I'm just back from the IMG Future Stars event in Greece where I saw some of the world's best 12 years in action.

Last year I did a special episode on 14 things that make these kids special, this year I decided to change it up and better understand the journey these kids are on.

What stood out is how hard it is, you probably already know this but I found it interesting speaking to the parents and coaches about this.

I've put together some of my learnings in this rare solo episode.

If you are a parent this is an episode for you.

I hope you find it useful.

Fabio

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This week I caught up with Peter Hemanns, the tennis product manager at Asics. Peter tells us about

• His Role
• What's new with my favourite shoe the Solution Speed 3
• If any updates on the Resolution and Court FF
• Did he know about Dimitrov wearing Asics
• Technology in their clothes
• The Asics Paris and London House

If you are a listener to the shoe you know that Asics are our sponsors and it was a great opportunity to learn more about Asics and Peter.

I hope you enjoy it

Fabio

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In a few days, I'm off to Greece for the IMG Future Stars which brings together 48 of the World's best boys and girls along with their parents and coaches. I get to spend the week with them observing, learning and interacting with them.

We've many new listeners and this was one of our top episodes into 2023 so I thought this was a timely episode to bring back up.

I hope you enjoy it and if you've heard it before it's a good refresher.

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

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I am excited to have David Norrie on the show this week talking to guest host Dave O'Hare.

David is the Dad of British number 1 and career-high ATP no.8 Cam Norrie.

David chats about :

• The early days in New Zealand
• Building character
• Being a tennis parent is not easy
• Not specialising too early

and more.

I hope you enjoy the episode.

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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Coaching great Brad Stine joins guest host Dave O'Hare on this week's episode.

Brad Stine is the current coach of US Number 1 Tommy Paul and has worked with greats such as Jim Courier, Mardy Fish, Kevin Anderson and more.

He chats about:

• The imposter syndrome as a young coach
• You can't Bullsh*t tennis players
• Be the best at teaching fundamentals
• Stop playing to the stats
• Coaching is an art form, not a science

And much more.

It's one of my favourite episodes and is required listening for all Functional Tennis Fans.

Hope you enjoy

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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The title says it all, Tennis is difficult. Guest host Dave O'Hare kicks off his first-ever episodes as a host with Freddie Nielsen. Freddie is a former pro from Denamk, a Wimbledon doubles champ and the current Danish Davis Cup Captain.

It’s a great discussion with thoughts on compassion, anger, perfection, acceptance, competing, disagreeing and more.

It's a bit different to my usual conversations but its great to see 2 experienced tennis people chatting with plenty of lessons to learn.

I hope you enjoy it

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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This week former guest Dave O’Hare is back on the show.

Dave will be guest hosting a few episodes of the Functional Tennis Podcast and I ask him who he has lined up. We also chat about

• Empty locker rooms
• Been process driven
• The current ball situations
• His thoughts on making doubles better

and more.

I hope you enjoy the chat.

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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Today I chat with the current world number 1 junior Joel Schwarzler. Joel is from Austria with a South African mother and is transitioning to the pro tour.

We chat about:

• Early days playing tennis
• Dislike of his parents watching his matches
• Austrian inspirations
• His coach, former pro Jurgen Melzer
• Junior versus pro tour
• His 1st ATP Point
• Advice for other juniors

I hope you enjoy the chat

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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I speak to 15-year-old Tyra Grant, a top 10 ITF Junior this week.

We previously had her mam, Cinzia Giovinco on the show and her coach Tom Gutteridge.

Tyra is a mature hard-hitting 15-year-old. We chat about

• What it feels like to be a top 10 junior
• What is hard work to her
• Living away from her family
• Her competitive nature
• Advice for other Juniors
• Players to watch out for in the future

I hope you enjoy the show.

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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In this episode, join me with Branko Avramovski the father of 12 year old rising star Damyan Avramovski (aka 'Nana') from Bulgaria. We talk things junior tennis from coaching, rackets and, tournament play. 

Hope you enjoy the episode,

Fabio.

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

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Kicking off 2024 is Brandon Holt, a former All-American with a career-high ATP 180.

Brandon has a huge US Open in 2022 getting through qualifiers and then taking down US Number 1 Taylor Fritz. Brandon is also the son of former Number 1 and 3 times slam champ Tracey Austin.

We chat

• Easy decision to play college tennis
• Benefits of College tennis
• 2022 US Open
• Striking with the Saber
• Inspirations from my mam
• Advice for Juniors

I hope you enjoy the episode.

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

Find us on Social Media:

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