The Functional Tennis Podcast

In a few days, I'm off to Greece for the IMG Future Stars which brings together 48 of the World's best boys and girls along with their parents and coaches. I get to spend the week with them observing, learning and interacting with them. We've many new listeners and this was one of our top episodes into 2023 so I thought this was a timely episode to bring back up.I hope you enjoy it

I am excited to have David Norrie on the show this week talking to guest host Dave O'Hare.David is the Dad of British number 1 and career-high ATP no.8 Cam Norrie.David chats about :The early days in New ZealandBuilding characterBeing a tennis parent is not easyNot specialising too earlyand more.I hope you enjoy the episode.FabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japane

Coaching great Brad Stine joins guest host Dave O'Hare on this week's episode.Brad Stine is the current coach of US Number 1 Tommy Paul and has worked with greats such as Jim Courier, Mardy Fish, Kevin Anderson and more.He chats about:The imposter syndrome as a young coachYou can't Bullsh*t tennis playersBe the best at teaching fundamentalsStop playing to the stats Coaching is an a

The title says it all, Tennis is difficult. Guest host Dave O'Hare kicks off his first-ever episodes as a host with Freddie Nielsen. Freddie is a former pro from Denamk, a Wimbledon doubles champ and the current Danish Davis Cup Captain.It’s a great discussion with thoughts on compassion, anger, perfection, acceptance, competing, disagreeing and more.It's a bit different to my us

This week former guest Dave O’Hare is back on the show.Dave will be guest hosting a few episodes of the Functional Tennis Podcast and I ask him who he has lined up. We also chat aboutEmpty locker roomsBeen process drivenThe current ball situationsHis thoughts on making doubles betterand more.I hope you enjoy the chat.FabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese co

Today I chat with the current world number 1 junior Joel Schwarzler. Joel is from Austria with a South African mother and is transitioning to the pro tour.We chat about:Early days playing tennisDislike of his parents watching his matchesAustrian inspirationsHis coach, former pro Jurgen MelzerJunior versus pro tourHis 1st ATP PointAdvice for other juniorsI hope you enjoy the chatFab

I speak to 15-year-old Tyra Grant, a top 10 ITF Junior this week.We previously had her mam, Cinzia Giovinco on the show and her coach Tom Gutteridge.Tyra is a mature hard-hitting 15-year-old. We chat aboutWhat it feels like to be a top 10 juniorWhat is hard work to herLiving away from her familyHer competitive natureAdvice for other JuniorsPlayers to watch out for in the futureI ho

In this episode, join me with Branko Avramovski the father of 12 year old rising star Damyan Avramovski (aka 'Nana') from Bulgaria. We talk things junior tennis from coaching, rackets and, tournament play. Hope you enjoy the episode,Fabio.This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports

Kicking off 2024 is Brandon Holt, a former All-American with a career-high ATP 180.Brandon has a huge US Open in 2022 getting through qualifiers and then taking down US Number 1 Taylor Fritz. Brandon is also the son of former Number 1 and 3 times slam champ Tracey Austin.We chatEasy decision to play college tennisBenefits of College tennis2022 US OpenStriking with the SaberInspirat

This week for our final episode of the year we have an in-depth chat with Pablo Andújar. Last week he was on the show along with Kenneth Carlsen advising junior players. Today there is more advice and stories throughout his career.I hope you enjoy the episode.FabioThis podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to