Podcast Episodes

Jesper De Jong's linear progression continues

Episode 265

This week I’m joined once again by Dutch ATP player Jesper de Jong, who has continued his steady rise on the professional circuit.

Since our last chat, Jesper has broken into the top 100, reached his …

Published on 8 hours ago

“Djokovic Match Showed Me the Level” Jaime Faria

Episode 264

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast I’m joined once again by Portuguese player Jaime Faria, who continues to make strides on the ATP Tour.

Since our last chat, Jaime has broken into the top 100…

Published on 2 weeks ago

“Every Tennis Parent’s Journey Is Different” with Garry Cahill

Episode 263

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined once again by Garry Cahill, one of Ireland’s most respected coaches, former Davis Cup captain, and Performance Director at Tennis Ireland.

In thi…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Building People, Not Just Players. John Williams, coach of world no.1 Doubles Taylor Townsend

Episode 262

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast I’m joined by John Williams, coach and mentor to world number 1 doubles player Taylor Townsend.

John’s approach to coaching is anything but conventional. He …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Going All In Changed Everything for Wheelchair Champ Charlie Cooper

Episode 261

In this episode, I chat with 17-year-old American wheelchair tennis player Charlie Cooper, a rising star who’s already claimed 2 junior wheelchair singles Grand Slam titles.

Born with spina bifida, Ch…

Published on 2 months ago

College Champ Starting Her Pro Journey, Dasha Vidmanova Ep260

Episode 260

🎙️ This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by Dasha Vidmanova, the former US College #1 player and 2024 NCAA singles, doubles, and team champion.

Born in Moscow and raised in Prague, Da…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

“I Didn’t Think I’d Go Pro” Aleks Kovacevic ATP #77

Episode 259

This week on the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by American ATP player Aleks Kovacevic, currently ranked #77 ATP

Aleks takes us through his surprising journey to the pro tour, from not thinkin…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Spotting Tennis’s Next Star with Clinton Coleman from IMG Tennis

Episode 258

In this episode, I speak with Clinton Coleman, Senior Scout at IMG Tennis, who helped discover and guide some of the sport’s brightest young talents, including Nick Kyrgios, Alexander Eala, Mirra An…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luca Van Assche: Building Belief, Beating Pressure, and Loving the Grind

Episode 257

This week I’m joined by Luca Van Assche, one of France’s top young players and a former Roland Garros junior champion. We chat about his fast rise to the ATP top 70, what it really takes to make the …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Sacrificing Will Pay Off in the End – Liam Broady | Ep. 256

Episode 256

Liam Broady returns to the Functional Tennis Podcast to reflect on the highs, lows, and lessons of his 11-year pro journey. From dealing with a concussion just before Wimbledon to learning how to sep…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago