Mark Gellard is the coach of WTA Tour professional Magda Linette, who enjoyed a semi-final run at the 2023 Australian Open. In this first edition of the pod, he lets us in on what life on Tour is really like; the perks, plus the problems. Please rate and review and send any questions in that you'd like answering at @DOAPTC Thanks, Candy Reid DOAPTC is Sponsored by: Frank Works - the Best Tennis Shoes you'll ever wear! Many tennis players know they should be playing in tennis shoes, but don’t ...
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Get ready for your daily dose of table tennis techniques, tactics, and training ideas that will help you take your game to the next level. You’re listening to the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast, hosted by Ben Larcombe of ExpertTableTennis.com!
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Do you want to know more about how to improve your table tennis game? Then this is the show for you. We take questions from players of all levels and discuss them so we can all learn how to become better.
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I Help Tennis Coaches Start Profitable Tennis Coaching Businesses Without Having Prior Experience!
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On this edition of DOAPTC, Patricia Tarabini joins Candy for an absorbing chat on getting to a career-high ranking of 29; receiving advise from Steffi Graff, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert; and then moving into coaching - where she started with Conchita Martinez and is now working with Anna Kalinskaya. Patricia details their 5 years together s…
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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * A discussion on Generalisation vs Specialisation * The Tip of the Week - Just be playing in 5 years! * 3 Questions * And a fun fact What's Wrong With Me? I am 73 and started table tennis 6 months ago . I a…
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On this edition of DOAPTC, a top data analyst joins Mark and Candy to talk about the benefits of marginal gains; how the experts disseminate information to the players, via the coaches; and the important numbers and statistics that all tennis players need to know. Shreyas Gajendragadkar is the founder of SpinInsight Analytics, who look after top WT…
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Show #373 - Search the PingSkills Website
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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * Search the PingSkills website * Inner Belief * The Tip of the Week - Serving Practice Development * 4 Questions * And a fun fact Robot Practice Good morning, Alois and Jeff, as I have limited opportunities…
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Belgian Coach Phillipe Dehaes joins us on the latest edition of DOAPTC. Phillipe has coached many big names, including Xavier Malisse on the ATP side and Elise Mertens, Daria Kasatkina, and now Greet Minnen on the WTA side. He's been involved in the coaching game for 30 years and brings his great experience to the podcast. It's an informative liste…
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On this edition of DOAPTC - the great Vlad Platinik joins Mark and Candy to talk tennis and specifically, coaching. He's the current coach of Wimbledon breakout star, Lulu Sun - and has worked with the likes of recent Ningbo Champion Daria Kasatkina, and a whole host of WTA greats. Find out why he got into coaching - how the coaches and players nee…
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Welcome to a different version of the podcast. In today's episode Jeff reads out his blog post "4 Points to Victory - The Match That Changed Everything". We hope you enjoy the episode and we'll be back next week with our regular show where we answer your table tennis questions.Oleh PingSkills
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Show #371 - Practical Mental Strategies
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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * The Tip of the Week - Taking Care of Your Equipment * The Topic of the Week - Practical Mental Strategies * 4 Questions * And a fun fact Questions Right Mentality When Playing Matches I often feel that my …
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On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark Gellard speaks to one of the best in the stringing business, Richard Parnell - the man behind the world-famous 'knot,' to find out all the inside knowledge on strings, stringing and which players use which tension and why. It's a great listen. Richard and Mark also discuss the ERT 300 - a handy dynamic tension tool, …
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On this edition of DOAPTC, Dan Kiernan, the coach of Gaby Debrowski and Erin Routliffe (who have now qualified for the WTA Season-ending doubles tournament in Riyadh), joins us to talk about a whole host of issues, including the recent China Open; Doubles prowess; Iga Swiatek's love of 'Dingles' and the incredible level of the Tour, starting with S…
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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * The Topic of the Week - Mental Preparation * The Tip of the Week - Level of your Training Partners * 3 Questions * And a fun fact Questions Racket and Free Hand Rules Hello sir, I want to ask what happens …
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On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark and Candy are joined by professional WTA player Magda Linette. Mark & Magda join us from the Thailand Open in Hua-Hin and discuss the upcoming Asian swing, the current state of tennis and how Mark and Magda initially entered the tennis world! Enjoy, and our thanks to sponsor ERT300.com. For 10% off, head to their web…
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Welcome to the first ask the coach show in a long, long time! We are excited to be back and have a great show ready for you. The show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * The Tip of the Week - Use a phone to record yourself * The Topic of the Week - The Olympic Effect * A single question for this episode * And a fun fact Questions Tournament Prepa…
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On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark and Candy chat US Open at the business end of the fourth and final major of the year. Mark is in the Cayman Islands Scuba Diving, whilst Candy is hard at work (!?) commentating on the tournament for the World Feed. As Mark goes underwater (literally!), Candy speaks to a top chef who has worked with many of the world'…
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On the latest edition of DOAPTC, Mark and Candy discuss all things Major as the US Open is upon us. What does Mark think of the Jannik Sinner doping scandal - you might be surprised - and who does he think will win the singles titles? This and an awful lot more of fun tennis discussion! We've got a new look - please check it out on the YouTube chan…
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Taylor Townsend's coach, John Williams, joins us on this week's pod - which comes right before the US Open. Townsend is into the top 50 and has just reached a WTA 1000-level Quarter-final for the first time. John tells us all about the improvements made; how motherhood has helped Taylor understand her body better; and disagrees with Mark about on-c…
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On this edition of DOAPTC, it's a blockbuster line up. First one of Serbia's leading journalists, Vuk Brajovic, joins us to talk all things Novak, as the Serb completes the Singles Golden Slam with an incredible final victory at the Olympics. The coaches of Felix Auger Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti chip in with their feelings on the Olympics and Br…
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Great news on DOAPTC this week as Team Linette has picked up a WTA Title. Mark Gellard tells Candy Reid all about their amazing week in Prague, which followed the Magda Linette Foundation weekend - also a huge success. Magda, Mark and Iain Hughes then made their way to Paris for the Olympics in luxurious style, but not quite in time for the Olympic…
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A quick chat with Jean Fils, after 20yo Arthur won the biggest title of his life at the ATP Hamburg 500. Arthur is now ranked inside the world's top 20 for the first time and according to Papa, there is a lot more to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this edition of DOAPTC, the Strength and Conditioning Coach of Arthur Fils, Lapo Becherini, joins us to talk all things physical. Lapo has worked with some incredible football teams and many top tennis players, including Holger Rune - but his attention now is on the talented and explosive Frenchman, Fils, who at the time of recording has reached…
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On this edition of DOAPTC, the coach of Romanian tennis player Irina Camelia Begu, Victor Crivoi, joins us to chat about life on Tour; what's going on in Romanian Tennis; and how tennis players often don't try to prove their coach's 'right,' like Emma Navarro! Find out what the team is going on about in this short/ish pod! The Pod is also on YouTub…
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1987 Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash joins Mark Gellard and Candy Reid to chat all things grass. Pat also gives his opinion on on-court coaching; life on tour as a coach, and what the WTA Tour could do better. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the latest edition of DOAPTC, former ATP player and current WTA Coach Michael Joyce joins Mark Gellard and Candy Reid to talk about coaching on tour; how to play well on grass; and good advice he heard from one of the most successful NBA coach's of all time, Phil Jackson. Michael recounts some funny stories from his successful tenure as coach of…
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The former coach of Martina Navratilova and Jill Craybas, and current coach of Bethanie Mattek- Sands, Raj Chaudhuri joins Mark Gellard and Candy Reid for another in-depth chat on the latest edition of Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of transitioning from clay to grass, inequalities amongst the WTA p…
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On the latest edition of DOAPTC, Mark and Candy talk Roland Garros, the upcoming Grass Court season and three topics that are 'Hot or Not!' Vincenzo Santopadre, the current coach of Luca Van Assche and former coach of Matteo Berrettini, joins us to talk about his coaching philosophy, Italian tennis and his friendship with the family of Flavio Cobol…
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Ash Barty's coach Craig Tyzzer joins Mark Gellard and Candy Reid for another in-depth chat on the latest edition of Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach. Find out why he thinks some players are too reliant on their coaches; reveals the trigger which allowed Barty to get rid of negative thoughts; and why he'd be up for another high-profile WTA Coach…
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On the latest edition of DOAPTC, Mark Gellard and Candy Reid talk Madrid and Rome; have an excellent interview with Craig Tyzzer, who helped Ash Barty win multiple majors; and discuss the best coaches on the ATP and WTA Tours (excluding Mark and Iain) although Magda kindly puts them in anyway! Enjoy and please let us know who you think are the best…
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On DOAPTC, Team Linette has some good news! Magda reached the final of the 250 in Rouen. Mark tells us why he's changed his philosophy (for now!) Candy has been in Barcelona for the ATP 500 and has Rafa news, plus Mike James, a performance analyst at the Mouratogolu Academy, reveals all on the marginal gains he's trying to find for client Holger Ru…
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It's been a few weeks, but we're back with a look at the current happenings on the WTA and ATP Tours, plus we chat with a crucial member of Felix Auger-Aliassime's team! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the latest edition of DOAPTC, 2002 Australian Open Champion Thomas Johansson chats to us from Melbourne, detailing his coaching philosophy, why tennis in Sweden is suffering at the moment, and how he had a huge bar bill after his Major success 22 years ago. It's a great listen. Plus, Mark and I discuss the difference between Indian Wells and Mia…
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Mark and I are in Indian Wells and Acapulco, respectively, and enjoying the sun. We speak about Alex De Minaur defending his ATP title in Mexico and a couple of new coaching collaborations on the WTA Tour. Our guest this week is the current coach of Jiri Lehecka and the former hitting partner of Thomas Berdych, Michal Navratil, who has a fine tenni…
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The Middle Eastern swing is over for Team Linette and now it's time for a bit of R&R before Indian Wells and Miami. Mark is back at home in Delray Beach and together we listen to a chat I did with Carlos Martinez - the husband and coach of Nicole Melicar-Martinez and her doubles partner Ellen Perez. Carlos also coached Karolina Pliskova for a while…
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On this edition of DOAPTC, we speak Abu Dhabi and Doha, Stanislav Khmarsky joins us to speak about Jelena Ostapenko's success, and we discuss the unexpected split between Jessica Pegula and David Witt. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe to the pod and let us know if you have any coaching questions - @DOAPTC is the handle. Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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On this edition of DOAPTC, we talk everything Italian after Jannik Sinner won his first Major Title at the AO'24. Italian Tennis Federation CEO Angelo Binaghi reveals the secrets to Italy's success and you might be surprised at one of them! Mark and I certainly were. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Elite Tennis Centre Professional, Xavier Pujo, joins us on this weeks podcast to talk all about his player, Vavara Gracheva, and others whom he's recently worked with like Anna Blinkova and Mirra Andreeva. Xavier is a very experienced coach and is happy to be grilled by Mark and Candy - telling us all about his coaching philosophy, do's and don'ts …
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A slight delay to 2024, but we get back to it at the first major of the year, The Australian Open, which hasn't been kind to Mark Gellard and TeamLinette. An unfortunate injury has derailed the early season plans, but Mark and co. will recover from this set-back and come back stronger! Enjoy and don't forget to ask your questions @DOAPTC! We'd love…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 23
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We finish our first year of podcasting with a Quiz - it's a contest between Magda Linette and her coach Mark Gellard. We get to know how much they know (and don't!) about each other, with a few surprising and funny answers! Plus, Mark talks about pre-season and what the players have to go through ahead of the new season. Merry Christmas to you all …
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 22
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Team Linette is taking a much needed break after an 'A' rated season - find out how Mark has been spending the time, what he thinks of record-breaker Novak Djokovic, and when he, Iain Hughes and Magda will get back to it, plus what's in store for the new season! Enjoy and please send in your questions @DOAPTC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 21
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Apologies for the extended break between episodes but once again the travelling problem got in the way. Mark and Team Linette were in China, I went to Basel for the ATP 500 and with long work days and different time zones, it wasn't possible to record. Hopefully this episode makes up for it. There's a lot to get through including a wrap of the 2023…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 20
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The latest edition of DOAPTC has landed - Mark Gellard and Candy Reid discuss the impressive Asian Swing - how the players are looked after; the luxurious train travel; and what Mark thinks about the Sunday start at the Australian Open - plus, a lot more! Enjoy!! Time Codes 0-2:15 the Grind 2:15-5:00 Magda the Doubles player! 5:00- 8:30 Asian hospi…
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On the latest podcast of Diary of a Professional Coach, we've finally made good on our promise to bring you Lauren Davis's coach, Eddie Elliott. He tells us how they began their coaching relationship, what he's learnt over the years, and the strength-in-depth of US tennis at the moment. Mark Gellard, meantime, basks in the glory of another final fo…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 18
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Mark Gellard has arrived in China for the first full Asian swing on the WTA Tour since 2019 - find out how and Team Linette got there (hint, it wasn't particularly pleasant!); what he thought of the 2023 US Open - both Coco and Novak's victories; did he agree with the Sabalenka racquet video; Simona Halep's 4-yr doping ban, and Mark answers listene…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 17
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We record this episode of DOAPTC live from New York! Mark and Candy are finally face-to-face and discuss all kinds of topics, such as US hopes at the fourth and final Major of the year, the balls being used, should tennis go to Saudi Arabia and Team Magda's hopes for the tournament, plus an awful lot more! Plus, we have our first listener question …
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After a few weeks off, Mark Gellard and Candy Reid resume Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach - to revisit the last podcast where they spoke to the former coach of Iga Swiatek. They also discuss various other topics, including the return to form of 'Danimal', the mental trials and tribulations of the tennis tour, and why Iga practised in Montreal …
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 15
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Two for the price of one as today Mark Gellard and Candy Reid are joined by the former coach of Iga Swiatek, who helped the Pole win her first Major Championship, the 2020 Roland Garros title. Piotr Sierzputowski has a fantastic record as a Professional Tennis Coach and has some interesting ideas on the route to succes...enjoy this varied and insig…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 14
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On this edition of DOAPTC, Mark Gellard gives us his thoughts of the grass court season and why the top players use this time to take a break. He also assesses the incredible run of returning mum Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon, who is playing with freedom and a new perspective - but will it last? We'd love to add a Q and A at the end of every new pod…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 13
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On the latest podcast of DOAPTC - Mark Gellard and Magda Linette, who is making a guest appearance, talk about the Grass-Court Major - It's the Wimbledon fortnight - so where do the players stay, what do they eat and perhaps most importantly, what do they think of the courts this year? If you love tennis - you've come to the right place! Music by M…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 12
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On this edition of the pod, pro tennis coach Mark Gellard and commentator Candy Reid talk about a potential 1000 level grass court event in the future; the strings and tensions that the players use in their racquets; what there is to do in the players' area during a tournament, and an awful lot more! Music by maestro Calin Huma Interview by Candy R…
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach, Part 11
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WTA Tour Coach Mark Gellard tells us how professional tennis players prepare for the 5-week Grass Court season and picks his perfect Grass Court player! Enjoy!! Music by Maestro Calin Huma Interview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach Part 10
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On the latest pod, Mark Gellard describes his time at Roland Garros 2023 - what's the pre-match routine and how do you scout an opponent? Find out on this edition! Music by maestro Calin Huma Interview by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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