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.
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 2min
Roland Garros Day 2
Special guests today are Dan Kiernan, a top doubles coach and LSU Alum, and University of Georgia Head Coach for 36 years, Manny Diaz. Along with host Candy Reid, the trio discuss Emma Navarro's 0,1 defeat, the best chance of victory of the USA players and a whole lot more, including whether Stan Wawrinka, the 2015 Champ, will play RG again after losing in the first round to Jacob Fearnley.RG Live is at 9pm French time, 8p BST and 3pm EST every day for the duration of the tournament. Watch it live on YouTube on DOAPTC and feel free to send in questions and get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2025 • 49min
Wimbledon Champion
He's the current Wimbledon and Australian Open Champion - and he also has a fear of flying! Meet GB's Henry Patten, who talks to DOAPTC about his time in US College, how he teamed up with his current doubles partner and why the relationship works so well! Henry also recounts some funny moments, including on the stairs in Monte Carlo and who he'd take on a tennis road trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2025 • 56min
Roland Garros Day 1
Day 1 of RG 2025 is in the books - and it was a day dominated by Rafa Nadal, who was back on the court in which he made his own. Experts Brett Philips and Steph Myles got emotional, as did everyone else watching proceedings. Candy breaks down the results with Steph and Brett and looks ahead to Day 2!Join us at 9pm Paris time everyday during Roland Garros on youtube and all great podcast providers. DOAPTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2025 • 1h 27min
Roland Garros Preview
Over the next 15 days, DOAPTC will be going live to talk about Roland Garros every night. First up - a preview of the 2nd Major of the year. Host Candy Reid is joined by John Williams, coach of Taylor Townsend, Christopher Clarey, tennis writer and journalist, and of course resident expert Mark Gellard, coach of Magda Linette.The chat includes details of 14-time RG Champ Rafa Nadal being honoured, whether Novak can win number 25, what's new at RG this year, and who the experts think will lift the trophies! Join in the fun every night at 9pm local. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast provider! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2025 • 1h 4min
Tom Gutteridge
Tom Gutteridge is a British coach making huge waves Stateside on the coaching front. He is currently working with 17yo Iva Jovic, who won her first match in a Major in 2024 (against Mark's player, Magda Linette at the US Open!) Iva, with Tom's help has gone from strength to strength since then - winning a round at the Australian Open earlier this year, before losing to Rybakina, and has just won the USTA Wild-Card for a place in the Roland Garros main-draw too! It's an interesting chat with a man who has also coached Ali Riske, CiCi Bellis and many others. Find out what he's learnt; what he knows; and everything in between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2025 • 58min
Racquet Stringer
Richard Parnell, creator of the 'knot' was on DOAPTC in 2024, this year, our stringing guest is Curt Stefan, who is based in Florida and has worked on hundred's of top professional tennis players' racquets. There is nothing that Curt doesn't know about customisation, strings, grips and racquet weight, and he answers all the probing questions on this 1 hour edition. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2025 • 56min
Neuroscientist!
Dr. Niklas Häusler is the Founder and CEO of NEURO 11 - he has a Doctorate in neuroscience & psychology - and has worked with the Liverpool Football Team, top tennis players, golfers and many other sports stars. In this fascinating chat with Mark and Candy, he talks about how his work is elevating top pro's; how he looks at live brain data and puts the infomation to use; and which athletes he's most impressed with. It's a don't miss episode on DOAPTC!J Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2025 • 59min
David Sammel
David Sammel is on this week's DOAPTC. Sammel has been based in Great Britain for most of his coaching career and is easily one of the most respected voices, having worked with multiple professionals and top juniors.Sammel is now also a sports consultant and the author of the book Locker Room Power: Building an Athlete’s Mind. In this episode, Sammel explains what makes a top tennis player (suffering is included!); the players he would love to work with, past and present; and recounts great stories from his career. If you're interested in understanding how to be better at anything - then this is the DOAPTC for you! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2025 • 49min
Wesley Koolhof
Wesley Koolhof joins DOAPTC this week to talk retirement; marriage, dogs and how he and the Dutch Davis Cup team ended Rafael Nadal's tennis career in Malaga. Plus, Wesley talks about the highs and lows of playing sport; the best and worst food on Tour; and who he'd have in the car for a tennis road-trip!Please let us know if you're interested in a partnership with the podcast, which now has well over 100k downloads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2025 • 52min
Luke and Daria Saville
On DOAPTC this time - is a chat with former junior number 1's, Luke and Daria Saville - who will now get to see each other more, after Luke officially retired from tennis at the AO 2025 and signed on as Daria's part-time coach. We speak about the success of Madison Keys with her husband Bjorn taking over the coaching reigns and whether they provide inspiration to the Saville's; how difficult it is to separate married life and the coaching role; what Daria is working on now (hint; It's moving forward!); and who they'd invite on a tennis road-trip (and who is picking the music!). It's a wide-ranging interview with the husband and wife team from Australia!If you're interested in working with DOAPTC, please contact Mark Gellard or Candy Reid on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
