Flimflams, Marcelo Ríos, & Larry Stefanki’s Coaching Lessons | Q&Andy

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Andy Roddick reunites with former coach Larry Stefanki on Q&Andy to answer listener questions, revisit their near miss at Wimbledon, and relive the work behind Andy’s late career comeback. They discuss coaching philosophy, tough training sessions, and the realities of life on tour. Stefanki also explains his legendary vocabulary, including what makes someone a “flimflam,” while sharing stories about tennis icons like John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Marcelo Ríos.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy

1:28 What was the Andy/Larry relationship like? 

2:36 Do you wish you did anything differently in terms of Andy’s career? 

6:07 What does "Starch Ball" and "Flimflam" mean?

9:18 How do players come to trust coaches who didn't compete at the same level? 

13:02 What is the most important lesson a player has taught you?

17:36 Describe working with and coaching Marcelo Ríos in one sentence 

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