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The Functional Tennis Podcast

Fabio Molle

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 200

Presented by Fabio Molle, The Functional Tennis Podcast is a downloadable audio show featuring weekly interviews with players, coaches, trainers, tennis parents and experts working at the highest level of tennis. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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🇨🇦 Canada - tennis
27/08/2026
#67
🇬🇧 Great Britain - tennis
27/08/2026
#42
🇩🇪 Germany - tennis
27/08/2026
#56
🇺🇸 USA - tennis
27/08/2026
#70
🇫🇷 France - tennis
27/08/2026
#49
🇨🇦 Canada - tennis
26/08/2026
#61
🇬🇧 Great Britain - tennis
26/08/2026
#85
🇩🇪 Germany - tennis
26/08/2026
#44
🇺🇸 USA - tennis
26/08/2026
#61
🇫🇷 France - tennis
26/08/2026
#38

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Inside the Mind of Sandra Zaniewska: Coach of WTA Top 20 Marta Kostyuk

Episode 235

Thursday, August 22, 2024 • Duration 33:55

In episode 235 of the Functional Tennis Podcast, I sit down with Sandra Zaniewska, coach of WTA Top 20 player Marta Kostyuk.

Sandra, a former pro herself with wins over the likes of Ons Jabeur and Ash Barty, transitioned into coaching at a young age and has since worked with top names like Petra Martic and Alizé Cornet.

Sandra shares her journey from player to coach, her experiences leading the development of high-performance players at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, and her role with the Champ'Seed Foundation. We dive deep into the dynamics of coaching, exploring key themes like respect, communication, and trust. Plus, we tackle the big question: who’s really in charge—player or coach?

I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation!

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:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis

And check out our famous Saber tennis training racket here

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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Doubles strategist Will Boucek

Episode 234

Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 38:06

I chatted with pro doubles strategist Will Boucek. Will works with numerous ATP/WTA doubles pros, and USTA and helps amateurs improve their doubles.

We chat about how Will got into doubles strategy and created a niche for himself, patterns he has noticed, analysing Carlos and Rafa as doubles players as well as tips and tactics for doubles players.

Will also has a weekly newsletter and podcast where he shares doubles tips to help you improve your doubles and you can check it out here.

Enjoy the episode

Fabio

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis

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Peter Hemanns - Asics Tennis Product Manager

Episode 225

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • Duration 32:01

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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Frances Tiafoe - What is your why?

Episode 139

Monday, February 28, 2022 • Duration 28:13

It was an honour to speak to Frances Tiafoe. Currently ranked at 34 in the world Frances is a threat to any of the higher-ranked players.

Frances provides great answers and is a great thinker and student of the game.

We cover:

[02:42] What’s it not been able to compete *

[03:34] What’s it like going back to a tournament that you won?

[04:23] What’s it like going back to the JTCC

[06:00] Trust your training

[08:15] Going back to your younger days at the JTCC

[10:15] When did think a pro career was realistic

[11:58] What is your Why?

[13:10] Francis biggest idol and beating him

[15:49] Watching tennis on YouTube and studying tennis

[18:31] Francis’s GOAT

[20:25] The Fed Oura

[20:58] The banana slice video

[21:40] Advice from Francis

[23:13] What’s it's like playing your junior tennis pals today.

If you enjoy it please share it to your tennis community :)

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcast

YouTube:

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Vesa Ponkka from The JTCC - The Non For Profit Tennis Training Center

Episode 138

Thursday, February 24, 2022 • Duration 43:37

What a great episode this week with Vesa Ponkka from the JTCC (Junior Tennis Champions Center) in College Park, Maryland. Ever since it was set up the JTCC has been run as a non for profit tennis training center which is unique within the tennis world.

I really enjoyed this chat where I learned all about the center from its early days to today. You may have heard the Francis Tiafoe story before and this is where he grew up playing while his dad worked there. Vesa has some great points which you will enjoy listening to.

They are people first player second focus and they encourage all athletes to TRUST THEIR TRAINING.

I hope you enjoy it.

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcast

YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

Twitter: twitter.com/functennis

Website: www.FunctionalTennis.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/FunctionalTennisOfficial

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Conor Gannon - US College Tennis Freshman

Episode 138

Monday, February 14, 2022 • Duration 33:28

Conor Gannon, a freshman at the University of Tennessee speaks to us this week about what it's like to play for the top ranked college team in the US!

Conor is Irish & is currently fighting for his sport in the starting team.

We talk:

Where tennis began for him
The need for consistency
The competitive atmosphere within the team
Training drills

We've had plenty of college tennis players on the podcast before, but never a current player. Conor has some work to do, but is working hard to make it happen 💪

Let us know what you think!

Leave us a review on iTunes 📱

Episode Chapters

2:26 - Where tennis began for him

9:45 - Contemplating College Tennis

14:02 - Training

19:52 - What he has learned

29:44 - Advice for anyone wanting to play college tennis

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcast

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

James McCabe - My Tennis Journey

Episode 137

Monday, February 7, 2022 • Duration 19:13

18 year-old, James McCabe joins us this week to speak about what he got up to at this years Australian Open.

James was one of only two people who managed to hit with Novak Djokovic in Melbourne this year 🔥

We talk:

Where tennis began for him
Playing singles & doubles at the Aussie Open
Hitting with Novak Djokovic in Melbourne
His Irish heritage
Plans for 2022

It was nice to be able to catch up with James & get to know each other a bit better. He has a solid future ahead of him 😃

Let us know what you think!

Leave us a review on iTunes 📱

Episode Chapters

2:42 - Where tennis started for him

4:22 - Coaches & Mentors

5:49 - Playing against Kyrgios/Kokkinakis

7:56 - Hitting with Djokovic at Australian Open

13:10 - Plans for 2022

15:28 - Players to look out for in the future

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcast

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Phil, Taylor & Jenny Dent - The Tennis Family

Episode 136

Monday, January 31, 2022 • Duration 39:20

For the first time ever, we have 3 guests at once on the Functional Tennis Podcast. On numerous occasions, we have had 2 guests, but this is uncharted territory for us!

Phil, Taylor & Jenny Dent are all former professionals & now run the Dent Tennis Academy in Texas 🇺🇸

Phil is an Australian Open singles finalist & champion in doubles, as well as being a Davis Cup Winner. Taylor, Phil's son, is a former world #21 & winner of 4 ATP Singles titles. Jenny, Taylor's wife, is a former world #52 🔥

We talk:

Dent Tennis Academy in Texas
Reflecting on their tennis careers
Coaching young talent
Parents becoming involved
Favourite memories

Really hope you enjoy this episode. It's a bit different in the sense that there are 3 guests at once but they are all super qualified & well clued in to tennis 😉

Let us know what you think!

Leave us a review on iTunes 📱

Episode Chapters

2:34 - Academy in Texas

7:03 - Players at Australian Open

19:24 - Taylor Dent as a kid

23:28 - Coaching Michael Chang

27:23 - Parents being involved

32:28 - Stand out matches in their careers

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Merlin Van De Braam - Head of Coach Development at LTA

Episode 135

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 • Duration 34:16

This week is one of the rare occasions that we have had the opportunity to meet our guest in person. Although we recorded the episode virtually, we met up with Merlin Van De Braam a few weeks ago in Dublin to talk all things tennis 🎾

Merlin is the Head of Coach Development & Support at the LTA.

We talk:

Early tennis days
Working with the ITF
Joining the LTA
Female coaches
Coaching your own child
Psychology in Tennis

This episode is great for any coaches out there, but also for any tennis parents who have children that play. There's something that everyone can learn in there - guaranteed 😅

Let us know what you think!

Leave us a review on iTunes 📱

Episode Chapters

2:34 - Journey to the LTA

6:35 - Building blocks for future of British tennis

11:19 - Coaching your own child

19:20 - Female coaches in tennis

22:05 - Psychology & Tennis

30:50 - Who’s the GOAT?

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Kelsey Anderson - Life On Tour As A Spouse

Episode 134

Thursday, January 20, 2022 • Duration 30:06

This week we're joined by Kelsey Anderson, who is the wife of Kevin Anderson! Kelsey has spent a number of years travelling on tour & tells us all about her life with Kevin, their daughter Keira & their dog 😀

We talk:

How she met Kevin
Watching matches from abroad
Her role as 'Support Team Chairperson'
Playing college golf
Life on the road

This was our first time ever having a spouse on the podcast! It's a perspective that we haven't heard before - making it all the more interesting.

Let us know what you think!

Leave us a review on iTunes 📱

Episode Chapters

6:49 - Her role on the team

8:47 - Travelling with both a child & a dog

11:04 - Meeting Kevin for the first time

14:54 - Deciding to travel more

16:34 - Challenges of travelling

23:34 - Favorite tournament

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennisPodcast

YouTube:

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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