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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Jan 28, 2024 • 27min
DOAPTC 2
Elite Tennis Centre Professional, Xavier Pujo, joins us on this weeks podcast to talk all about his player, Vavara Gracheva, and others whom he's recently worked with like Anna Blinkova and Mirra Andreeva.Xavier is a very experienced coach and is happy to be grilled by Mark and Candy - telling us all about his coaching philosophy, do's and don'ts of coaching pro tennis players, and when he thinks Andreeva will win her first Major!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2024 • 17min
DOAPTC 2024
A slight delay to 2024, but we get back to it at the first major of the year, The Australian Open, which hasn't been kind to Mark Gellard and TeamLinette. An unfortunate injury has derailed the early season plans, but Mark and co. will recover from this set-back and come back stronger!Enjoy and don't forget to ask your questions @DOAPTC!We'd love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2023 • 37min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 23
We finish our first year of podcasting with a Quiz - it's a contest between Magda Linette and her coach Mark Gellard. We get to know how much they know (and don't!) about each other, with a few surprising and funny answers! Plus, Mark talks about pre-season and what the players have to go through ahead of the new season. Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year!Twitter @DOAPTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2023 • 20min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 22
Team Linette is taking a much needed break after an 'A' rated season - find out how Mark has been spending the time, what he thinks of record-breaker Novak Djokovic, and when he, Iain Hughes and Magda will get back to it, plus what's in store for the new season!Enjoy and please send in your questions @DOAPTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2023 • 20min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 21
Apologies for the extended break between episodes but once again the travelling problem got in the way. Mark and Team Linette were in China, I went to Basel for the ATP 500 and with long work days and different time zones, it wasn't possible to record.Hopefully this episode makes up for it. There's a lot to get through including a wrap of the 2023 season, controversy in Cancun, Coco's coaching change and Mark explains why WTA Players often change coaches. It's a cracker!Please let us know if you have a question you'd like answering @DOAPTC on X (Twitter)All the best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2023 • 41min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 20
The latest edition of DOAPTC has landed - Mark Gellard and Candy Reid discuss the impressive Asian Swing - how the players are looked after; the luxurious train travel; and what Mark thinks about the Sunday start at the Australian Open - plus, a lot more!Enjoy!!Time Codes0-2:15 the Grind2:15-5:00 Magda the Doubles player!5:00- 8:30 Asian hospitality8:30- 9:15 Zuhai or not to Zuhai - that is definitely the question!9:15-11:00 Lessons learnt11;00-18;00 Less is more18:00-23;00 Coaching Carousel23:00-25:30 AO Begins on a Sunday - Mark's thoughts!25:30 Listener Questions - Metaphors, Practise Partners, and Peaking for Slams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2023 • 49min
DOAPTC 19
On the latest podcast of Diary of a Professional Coach, we've finally made good on our promise to bring you Lauren Davis's coach, Eddie Elliott. He tells us how they began their coaching relationship, what he's learnt over the years, and the strength-in-depth of US tennis at the moment.Mark Gellard, meantime, basks in the glory of another final for his player, Magda Linette, and answers some tricky Listener Questions, which include one about the controversial 'Performance Bye's'You can send your questions in on X (formerly Twitter) to @CandyRH. We'd love to hear from you!0-8:45 Magda's latest WTA final appearance8;45-41:20 Eddie Eiliott - Coach of Lauren Davis41:20-end Listener Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2023 • 29min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 18
Mark Gellard has arrived in China for the first full Asian swing on the WTA Tour since 2019 - find out how and Team Linette got there (hint, it wasn't particularly pleasant!); what he thought of the 2023 US Open - both Coco and Novak's victories; did he agree with the Sabalenka racquet video; Simona Halep's 4-yr doping ban, and Mark answers listener questions. You can submit yours via twitter @DOAPTC or @candyrhTime Codes:1:30 Arrival in China and travel woes + US Open performance.4:00 Do players fly Business Class, First Class or Private Jet (don't be ridiculous!)? 6:11 Simona Halep's doping ban8:24 WTA Tour Finals in Cancun10:36 Elite Trophy Chances12:10 US Open 2023 - how hard is it when there is a partisan crowd?13:20 Coco's Success15:00 Sabalenka's racquet frustration18:08 Novak's 2420:15 Ben Shelton's 149mph serves21:40 Listener Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2023 • 21min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 17
We record this episode of DOAPTC live from New York! Mark and Candy are finally face-to-face and discuss all kinds of topics, such as US hopes at the fourth and final Major of the year, the balls being used, should tennis go to Saudi Arabia and Team Magda's hopes for the tournament, plus an awful lot more!Plus, we have our first listener question and you can send yours by going to the Twitter Handle: DOAPTC.Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2023 • 29min
DOAPTC 16
After a few weeks off, Mark Gellard and Candy Reid resume Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach - to revisit the last podcast where they spoke to the former coach of Iga Swiatek. They also discuss various other topics, including the return to form of 'Danimal', the mental trials and tribulations of the tennis tour, and why Iga practised in Montreal with her mouth taped shut!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
