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PODCAST

The Functional Tennis Podcast

Presented by Fabio Molle, The Functional Tennis Podcast is a downloadable audio show featuring weekly interviews with players, coaches, trainers, tennis parents and experts working at the highest level of tennis.

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All Episodes

01:06:53

Janko Tipsarevic - Former Top 10 & Davis Cup Winner...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/08/16

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 injuriesDealing with distractionsPlaying against the worlds best playersBuilding a life after tennisOur chat with Janko is one of the best that

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51:08

Jason Stacy - Fitness Coach of Aryna Sabalenka

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/08/09

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

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18:59

Alexander Ostrovsky - Academy & Agency Owner

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/08/02

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

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31:28

Timo Glock - Former F1 Driver

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/07/26

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

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48:34

Mike Ballardie - CEO of Slinger Bag

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/07/19

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

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29:17

Larry Jurovich - Building Relationships Through Coaching

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/07/12

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 CanadaIt was great to be able to chat with Larry, especially as he has such a wealth of knowledge & experience in

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33:07

Nick McCarvel - Inside The Tennis Media World

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/07/05

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

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39:19

Marcel da Cruz - S&C Coach of Casper Ruud

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/06/28

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

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32:35

Marco Chiudinelli - Reflecting on a Long Career

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/06/21

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

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40:39

Garry Cahill - Leadership & Mentoring in Tennis

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/06/14

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

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31:57

Sharon Fichman & Dylan Moscovitch - Life on Tour as a...

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/06/07

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

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21:58

Emily Appleton - One Step at a Time

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/05/31

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 trainingPlan 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

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26:33

Casper Ruud - Journey to the Top 20

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/05/24

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

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27:54

Matt Ebden - A Life on Tour

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/05/17

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

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25:10

Ron Yu - A-List Stringer & Technician

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/05/10

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

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29:07

Aidan McHugh - Scotland's Next Gen

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/05/03

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

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36:59

Martin Rocca - Coach & Tennis Aid Founder

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/04/26

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

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37:16

James Cluskey - Climbing My Next Mountain

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/04/19

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

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01:04:18

David Sammel - Tour Coach & Mentor

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/04/12

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

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38:26

Tom Gutteridge - Coach of CiCi Bellis

The Functional Tennis Podcast ·

2021/04/05

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

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