Wim Fissette on Carving Out A Coaching Career, Swiatek's Brilliant Wimbledon Run and Guiding Several Of The Game's Greats
One of the most accomplished coaches in pro tennis joins this episode of The Inside-In Podcast, as Wim Fissette discusses his path from playing the sport in Belgium to coaching seven different major title runs and counting. Fissette recounts his time working with Kim Clijsters during her extraordinary comeback, and how he developed his own style while working with players like Sabine Lisicki, Victoria Azarenka, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka. The coach also dives into his time with his current player Iga Swiatek, what he has learned working with the Polish superstar up-close, and how things came together perfectly this past summer as she won the Wimbledon championships.
Fissette also gives his thoughts on modern coaching's evolution, from how he uses data to in-match coaching and which tournament has actually perfected it. The coach shares his passion for Unbox Sports, an agency he co-founded that seeks to elevate and support tennis coaches while helping them reach their full potential. It's a fun and fascinating interview with one of the brightest minds behind several transcendent champions on the WTA! Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Titles For Medvedev, Ruud and Auger-Aliassime + The Race For The Tour Finals With Candy Reid
Tennis commentator Candy Reid appears on this episode to recap some terrific action in the pro game, which saw some familiar ATP faces return to the winner's circle. Reid analyzes how Daniil Medvedev was able to notch his first title in over two years, and how Casper Ruud and Felix Auger Aliassime secured indoor hard court titles and remain alive in the race for the ATP Finals next month. The broacaster also breaks down how Leylah Fernandez and Elena Rybakina stormed to WTA titles, with the latter firmly alive for the final spot in the WTA Finals.
Reid covers a wide range of topics including the Six Kings Slam, Alex De Minaur's competitiveness, and Novak Djokovic's future as 2025 winds down. The commentator also weighs in on rising WTA talents Iva Jovic and Tereza Valentova, Holger Rune's terrible injury, and the strong depth featured week in and week out on both tours. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Fast Track Tennis CEO and Founder John Davey on The Training Tool That's Changing The Game
Fast Track Tennis is a training tool that feeds balls at a quicker and more precise pace than ever before. Hear from the founder and CEO John Davey, who joined the podcast to explain how this product came to be, and how he used his own backstory as a self-taught tennis player to shape it's development.
Davey covers several topics about Fast Track Tennis in this interview, including his main goal of keeping the price point down to ensure access to everyone, and how his company came to partner with Olympic Gold Medalist and pioneer Zina Garrison on a joint "1-2-3 Method" for children. The founder also discusses the benefits for Fast Track Tennis as a tool for coaches, and explains why with the feeding machine and the subsequent app available on iPhones, there is no beating the amount of reps Fast Track Tennis can provide. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Robbie Koenig On Valentin Vacherot's Life-Changing Run, A Family Affair In Shanghai And Coco Gauff's Wuhan Win
Robbie Koenig returns to the podcast to recap all the action he called at The Shanghai Masters, which saw qualifier Valentin Vacherot complete a life-changing run and win the most unlikely Masters Title ever. Koenig explains how Vacherot put it all together and seized the moment in China, and reacts to the spectacle of his match in the final vs. his own cousin, Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. The commentator also analyzes what may be holding Novak Djokovic back a bit in these events, discusses Daniil Medvedev's improved form, and assesses Learner Tien's terrific rookie year on tour.
Koenig also explains how Coco Gauff was able to block out the surrounding noise and win the Wuhan WTA Masters comfortably. The broadcaster shares his thoughts on Jessica Pegula's impressive win over Aryna Sabalenka, the battle for WTA number one, and the true value of getting the college tennis experience on this episode. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sports Science With Dr. Mark Kovacs: The Anatomy Of a Serve, And Why Tennis Players Are The Most Well-Rounded Athletes
Dr. Mark Kovacs joins the podcast for a conversation about his path from tennis player to high-performance expert, and his career at the forefront of training elite athletes. Kovacs explains how he transitioned into the world of player development, and makes the case for tennis players being the most well-rounded athletes in the sporting world. The performance physiologist also explains where tennis players need to improve at the elite level, and how working with other athletes such as track and field stars has led to some breakthroughs on the court.
Kovacs also examines the serve from his esteemed point of view, having spent considerable time dissecting the entire motion of the shot into eight specific parts. The sports technology consultant goes in depth into what specifically is holding back pros with serving woes, and how quickly issues can be fixed at the highest level. He's worked with pros such as Madison Keys and John Isner, and Mark Kovacs remains one of the sharpest minds in the tennis world today. You won't want to miss this episode. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Host Mitch Michals takes you inside the world of professional tennis with the past, present, and future of the sport. This podcast features broadcasters, players, and many others who eat, sleep & breathe tennis. Stay in the loop and in the know with The Inside-In Podcast
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