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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/FunctionalTennisOfficial

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/FunctionalTennisOfficial

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/FunctionalTennisOfficial

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/FunctionalTennisOfficial

This week we speak to Robin Soderling, a man who needs no introduction! 🇸🇪 We cover many topics & Robin offers great bits of advice. Some of the areas we cover:Staying fit/Family LifeTennis vs. PadelThe Rafa Match and moving on to the Final vs. FedererHow would he play Rafa todayUnaware of Stress/Anxiety slowly buildingRecognising/dealing/recovering from monoRS Tennis Balls / Padel / FutureListener questionsThroughout, Robin offers plenty of advice that you will want to hear 🙌Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Find us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

This week we chat to Mark Kovacs, Mark has combined his scientific brain and his passion for tennis to create the Kovacs Institute. We touch on many topics throughout this chat and Mark shows a wealth of knowledge in so many important areas of the game.Mark is author of 2 must have tennis books, Complete Conditioning for Tennis and Tennis anatomyWe cover:His days as a Junior with Lleyton Hewitt/Andy RoddickCombining a phd with tennisBreaking down the makeup of a top 50 playerTennis BenchmarksBest athletes in the world // Comparing AthletesTraining periodisationThe benefits of players taking a break each yearWhat is the Kovacs instituteWeights for Junior PlayersWearable technologyFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

I thought it would be great to see what the life of a professional skier is like. I speak to Trevor Philp and Erik Read, 2 Canadian World Cup and Olympic skiers and we hear about their journey to the to top the Skiing world.We talk aboutGrowing up / choosing skiing over TennisJunior Skiing sceneJoining the National TeamNCAA ChampionsExpenses as Skier / The TeamTeam sport or individual sport?The different skiing eventsOlympics versus the World CupTypical Ski DayShutting offCan you make money?Planning for the FutureCanada V The States/Europe/RussiaAccidentsFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Swedish Doubles player and Grand Slam Champion, Robert Lindstedt joins the podcast this week 🇸🇪Our chat with Robert was insightful, surprising, funny & everything in-between 😅We talk about:Secrets to longevityDealing with lossesHow nutrition habits have changedWinning the Australian OpenHaving the right mindsetBiggest regret in his careerRobert was extremely honest and open in this interview.  It's definitely worth a listen 👌Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:2:35 - Secrets to longevity7:11 - Dealing with losses12:04 - How nutrition has changed15:36 - Winning the Australian Open27:44 - Biggest regret in careerFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Andy Murray's longtime S&C Coach, Matt Little joins us this week 🇬🇧Matt has worked with Andy for the majority of his career and has been part of some of the greatest moments ever in tennis - Grand Slam titles, Olympic golds, Year-end #1 rankings, the list goes on 🔥We talk about:How he got into tennisImplementing technology in training early onHow training has changed over the yearsBeing part of Team Murray during 2016Working alongside Ivan LendlCelebrating winsHis new bookOur chat with Matt is one of our best podcast episodes yet. The episode is slightly longer than our usual length and could have talked for much longer 😃Hope you enjoy it & let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:3:43 - Getting into tennis as a child11:31 - Implementing technology early on16:19 - How training has changed over the years28:20 - Introducing data related change in teams47:32 - Being part of Team Murray during 201654:20 - Celebrating after a win1:05:27 - Matt's new bookFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Federico Ricci, an experienced tour & academy coach joins us this week! 🇮🇹Federico is the current coach of Emil Ruusuvuori, but has coached a number of players over the last few years 🔥We talk about:How his coaching journey started in FloridaMoving to Finland to start an academyWorking with Emil RuusuvuoriPlans for the futureIt was great to be able to chat with Federico about the differences between coaching in an academy and coaching an individual player on a full time basis. It was also eye-opening to hear about the number of weeks each year that he travels for work. Being a tour coach often means that there are very few weeks off! 😯Hope you enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:4:24 - Developing his coaching skills12:19 - How he started working with Emil Ruusuvuori18:29 - Emil's transition to professional tennis21:15 - Instilling belief in players from Finland29:42 - Advice for juniorsFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Zizou Bergs - the young Belgian tennis player that won his first ATP match last month in Antwerp joins the podcast this week 🇧🇪Zizou made headlines earlier last month for beating Vinolas in R1 of the European Open and pushed Khachanov to 3 sets 👏We talk about:ATP events vs Futures eventsPracticing with other professionalsPlaying Khachanov in AntwerpPutting in the work & constantly improvingJuggling Study and TennisThere are plenty of interesting parts in this interview! Don't miss it 🔥Hope you enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:2:10 - Difference between ATP & Futures events6:05 - Practicing with other pros9:14 - Playing Khachanov in Antwerp13:17 - Who is part of his team?14:42 - Difference between Tennis Federations in Belgium17:08 - Why he studies in Europe rather than in USFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Iga Swiatek's coach, Piotr Sierzputowski joins the podcast this week! Piotr has just recently coached Iga to a Roland Garros title - with Iga being the first Polish player to ever win a slam 🔥We talk about:How he got into TennisWorking with a sports psychologistManaging expectations & working hardRoland Garros 2020!Advice for juniorsIt was great to be able to speak to a coach that has had so much success recently! Piotr really opened up during the interview, which allowed us to really understand what was going on in the Swiatek camp in the run up to Roland Garros 😀Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:5:46 - How he got into Tennis15:15 - Why Iga has transitioned so well into the senior game29:31 - How hard did the team work during lockdown?31:56 - Attitude after winning Roland Garros R144:18 - Advice for juniorsFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Ukrainian tennis player, Illya Marchenko is on this week's podcast! Illya is a current pro player, who has a career-high ranking of #49 🔥We talk about:How he started playing TennisInjuries & setbacksBreaking the Top 100His growing YouTube ChannelIllya tells us all about life on tour as a player & how he navigates his way through it all 😀Enjoy! 💯Check out his YouTube channel hereLeave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:8:31 - How he started playing Tennis15:51 - Most Unpleasant Matches18:01 - Learning points after playing top players21:57 - His growing YouTube ChannelFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

This week we are talking to Kevin Niksich, who runs the tennis brand Tourna. Tourna's blue  overgrips are well known across the globe and are used by plenty of top professionals 🔥Kevin's father started the company & Kevin now runs it along with his brother & father.We talk about:Origins of the gripWorking with Pete SamprasPartnership with HEADCurrent Players using TournaOther grips & machines availableKevin tells us some cool stories and talks a bit more about the brand and how it started. The company is still a family business - one that has taken over tennis!Some of the players to have used Tourna: Sampras, Courier, Murray, Bryan Bros, Pliskova, Roddick, Shapovalov, Isner - the list goes on! 😮Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:4:04 - Origins of the grip6:31 - Pete Sampras & Tourna12:45 - Current Players using Tourna20:35 - Other Grips AvailableFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

An essential member of Grigor Dimitrov's team joins us this week. Casey Cordial is a sports medicine chiropractor that works and travels with Grigor 🔥Casey has worked with numerous professional athletes, including other tennis players!We talk about:How he got involved in tennisWorking with Fitness Coach, Seb DurandShould top players travel with a physio?A typical day with GrigorMonitoring sleepWe talk about these points & much more in the episode. It was great to hear some real insights into how pro athletes take care of their bodies.Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Find out more about Casey on his websiteEpisode Chapters:2:22 - How he got into Tennis8:50 - Working with Fitness Coach, Seb Durand13:42 - Typical Day with Grigor Dimitrov25:30 - Monitoring Sleep33:18 - Other tennis pros he has worked withFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Two-time Roland Garros Singles Champion, Sergi Bruguera joins us this week.Sergi is a former Top 3 player and is a true clay-court specialist.  He won back to back French Open titles in the '93 & '94 and was a finalist in '97 🔥We talk about:His career & coaching TsongaHow Roland Garros conditions have changed over the yearsSeeing Rafa play for the first timeCaptaining Spain at Davis CupPlaying on hard-court for the first time at 18 Sergi is the most successful player that we have ever had on the podcast. It was a true pleasure to have him on and hear more about his story 🙌Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:6:05 - How Roland Garros conditions have changed9:23 - Playing on hardcourt for the first time at 1813:20 - Winning Roland Garros against Courier17:54 - Toughest ever opponent21:06 - Seeing Rafa for the first time23:30 - Thoughts on new Davis Cup format24:45 - Bautista Agut coming back after fathers death28:44 - Coaching Tsonga & his rehabilitationFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

This week we talk to ATP Doubles Coach, David Collins.David coaches a number of different players in both singles & doubles - but is best known as the coach of John Peers & Michael Venus 👌We talk about:Who does the player stats?Playing on the pro tourThe Functional Tennis Webinar that he will joinAdvice for coachesBest memory as a coachDavid is fortunate enough to have been involved in tennis for a long time and really knows his stuff 😃Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:3:34 - Who does the player stats?12:08 - Playing on the Pro Tour19:16 - Functional Tennis Webinar23:29 - Best memory as a coachFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Tina Pisnik, a former WTA top 30 player from Slovenia joins the podcast this week.Tina, now retired from professional tennis coaches in Chicago. During her playing career, she was involved in the Olympics on two separate occasions, won WTA tournaments and played all of the grand slams 🔥She retired after a car crash that she was involved in, set up a tennis club, set up a coffee shop & captained the Slovenian Fed Cup team.We touch on all of these moments, along with the importance of mental health in tennis.Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:4:46 - Struggling with Injuries & mental health9:09 - Having Mark Petchey as a coach12:52 - What she has learned from her career16:06 - Representing Slovenia at the OlympicsFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

This week we speak to Philipp Born, a tennis coach who has studied various tennis patterns as part of his doctorate.Philipp talks to us about:Various tennis patterns that he studied for his PhDGerman League TennisThe importance of second serve speedAdvice for juniorsPhilipp is super knowledgable about tennis and about different strategies that can be used on-court.  The episode is slightly different to others - but offers an insight into patterns & strategies that pros use in real life from a different perspective.Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Check out the breakdown of the tennis court that Philipp was talking about hereEpisode Chapters:1:32 - Mixing Tennis & a PhD13:17 - Pros training with certain patterns21:58 - Importance of Second Serve Speed25:14 - Advice for juniorsFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

Gary Kushnirovich joins the podcast this week.Gary is one of the most passionate people about tennis out there... no question!We talk:Struggling to find tennis video content as a juniorPlaying the New York OpenCoaching full timeManaging his successful Instagram pageGary has played college tennis, but found his calling on the court as a coach!It's another short episode - meaning that there is no excuse to miss it! 😉Enjoy! 💯Leave us a review on iTunes 📱Episode Chapters:2:14 - Gary's Tennis Journey7:50 - Playing New York Open15:29 - Gary's Instagram Account19:44 - Slinger BagFind us on Social Media:Twitter: twitter.com/functennisInstagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcastWebsite: www.FunctionalTennis.comFacebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial