The Functional Tennis Podcast

The founder of HALO Hydration, Anshuman Vohra joins the podcast this week to speak about his early tennis day & his journey to get to where he is today!Anshuman played college tennis & went on to become an investment banker at JP Morgan. He then went on to found Bulldog Gin & now runs HALO 😃We talk:His tennis & business backgroundWhat differentiates HALO from other brandsLaunching HALO right before COVIDBusiness experience helping laterAndy Murray, Patrick Mouratoglou & HALOWe had a fun chat with Anshuman & it was cool to hear about how they are involved with the tennis industry. We have been aware of HALO for some time now, so to connect with Anshuman was pretty cool 😉Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:21 - His background6:40 - Launching before COVID12:54 - Banking experience helping later14:20 - Working with Andy Murray26:18 - Partnering with college athletesFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we are joined by Katie Spellman, who is an independent PR consultant to two of the most successful players in women's tennis - Simona Halep & Petra Kvitova!Katie also does some work with tournaments & has previous experience working as part of the WTA as well as woking in journalism.We talk:What her role involvesHow she got into tennisWorking through the pandemicAustralian OpenBest of 5We also talk about the Peng Shuai situation in China, which is particularly relevant at the moment. There is obviously a huge media element to that story so it was great to be able to get Katie's perspective on it!Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:32 - What a PR consultant does7:56 - Schedule around grand slams14:00 - How Covid has changed how she works19:21 - Working as part of the Australian Open26:17 - Best of 5Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

It's a special week as we are extremely happy to speak to our very first umpire on the podcast!Sultan Gangji is a former umpire that has worked at some of the biggest tennis events in the world. He has umpired Wimbledon finals & has had the best seat in the stadium for many epic matches. Sampras, Agassi, Edberg, Graf, Seles, Becker, Courier & Borg are just a few of the players that he has worked alongside 🤩We talk:Working at this years UK Pro LeagueHow umpiring has changed over the yearsSocial gatherings after matchesWimbledon FinalsMost memorable moment of his careerWe have wanted to get an umpire on the podcast for quite some time now but have had trouble securing guests as current umpires are not able to do media/interviews - so to speak with Sultan (semi-retired) was a real treat 😃Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:55 - Working at the UK Pro League5:20 - Umpiring now vs back in the day9:15 - Umpiring while McEnroe was playing12:28 - Social gatherings after matches14:32 - Wimbledon Finals19:14 - Standout MatchFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

We are delighted to be joined by Robin Montgomery, who recently won the US Open Girls Singles & Doubles titles!Robin is 17 years old & is already proving to be a strong force on tour 😉 She has experience playing both senior & junior tournaments.We talk:Winning the US Open JuniorsPlaying a mix of junior & senior eventsWhat a typical training day looks likeHer dietPlans for 2022It was cool to speak to Robin, especially considering it has just been two weeks since we spoke to the 2021 US Open boys champion, Dani Rincon. Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:49 - Winning the US Open Junior Championships5:15 - Playing both senior & junior US open9:59 - Typical training day11:26 - Her team15:54 - Plant-based diet17:59 - Plan for 2022Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

ATP Doubles Coach, Rob Morgan from the UK talks to us this week about what it's like working with one of the best doubles teams in the world 🤩Rob currently works with Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram 👍We talk:Committing to tennis at a young ageTransitioning from singles coaching to doublesWhy he bought a Functional Tennis PointerTeam dynamic of having multiple coachesFirst Grand Slam Final with Joe & RajeevPlans to finish the yearWe have had plenty of coaches on the podcast, but it's been a while since we had a doubles coach on for a slightly different perspective 😃Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:50 - Where tennis started for him16:30 - Working with Joe & Rajeev25:36 - Team dynamic of having multiple coaches28:29 - First Grand Slam Final32:01 - Plans for the rest of the yearFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Recent winner of the US Open Boys Singles title, Dani Rincon joins the podcast this week to chat about his transition onto the senior tour!Dani is 18 years old, trains at the Rafa Nadal Academy & has a career high junior ranking of #2 🔥We talk:Winning the US Open Junior Boys TitleTraining at the Rafa Nadal AcademyHitting with Rafa in practicePracticing with Casper RuudExpectations going forwardDani also breaks down what a typical training day at the Rafa Nadal Academy looks like. Sounds super intense...make sure you listen to hear more 🙌Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:43 - Winning the US Open Junior Championships6:34 - Training at the Rafa Nadal Academy9:04 - Practicing with Rafael Nadal 11:23 - Hitting with Casper Ruud13:02 - Expectations & transition to pro tour Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Fresh off his maiden ATP Challenger title, Liam Broady joins us to discuss the changes that he has made in his life & how his tennis has changed for the better!Liam is coached by former podcast guest, Dave Sammel - who he credits to having played a large part of the success that he is now enjoying 😃We talk:Winning his first ChallengerChanging off-court habitsMedia PressureBeing resilientReceiving advice from other playersWorking with David SammelLiam really opened up during our conversation & gave us a very honest interview. There are also some funny stories thrown in - really hope you enjoy it 🙌Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:07 - Winning his 1st Challenger Title13:36 - Media pressure20:49 - Resilience24:24 - Andy Murray Story34:04 - Mindset College with Dave SammelFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Former World #33, Andreas Vinciguerra joins the podcast this week to reflect on his career & to tell us about what he is up to these days!Andreas was one of the best juniors in the world growing up & continued that success through to the senior tour, where he progressed quickly 😃We talk:Growing up in Sweden Choosing between Sweden & ItalyHis junior tennis daysBeating Roger FedererDealing with injuries Andreas is also about to hold multiple Futures events in Sweden next year, which he tells us all about 😉Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:51 - Growing up in Sweden3:21 - Junior tennis days5:58 - Playing against top tennis players8:43 - Setting up Futures events Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

It's been a while since we've has a hitting partner on the show, so we are delighted to release this podcast episode with Giannis Stergiou, who is the hitting partner of Maria Sakkari 🇬🇷Giannis works closely with Maria, as well as Tom Hill (coach of Maria), who we've had on the podcast before 😃We talk:His tennis backgroundStarting to work with MariaPressure he feels on the practice courtFitness sessionsTennis hype in Greece!Giannis is a pretty relaxed & down to earth guy, so it was nice to be able to chat with him. He also tells us 5 things that he has learned from being a professional hitting partner 💪Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:56 - Tennis background5:18 - Starting to work with Maria9:07 - Pressure on the practice court15:34 - Fitness sessions18:57 - Learning strategiesFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we are joined by former pro, Diego Moyano. Diego now works as a full time coach to Kevin Anderson, but also does work with Sloane Stephens & Alja Tomljanovic 👌Previously, Diego worked at the USTA as the Lead National Coach, where he worked with almost every top American junior at some point! He also runs a small academy in Boca Raton - where he currently lives 😃We talk:Struggles as a pro playerHis previous role at the USTACoaching Privately Working with Kevin AndersonRunning a small academyDiego is a super busy guy, so it was nice that he ws able to take some time out of his schedule to talk tennis. Plenty of interesting stories & nuggets in this episode 😉Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:09 - Living in Boca Raton4:31 - Professional playing career14:27 - His role at the USTA30:26 - Beginning to coach privately35:32 - Dealing with player injuries38:58 - Running a small academyFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Bastien Fazincani, a long time coach on the WTA Tour talks to us this week about his life on the road & what it's like coaching at some of the worlds best tennis academies!Bastien is French & lives in the French Riviera, where many top tennis academies are based. He recently left his role at the All in Tennis Academy to focus on tour level coaching 😃 He has also been in the unique position of coaching two players at a tournament that faced off against one another 👀We talk:Working at different tennis academiesCoaching both males & femalesHaving both of his players play eachotherThe commitment needed from players to progressBastien is a good friend of Functional Tennis, so it was nice to be able to get together & talk about his tennis journey so far. Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:28 - Starting to get involved in tennis14:21 - Working at different academies21:22 - Coaching Male & Female players36:14 - Starting a new chapterFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Tennis agent & tournament director of the Croatia Open in Umag, Tomislav Poljak joins us for Episode 115!Tomislav is part of Starwing - a boutique sports management agency that represents top tennis players. Alongside his role as an agent, he oversees tournament operations of the ATP 250 clay-court event in Umag 😃We talk:Day to day life as an agentSigning junior talentWhat he looks for in playersRunning the Croatia Open in UmagSecuring top talent to play in UmagWe rarely get the chance to talk to tournament directors the podcast, so to get some insight into the running of a top level tennis event from Tomislav was particularly interesting. Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:33 - Spending time in Croatia 5:19 - Becoming a Tennis Agent9:49 - Recruiting battles15:56 - Signing junior talent18:51 - Running the Croatian Open in UmagFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Abigail Johnson, who is an up & coming tennis commentator joins us this week to discuss what its like trying to break into the industry 🙌Abigail recently commentated at her first grand slam (Roland Garros 2021) & hopes to continue working at tournaments of all levels!We talk:Getting her first break into the industryWorking at tournaments of all levelsPreparing for tournamentsUnpredictability of her working scheduleAdvice she has received along the wayAbigail is already a fantastic commentator & is only getting better! It was great to be able to speak to her before she hits the big time & covers the worlds biggest matches 😃Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:30 - Her Tennis Background4:45 - Getting into commentary14:49 - Getting tips from other commentators19:40 - Difference between radio & TV commentary28:45 - Preparation for tournamentsFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Legendary Canadian Doubles Coach, Louis Cayer joins the podcast this week 🔥Louis works with the LTA & specialises in Doubles. He coaches multiple high profile British tennis players & has found plenty of success along the way 📈He has a wealth of knowledge which he has used to transform the British doubles scene!We talk:The US Open this yearHis passion for tennisWhat it takes to become a championThe differences between doubles & singlesReaching your potentialLouis is someone that we have wanted to have on the podcast for quite some time, so to finally speak to him was exciting! We wanted to get back out to play some doubles after chatting with him, so hopefully you want to do the same after listening 😂Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:14 - US Open this year 8:02 - Why he doesn’t work with singles players20:16 - Working with players to reach their potential24:45 - His book / DVD32:04 - MentoringFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

We are back from our summer break & are delighted to announce that 19 year old Jack Draper is our first guest back 🔥Jack is on a really solid trajectory to become a top level tennis player. He has shown fantastic form recently by beating top players at Queens as well as pushing Novak Djokovic to 4 sets at Wimbledon 😉We talk:When he started playing tennisGetting his first ATP PointDealing with pressureRole modelsDealing with media attentionDifference between the junior & senior gameIt was really exciting to speak to Jack & get back to releasing new podcast episodes! We hope that Jack can continue his good form & his rise to the top.Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:59 - Where tennis started for Jack3:04 - Managing school & tennis9:05 - Team that he works with13:04 - Beating top players at Queens17:48 - Playing Djokovic at WimbledonFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

As we are on a short summer break, we have decided to rerelease another one of our favourite podcast episodes from the past!Joe O'Dwyer is an experienced tour coach & was the coach of previous podcast guests, Jeff Salzenstein, Conor Niland & James McGee! Joe is Irish but has spent most of his life in the US or touring with players 💪We talk:Tools needed to break the Top 100Unwritten rules of TennisStories of time on the tourImportance of having a good coachReaching your potentialThis episode is packed with cool stories! Joe is a natural coach (& storyteller!!). Really hope you enjoy it as much as we do 😃Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters5:57 - Implementing a game plan25:03 - Players reaching their potential32:30 - Where can coaches learn specialised skills?38:57 - Importance of playing up42:16 - Go straight to Futures!46:29 - Travel in moderationFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

As we are on a short summer break, we have decided to rerelease one of our favourite podcast episodes from the past this week!Janko Tipsarevic joined us on Episode 44 to reflect on his career, coronavirus & life after tennis. Janko is a former Top 10 player & won the Davis Cup with Serbia 🏆We talk:Life during lockdownDeveloping habitsRecovering from injuries Dealing with distractionsPlaying against the worlds best playersBuilding a life after tennisOur chat with Janko is one of the best that we have ever had. We really hope you enjoy it (if you haven't heard it before!) 😃Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:17 - Life during Lockdown9:34 - How he developed his game35:27 - Coming back from injuries40:23 - Deciding to retire46:23 - Building a life after tennis59:53 - Advice for juniorsFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Jason Stacy, the current fitness coach of Aryna Sabalenka joins the podcast for Episode 111 💪Jason has worked with other top athletes in various sports & talks to us about how he approaches things in his own way! He also talks about the importance of finding the right coach  that you can connect with 👌We talk:His early life/backgroundStarting to work with tennis playersOvercoming challenges to be where he is todayLife on the roadIt was also very cool to be able to speak to Jason, especially as Aryna holds a career high ranking of #3 🔥 We wish them the best of luck for the upcoming hard court swing!Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:45 - Jason’s Background11:21 - Starting to work in tennis23:37 - Willingness to be open43:41 - Advice for young aspiring playersFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Alexander Ostrovsky joins us this week to talk about his tennis academy, the sports management agency that he owns & what its like running top professional tournaments 👊We talk:How he became involved in the tennis industryHis High Performance Tennis Academy in MoscowThe Sports Managements Agency that he ownsRunning top professional tennis tournamentsAlexander has accomplished so much in tennis already & continues to build everyday. It's not very often that we get the opportunity to speak to guests that are involved in so many different aspects of the game - so we really enjoyed the chat 😃Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:53 - How he became involved in tennis3:39 - Facilities at the academy10:20 - Setting up a sports management agency13:24 - Running pro tournamentsFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week Timo Glock joins us. Timo is an avid tennis fan/player, a former F1 driver & currently races for BMW in BMT 🔥Timo is a Functional Tennis follower who we have been in contact with for a while! We always like to mix it up on this podcast by occasionally bringing in guests from other sports, so we hope that you enjoy listening to our chat 😃We talk:When he started to play tennisSimilarities between tennis & racingLife as an F1 driverHis most memorable racesFitness levels needed to compete at the highest levelSpeaking to Timo was really cool! He is passionate about tennis & we hope that he can find some time in his busy schedule to continue playing 😉Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:56 - Starting to play tennis9:42 - Similarities between Tennis & Racing14:31 - His first F1 Grand Prix17:51 - Most competitive competitor19:17 - Fitness level needed to compete26:26 - Managing his busy scheduleFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we talk to Mike Ballardie, who is the CEO of our podcast sponsor, Slinger Bag 🤩Mike has worked in tennis for a number of years, including stints working at Wilson & Prince. He now runs Slinger, the company who produce the well known portable ball machine, the Slinger Bag!We talk:His tennis backgroundPurchasing Prince TennisSigning new endorsement deals with top playersSeeing the Slinger Bag for the first timeFuture plans for SlingerSpeaking to Mike was super enjoyable & it was a pleasure to be able to have him on the show. Not only does he have a really interesting back story, but has committed to sponsoring this podcast for quite a while now.  A big thanks to him & his whole team 🙌Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:50 - Mike’s Background 19:12 - Buying Prince Tennis26:03 - First hearing about the Slinger Bag34:42 - Tennis as a lifestyle brand37:50 - Slinger becoming a ‘Connected Brand’41:51 - Advantages of trading publicly Find us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Canadian Coach, Larry Jurovich joins the podcast this week 🇨🇦Larry has worked with top juniors around the world, including a stint at the LTA. He has also worked with former podcast guests James McGee, James Cluskey & Sharon Fichman!We talk:Working during COVIDLessons learned during his time coachingHis time spent working in IrelandWorking with the LTAHis new tennis centres in Canada It was great to be able to chat with Larry, especially as he has such a wealth of knowledge & experience in the coaching industry.Fun fact: Larry also played ice Hockey for Ireland during the time that he spent living there! Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:23 - Life during COVID in Canada8:00 - Values in his tennis programs10:57 - Working with the LTA15:48 - Playing Ice Hockey for IrelandFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we take a sneak peak into the tennis media world with Nick McCarvel 🇺🇸Nick is a sports media expert, who has worked in tennis for a number of years & is now involved with the Olympics 🤩 He is a writer, presenter, commentator & producer.Cian, who works at Functional Tennis takes over from Fabio as host for this Episode!We talk:Breaking into the industryLGBTQ Community in TennisGetting to know Billie Jean KingBoundaries between work & personal lifeStaying up to date with tennis storylinesOlympic TennisIt was great to be able to speak to Nick, especially as the Olympics draw closer. Hope you enjoy the chat & the change up this week 😃Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:28 - Breaking into the industry4:45 - More drawn to journalism or tennis?12:35 - Setting boundaries between work & personal life16:37 - LGBTQ Community in Tennis22:36 - Getting to know Billie Jean King28:37 - Current role with the OlympicsFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Marcel Da Cruz joins the podcast this week to talk about his work with Casper Ruud 🇳🇴Marcel has been working with Casper for almost 10 years & he has been instrumental in helping Casper get to where he is today!We talk:The upcoming grass court seasonHow tennis players fitness levels compare to other athletesCasper's decision to take a year offAvoiding injuriesJunior players working with S&C coachesThis episode is a deeper dive into strength & conditioning training, which was particularly interesting as it has been a while since we talked about it on this show 😉Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:25 - Getting ready for the Grass Courts 9:49 - How do tennis players compare fitness wise to other athletes15:45 - Too much muscle causing injuries19:25 - Starting to work with Casper29:58 - Working with Casper during his year off33:46 - Juniors working with fitness trainersFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Marco Chiudinelli from Switzerland joins the podcast this week 🇨🇭Marco had a 17 year long career, which saw him rise to a career high #52 as well as winning the Davis Cup with Switzerland in 2014 🏆We talk:What life after tennis looks likeRunning Tennis CampsCan Novak compete the Golden Slam?What he misses from travelling on tourWinning the Davis CupIt was nice to be able to see what Marco is up to these days, but also to look back and remember all the good times that he has had on court 💪Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:25 - Life after Tennis6:00 - Running Camps in Halle11:50 - Can Novak complete the golden slam?16:28 - Up & Coming Swiss talent, Dominic Sticker19:41 - What he misses from his travelling days25:55 - Winning the Davis CupFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

It was nice to be able to speak to Garry Cahill again, who has previously joined the podcast on Episode 10!Garry is a Tour Coach & former Irish Davis Cup captain, who is currently setting up his own academy 🔥We talk:What he been up to since our last podcast episodeImportance of having a mentorLeadership in TennisProducing top players on limited budgetsProblems with short term successWe haven't had podcast guests on very often for more than one episode - so it was nice to be able to tie back in with Garry 😃Check out our previous interview with Garry hereHope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:53 - Life since last podcast episode11:44 - What makes a good mentoring program?21:47 - Why some federations produce so many successful players?32:54 - Problems with short term successFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we speak to Canadian couple Sharon Fichman & Dylan Moscovitch 🇨🇦Sharon is a professional  tennis player, while Dylan is a former Olympic figure skater 😃We talk:How they metSharon's decision to break from tennisDylan's life as a figure skaterTravelling togetherHigh Impact AthletesIt's not very often that we get the chance to see to speak to two people at once on the podcast, with this interview being our first time interviewing a couple!Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters4:09 - How they met5:52 - Taking an indefinite break from tennis10:08 - Life as a figure skater15:05 - Inspiration to get back to tennis20:25 - Travelling together24:39 - How Yoga helpsFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

We are joined by British tennis player, Emily Appleton this week for Episode 101 😃Emily recently won 3 of the 4 UK Pro Series titles & is just back from a trip where she was playing in Israel & Georgia 🙌We talk:UK Pro Series successWorking with her coach (& former podcast guest David Collins)The Sky Sports Scholar programThe importance of media training Plan going forwardIt was really great to be able to talk to Emily & hear about all the hard work that she puts in with her team. We wish them the best of luck going forward 💪Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:57 - UK Pro Series4:33 - Playing in Israel8:47 - Working with David Collins11:12 - Being a Sky Sports Scholar13:10 - Importance of Media TrainingFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

We are proud to announce that Casper Ruud is our guest for Episode 100 🥳🎉Casper is in unbelievable form recently, having just made SF runs in Monte Carlo & Madrid, as well as capturing the title in Geneva. He is currently ranked #16 in the world ⭐We talk:Growing up playing tennisTraining with Rafael NadalHis love of golfImportant factors that helped him break the Top 20Playing his Dad in tennisIt was a real pleasure to have Casper on the show. He was a super nice guy & we wish him the best of luck going forward 🙌We also announce the winner of the Slinger Bag at the end of the episode 😉Finally, a big thanks to all of our listeners! We are delighted to have been able to release 100 episodes & hope to release at least 100 more 😉Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:18 - Recent results & form5:05 - Training with Rafael Nadal7:41 - Biggest takeaway from hitting with Nadal9:12 - Playing tennis growing up11:11 - Love of Golf20:07 - What helped you to breakthrough?22:11 - Playing tennis with his DadFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Aussie, Matt Ebden is our 99th guest on the podcast 🇦🇺 It was nice to be able to speak to yet another established name on tour as we near episode 100!Matt is an Australian Open mixed doubles champ, who also has a few ATP doubles titles 😉We talk:Shadows at the Madrid OpenTraining ahead of Roland GarrosComing back from injuryMost memorable matchHis enthusiasm for watchesInvesting & off court interestsMatt was training at the All In Tennis Academy when we spoke. He will play Lyon before he travels to Paris for Roland Garros 🎾Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:42 - Shadows in Madrid6:31 - Training at the All In Tennis Academy10:14 - Coming back from injury14:06 - Training with Federer15:23 - Most memorable match19:31 - Cryptocurrency & investing21:30 - Love of watchesFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Ron Yu, a well established and respected stringer & racket technician on tour joins us for Episode 98 😃Ron has strung rackets for the likes of Agassi, Sampras, Federer, Djokovic, Murray, Wawrinka & more! The list is endless 😅We talk:How he got involved in the industryPlayers he has worked withStrings used by prosSurviving through the COVID pandemicHow tour dynamics have changedUpcoming tournamentsRon joined us from his office, just a week before he is to travel to Geneva to string for Roger Federer 🔥Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:33 - How he got into the industry3:41 - Players that he has worked with5:29 - How meticulous are players?9:47 - Signing players for a year13:45 - How many rackets do pros use?15:51 - What strings do pros use?17:44 - Surviving through COVID19:26 - Upcoming Tournaments21:00 - Dynamics on tour changing over timeFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

A very promising Scottish tennis prospect, Aidan Mc Hugh joins the podcast this week for Episode 97!Aidan told us a few good stories on this edition of the podcast & opened up about the differences between the top pros & others players that he has played 😃We talk:Growing up in ScotlandDeciding not to go to collegeThe junior circuitRelationship with Andy & Jamie MurrayRole models growing upAt the time of recording, Aidan was currently training in Roehampton 🎾Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:06 - Training on clay in the UK3:42 - Growing up in Scotland9:44 - Junior Circuit12:23 - Playing with the Murray’s for the first time18:20 - Seeing how hard the pros work21:00 - Role models growing up21:48 - Hitting with FedererFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Argentinian tennis coach, Martin Rocca joins the podcast this week from Barcelona!Martin is a junior tennis coach, who also set up the charitable organisation, Tennis Aid 🙌We talk:His career coachingBarcelona ATP 500Working online during the pandemicPatience while working with young kidsTennis Aid & the work they doMartin has vast experience in some of the best clubs & academies out there - so to tap into some of his knowledge was exciting 🔥Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:06 - Martin’s career journey 8:28 - Working through the pandemic17:33 - Needing patience to work with younger kids20:37 - How Tennis aid came about27:59 - Is Tennis Aid needed in Europe?Find us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

James Cluskey, a former professional player turned entrepreneur is our guest this week 🇮🇪James specialised in doubles, played Davis Cup for Ireland, toured the world & had plenty of success along the way 😃We talk:Tour storiesPlayers that he has played withHelping Richard Branson with his tennis gameTransitioning from tennis to life afterwardsStarting his own businessIt was about time that we had James on the show! We often mention his name, so to hear from the man himself was great 🔥Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters4:10 - Tour Stories8:56 - Players that he played with10:25 - Starting his own business27:05 - What he has learned from Richard Branson32:59 - JC InvitationalFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

David Sammel, a former tennis player & current tour coach joins the podcast this week to talk about the importance of mindset!David is the coach of Liam Broady & former podcast guest, Marcus Daniell 🔥We talk:Mindset CollegeThe role that maturity plays in individualsThe negative influences of social mediaImportance of training the mindOur upcoming Functional Tennis Webinar with DavidThere are plenty of life lessons in this episode! Whether you are tennis crazy or not, you can definitely pick something up from our chat 😃Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:21 - Managing his time19:38 - Maturity plays a big role37:18 - Using your phone sparingly52:55 - Does Federer feel more pressure now than before?56:48 - More information on DavidFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

The coach of CiCi Bellis, Tom Gutteridge joins us this week to talk about how he became a top level coach & what his day to day really looks like 😉It was fantastic to have another coach on the podcast - we always learn so much from them 😃We talk:How he got into coachingStarting to work with CiCiWhat a typical day looks likeGoals for the futureWhy he plans to use the Functional Tennis PointerTom has a really interesting story of how he started coaching CiCi, make sure to check it out 🎧Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters3:05 - His early tennis career6:33 - Starting to work with CiCi12:38 - Decision to coach22:03 - Dealing with injuries23:57 - Typical training day in Orlando29:46 - Using the Functional Tennis Pointer31:41 - Advice for juniorsFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we speak to tennis parent & former pro, Julia Efremova. Julia is the mother of Ksenia Efremova, an 11-year old who is widely regarded as a future tennis star! Julia and her family live at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in France 💪We talk:Julia's tennis careerMoving to the Mouratoglou Tennis AcademyHer typical dayKsenia's goalsDealing with pressureJulia is the first tennis parent that we have had on the podcast & it was really nice to be able to hear about her story - albeit from a slightly different perspective than we are used to 🙌Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:18 - Julia’s tennis career5:11 - Moving to Mouratogloou Academy8:11 - Typical day for Julia15:19 - Typical day for Ksenia18:19 - Ksenia’s goals21:35 - Dealing with PressureFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Mirjam Bjorklund, an up & coming player from Sweden joins the podcast this week to talk about her transition onto the WTA Tour 🔥We talk:Playing recently in DohaJunior vs. senior gameUsing social media to help fund her tennis careerTips for juniorsIt was great to be able to chat with Mirjam as she continues on her journey to become a top tennis player 🙌Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:54 - Playing in Doha6:49 - Challenges in transitioning to the senior game9:55 - Playing Iga Swiatek in 202017:18 - Using social media platform to help fund her tennis18:51 - Tips for juniorsFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

We have a super exciting episode this week as we are joined by the coaching team of Novak Djokovic 🔥Both Marian Vajda & Goran Ivanisevic join us to talk about Novak's journey to 311 weeks as world #1 🥇We talk:How long can Novak keep it going?What sets Novak apart from other players?Seeing Novak for the first timeImproving his serveMarian & Goran playing each other on tourIt was an absolute pleasure to have both of Novak's coaches on the show. With Goran being a more recent addition to the team & Marian being Novak's long time coach - we got to hear about the journey from multiple perspectives 🙌Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters4:28 - How long can Novak keep the #1 ranking?9:39 - What sets Novak apart from other players?12:11 - Seeing Novak for the first time18:19 - Improving Novak’s serve19:20 - Marian & Goran playing each otherFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Adam Blicher, a tennis coach/speaker/podcaster from Denmark is this week's guest.  We cover a lot of topics - including how coaches can communicate better with their players 😃We talk:His work with the Danish Tennis FederationReceiving a cancer diagnosisHow coaches can improve their communicationImproving/Reflecting on match routinesAdam is still young but is extremely knowledgable 🙌  Attend any tennis conference & the chances are that he will be there as a speaker!! Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters4:21 - Working with the Danish Tennis Federation10:53 - Being diagnosed with cancer17:03 - How coaches can communicate better40:51 - What players do pre match, during the match & after the matchFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Sleep Expert, Nick Littlehales joins the podcast to talk about how people can improve their sleep patterns 💤We talk:Advantages of getting good sleepIs napping a good thing?What can you can to get better sleepUsing technology to track sleepNick has almost 30 years of experience in the sleep industry & has worked with some of the world's top athletes 👊Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:41 - Getting involved in the sleep industry15:27 - Advantages of getting good sleep30:48 - Should I nap?39:36 - What can I do to sleep better at night?45:15 - Sleep TechnologyFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

James McGee, a former professional player from Ireland is this week's guest 🇮🇪James played on tour for many years & now works with the charitable organization, Inspiring Children Foundation in Las Vegas 🤗We talk:Spending time with Bob BrettHow tough life on tour can bePlaying Davis CupFalling out of love with tennisInspiring Children FoundationPlans going forwardHope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters3:06 - Spending time with Bob Brett7:05 - His last tennis match20:14 - His favorite match29:09 - Mental exhaustion after playing on tour31:32 - Inspiring Children Foundation44:57 - Advice for juniorsFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

This week we talk to Marcus Daniell, the ATP Top 50 doubles player from New Zealand 🇳🇿Marcus is a busy man - juggling a pro tennis career & multiple off-court projects, but is able to still pull it off 💪We talk:Quarantine in AustraliaWhy he decided to turn vegetarianFounding High Impact AthletesBeing part of the ATP Player CouncilLife on tour!Marcus is a really nice guy that is easy to listen to! It was great to be able to talk tennis, but also about things going on off the court for a change 😃Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:54 - Routine during quarantine in Australia5:52 - Changing up his diet18:24 - High Impact Athletes28:17 - People involved with HIA36:45 - ATP Player CouncilFind us on Social Media:YouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

We have an agent on the podcast for the first time ever this week! 🤝Marijn Bal is a Dutch agent at IMG, who works with some of the biggest names in tennis 🎾We talk:Quarantine in AustraliaGoing to college in the USPlayers that he works withMisconceptions about agentsWhat to look for in a playerIt was a real pleasure to speak to one of the top tennis agents out there! Marijn is a man that wears many hats as you'll find out when you listen 😉Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters2:06 - Quarantine in Australia5:37 - Working with players in Australia15:21 - How to choose which brands to work with27:38 - Players that he worked with early on34:19 - How he discovers talentFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

The legendary South African commentator, Robbie Koenig is this week's podcast guest 🇿🇦Robbie is a former player and coach who now finds himself in the commentary box  🎤 He is well known in the tennis world for his coverage of some of the best moments in the sport 💪We talk:Quarantine in AustraliaHis professional tennis careerThe transition to commentaryHow he comes up with his iconic one-linersTraveling on the tennis tour There are even a few Netflix movie/documentary suggestions in the episode 😃Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters6:59 - Quarantine in Australia10:14 - Historical match analysis12:27 - Playing professional tennis25:27 - How he got into commentary28:30 - Legendary commentary lines!34:14 - Playing Andy Murray in DoublesFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Alex De Minaur, the current #1 Australian player on the men's side joins us from Melbourne to talk about his journey so far  🇦🇺Alex is currently #23 in the world, plays Davis Cup for Australia and already has an ATP title to his name in 2021 🔥We talk:Playing Nadal at the ATP CupIs there more pressure playing in Australia?How he got his nicknamePlaying against his mentor, Lleyton HewittFriendship with Nick KyrgiosSpecial thanks to Asics Tennis for helping set up this interview 😃Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters1:41 - Freedom after quarantine in Melbourne4:18 - Rematch against Nadal at ATP Cup6:12 - More pressure playing in Australia?7:16 - Asics Solution Speed Tennis Shoes15:11 - Was playing professional always the dream?20:58 - First time being called 'The Demon'21:47 - Playing against his mentor Lleyton Hewitt23:35 - Relationship with Nick KyrgiosFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Craig O'Shannessy, a strategy analyst to the pros joins the podcast this week to talk about how data & video can help players play smarter.Craig used to work with Novak Djokovic and is currently working with Matteo Berrettini & Jan-Lennard Struff 🔥We talk:Dynamics of joining a teamImportance of video analysisWorking with all levels of tennisBeing part of team DjokovicAccessing tennis dataCraig is one of the leading strategy analysts out there! There are also a few stories in there - don't miss it 😉Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters4:15 - Dynamics of working in a team environment8:08 - Is tennis behind in video analysis?9:44 - Advantage of using a strategy Coach19:04 - What types of players he works with23:29 - What it's like working with the Djokovic & Berrettini35:34 - When should you start using a strategy coach?46:26 - Sports psychologist or strategy coach?Find us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Dutch tennis ace, Matwe Middelkoop joins us on the podcast for our first episode of 2021! Matwe has been on tour for many years and has plenty of interesting stories 😉We talk:Choosing to specialize in doubles late in his careerStories from playing tournaments in AfricaWhat life is like on tourPlaying Roger FedererLife after tennis with his new clothing brandOur chat with Matwe is fun, high energy & makes for easy listening 🔥 Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters3:18 - Hitting a roadblock in his career8:15 - Working with psychologists12:02 - Playing tennis in Africa24:56 - Psychology of playing players that are injured 29:28 - Dealing with sponsors31:31 - Playing Roger Federer40:43 - Quarantining in AustraliaFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

For our last episode of the year, we have mixed it up a bit! We are bringing you 10 memorable moments from episodes that aired in 2020 🔥We have snippets from former top 10 players, grand slam winning coaches & much more.  Be sure to check out the full episodes individually 💪We are in a fortunate position to have so many fantastic moments to choose from. These are just a few of our favorites & are in no particular order 😉This is our last episode of 2020. We will be back soon and hope to bring you more interesting podcast episodes 😃Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters3:35 - Matt Little6:10 - Sergi Bruguera8:04 - Joe O’Dwyer10:12 - Mansour Bahrami13:37 - Nick Saviano15:57 - Daria Abramowicz18:26 - Janko Tipsarevic20:54 - Robin Söderling23:38 - Piotr Sierzputowski26:31 - Paul AnnaconeFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Daria Abramowicz joins this weeks podcast. Daria is the Sport Psychologist of current Roland Garros Champion, Iga Swiatek 🇵🇱We cover many topics, including:What her role on the team isHow she got into tennisWorking with other top-level athletesWhen she started working with Team SwiatekCreating a balance throughout the teamWinning Roland Garros 2020Daria gave us some very cool insight into Team Swiatek and how they operate/work together 🔥 This is just the start for this team by the sounds of it!Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters4:29 - What her role involves11:55 - How she got into Tennis18:42 - Working with Iga while she studied full time25:07 - Time leading up to Roland Garros 202034:15 - Simona Halep match at Roland GarrosFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficialHave you seen the Functional Tennis Saber?Check it out here and don't miss the video of Stan Wawrinka crushing the ballFind us on Social Media:Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisYouTube: Functional Tennis PodcastTwitter: twitter.com/functennisWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.com