Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach

Candy Reid
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  • TENNIS
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Diary of a Professional Tennis is your one-stop shop for everything related to tennis at the top level. Hear from the best coaches, trainers and others involved in this incredible and difficult sport. And please find out more at @DOAPTC Thanks, Cand DOAPTC is Sponsored by: Frank Works - the Best Tennis Shoes you'll ever wear Frank Works Racquet Sports Shoes - and In Association with Dante Talent Dante Talent - Unlocking the potential of athletes and taking their talent to the next level and Louise Simson Sculptures Louise Simson Sculptures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. MAR 31

    Mark Gellard

    Magda Linette is having a good 2026. Long-time coach Mark Gellard says his player is in fact, playing the best tennis of her life! Not bad for a now 34-year-old. Mark tells Candy Reid all about the famous Miami victory over fellow Pole Iga Swiatek; details the work done with Aga Radwanska; gives his opinion on recent Sunshine Double Champ Aryna Sabalenka, and lets us know what's coming up next. Enjoy! Please like subscribe, and tell your tennis-loving friends about the podcast! With thanks! DOAPTC Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  2. MAR 16

    Michael Joyce

    Michael Joyce is arguably one of the best coaches on the WTA Tour. He helped Maria Sharapova win Major titles and reach the number one ranking. He's also coached the likes of Jessica Pegula and Ashlyn Krueger. Now Joyce is at the reigns of Katie Boulter's tennis career and has made an immediate impact. How did they get together, what does Michael think of Katie's game and is he ready for the British Grass court season, where the pressure will be on and he'll be in the spotlight? Find out during this interesting chat between Joyce and host Candy Reid. DOAPTC is in association with Louise Simpson Sculptures and Dante Talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  3. MAR 2

    John Williams

    John Williams helped Taylor Townsend to the best spell of her WTA Tour Career - which included the lifting of two major doubles titles. Now he's going it alone (for now) and shares his thoughts on professional tennis; the characters; the challenges; the successes, and which way he thinks the sport must go. It's a fascinating chat with one of the brightest and most thoughtful brains in the game. Get Clarity with the Clarity Coach on Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach podcast. Hosted by Candy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  4. FEB 25

    Lars Christensen

    Lars Christensen is in his second stint as Head Coach of Denmark's Holger Rune. Lars went from Circus Performing to being a top tennis coach in his native Denmark. Christensen also worked with Clara Tauson when she was both a child and recently on the WTA Tour. He witnessed Rune's terrible achilles tear in Stockholm last year and is helping Holger in his recovery. Enjoy this in-depth discussion between Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach host Candy Reid and Lars Christensen, who reveals all about the recovery process; how circus performing helped him understand how the body works; and what personality traits result in a top athlete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  5. JAN 28

    The Future of Tennis - Science Edition!

    On this edition of DOAPTC, we're moving into the science field to discover what's next in professional tennis. Orreco have teamed up with Data Driven Sports Analytics to take bio-analytics for elite sports performance, and specifically tennis, to the next level. Dr. Brian Moore has worked with multiple World and Olympic medalists, and numerous pro sports teams and athletes competing in MLB, NBA, NHL, PGA Tour, UEFA, America’s Cup Sailing and Formula1 - and now he's added tennis to that list thanks to the help of Shane Liyanage, who is one of the masterminds behind 4-time Major Champion Aryna Sabalenka. Together, they are working to help tennis players get to the next level - but what's possible? Find out in this intriguing chat with host Candy Reid. What you need to know when you need to know it. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  6. JAN 14

    David Roditi

    Why did Cameron Norrie go to Texas Christian University and how did they get him a full scholarship? What personality traits did Norrie have which took him to an ATP top 10 ranking? Why do you need a few disruptors on a College Team? These questions answered and more by long-time TCU Head Coach David Roditi, who has won multiple national championships in the US College system. We met at the Wimbledon Championships in 2025 where Roditi was recruiting Oliver Bonding, who has since moved to Texas. Enjoy an informative chat with one of the best college coach in the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    Fred Fontang

    SEASON 4 of DOAPTC begins with a banger! Felix Auger Aliassime had a stellar 2025 and his long-term coach Fred Fontang details what went so right and what's in store for 2026. Fred also talks about why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have seperated themselves from the pack and what both do so well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  8. 09/16/2025

    Tom Gutteridge Part 2

    Iva Jovic has just won her first WTA Tour title at the age of 17. The USA player is now ranked at 35 in the world after winning the Guadalajara Open Akron at 500 level. Her coach Tom Gutteridge is back on the pod to talk about her incredible week, which included a few days of illness. Tom tells us about her champion mindset and incredible ability to thrive in the face of adversity. Watch out for Iva Jovic - she's a teenager on the tear! DOAPTC is in association with artist, Louise Simpson Sculptures. Find out more @louisesimsonsculptures on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Diary of a Professional Tennis is your one-stop shop for everything related to tennis at the top level. Hear from the best coaches, trainers and others involved in this incredible and difficult sport. And please find out more at @DOAPTC Thanks, Cand DOAPTC is Sponsored by: Frank Works - the Best Tennis Shoes you'll ever wear Frank Works Racquet Sports Shoes - and In Association with Dante Talent Dante Talent - Unlocking the potential of athletes and taking their talent to the next level and Louise Simson Sculptures Louise Simson Sculptures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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