20min
Tennis is Hard - High Level Junior Tennis at IMG Future Stars 2024
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

Apr 24, 2024 • 32min
Peter Hemanns - Asics Tennis Product Manager
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

Apr 16, 2024 • 18min
[Throwback] 14 things I learned watching the worlds best under 12's
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

Apr 10, 2024 • 49min
Dad of Cam Norrie, David Norrie [Ep.223]
I am excited to have David Norrie on the show this week talking to guest host Dave O'Hare.David is the Dad of British number 1 and career-high ATP no.8 Cam Norrie.David chats about :The early days in New ZealandBuilding characterBeing a tennis parent is not easyNot specialising too earlyand more.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

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
The Art of Coaching with Brad Stine [Ep.222]
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

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Mar 27, 2024 • 48min
Tennis is difficult with Freddie Nielsen and guest host Coach Dave O’Hare
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.

Mar 20, 2024 • 42min
Dave O’Hare, ATP Doubles Coach and our new guest host
This week former guest Dave O’Hare is back on the show.Dave will be guest hosting a few episodes of the Functional Tennis Podcast and I ask him who he has lined up. We also chat aboutEmpty locker roomsBeen process drivenThe current ball situationsHis thoughts on making doubles betterand more.I hope you enjoy the chat.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