

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

Jul 26, 2023 • 60min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 15
Two for the price of one as today Mark Gellard and Candy Reid are joined by the former coach of Iga Swiatek, who helped the Pole win her first Major Championship, the 2020 Roland Garros title. Piotr Sierzputowski has a fantastic record as a Professional Tennis Coach and has some interesting ideas on the route to succes...enjoy this varied and insightful conversation!Music by Calin Huma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 25min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 14
On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark Gellard gives us his thoughts of the grass court season and why the top players use this time to take a break. He also assesses the incredible run of returning mum Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon, who is playing with freedom and a new perspective - but will it last?We'd love to add a Q and A at the end of every new podcast, so please send in your questions and your name and Mark will answer them with his usual wit and humour! He's on social media - so start thinking of some good ones!Music by Maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2023 • 30min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 13
On the latest podcast of DOAPTC - Mark Gellard and Magda Linette, who is making a guest appearance, talk about the Grass-Court Major - It's the Wimbledon fortnight - so where do the players stay, what do they eat and perhaps most importantly, what do they think of the courts this year? If you love tennis - you've come to the right place!Music by Maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2023 • 31min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 12
On this edition of the pod, pro tennis coach Mark Gellard and commentator Candy Reid talk about a potential 1000 level grass court event in the future; the strings and tensions that the players use in their racquets; what there is to do in the players' area during a tournament, and an awful lot more!Music by maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2023 • 42min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach, Part 11
WTA Tour Coach Mark Gellard tells us how professional tennis players prepare for the 5-week Grass Court season and picks his perfect Grass Court player! Enjoy!!Music by Maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2023 • 28min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 10
On the latest pod, Mark Gellard describes his time at Roland Garros 2023 - what's the pre-match routine and how do you scout an opponent? Find out on this edition!Music by maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023 • 32min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 9
The 2nd Major of the year is just a week away and some of the women are completing their final preparations in Strasbourg at the Hologic WTA 250 event. For the third tournament, Magda Linette is the number 1 seed. Coach Mark Gellard reveals his little black book on practise partners, which contains reminders of who to avoid - for various reasons!Enjoy!Music by maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2023 • 21min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 8
Team Linette are in Rome for the 2nd Clay-Court 1000-level tournament of 2023 and it's been raining! How do players and coaches pass the time? What are the perks this week and next for seeded players in the Eternal City? And what does Mark know about 'Cake-Gate' from Madrid? Tune in to find out!Enjoy and please rate and review!Music by Maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2023 • 21min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach - Part 7
On this edition of the podcast, we find out what players do in-between tournaments, when they're nowhere near home. With the expanded 1000-level tournaments, it's not easy to find a base - but Mark Gellard gives us some insight into finding the perfect training spot. Find out what he as a coach thinks of the longer format. Mark also gives us his opinion on the Tours returning to China and how a 16yo could take the tennis world by storm!Enjoy and please share and review!Music by maestro Calin HumaInterview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2023 • 26min
Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 6
With Magda Linette taking a well-earned break ahead of the outdoor European Clay-Court swing, Mark Gellard is back at home in Florida - watching his 'other' favourite sport. We talk all things coaching this week - who is a good coach, what makes one and will there be more women coaches on the WTA Tour in the future.Thanks for listening!Music by Maestro Calin Huma. Interview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


