Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach
Candy Reid
Mark Gellard is the coach of WTA Tour professional Magda Linette, who enjoyed a semi-final run at the 2023 Australian Open.In this first edition of the pod, he lets us in on what life on Tour is really like; the perks, plus the problems.Please rate and review and send any questions in that you'd like answering at @DOAPTCThanks, Candy ReidDOAPTC is Sponsored by: Frank Works - the Best Tennis Shoes you'll ever wear!Many tennis players know they should be playing in tennis shoes, but don’t because they find them uncomfortable. But a new company named Frank Works has changed that. Frank Works is the most comfortable shoe in tennis. They talked to players, learned what players didn’t like in their shoes, and then fixed it. Frank Works shoes not only fit beautifully, with flexible/breathable materials so they have amazing cushioning for the 10K steps you take during a match, they also have a 100% customizable straps to secure your foot in comfort for any point during the match. There has never been anything like Frank Works shoes. Frank Works - comfort of a running shoe, function of a tennis shoeLearn more at Frank works shoes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 4, 2025 • 51min
Roland-Garros-day-11
Mark Gellard joins Candy Reid to talk about the results on Day 11 of RG 2025 - should Musetti have been disqualified; do the women have a point and should be playing evening matches on Chatrier; and can anyone beat world number one Jannik Sinner (or even take a set off him)? The duo discuss all the big topics and there's even a guest appearance from a four-legged friend who is having trouble using the litter tray - don't worry, it's not Mark (he deciphered the lavatory last year!)Thanks for listening to DOAPTC RG Live on Audio - you can watch the episodes - or parts of it on YouTube at DOAPTC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 14min
Roland-Garros-day-10
RG Live Host Candy Reid is joined by Bryan Shelton (father and coach of player Ben) and top doubles coach Dan Kiernan on Day 10 of RG 2025. The trio discuss Ben Shelton's terrific clay court season, which included a R16 run and close 4-set defeat by defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Bryan gives insight into a great Clay Major for the USA players and his thoughts on the champions. Both coaches speak about the need to stay positive for their players; how the season is just too long and the 1000 level tournaments should no longer be two weeks. It's a fascinating conversation - so please enjoy! Available to watch on YouTube @DOAPTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2025 • 44min
Roland-Garros-day-9
Haresh Ramchandani and Mitch Michals join RG Live host Candy Reid to talk about the remaining round of 16 matches at Roland Garros. There were two huge upsets - one on the men's side as Alexander (don't call him Sascha) Bublik, beat Jack Draper and one on the women's as WC Lois Boisson got the better of Jessica Pegula. The trio break all the results down and look ahead to the quarter-finals. Enjoy and thanks for watching RG Live on DOAPTC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2025 • 55min
Roland Garros Day 8
Mark Gellard and Olga Savchuk join host Candy Reid on RG Live this Sunday to talk about what happened on Day 8 of the Clay Court Major. Savchuk has coached Elina Svitolina and explains the 30-yo's incredible hunger for success and busy schedule with her work in Ukraine. The discussion includes why the US players are all doing so well on the women's and men's side; Iga's 24-match winning streak at RG and who they think will win the singles titles. Thanks for watching and listening! The podcast can be seen on YouTube on DOAPTC.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 14min
Alex Dulgheru
On this edition of DOAPTC, Former top 30 WTA player and current broadcaster, Alex Dulgheru, joins the pod, to talk about her impressive career; the coaches who helped her along the way and what they did; and how she got the better of one opponent from 1-5 down in the third. She also recounts a funny (and very painful) story where she took another player out with an errant ball. It's a great listen from an exceptional storyteller!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2025 • 1h 8min
Roland Garros Day 7
Day 7 on RG Live features John Williams and Craig Boynton on DOAPTC. John, coach of twice Major doubles champion Taylor Townsend, and Craig, former coach of Hubi Hurkacz, Jim Courier and Mardy Fish (amongst others) chat with Candy Reid in a fascinating 1 hour of match recap and look ahead to Sunday's matches. The trio discuss Joao Fonseca running out of energy against Jack Draper; how an enforced 3-month break will only help Jannik Sinner and why Coco or Maddy Keys might win RG on the women's side. It's a cracking listen with two of the great minds of the tennis tour - so please enjoy - and subscribe and share!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2025 • 1h 3min
Roland Garros Day 6
RG Live on DOAPTC looks at Friday's Day 6 results as host Candy Reid is joined by experienced Coach Vlado Platenik and twice Major Champion Vania King. The trio discuss mental health breaks in tennis after Amanda Anisimova continued her return to the top of the game with a straight sets win over Clara Tauson. It's a wide-ranging chat which includes predictions into who will win the singles titles and who will not (and why!)Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2025 • 47min
Roland Garros Day 5
Day 5 of RG consisted of the last match of Richard Gasquet's career - the 38yo Frenchman, who started playing at RG in 2002, was beaten by top seed Jannik Sinner. Mark Gellard and Candy Reid discuss Gasquet's career; how tennis is really hard; how to prepare for retirement; and what brings some players back to the game. The duo also look ahead to a blockbuster Friday, particularly on the WTA side, and Mark clearly states what he thinks of the tournament. Thanks for watching and listening and join the podcast LIVE every night at 9pm French time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2025 • 1h 6min
Roland Garros Day 4
RG LIVE day 4 sees host Candy Reid joined by USA player Christina McHale (a former WTA top 40 player and 2012 third round at RG), and GB's Emily Appleton, who has just made her RG debut, The trio discuss the latest results including defeats to Ruud, Tsitsipas and Vekic and wins for Swiatek, Rybakina and Qinwen. The chat includes Coco forgetting her racquets; moments that have included 0,0 defeats and victories (like Azarenka enjoyed in the 1st rd); and who they think will win the title this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2025 • 1h 16min
Roland Garros Day 3
Coco forgets her racquets; Novak wins in straight sets and Joao Fonseca beats Hurkacz in 3 - an eventful day at Roland Garros - and Candy is joined by the former coach of Maria Sharapova and current coach of Ashlyn Krueger, Mike Joyce, plus top Serbian tennis journalist, Vuk Brajovic, to break it all down and have a few laughs a long the way!RG Live is on YouTube on @DOAPTC every night at 9:05pm French time - please join in the fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
