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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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.
Aug 6, 2024 • 40min
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On this edition of DOAPTC, it's a blockbuster line up. First one of Serbia's leading journalists, Vuk Brajovic, joins us to talk all things Novak, as the Serb completes the Singles Golden Slam with an incredible final victory at the Olympics. The coaches of Felix Auger Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti chip in with their feelings on the Olympics and Bronze medals, and Wimbledon Head Tennis Stringer Paul Skipp gives us the low-down on Dynamic Tension.Plus, Mark is in Toronto - as the road to the US Open continues and there's a tactical listener question! It's a cracker!Thanks to our sponsor ERT300.com - a handy Dynamic Tension Tool - which should be in the bag of every tennis player, regardless of standard and don't forget to use code 'tennis podcast' to receive 10% off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2024 • 31min
Team Linette wins a 3rd title
Great news on DOAPTC this week as Team Linette has picked up a WTA Title. Mark Gellard tells Candy Reid all about their amazing week in Prague, which followed the Magda Linette Foundation weekend - also a huge success. Magda, Mark and Iain Hughes then made their way to Paris for the Olympics in luxurious style, but not quite in time for the Olympic Ceremony. Private jet, anyone?Tournament Director Supremo Peter Johnston is also on this week's pod, detailing the trials and tribulations of the job in humorous fashion! It's a cracking listen, so please enjoy!Thanks to our sponsor, the ERT 300, which is a handy Dynamic Tension Tool, which ever tennis player should have in their bag! Find out more at ERT300.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2024 • 1min
A Quickie with Jean Fils
A quick chat with Jean Fils, after 20yo Arthur won the biggest title of his life at the ATP Hamburg 500. Arthur is now ranked inside the world's top 20 for the first time and according to Papa, there is a lot more to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2024 • 21min
Lapo Becherini
On this edition of DOAPTC, the Strength and Conditioning Coach of Arthur Fils, Lapo Becherini, joins us to talk all things physical. Lapo has worked with some incredible football teams and many top tennis players, including Holger Rune - but his attention now is on the talented and explosive Frenchman, Fils, who at the time of recording has reached the semi-finals of the Hamburg ATP 500 and is enjoying a career-high ranking. Our thanks to our sponsor, the ERT300 A little handy tool, used by professional stringers everywhere which measures the Dynamic Tension of your racquet strings, so you never again have to guess when to re-string.It takes less than 30 seconds to work and is incredibly accurate..Get more information at ERT300.com and use the code ‘tennispodcast’ to receive 10% off. It will be the best tennis investment you ever make! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2024 • 25min
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On this edition of DOAPTC, the coach of Romanian tennis player Irina Camelia Begu, Victor Crivoi, joins us to chat about life on Tour; what's going on in Romanian Tennis; and how tennis players often don't try to prove their coach's 'right,' like Emma Navarro! Find out what the team is going on about in this short/ish pod! The Pod is also on YouTube, where you can like and subscribe, and we'd like to thank our sponsor ERT300.com - a handy dynamic tension tool, which tells you when to get your racquet strung! It's used on the WTA and ATP Tour and it should be in every tennis players' bag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2024 • 37min
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1987 Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash joins Mark Gellard and Candy Reid to chat all things grass. Pat also gives his opinion on on-court coaching; life on tour as a coach, and what the WTA Tour could do better.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2024 • 1h 11min
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On the latest edition of DOAPTC, former ATP player and current WTA Coach Michael Joyce joins Mark Gellard and Candy Reid to talk about coaching on tour; how to play well on grass; and good advice he heard from one of the most successful NBA coach's of all time, Phil Jackson. Michael recounts some funny stories from his successful tenure as coach of Major Champ and World Number 1 Maria Sharapova and also his time with US Star Jessica Pegula; and gives us his opinion on his latest player Ashlyn Krueger. Plus, Lars has a listener question on how to cope with the anxious moments in tennis.It's a blockbuster episode - enjoy!And don't forget, if you'd like to be a partner with us on DOAPTC, we'd love to chat! We have an exciting new sponsorship to reveal to you on the next pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2024 • 46min
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The former coach of Martina Navratilova and Jill Craybas, and current coach of Bethanie Mattek- Sands, Raj Chaudhuri joins Mark Gellard and Candy Reid for another in-depth chat on the latest edition of Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of transitioning from clay to grass, inequalities amongst the WTA players from both a commercial and competitive perspective, the new Magda Linette Foundation, our upcoming coaching education conference, and of course we hear from our special guest on his coaching journey, philosophy and current ambitions. Enjoy!p.s - If you'd like to partner up with DOAPTC, please get in contact! We'd love to hear from you! @DOAPTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
