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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Nov 18, 2024 • 49min
Patricia Tarabini
On this edition of DOAPTC, Patricia Tarabini joins Candy for an absorbing chat on getting to a career-high ranking of 29; receiving advise from Steffi Graff, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert; and then moving into coaching - where she started with Conchita Martinez and is now working with Anna Kalinskaya. Patricia details their 5 years together so far and reveals the secret to a breakout 2024 for Anna, whom she describes as a 'very special person'.Patricia gives us her top 3 things that all successful players must have and divulges the simple advise that Andre Agassi gave her when speaking to him about coaching on Tour. She also discusses the reasons there are so few females coaching at the top level and reveals whether she'd like to move to the ATP side at some point.....!It's a fascinating listen - please enjoy. You can watch the podcast on YouTube - please like, subscribe and share!Thanks to our sponsor the ERT300, which you can find information on at ERT300.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2024 • 42min
Data Analyst Shreyas
On this edition of DOAPTC, a top data analyst joins Mark and Candy to talk about the benefits of marginal gains; how the experts disseminate information to the players, via the coaches; and the important numbers and statistics that all tennis players need to know. Shreyas Gajendragadkar is the founder of SpinInsight Analytics, who look after top WTA and ATP players. It's a great listen so please enjoy!You can find out more about Shreyas and his company at SpinInsight | Tennis AnalyticsOur thanks to the ERT300 - a dynamic tension device which every stringer and player should have. Get 10% off with the code tennispodcast at their website ert300.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2024 • 57min
Phillipe Dehaes
Belgian Coach Phillipe Dehaes joins us on the latest edition of DOAPTC. Phillipe has coached many big names, including Xavier Malisse on the ATP side and Elise Mertens, Daria Kasatkina, and now Greet Minnen on the WTA side. He's been involved in the coaching game for 30 years and brings his great experience to the podcast.It's an informative listen - so please enjoy!Our thanks to the ERT300 - the Sponsor of DOAPTC. Get yours at ERT300.com and there's 10% off with TennispodcastWatch DOAPTC on Youtube! Please like, subscribe and rate! Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2024 • 47min
Vladimir Platenik
On this edition of DOAPTC - the great Vlad Platinik joins Mark and Candy to talk tennis and specifically, coaching. He's the current coach of Wimbledon breakout star, Lulu Sun - and has worked with the likes of recent Ningbo Champion Daria Kasatkina, and a whole host of WTA greats. Find out why he got into coaching - how the coaches and players need representation and his thoughts of improving the game as a whole. It's a great chat for anyone who loves tennis! Enjoy!Thanks to DOAPTC's sponsor, the ERT 300 - you can get your discount at ERT300.com. To find out more about this handy little tension tool, you can watch Episode 25 of the podcast when Mark speaks to stringing specialist Richard Parnell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2024 • 13min
Richard Parnell Stringing Expert
On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark Gellard speaks to one of the best in the stringing business, Richard Parnell - the man behind the world-famous 'knot,' to find out all the inside knowledge on strings, stringing and which players use which tension and why. It's a great listen. Richard and Mark also discuss the ERT 300 - a handy dynamic tension tool, which kindly sponsors the podcast.You can also watch the podcast on the YouTube channel - please Like, Subscribe and give us your feedback - we'd love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2024 • 19min
Dan Kiernan
On this edition of DOAPTC, Dan Kiernan, the coach of Gaby Debrowski and Erin Routliffe (who have now qualified for the WTA Season-ending doubles tournament in Riyadh), joins us to talk about a whole host of issues, including the recent China Open; Doubles prowess; Iga Swiatek's love of 'Dingles' and the incredible level of the Tour, starting with Sinner and Alcaraz (what a final that was!!)It's a great listen and you can hear more from Dan on his podcast 'Control the Controllables' whose guests include Sir Andy Murray!And don't forget to check out the ERT300 - a handy little Dynamic Tension Tool. You can get 10% off with the code Tennispodcast on the official website ert300.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2024 • 27min
Magda Linette
On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark and Candy are joined by professional WTA player Magda Linette. Mark & Magda join us from the Thailand Open in Hua-Hin and discuss the upcoming Asian swing, the current state of tennis and how Mark and Magda initially entered the tennis world!Enjoy, and our thanks to sponsor ERT300.com. For 10% off, head to their website and put in code tennispodcast.Apologies for the sound issues....We will get it right soon!Also, our thanks to Shawn Kitchin for the 'new look' podcast.And if you love epic fantasy adventures, battling monsters and solving mysteries, check out The Vanguard Dungeons and Dragons —uniting a community to raise money for kids in need through shared storytelling and adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2024 • 30min
Tennis Chef - what do players eat?
On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark and Candy chat US Open at the business end of the fourth and final major of the year. Mark is in the Cayman Islands Scuba Diving, whilst Candy is hard at work (!?) commentating on the tournament for the World Feed. As Mark goes underwater (literally!), Candy speaks to a top chef who has worked with many of the world's top tennis players. Find out what professional tennis players eat, why and when.Enjoy, and our thanks to sponsor ERT300.com. For 10% off, head to their website and put in code tennispodcast.Chef Leonardo Cannavale's Instagram handle is @gordonlenni_chefAlso, our thanks to Shawn Kitchin for the 'new look' podcast.And if you love epic fantasy adventures, battling monsters and solving mysteries, check out The Vanguard Dungeons and Dragons —uniting a community to raise money for kids in need through shared storytelling and adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2024 • 27min
US Open 2024
On the latest edition of DOAPTC, Mark and Candy discuss all things Major as the US Open is upon us. What does Mark think of the Jannik Sinner doping scandal - you might be surprised - and who does he think will win the singles titles? This and an awful lot more of fun tennis discussion!We've got a new look - please check it out on the YouTube channel DOAPTC. Thanks to our sponsor the ERT300.comDon't forget to visit the website and plug in 'tennispodcast' for your 10% discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2024 • 47min
John Williams - coach of Taylor Townsend
Taylor Townsend's coach, John Williams, joins us on this week's pod - which comes right before the US Open. Townsend is into the top 50 and has just reached a WTA 1000-level Quarter-final for the first time. John tells us all about the improvements made; how motherhood has helped Taylor understand her body better; and disagrees with Mark about on-court coaching - oh, and they also discuss why there's very little collaboration between coaches on Tour - is it because everyone is trying to hide something...or nothing?Enjoy and thanks to our sponsor the ERT300. This handy dynamic tension tool is a must-have for every level of tennis player, and you can get a special 10% discount at the website ert300.com by plugging in the code 'tennispodcast.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
